Happy Snow Day! If you dig yourself out of the snow there are quite a few fun events going on this week in Grand Rapids. From wine tasting to yoga or seeing A Nightmare Before Christmas you can experience some fun holiday events with friends or family. Be sure to tag your photos around Grand Rapids on social media with #thegrguide! Also, check out last week’s Gift Guide post for the winner of the GR Popcorn Holiday Classics Box. I hope you have a great week!
This Week’s Events:
Head to Santa’s workshop on Monday, December 12 from 5:30-7:30 PM at New Holland Brewing The Knickerbocker. Enjoy holiday music, a movie, ornament making and writing letters to Santa at this family friendly event.
With NYE right around the corner check out December’s Wine School at Cork on Tuesday, December 13 from 7-9 PM. Try 5 different sparkling wines with appetizers and find the perfect wine to ring in the new year.
Congrats to Daddy Pete’s BBQ on their grand opening on Thursday, December 15 from 11 AM – 7 PM. If you loved their smoked meats from their food truck check out their brick and mortar location.
If you’re an athlete try yoga at lululemon on Saturday, December 17 from 9-9:50 AM. This yoga class is great for all levels and will help with flexibility and strength.
Bring your pup to Fido & Stitch on Saturday, December 17 from 10 AM – 1 PM for photos with Santa! You can also enjoy coffee, donuts and festive music while you shop.
Celebrate Rockford Brewing Company’s 4th anniversary on December 17 and 18 with limited release brews and and special discounts. Cheers!
Grab your friends for Movies NOT in the Park and see The Nightmare Before Christmas on Saturday, December 17 from 8-9:30 PM at the UICA. This movie is free and seating is first come first served.
If you’re looking for a new local band to check out don’t miss The Crane Wives at Founders on Saturday, December 17 from 9:30 PM – 1 AM.
How about brunch with Santa? Enjoy brunch at Wheelhouse along with a holiday movie, a cookie decoration station, holiday music and of course Santa on Sunday, December 18 from 9 AM – 2 PM.
Still searching for some holiday gifts? Head to The Pyramid Scheme on Sunday, December 18 from 4-8 PM for the Last Chance Holiday Market featuring local art vendors.
Do you love running? Check out Grand Rapids Running Tours for Holiday Twinklin’ Lights on Sunday, December 18 at 6:30 PM.
Local Links:
Because brunch is the best check out this list of brunch spots in GR on GrabGR.
Homemade hot pockets? Thank for this awesome recipe Rachel Cooks.
These snowball coconut cookies from Art from my Table look delicious.
My Latest Obsessions:
Pour over coffee from Squibb
This tangerine print from Carleigh Courey
The detox salad at Carvers
Great post, Sara! Thanks for mentioning the #brunchiesgr post on GrabGR!
Thanks for the hot pocket love! <3