Winter Break

Winter Break Fun!

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.

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Winter Break Fun

It’s winter break for kids around West Michigan and that means time for family fun!  Here are some family activities going on the next two weeks.

Ice Skating at Rosa Parks Circle
Now through the winter season
Rose Parks Circle – Downtown Grand Rapids
The rink is open daily until 9:30pm.  Skating is $1 and rentals are free!  Bring the whole family out for a cheap activity everyone will enjoy.

Free Admission to the AirZoo
Now through Thursday, December 31
AirZoo – Kalamazoo
www.airzoo.org
Explore the world of aviation for totally free!

Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World
Now through Sunday, January 10
Frederik Meijer Gardens – Grand Rapids
www.meijergardens.org
Learn about holiday traditions celebrated around the globe.  Plus, enjoy horse drawn carriage rides around the grounds on specific nights.

Night at Your Museum
Sunday, December 27 from 6-9pm
Public Museum of Grand Rapids
www.grmuseum.org or 616-456-3977
Grab a flashlight and explore the dimly-lit Museum as drama unfolds and exhibits come to life.  Call ahead because reservations are required.

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