Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and partners will host a full slate of winter activities at the 1st annual Snow Days festival kicking off February 10, 2017.

The 5-day festival is designed to take advantage of Michigan's cold climate, provide fun ways for people to get outside and enjoy the season, and help make Grand Rapids a better winter city, which makes Grand Rapids a better year-around city.

Snow Days comprises three distinct free- and low-cost events that each feature a wide variety of activities for both families and adults:

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. organizes Snow Days in partnership with dozens of community partners, local businesses and sponsors, including Ice Brigade, AGA Nation, AHC+ Hospitality, Craig's Cruisers, the Grand Rapids Public Museum, WOOD TV 8 and the City of Grand Rapids.

#SnowDaysGR is the official social media hash tag for the events.

Here's the full schedule of Snow Days activities. All events start and end at Rosa Parks Circle unless otherwise noted:

Friday February 10, 2017

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

  • ICE Breaker at Rosa | Live ice carving of the 5,000 lb community sculpture, ice skating and food trucks.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  • Vodka on ICE | Creative cocktails and shot glasses made of ice at the Downtown Market ICE Bar

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Saturday, February 11, 2017

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Sunday, February 12, 2017

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Monday, February 13, 2017

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Love on ICE | Free profressional photography for Valentine's couples and discounted ice skate rental.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM


Map of Ice

Click here or see below for a map of ice sculptures around Downtown.

Hard copies of the full Snow Days map and guide also available at the 50+ participating locations.

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