Your Grand Rapids Shop Hop 2024 Guide
Hey Grand Rapids, it’s Christmastime in the city!
Marked by the return of Uptown’s signature Shop Hop event, feelings of Christmas are in the air.
Now in its 27th year, the annual event continues its tradition of celebrating and supporting the 150+ small businesses in the four Uptown Neighborhoods: Eastown, East Hills, Wealthy Street, and East Fulton. Join us for an evening where holiday cheer and neighborhood pride converge to create a festive shopping experience unlike any other.
Uptown Shop Hop returns Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 3-9 PM.
Here’s a look at what’s planned:
What to Expect at Uptown Shop Hop
Shopping: A huge variety of unique, fun-to-browse shops are on this 3-mile route.
Dining: Enjoy the flavors of the local restaurants and cafes.
Live Entertainment: Experience live performances throughout the districts.
Interactive Installations: Engage with creative and festive displays.
Jolly Trolley: Ride from neighborhood to neighborhood.
Getting Around & Parking
The event is designed to be fully accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
TROLLEY STOPS: Free “jolly trolley” services will run throughout the evening, connecting the different districts and allowing visitors to experience the full breadth of what Uptown has to offer.
FREE PARKING:
- LAFONTSEE GALLERIES, 833 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids MI 49506
- TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1100 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids MI 49506
- WELLSPRING CHURCH, 811 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids MI 49506
- SHOP HOP MAKER’S MARKET, 1145 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids MI 49506 (*additional entrance at back of Market off of Fountain Street)
2024 Schedule of Events
Bundle up, hop on the trolley, and enjoy the fun across Uptown’s 4 districts.
- 3-9 PM: Full access to shopping, dining, and entertainment across all districts. Stay warm with hot drinks at stops #2, 3, 7, 8 & 9 on the Green Route. Plus, keep an eye out for pizza and s’more pop-ups!
- 7 PM: Eastown Holiday Tree Lighting. Get a photo with Santa, drop your wishlist letter in the post, and add an ornament to the tree if you’d like. At the corner of Lake and Wealthy. (Harmony Brewing)
| Food Trucks, heaters to warm up | JollyTrolley Stop #8 | Fulton Street Farmer’s Market |
| Shop Hop Makers Market | Jolly Trolley Stop #8 | Fulton Street Farmer’s Market |
| Story Time Readings at 4 and 6 PM | Jolly Trolley Stop #8 | Fulton Street Farmer’s Market |
| Photos with Santa | Jolly Trolley Stop #4 | Eastown |
| Harmony Tree Lighting | Jolly Trolley Stops #4 and #5 | Harmony Brewing Company |
| Take photos with your gingerbread pals at the Gingerbread House | Jolly Trolley Stop #9 | East Hills at Hosken Park |
| Warming Station & Crafts | Jolly Trolley Stop #2 | Wealthy Street (Green Line) |
