Downtown Grand Rapids transforms into a winter wonderland starting January 9,2026 till March 1, 2026 at the 9th annual World of Winter Festival!

As always, there will be various FREE winter-themed programming and events, including (but not limited to) art installations, live performances, family-friendly games, guided walking tours and more.

The World of Winter Festival, organized by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and partners, is designed to take advantage of Michigan’s cold climate, provide fun ways for people to get outside and enjoy the season, and make Grand Rapids a better winter city - which makes Grand Rapids a better year-round city. All World of Winter events are FREE or low-cost and can be enjoyed by both families and adults. For more information, visit worldofwintergr.com.