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: Reserve 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 — Reserve your spots for art installation tour and window display tours.
WOW Art Installation Tour
- Jan 10th 6pm-7pm – Meet Polymery artist Taylor Dean Harrison
- Jan 23rd 6pm-7pm (RESCHEDULED due to dangerous weather)
- Feb 6th 6pm-7pm Meet Penguins in the Snow artist Craig Rhyan Merchant (American Sign Language Interpreter provided, only for Art Installation Tour)
- Feb 14th 6pm-7pm Meet Penguins in the Snow artist Craig Rhyan Merchant
- Feb 20th 6pm-7pm
- Feb 26th 6pm-7pm
- Jan 24th 3pm-4pm Meet Snow Capped Summit artist Rachel Hurd (CANCELLED due to dangerous weather)
- Feb 7th 3pm-4pm
- Feb 21st 3pm-4pm Meet Snow Capped Summit artist Rachel Hurd
Bonus:
Get the most out of your day by attending special events before and after your tour, including
- Jan 10 – Fire & Ice 6-8pm
- Jan 23 – Ice Piano 6:30-8:30pm
- Feb 6 – Projection Drumming, performances 6pm & 8pm (ASL interpreter included)
- Feb 14 – Love On Ice 6-8pm (Perfect Valentine’s Date Night!)
- Feb 20 – Circus Wonderland 6:00-9:00pm
- Feb 21 – Abby’s Hand Drawn Photo Booth 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- All Nights – Seasonal Wonders Show 6pm, 7pm., 8pm (plus 9pm Fri & Sat)
Availability for ArtPrize(opens in a new tab) entries during the annual competition are available during festival dates every September – October, like the fire breathing robot(opens in a new tab) from an earlier competition. Please click Inquire Now(opens in a new tab) on our Private Tours(opens in a new tab) page to book, or book our regular Art & Mural Tour(opens in a new tab), requesting we focus on current ArtPrize entries.
Any time of year, you may create a private tour(opens in a new tab) or book Grand Rapids’ Art & Mural Tour(opens in a new tab) to focus on ArtPrize murals(opens in a new tab) and other art that Grand Rapids has kept after the annual festival is over.
Location: Varies. Meeting place in downtown Grand Rapids confirmed after booking.
Organizer: Tours Around Michigan
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