The IN List 2025: December 22 - December 28
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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday, December 22
Giftworks: 9am-4pm at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Experience the joy of giving at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum! Each day, create a unique handmade project to wrap and share with someone special. Included with museum admission. Programs available until 1 hour before close, while supplies last.
Winter Break at GRCM: 9am-4p at the Grand Rapid’s Children’s Museum. Join them daily for special activities and performers—free with museum admission! For hours and admission rates, visit grcm.org.
Rufus & Bea Holiday Story Time: 10:30am at the Ada Hotel. Ada, MI. Join them in the lobby for a singing-based holiday story time designed for little ones and their families. No tickets or reservations needed. Just arrive, settle in, and enjoy a festive morning of music, stories, and connection in downtown Ada.
Live Nativity: 6-7:30pm at Algoma Baptist Church. Rockford, MI. Performances at 6, 6:30 and 7 pm. A free live outdoor narrated retelling of the Birth of Christ story with actors and animals. Pet the animals. Free refreshments. Sing Carols. Between Rockford and Sparta off 13 Mile Rd. Celebrate Christmas as a family at Live Nativity!
Enlighten at Meijer Garden: 5-10:30pm. Last ticket sold at 9 pm and Meijer Gardens’ grounds close at 10:30 pm. Step into a world alight. Meijer Gardens transforms into a luminous wonderland of glowing pathways, interactive installations, and seasonal soundscapes. Nights shimmer, art breathes, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Enter at the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. For the best guest experience, tickets are timed in 30-minute increments. One ticket is required per person. Tickets are free for ages 2 and under. Meijer Gardens members always receive the lowest ticket price. Purchase tickets online.
Tuesday, December 23
Trail Tuesdays at Third Nature Brewing Company: 5-8pm. Rockford, MI. Join us for Trail Tuesdays! Every Tuesday stop by between 5 and close and run, walk, bike on the White Pine Trail and receive $2 off your first post workout pint. We’ll raise a glass to that! Be sure to check-in at the host stand. Dogs are welcome in our Biergarten if you would like for your four legged friend to join. Grab the family and friends for some exercise followed by a Biergarten meal and a pint.
Giftworks: 9am-4pm at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Experience the joy of giving at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum! Each day, create a unique handmade project to wrap and share with someone special. Included with museum admission. Programs available until 1 hour before close, while supplies last.
Winter Break at GRCM: 9am-4p at the Grand Rapid’s Children’s Museum. Join them daily for special activities and performers—free with museum admission! For hours and admission rates, visit grcm.org.
Live Nativity: 6-7:30pm at Algoma Baptist Church. Rockford, MI. Performances at 6, 6:30 and 7 pm. A free live outdoor narrated retelling of the Birth of Christ story with actors and animals. Pet the animals. Free refreshments. Sing Carols. Between Rockford and Sparta off 13 Mile Rd. Celebrate Christmas as a family at Live Nativity!
Enlighten at Meijer Garden: 5-10:30pm. Last ticket sold at 9 pm and Meijer Gardens’ grounds close at 10:30 pm. Step into a world alight. Meijer Gardens transforms into a luminous wonderland of glowing pathways, interactive installations, and seasonal soundscapes. Nights shimmer, art breathes, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Enter at the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. For the best guest experience, tickets are timed in 30-minute increments. One ticket is required per person. Tickets are free for ages 2 and under. Meijer Gardens members always receive the lowest ticket price. Purchase tickets online.
Wednesday, December 24
Live Nativity: 6-7:30pm at Algoma Baptist Church. Rockford, MI. Performances at 6, 6:30 and 7 pm. A free live outdoor narrated retelling of the Birth of Christ story with actors and animals. Pet the animals. Free refreshments. Sing Carols. Between Rockford and Sparta off 13 Mile Rd. Celebrate Christmas as a family at Live Nativity!
Thursday, December 25
Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 26
Holiday Film Festival: 6pm at Kent Theatre. Cedar Springs, MI. Free admission to see National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
Winter Break at GRCM: 9am-4p at the Grand Rapid’s Children’s Museum. Join them daily for special activities and performers—free with museum admission! For hours and admission rates, visit grcm.org.
Enlighten at Meijer Garden: 5-10:30pm. Last ticket sold at 9 pm and Meijer Gardens’ grounds close at 10:30 pm. Step into a world alight. Meijer Gardens transforms into a luminous wonderland of glowing pathways, interactive installations, and seasonal soundscapes. Nights shimmer, art breathes, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Enter at the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. For the best guest experience, tickets are timed in 30-minute increments. One ticket is required per person. Tickets are free for ages 2 and under. Meijer Gardens members always receive the lowest ticket price. Purchase tickets online.
Saturday, December 27
Next Stop Comedy Tour: 9pm at Third Nature Brewing Co. Rockford, MI. Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, with new lineups every time, straight to your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of laughter! Our shows feature top-tier talent from across the country, delivering high-energy performances in intimate, local venues. Whether you need an exciting date night, you're a die-hard comedy fan, or you're just looking for a fun night out, Next Stop Comedy guarantees big laughs, great vibes, and an experience you won’t want to miss. Get tickets online.
Winter Break at GRCM: 9am-4p at the Grand Rapid’s Children’s Museum. Join them daily for special activities and performers—free with museum admission! For hours and admission rates, visit grcm.org.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Wisconsin Herd Basketball Game: 7pm at Van Andel Arena. Downtown Grand Rapids. Get tickets online.
Enlighten at Meijer Garden: 5-10:30pm. Last ticket sold at 9 pm and Meijer Gardens’ grounds close at 10:30 pm. Step into a world alight. Meijer Gardens transforms into a luminous wonderland of glowing pathways, interactive installations, and seasonal soundscapes. Nights shimmer, art breathes, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Enter at the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. For the best guest experience, tickets are timed in 30-minute increments. One ticket is required per person. Tickets are free for ages 2 and under. Meijer Gardens members always receive the lowest ticket price. Purchase tickets online.
Sunday, December 28
Winter Break at GRCM: 9am-4p at the Grand Rapid’s Children’s Museum. Join them daily for special activities and performers—free with museum admission! For hours and admission rates, visit grcm.org.
Great Lakes Invitational 2025: 3:30pm at Van Andel Arena. Featuring Ferris State University, University of Miami of Ohio, Michigan State University & Michigan Tech University. Competing for the MacInnes Cup.
Enlighten at Meijer Garden: 5-10:30pm. Last ticket sold at 9 pm and Meijer Gardens’ grounds close at 10:30 pm. Step into a world alight. Meijer Gardens transforms into a luminous wonderland of glowing pathways, interactive installations, and seasonal soundscapes. Nights shimmer, art breathes, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Enter at the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater. For the best guest experience, tickets are timed in 30-minute increments. One ticket is required per person. Tickets are free for ages 2 and under. Meijer Gardens members always receive the lowest ticket price. Purchase tickets online.
