The 411 in the 616: Holiday Vibes

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! With the holiday season there are a ton of fun events happening around Grand Rapids. You’ll love this week’s events including a wreath making class, bubble tasting and ice skating downtown. Check out some of the events below along with my favorite local links and weekly obsessions. Remember to tag your photos on Instagram with #thegrguide and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Exciting Holiday Events:

Have you heard of #GivingTuesday? This Tuesday, November 29 is a global day of giving fueled by social media. Here in Grand Rapids you can take part in #GRgives to help raise funds and build awareness for local nonprofits.

Get in the Christmas spirit at Ludemas Christmas open house on Tuesday, November 29 from 8 AM – 8 PM and shop with some hot chocolate. You can also meet Santa and take advantage of some great holiday sales!

Cheers to 6 years Funky Buddha Hothouse! Celebrate on Wednesday, November 30 with two classes at 7:30 and 9 PM. These live music classes are a fun way to workout and celebrate.

The Holiday Shop Hop in Uptown is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season on Thursday, December 1 from 4-10 PM. Enjoy complimentary shuttles, live entertainment and specials at some awesome local businesses.

Do you love bubbles? Check out Five Bubbles: A Tasting at Aperitivo on Thursday, December 1 from 7-8:30 PM. You’ll try tasty bubbles and enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Chef Kate. Cheers!

Grab your friends or plan a date night downtown to see downtown decked out for the holidays on Friday, December 2 from 5-7 PM for Light Up Downtown. You won’t want to miss a skating performance, choir performance, and food trucks!

Get in the holiday spirit at Ada’s Holly Jolly Celebration on December 2-3. Enjoy carolers, trolley rides, cookie decorating, and a parade on Saturday.

Shop local and unique gifts at the 28th Annual Holiday Artists’ Market December 2-3. You’ll find fun holiday cards, toys and gifts along with live music.

Do you love Aveda products? Coiffeteria is having a holiday open house on Saturday, December 3 from 8 AM – 4 PM and retail is 20% off.

Shop for the guys on your gift list at Slate’s Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, December 3 from 11 AM – 8 PM. Don’t miss out on giveaways with purchases on select brands, a ribbon cutting and hors d’oeuvres.

Join Auturel for a wreath making class at Founders on Sunday, December 4 from 2-4 PM. This is the perfect activity to try with friends to create a fun holiday wreath for your home.