Looking for something to do with the kids during Winter Break?  Here are some fun family events taking place over the next two weeks.

Christmas & Holiday Traditions Around the World
Now through Sunday, January 9
Frederik Meijer Gardens – Grand Rapids
www.meijergardens.org
See over 40 international trees, 300,000 lights, strolling carolers and a holiday express train exhibit.

Snowflake Break Days
Now through Sunday, January 2
Public Museum of Grand Rapids
www.grmuseum.org
A special buy-one-get-one admission ticket continues through next weekend.  Enjoy discounted rates, free carousel rides, free crafts and fun activities.

Tubing at Pando
Now through Sunday, January 1
Pando Winter Sports Park – Rockford
www.pandopark.com
The park is open from 10am-10pm over Winter Break for tubing.

Cirque De Noel
Thursday, December 23 at 7:30pm
DeVos Performance Hall – Grand Rapids
www.grsymphony.org
The Grand Rapids Symphony performs holiday classics along with acrobats, jugglers and aerialists.

Night at Your Museum
Monday, December 27 from 6-9pm
Public Museum of Grand Rapids
www.grmuseum.org
Characters will come to life on all three floors of the museum.  Kids will get a flashlight and have the evening to explore!  Cost is $20 per person and includes dinner.

½ Off Kroc Center Day Passes
Monday, December 27 through Thursday, December 30
Salvation Army Kroc Center – Grand Rapids
http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/grandrapidskroc
Kids get in for $2.50 and adults for $3.50 for full use of the facility.

Learn to Luge
Monday, December 27 through Thursday, December 30
Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
www.msports.org
Have you ever wanted to learn to luge?  Now is your chance.  Classes are held at Noon and 3:30pm.  While you’re there you can also ice skate or check out the sledding hills.

Winter Break at the GRAM
Monday, December 27 through Thursday, December 30
Grand Rapids Art Museum
www.artmuseumgr.org
From 10am-3pm kids can enjoy hands-on art activities and scavenger hunts through out the exhibits.

Holiday Hands On Happenings
Monday, December 27 through Thursday, December 30
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
http://kvm.kvcc.edu/
Each day this week, the Kalamazoo Valley Museum will have free kids activities from 1-4pm.  Each day will feature a different theme focusing on creativity and art.

Holiday Splash Zone at the Holland Aquatic Center
Monday, December 27 through Friday, December 31
Holland Aquatic Center
www.hollandaquaticcenter.org
Each day from 1-8:30pm there will be open swim for families.  Enjoy a huge slide, water playground, aqua challenge and more.

Arts & Crafts at Deanna’s Playhouse
Tuesday, December 28 from 11am-Noon
Deanna’s Playhouse – Holland
616-396-7566
Deanna’s Playhouse is over 15,000 square feet of indoor fun for kids.  In addition to play activities, Tuesdays feature arts and crafts for kids.

Cabin Fever Camp
Tuesday, December 28 through Thursday, December 30
Outdoor Discovery Center – Holland
www.outdoordiscoverycenter.org
After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, kids need some time to just get outside! This day camp is for 7-12 year olds who love hiking and exploring outdoors.  Reservations are required.

New Years Eve at the Children’s Museum
Friday, December 31 from 6-8pm
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
www.grcm.org
Decorate your own party hat and noise maker and ring in the New Year as a family.  An early New Year’s balloon drop will take place at 7:30pm.  Cost is $10 per person and reservations are required.

New Years Eve at Craig’s Cruisers
Friday, December 31
Craig’s Cruisers – Wyoming
www.craigscruisers.com
Chose from one of two parties, either 4-8pm or 9pm-1am.  Includes unlimited buffet and activities for just $24.99 per person.

New Years Eve at Rosa Parks Circle
Friday, December 31 at 5:30pm
Rosa Parks Circle – Grand Rapids
www.hotnewyearseve.com
Live music and a ball drop at midnight, plus warming tents and a family friendly area outside the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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