Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

The Christkindl Markt GR is just around the corner! Plus: There's no fee to enter this whimsical Christmas village. ??? ?? Nov 15 - Dec 23, 2024 (Wed - Sun) ?? Try European Sausages, Raclette, Soup and Bread Bowls, Soft Pretzels, Liege Waffles and more! ?? Drink Glühwein, Hot Chocolate and more! This event will be at The Downtown Market at 435 Ionia Ave SW. For more details, check out https://bit.ly/404Ur96

Big News! Calling all #DowntownGR businesses! Get reimbursed for beautiful window displays during World of Winter. We're now accepting applications for our Winter Window Activation Grant! ?? This grant is your ticket to one-time funding support for amazing window and storefront installations that'll bring the magic of winter to life, draw eyes to your business and ignite the streets of Downtown! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3XAuj3d #DowntownGR

JOIN THE TEAM! ?? We're looking for a Maintenance & Activation Coordinator! This role involves managing urban place management, from parks and public art to events and programming. ?? ?? You'll oversee installations and maintenance for our exciting DGRI events throughout the year. ?? ? Learn more at https://bit.ly/4dNDEeb

INTRODUCING…our large scale art installations for our 2025 World of Winter Festival! ?? ?? Jan 10 - Mar 2, 2025 ?? Locations: TBA Stay tuned for more festival details + announcements.

Those views though! Snapshot from the 55th Mexican Festival! ???????? ???? ?? Images by Shafi Subhan

Get ready Gimme’s Par & Grill is opening next month! Get ready for this new golf and dining experience! Stay tuned for opening day details! https://www.gimmespar.com/ ? Restaurant ? Multi-Sport Simulators ? Golf Leagues #downtowngr #grandrapids #michigan #grandrapidsmi

Calling All Lions Fans! ?? ?? Catch all the games this season at Studio Park in their outdoor piazza. Just bundle up, bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the action with fellow fans. Don’t miss out on the fun! Upcoming Games ?? ?? Sun, Oct 13 at 4:25 PM vs Dallas ?? Sun, Oct 20 at 1:00 PM vs Minnesota ?? Sun, Oct 27 at 1:00 PM vs Tennessee ?? Sun, Nov 3 at 4:25 PM vs Green Bay Image by Bryan Esler #LionsGameDay #StudioParkGR #DowntownGR #GrandRapids #Lions

That feeling when you're a swing state... ?? Images by Bryan Esler

New Art Alert! Have you seen this vinyl window mural at McKay Tower? It features tributes to the building owners from two Native American tribes: the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish and the Nottawaseppi. ?? Artist: Elise Hewitt ?? Images by Raúl Alejandro

We cannot wait to spill the tea ?? on all the large installations we have joining us at the 2025 World of Winter Festival! We’ve got pieces coming from Australia, Spain, Thailand, Texas and our very own, Grand Rapids! Stay tuned for the official announcement on 10/11/2024.