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SUMMARY:Art Installation Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhat to Expect:\n\nExpert insights: Candice shares the stories behind the art.\nOutdoor art: Sculptures\, light displays\, and interactive installations.\nMeet people: Connect with fellow art lovers.\n\n  \nHow to Join: \nNo RSVP is needed. Meet at Rosa Parks Circle (in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum) at 6:00 PM.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/art-installation-walking-tour-5/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center St NW\,\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours,Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tours Around Michigan":MAILTO:info@toursaroundmichigan.com
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SUMMARY:Abby's Hand Drawn Photo Booth
DESCRIPTION:Get a free live portrait!\nLocal 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 keepsake from the event. \n\nAbout the artist:\nAbby Haywood is an illustrator from Grand Rapids. She has been drawing portraits for 3 years out of a wooden photobooth built by her mom. She also likes making zines\, macaroni and cheese and sharing fun facts.\n\nLocation:\nAbby will be located outside\, next to the Grand Rapids Art Museum in the shipping container. She will be facing the restrooms at Rosa Parks Circle.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/abbys-hand-drawn-photo-booth-15/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Art Museum\, 101 Monroe Center St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Haywood":MAILTO:abby@craftsanity.com
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SUMMARY:Dance Pop Up @ Emergence
DESCRIPTION:Join us to witness a dance performance by Aspire EDA and Dance Playhouse at Calder Plaza. \n  \nAbout the Dance Company: \nAspire is EDA’s new pre-professional company for our teen and senior dancers. Aspire comes from our passion for dance and our passion for helping others achieve their dreams.  \nDance PlayHouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional dance company and school\, based in Grand Haven\, MI.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/dance-pop-up-emergence/
LOCATION:Calder Plaza\, 320 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music/Dance
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Food Trucks @ 555
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn partnership with the Grand Rapids Food Truck Association\, a rotating lineup of local food trucks will be at 555 Monroe. \n\nParticipating Trucks (rotating weekly):\n\nTacos Los Compadres: Mexican Food\nCousins Maine Lobster: Wild-caught Maine Lobster\nSaladino Smoke: Burgers\, French Fries\, Sides\nLuna Bella’s: Egg Rolls\, Tacos\, Hot Dogs
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/friday-night-food-trucks-555-6/
LOCATION:555 Monroe\, 555 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, Mic\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Trucks
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Snow Snake Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Snow Snake Competition\, a traditional northern Native American winter game. Competitors slide their homemade “snow snakes” down a long snow trough; the one that travels the farthest wins. \nAll competitors must make their own snow snake (prior to the event) to compete. Practice snakes will be available for anyone who wants to give it a try\, but to compete\, they must build their own. \nHow it works:\n\nRegistration: Happens on-site at the event. Arrive early to sign up and practice.\nBuild Your Snow Snake: Bring your own home-made snake to compete. Competitors must make their own at home.\nThrow Your Snow Snake: Each competitor gets three throws. The farthest single throw wins.\n\nCompetition Structure\n\nYou must make your own snow snake to compete.\nCompetitors are placed into brackets based on age and gender.\nEach bracket winner receives $50.\nAll bracket winners advance for a chance to win the $500 grand prize.\n\nWinning\nThe competitor with the farthest distance in each category wins their bracket. The farthest throw overall wins the grand prize. \nBrackets Compete in the category that fits your age group:\n\n0–5 years\n6–12 years\n13–19 years\n20–34 years\n35–54 years\n55+ years\n\n  \nSchedule\n\n11:00 AM – Registration & practice rounds open\n12:00 PM – Competition Begins. (End of event time determined based on how many participants there are and how long each bracket takes.)\n\n\nOrder of competition\n\nKids Compete\nTeens Compete\nAdult Females Compete\nAdult Males Compete\nElders Compete\nScoring\nClosing Ceremony & Awards
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/great-lakes-snow-snake-competition-2/
LOCATION:Sixth Street Park\, 647 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians":MAILTO:https://www.grandriverbands.com/
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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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SUMMARY:Abby's Hand Drawn Photo Booth
DESCRIPTION:Get a free live portrait!\nLocal 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 keepsake from the event. \n\nAbout the artist:\nAbby Haywood is an illustrator from Grand Rapids. She has been drawing portraits for 3 years out of a wooden photobooth built by her mom. She also likes making zines\, macaroni and cheese and sharing fun facts.\n\nLocation:\nAbby will be located outside\, next to the Grand Rapids Art Museum in the shipping container. She will be facing the restrooms at Rosa Parks Circle.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/abbys-hand-drawn-photo-booth-16/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Art Museum\, 101 Monroe Center St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Haywood":MAILTO:abby@craftsanity.com
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SUMMARY:Noodle Fest
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the ultimate noodle throwdown. Sample\, vote and help name West Michigan’s best bowl. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n$6 Noodle Bowls: Try a variety of flavorful noodle dishes—all just $6 each.\nVote for Your Favorite: Use your tokens to vote and help crown the $500 winner.\nSpicy Noodle Challenge: Up for the heat? Compete for a chance to win!\nLive Entertainment: Enjoy performances and cultural entertainment throughout the event.\n\n  \nVendor Participation\nThink your noodle dish deserves the crown? We’re looking for vendors ready to compete for the title of Best Noodle Dish in West Michigan. \nVendor Fee: $200Registration Deadline: January 1 \nRegister here to join the competition.
URL:https://worldofwintergr.com/event/noodle-fest-2/
LOCATION:Calder Plaza\, 320 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Family Friendly
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