Grand Rapids Sister Cities International

Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt at the Downtown Market
2024-11-15 - 2024-12-23 | Grand Rapids Downtown Market, 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, 49503, United States
November 15 – December 23
The second annual Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt is back with 60+ outdoor artisan food and gift vendors, holiday food favorites, strolling holiday entertainment, and festive family fun! Enjoy Christmas lights and holiday bites for 28 days and nights! West Michigan’s largest traditional European Christmas village is back and it’s bigger, better, and brighter than ever.
Open Weds & Thurs 11 AM – 7 PM, Fri 11 AM – 9 PM, Sat 10 AM – 9 PM, Sun 10 AM – 7 PM

University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
2024-11-26 - 2025-01-05 | Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States
This exhibition—honoring cultures and holiday traditions from around the world—has grown to 46 unique displays depicting fact and folklore, past and present. University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions is a hallmark Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park exhibition. Dedicate time to appreciate the stunning presentations of winter plantings, the artistry of our adorned Christmas trees, intriguing cultural displays and the beloved Railway Garden. Venture outdoors and discover the beauty of nature with wintertime walks. Indoors and out, our magnificent grounds sparkle with 350,000 lights.
