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SUMMARY:Luv'N Lunch
DESCRIPTION:A Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Filled with Love\, Food and Fun! Join us as we celebrate love with free roses\, food trucks and 2-for-1 ice skating—perfect for a lunchtime date with friends or someone special! \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\n2-for-1 Ice Skating: Bring a friend and enjoy 2-for-1 ice skating (cost details below).\nFree Roses: Get a free rose (while supplies last).\nPop-Up Performances: Enjoy live saxophone that adds to the festive atmosphere.\nFood Trucks: Savor delicious bites from local favorites:\n\nTaquero Mucho – Find the pink heart design on their truck and indulge in delicious tacos and more!\nDolce Mini Cakes – Treat yourself to sweet\, bite-sized desserts perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.\n\n\n\n  \nIce Skating Cost: \n\nAdults (18+): $6\nYouth (17 & under): $3\n10-Hole Punch Card: $22\nAdmission includes free skate rental. Cash and card accepted.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/luvn-lunch/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Trucks,On Ice
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SUMMARY:Love on Ice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical Valentine’s evening of ice skating\, a beautiful ice sculpture throne\, free professional photos and sweet treats. Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or friends\, it’s the perfect way to make lasting memories. \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nIce Sculpture Photo Op: Snap the perfect Valentine’s photo sitting on the stunning Ice Throne.\nProfessional Photographer: Get a memorable photo of you and your loved ones from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.\n2-for-1 Ice Skating: Enjoy ice skating with a friend or partner!\nSweet Treats: Grab a dessert from Dolce Mini Cakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.\n\n  \nIce Skating Cost: \n\nAdults (18+): $6\nYouth (17 & under): $3\n10-Hole Punch Card: $22\nAdmission includes free skate rental. Cash and card accepted.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/love-on-ice/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Trucks,On Ice
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SUMMARY:Paint the Park
DESCRIPTION:Paint the Ice Rink at Rosa Parks Circle! Join us for this fun\, family-friendly event where you can get creative\, enjoy a lively street party and savor delicious food from local trucks. \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nCommunity Art Project: Unleash your creativity and paint the ice! We’ll provide all materials\, but wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on\nStreet Party: Monroe Center will be closed to cars for a lively celebration with local vendors\, interactive activities and fun for all ages.\n\nGRPL – Mobile Library: Dive into a good book with the Grand Rapids Public Library’s mobile library on-site\nBoredomfighters – Music Production for Kids: Let your little ones learn the art of music production from the experts at Boredomfighters\nGRCM – Kids Can Van with Paint Easels & Bubbles: A fun-filled experience for kids\, with paint easels and bubble play from the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum\nGREG – Stilt Walkers (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Be amazed by the towering stilt walkers\, adding an extra touch of excitement to your day\nDisney’s Princesses: Meet Anna & Elsa for photos from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nInteractive Drum Circle: Get musical with local artist\, Josh Dunigan\nFace Painting with Dez Begay: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nOlaf Ice Sculpture: Marvel at the frozen fun with a magical Olaf ice sculpture\, crafted by Ice Guru Events.\n\n\nRibbon Bracelet Workshop: Warm up by making a free craft inside the Grand Rapids Art Museum from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n\nGRAM Discount: We’re partnering with the Grand Rapids Art Museum to offer you an admission discount to their Art Galleries if you visit their Ribbon Bracelet Workshop or Cafe\n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Paint the ice at RPC (all supplies provided) and GRAM Workshop open.\n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Meet Anna & Elsa for photos.\n2:30 PM: Ice painting ends.\n3:00 PM: Face painting ends.\n4:30 PM: Ice rink opens for skating.\n\n  \nFood Trucks:\nPatty Matters\, Tacos Mexico\, Pac Pizzeria\, Eastown Cereal Cafe\, Semifreddo and Dolce Mini Cakes\n\n\nIce Skating Cost: \n\nAdults (18+): $6\nYouth (17 & under): $3\n10-Hole Punch Card: $22\nAdmission includes free skate rental. Cash and card accepted.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/paint-the-park/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food Trucks,On Ice
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SUMMARY:Human Hungry Hippo Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Gather your team and get ready to compete in this wacky\, action-packed event. Teams of six race across the rink in sleds\, scooping up balls in this hilarious\, fast-paced competition. \n  \nSchedule: \n\nFamily Division: 12:30 PM – 3 PM\nAdult Division: 3:30 PM – 6 PM\n\n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nFamily & Adult Divisions: Two categories—one for families and one for adults—so everyone can join the fun!\nPrize Bags: Winning teams in each division take home awesome prize bags!\n\n  \nHow To Compete: \nIn this one-of-a-kind competition\, teams of six (each with a “hippo” in a sled) will race across the ice to collect balls—just like the classic board game\, but with a human twist! Register here to compete as a family or adult team. \n  \nFood Trucks: \nDolce Mini Cakes\, Andy’s Munchies and Tamales Mary.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/human-hungry-hungry-hippo-tournament/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food Trucks,On Ice,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Fire & Ice
