Here are some fun holiday events happening around West Michigan this weekend.  Keep warm and have fun!

The Nutcracker
Friday, December 11 through Saturday, December 19
DeVos Performance Hall – Grand Rapids
www.grballet.org
Tonight is the opening of the Grand Rapids Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker.”  Bring the whole family out to celebrate the season with this timeless classic.

The Santa Train
Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13
Coopersville Marne Railway – Coopersville
www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
Take a train ride with Santa and his elves!  Hear the story the Polar Express, drink hot cocoa and more.

Cinderella
Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre  
www.grct.org
Watch this children’s fairy tale come to life on the stage!

Santa’s Workshop
Saturday, December 12 from 10-Noon
Holland Civic Center
www.holland.org
Kids can make crafts, enjoy snacks and visit with Santa and his elves.

The Golden Past: Holidays at the Homestead
Sunday, December 13 from 1-4pm
Kalamazoo Nature Center
www.naturecenter.org
Experience the holidays as the early settlers did in the late 1800.

This week on Where You Live, we’ll take you behind the scenes of the Grand Rapids Ballet’s The Nutcracker.  Meet the dancers, see the costumes and more.  Plus, find out how you can win free tickets to the show!  Watch Friday at 7pm on WXSP, Saturday at 7:30am & 7:30pm on WOTV and Saturday at 6:30pm on WOOD TV.