The 411 in the 616: Oh Hey December

As someone who usually hates snow I’m actually loving this winter wonderland in my backyard this morning. Wrigley and I took a long walk yesterday and had some fun playing in the snow and admiring the snow sticking to the trees. It looks like the snow isn’t going anywhere this week so enjoy some time outdoors or at the events listed below. There are a ton of fun events going on around town this week so grab your friends and check them out. Don’t forget to tag your photos on Instagram with #thegrguide and have a wonderful week!

Events This Week:

Cheers to a cocktail competition at Long Road Distillers! On Monday, December 5 from 5-8 PM you can watch 6 talented bartenders compete for the title of “Taking the Long Road Bartender 2016” and $500 cash prize.

Experience a winter wonderland at the Downtown Market on Wednesday, December 7 from 4-8 PM. Enjoy some delicious food as well as beverage demos in the Tasting Kitchen. Also, don’t miss an Artisan Market and say hi to Santa.

Do you love hard cider? Vander Mill Grand Rapids is hosting a tap takeover on Wednesday, December 7 from 5-11 PM including some of the best cider in South West Michigan.

It’s ladies night at Rosa’s Closet on Thursday, December 8 from 6-9 PM. You can shop for yourself or cross off some gifts on your holiday list while enjoying wine, goodies, and 30% off the entire store.

Deck the Harmony Halls! Head to Harmony Hall on Thursday, December 8 from 6-9 PM and buy an ornament where all proceeds will then be matched by Harmony Hall and donated to the West Side Collaborative. You can also try Harmony’s new Gingerbread Man Beer and a performance from the Bootstrap Boys.

Grab your girlfriends for a girls night out at Grand Rapids Natural Health on Thursday, December 8 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Find some unique gifts and get some pampering with a sugar body scrub and clean hot cocoa.

Shop for some awesome ornaments and home decor at a Holiday Party with The Bloom Workshop at West Elm on Thursday, December 8 at 7 PM. This is the perfect time to stock up on some holiday gifts or decor for your home.

If you love Dragons Milk Reserve: Coffee & Chocolate from New Holland? Head to The Knickerbocker December 9-10 to enjoy a glass on tap.

Stretch, sip and savor at Seva Yoga on Friday, December 9 from 6-8 PM. Enjoy yoga with Betsy and Mellisa from 6-7 and then learn about wines for your holiday table from Art of the Table.

The tavern at Horrocks Market is turning 2 on Saturday, December 10 from 12-7 PM! Cheers to their anniversary and try a new beer on tap.

Learn how to make holiday candy with your friends at Robinette’s on Saturday, December 10 from 2-4 PM. How good does White Gold Popcorn sound?

If you grew up loving the Mighty Ducks as much as I did head over to the UICA on Saturday, December 10 from 5:30-7:15 PM for Movies NOT in the Park.

Cheers to Grand Rapids Brewing Company celebrating their 4th Anniversary on Saturday, December 10! Enjoy special anniversary beer releases, appetizers and an anniversary brunch special.