DESCRIPTION:Join us during the festival’s opening weekend at Fire & Ice! NEW this year\, the Grand Rapids Griffins will be joining us for a skills competition on the ice and an autograph signing for the fans. This staple event has become a family favorite! Enjoy fire performances\, figure skating routines and a lively street party with food trucks\, interactive activities and live entertainment. Come for the performances\, stay for the fun! \n  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nSpecial Guests in Attendance: Grand Rapids Griffin’s Players \nLive Entertainment on the ice rink!\n\nFire Performers on ice by Grand Rapids Entertainment Group\nFigure Skating Performances from nationally ranked ice dancers\nGreater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club\n\n\nInteractive Street Party: Enjoy activities for all ages\, fire pits and live entertainment. Monroe Center will be closed to vehicle traffic and accessible to pedestrians only.\nIce Games: Corn hole\, photo op\, air hockey\, chess\, Skee ball\nOpen Skate: Skate after the performances\, tickets available on-site.\nFood Trucks: Grab tasty bites from local vendors\, see the full list below.\n\n  \nSchedule: \n\n6:00 PM – Fire Skater Performance\n6:30 PM – Dance Performers on Monroe Center\n7:00 PM – Khloe & Jordan Performance (Nationally Ranked Ice Dancers)\n7:05 PM – Greater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club\n7:10 PM – Grand Rapids Griffins Skills Competition\n7:30 PM – Dance Performers on Monroe Center\n7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: GR Griffins signing autographs on the GRAM terrace\n7:45 PM – Fire Skater Performance\n8:15 PM – Dance Performers on Monroe Center\n8:30 PM – Rink Opens for Open Skate\n\n  \nFood Trucks:  \n\nCasa De Los Abuelos: Salvadorian & Mexican Food\nCousins Maine Lobster: Wild-caught Maine Lobster\nPatty Matters: Gourmet Burgers\, French Fries\, Sides\nNeko Taiyaki: Japanese fish-shaped waffles stuffed with sweet or savory fillings\nOlly’s Donuts: Mini-donuts\, Coffee\, Hot Cocoa\n\n  \nOpen Skate Information: The rink will remain open until 10:00 PM. Tickets are available on-site and include free skate rental. Cash and card are accepted. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/fire-ice-2/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food Trucks,On Ice
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SUMMARY:Luv'n Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Check out our Valentine’s Day Pop-up at Rosa Parks Circle. Join us for ice skating\, live music\, free roses and festive surprises\, all part of World of Winter. \n\nWhat’s Happening:\n\nLive Saxophone Performance: Smooth\, romantic vibes to soundtrack your afternoon.\nFree Roses: Our Downtown Ambassadors will be handing out free roses\, take one for yourself or a date.\nIce Skating: Bring a friend and enjoy ice skating\nFood Truck: La Familia G.O
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/luvn-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food Trucks,On Ice
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SUMMARY:Love on Ice
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Valentine’s Day downtown at Rosa Parks Circle! Join us for a romantic\, fun-filled evening of ice skating\, sketch portraits and photo ops. Bring your Valentine\, your friends or just yourself — and make it a night to remember on the ice! \nWhat to Expect:\n\nIce Sculpture Photo Op Snap a pic on our ice throne!\nProfessional Photographer: Capture your Love on Ice memories with a pro behind the lens.\n2-for-1 Ice Skating: Glide hand-in-hand or show off your moves.\nSketch Portraits by Abby: Take home a custom keepsake.\n\n\nFood Trucks:\n\nTacos La Familia G.O: Mexican Food 
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/love-on-ice-2/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Trucks,On Ice
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SUMMARY:Paint the Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with hands-on winter fun and wildlife encounters. Join us on Monroe Center for a winter nature-themed event for all ages. \n\nSchedule:\n\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM:\n\nPaint the Rink at Rosa Parks Circle\nChamberlain Petting Zoo \nWinter Animal Photo Op: Meet a visitor from the Outdoor Discovery Center\n\n\n11:00 AM – 3:00 PM:\n\nFace Painting by Dez Begay: Get a work of art on your face\n\n\n4:00 PM:\n\nOpen Skate: Skate on your artwork!\n\n\nOpen Throughout the Event\n\nInteractive Drum Circle: Join musician Josh Dunigan and try your hand at drumming.\nAbby’s Hand-Drawn Portraits: Take home a custom keepsake.\nMake a Bird Feeder w/GR Audubon Club: Craft your own piece of nature.\nEnjoy free admission at the Grand Rapids Art Museum\n\n\n\nFood Trucks:\n\nNeko Taiyaki: Japanese fish-shaped waffles with sweet or savory fillings.\nAround Baking Co: Pizza\, Sweets and Drinks\nOlly’s Donuts: Mini-donuts\, Coffee\, Hot Cocoa\nSIDEZ: Side Dishes (Mac n Cheese\, Fried Corn\, Baked Beans)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExtras\n\nRiver Otter Ice Sculpture: Snap a photo with this masterpiece\nGRAM FREE admission: Step inside and explore!\nGRPL Mobile Library: browse books\, sign up for a library card\, or check out a title\nGRCM Kid Can Van: hands-on art and learning activities from the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/paint-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,On Ice
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SUMMARY:Human Hungry Hippo Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Sold Out! \nGather your team\, it’s game time. Six person crews will race across the ice in sleds\, scooping up balls in this fast\, chaotic and seriously fun competition. \nSchedule\n\n11:30 AM: Family Check-in and Orientation\n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Family Division Games\n1:30 PM: Adult Check-in and Orientation\n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Adult Division Games\n5:30 PM/6:00 PM: Awards Party at Uccellos Atrium\n\nHow It Works:\nTeams of six compete in a live-action twist on the classic board game. One team member (“the hippo”) rides in a sled while teammates push them across the rink to collect as many balls as possible. \nFood Trucks: \n\nTacos El Chavo: Authentic Mexican Food\nTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Kentwood: Hot\, cold and frozen beverages.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/human-hungry-hippo-tournament/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food Trucks,On Ice
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