Join us for a peaceful experience inside the beautiful Emergence installation at Calder Plaza. This immersive event combines soothing sound vibrations with meditation, creating a tranquil retreat for your mind, body and spirit. What to Expect: Healing Sound Vibrations: Immerse yourself in crystal bowls, gongs and other instruments designed to sooth your body and […]
Enjoy a live musical performance by Charlie Millard and Olivia Vargas. These two local musicians will take turns performing on our handmade ice piano, crafted by the Ice Brigade team. What to Expect: Live Music on an Ice Piano: Local Musicians will take turns performing on a piano crafted from ice, producing an ethereal […]
Get a free live portrait! Local Artist, Abby Haywood, draws live portraits of visitors from a whimsical shipping container! As guests take a seat, she asks fun questions and sketches their likeness in real time. When the drawing is finished, she slides it out of the booth for them to take home, a unique free […]
Join local expert Candice Smith for a free guided walking tour of Downtown Grand Rapids’ outdoor art installations. Tours run several times throughout the festival and follow the same route. This tour will include a sign language interpreter. What to Expect: Expert insights: Candice shares the stories behind the art. Outdoor art: Sculptures, light displays, and […]
Whether you’re grabbing dinner before exploring the festival or stopping by for a late-night snack, there’s something for everyone. Come hungry, bring friends and enjoy a fun atmosphere as part of the World of Winter experience. In partnership with the Grand Rapids Food Truck Association, a rotating lineup of local food trucks will be at […]
Get ready for an immersive audiovisual journey. Brett Bolton is a Las Vegas–based artist who blends live drumming with generative projection art, creating performances that react and evolve in real time. Using drums and a touchpad, Brett triggers and controls tightly connected musical and visual systems. Every sound shapes what you see on screen, turning […]
Kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics with a Team USA Watch Party at Studio Park during World of Winter! Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Studio Park are teaming up to host a community watch party for the primetime airing of the Opening Ceremonies on the Studio Park Piazza big screen this Friday at 8 PM. […]
Get a free live portrait! Local Artist, Abby Haywood, draws live portraits of visitors from a whimsical shipping container! As guests take a seat, she asks fun questions and sketches their likeness in real time. When the drawing is finished, she slides it out of the booth for them to take home, a unique free […]
You're not going to want to miss this one. For their US Debut, we're bringing two MASSIVE headliners from Europe, Monrroe and Buunshin. Get ready to experience the music under the stars for a night of bass, atmosphere and pure winter energy! learn more about our headliners: Monrroe is a drum and bass producer and DJ […]
Join us for a community run and walk led by She Runs Grand Rapids, the perfect winter warm-up. Kick things off with a stretch + relax yoga mini-session led by Yogi Union. Whether you’re here for the yoga, the miles or just a brisk walk with friends, this event is designed to energize your body […]
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. What’s Happening: Live Saxophone Performance: Smooth, romantic vibes to soundtrack your afternoon. Free Roses: Our Downtown Ambassadors will be handing out free roses, take one for yourself […]
Get a free live portrait! Local Artist, Abby Haywood, draws live portraits of visitors from a whimsical shipping container! As guests take a seat, she asks fun questions and sketches their likeness in real time. When the drawing is finished, she slides it out of the booth for them to take home, a unique free […]
