The 411 in the 616: Thankful

Guys, can you believe it’s Thanksgiving this week?! We spent the weekend getting our Christmas lights up outside and doing some decorating inside. The weather was perfect for enjoying some time outdoors to rake leaves and get ready for the holidays. There’s a lot going on this week with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. If you’re planning to do some shopping this is the time to do it! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family. Scroll down for this week’s 411 in the 616 full of fun things to do with week.

What I’m Excited About This Week

Don’t forget you still have time to see Disney’s The Lion King at Broadway Grand Rapids until December 1.

Check out Time Out Fest featuring Sav, Katie, Stephie, & Megan tonight at The Listening Room at 7:30 PM.

Stop by the Ada Farmers Market tomorrow for the holiday market from 11 AM – 2 PM.

Join DJ Christian and friends for a spandex & leather dance party at Pyramid Scheme on Wednesday, November 27 at 9:30 PM.

Don’t miss the Grand Rapids Turkey Trot happening Thursday, November 28 from 8 AM – 11 AM.

Grab your friends and do the BYOB Christmas Lights Tour with Grand Rapids Beer Trolley on November 29 or November 30.

Shop some great Black Friday deals at LA Miller Boutique in Rockford on Friday, November 29 from 7 AM – 7 PM.

If you’re shopping on Black Friday stop by MODRN GR for MODRN GR x The BR[A]ND on Friday, November 29 from 8 AM – 6 PM with DJ AB.

Find out what Liz from The Lemon Bowl is drinking at Leon & Son Wine on Friday, November 29 from 5-7 PM.

Shop Small for Small Business Saturday! If you didn’t know November 30 is Small Business Saturday. You can support your favorite local stores by shopping small on Saturday. Grand Rapids has so many amazing local stores that are great to shop for at for gifts this holiday season!

Stop by the Downtown Market for Small Business Saturday and shop from 10 AM – 2 PM.

Congrats to Speckl Goods on their soft opening on Saturday, November 30 from 11 AM – 7 PM.

Cheers to Horrocks Market Tavern celebrating 5 years on Saturday, November 30 from 11 AM – 4 PM.

Stop by Meijer Gardens to see Rooftop Reindeer on Saturday, November 30 from 1-4 PM.

Fight the cold at MVP Sportsplex with yoga benefiting In The Image on Sunday, December 1 from 6-7 PM. You can also find this event at MVP Crahen with Group Fight, and yoga at MVP Rockford.

Things I’m Loving Right Now

I saw Frozen 2 yesterday and it was amazing! If you haven’t seen this movie yet it’s a must.

We started decorating for Christmas around our house and I’m loving this little Christmas tree I picked up from Target.

My sister and I enjoyed happy hour at Reserve and I can’t get enough of their cacio e pepe.

Local Links

Check out all the cute holiday decor at Rebel!

I’m loving this Joy sign from Feather & Birch.

These 5 helpful tips if you’re planning to spend money on flowers for an event are great from Sweetwater Floral.

In Case You Missed It

Check out The Weekend Guide for some fun links to read.

Find some great gifts $25 and under in this gift guide!

My favorite recipe for apple crisp (perfect for Thanksgiving).

Need a couples gift? Don’t miss my gift guide for couples.