Family Friendly Holiday Activities in Grand Rapids
Wondering what to do this holiday season with the family? This year has been so crazy, and want to wrap it up with a big ol’ bow? Lots of indoor events will undoubtedly be different this year or possibly be canceled, but Virtual events will reach their peak this season. Wandering around this lovely city will fill you and your family with Christmas joy and cheer.
Drive into town to see the Christmas lights - This is an excellent example of the perfect socially distanced tradition. Beautiful houses all around for you and our family to look at.
Visit Santa Claus - “Santa!” -Buddy the Elf. The most classic Christmas element. While not being able to have children sit on his lap, he can’t get sick. If he does, the presents might be late. Nobody wants that. There are lots of events around town that will have Santa to spread the joy of Christmas.
Go on a sleigh ride - An old fashioned experience, but one of the most interesting. Going on a sleigh ride will bring your family back to a more peaceful time where people could be close and sing carols together.
Cut down your own Christmas tree - Going out in the snowy fields of Grand Rapids will not only awaken your inner child, but will give you some great options for your Christmas tree. Even if you can not cut it down yourself, asking someone to cut it will still give you all the thrills.
Christmas concert - Lots of events are going virtual! Symphonies, choirs, and ballets will be performing virtual this winter season. Enjoy the feeling of a performance at home. Take a visit to the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Holland Civic Center, and the Grand Rapids Ballet websites for more information.
Go ice skating - The Rosa Parks Circle Ice Skating Rink holds the best ice skating rink in the city. Gearing up in winter jackets, hats, gloves, and scarfs will prepare you for a great experience for the holidays.
Pour A Candle - You and your family can create a unique one of a kind candle for your home or to give to a loved one. At Wax Poetic let your nose be the guide. Start at the fragrance bar where you can choose up to 3 scents to blend into your perfect candle.
There are so many things different this year than last, no sitting on Santa’s lap and everything is going virtual. One thing that you can control is your holiday spirit. It’s easy to live in groundhog day and let the holidays pass by as the rest of the year has, it may not even feel like the holiday season. That is exactly why you should take advantage of all the holiday fun your city has to offer, to ensure you’re more of a Who than a Grinch this year.
