Join us for the exciting Opening Kickoff Event of the 2025 World of Winter Festival! Enjoy a live ice carving, DJ beats, art and delicious food trucks as we kick off the festival in style. UPDATE: Due to Delivery Delays, The Bon{d}fire installation will not be at the opening event.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• High-Energy DJ Set: Dance the night away to electrifying beats from DJ Adrian Butler
• Cozy Fire Pits: Warm up by the fire
• Giant Interactive LiteZilla: Unleash your creativity on a massive, interactive LiteBrite board
• Yard Games: Challenge your friends to a variety of fun outdoor games.
• Grand Rapids Children’s Museum – Kids Can Van! Interactive fun for the little ones
• Live Ice Carving: Watch as the Ice Guru Events carves the Grand Rapids City Skyline with the iconic Calder Sculpture
• Free Mini Sauna Sessions: Prebook your free session here!

FOOD TRUCKS:

Pac Pizzeria, Casa De Los Abuelos, Patty Matters, Roasted Red’s & Olly’s Donuts