The perfect way to start our evening at World Of Winter was a FREE tour with Tours Around Michigan
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Explore winter wonderland on our free accessible guided walking tour on World of Winter Festival decorated window displays in Grand Rapids.
Explore winter wonderland on our free accessible guided walking tour on World of Winter Festival decorated window displays in Grand Rapids.
Michigan’s winter wonderland is a gorgeous time of year. Colorful lights that dazzle in the darkness, nostalgic ice-skating rinks, snow & ice events, and festivals that embrace Michigan’s wintry magic! Our chilly weather is the perfect setting for America’s longest winter festival, World of Winter Festival(opens in a new tab). We collaborate with community(opens in a new tab) organizations like Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc(opens in a new tab) to offer free guided walking tours of brightly lit art. WOW tours highlight fascinating outdoor art pieces and festive window displays, while sharing stories about them. Wear your WOW Merch(opens in a new tab) to add to the fun! These tours are in collaboration with DTGR Inc and sponsored by Michigan First Credit Union.(opens in a new tab)
Location: Rosa Parks Circle 135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (NW corner of Grand Rapids Art Museum – GPS 121 Monroe Center NW for exact location)
Organizer: Tours Around Michigan
What to Expect:
- Expert insights into each art installation or window display
- Outdoor sculptures, light displays & interactive art
- A chance to meet fellow art lovers and festival visitors
- Fun new memories in downtown Grand Rapids!
How to Join: Save your spot today for art installation and window display tours and meet us at Rosa Parks Circle (NW corner of Grand Rapids Art Museum)
Ticketing: 🎟️ Free event — Save your spots for art installation tour and window display tours.
WOW Art Installation Tour
- Jan 9th 6:30pm
- Jan 16th 6:30pm
- Jan 23rd 6:30pm (ASL Interpreted)
- Feb 5th 6:30pm
- Feb 19th 6:30pm
- Feb 19th 7pm (ASL Interpreted, Deaf Community Only)
Bonus:
Get the most out of your day by attending special events before and after your tour, including
- Jan 9th – Circus Wonderland 6-9pm
- Jan 16th – Silent Disco 7-11pm
- Jan 23rd – Fire & Ice 6-8pm
- Jan 30th – Winter’s A Drag 11am-3pm
- Feb 5th – Sing-along at 555 Monroe 6 – 9pm
- Feb 20th – Pain the Park 11am-3pm
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