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World of Winter Festival

January to March 2025

Downtown Grand Rapids transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland every winter. Our World of Winter Festival is the largest winter festival in the Midwest – and one of the 10 Most Epic U.S. Winter Festivals Worth Braving the Cold For, according to TheTravel website.

The two-month festival includes more than 100 art installations, events and activities for all ages – making it perfect for a family outing, friend meetup or romantic getaway. Check back in December for more updated information about World of Winter 2025.

2024 World of Winter

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World of Winter Family Itinerary

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