It's the first big weekend for holiday and Christmas events with the Art Van Santa Parade, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Nite Lites and the second annual Yule Run, I'll Walk 5K.
Friday (11/18)
Grand Rapids Int'l Wine, Beer & Food Festival - Returning to DeVos Place for a fourth year, sample and purchase wines, beers and food from local regional and international vendors, catch seminars on vineyards, healthy eating, cooking and brewing and enjoy paired dinners from restaurants like Bar Divani, San Chez and six.one.six. General admission is $15; ages 21+ welcome.
Irving Berlin's White Christmas - Broadway Grand Rapids presents the holiday classic on stage at DeVos Performance Hall that features classic Berlin hits like "Blue Skies," "How Deep is the Ocean?" and the title song "White Christmas". Tickets from $34.50.
Yule Run, I'll Walk 5K - The second annual family 5K race will start on the White Pine Trail before touring Fifth Third Ballpark, currently decked out in tens of thousands of lights as part of the Nite Lites display. Event gets underway at 7 p.m.
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P.F. Chang's and The Establishment (formerly Monte's) celebrate grand openings this week, plus the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents 'The Wizard of Oz' and DeVos Place hosts the GR Int'l Wine, Beer & Food Festival. Holiday events are now in full swing with the Art Van Santa Parade, Irving Berlin's White Christmas and the Ford Museum's Tree Lighting.
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Find Thanksgiving buffets and restaurants that will be open Thanksgiving Day around Grand Rapids. Highlights
Amway Grand Plaza - The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel's Ambassador Ballroom is currently under renovation, so the annual Thanksgiving buffet won't be happening this year. Instead, Cygnus 27, Ruth's Chris, Bentham's and Cornucopia will all host brunches or buffets. Follow the link for the cost and times for each.
Bay Pointe Inn - Visit the Terrace Grille at Bay Pointe for a lakefront Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Enjoy chef carved roast turkey, prime rib, stuffed Cornish hens, grilled salmon, candied yams, shrimp cocktail, fresh fruit, sweet potato pie and much more. Cost is $24.95 for adults, $12.95 for kids (5-12). Reservations required.
Boatwerks - The eatery on Lake Macatawa in Holland will have oysters on the half shell, house smoked salmon, carved turkey with cranberry relish, traditional sage stuffing, carved ham and an assortment of cheesecakes. Buffet pricing: $24.95 for adults, $20.95 for seniors and $11.95 for children 5-12. Accepting reservations.
Complete Thanksgiving Dining Guide
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 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Here's our list of holiday-related events happening around Grand Rapids this November and December, 2011: Highlights
Art Van Santa Parade - Presented by the Grand Rapids Jaycees Saturday, November 19 at 9 a.m., the parade has been the traditional holiday season kick-off for the region for more than 100 years. See nearly 100 entries and floats, and a visit from Santa Claus. The route has changed for 2011: it will start at the corner of Michigan and Ottawa, travel south on Ottawa past Calder Plaza and end at Fulton near Van Andel Arena.
The Nutcracker - For more than 3 decades, the Grand Rapids Ballet Company has brought the Christmas classic to life with dazzling choreography, sets and costumes, along with 100 dancers, including children and celebrities from the community. The Ballet returns to DeVos Performance Hall accompanied by the Grand Rapids Symphony November 25-27 & December 9-11. Tickets: $20-$53.
Santa's Workshop - After the Art Van Santa Parade, head to the Grand Rapids Public Library's main branch for hot chocolate, holiday treats, crafts and a visit from Santa. Free.
Complete Christmas & Winter Holidays Guide
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It's an interesting mix of events this weekend with Beethoven, Restaurant Week, a magazine launch, football, Drumline Live and the opening of a new burger joint.
Friday (11/11)
Veteran's Day Parade - Steps off at 7:30 p.m. at Michigan and Division, heads south on Division to Fulton, and east on Fulton to Veterans Park, where a 20 minute ceremony will follow.
KHLOE Magazine Launch Party - The new fashion magazine created by GVSU student Hope Alcocer 'that will revamp and redefine women's media' celebrates its launch at a black and white tie party at Hoi Polloi Gallery on South Division. The mag will be entirely filled out by reader-contributor articles and photos of West Michigan models of all shapes and sizes.
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Restaurant Week continues and the Veterans Day Parade marches through downtown, plus Reba and The Band Perry visit Van Andel Arena, Bagger Dave's opens on 28th Street and Kim Carson launches a line of greeting cards.
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Gilda's LaughFest is back and bigger than ever for 2012. Between March 8 and 18, more than 40 venues in downtown Grand Rapids, Lowell and Holland will host more than 200 events and comedians like Whoopi Goldberg, Martin Short, Kevin Nealon, Mike Epps, Rodney Carrington and Jim Gaffigan.
Additional acts include rising stars Anthony Jeselnik, Anjelah Johnson and Bo Burnham, along with the family-friendly Laurie Berkner Band and Patch Adams.
See details released so far.
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The first weekend in November offers plenty of concert options including the Indigo Girls, Never Shout Never, Disney in Concert and Panic! at the Disco.
Friday (11/04)
Restaurant Week - After a popular debut last year, Restaurant Week returns November 3-13 with more than 70 participating restaurants from all around the area like Bar Divani, Electric Cheetah and Blythefield Country Club. Each eatery will offer either a 3-course meal for $25 per person or a 2 for $25 menu.
3 Doors Down - The "Kryptonite" band visits The DeltaPlex with special guests Theory of a Deadman and Grand Rapids' own Pop Evil. Tickets are $29.50 to $45.
Disney in Concert - The Grand Rapids Symphony presents the multi-media experience for the whole family featuring the music of Disney. Movie clips and artwork are projected on the big screen as the instruments and vocalists bring classics from 'Alladin', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'The Lion King' and more to life. Tickets start at $18.
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