December is finally here, and while winter weather seems to be a bit out of reach for West Michigan right now, there's no reason why you can't get out and enjoy the season this weekend anyway. Thanks to our diverse community in West Michigan, there's plenty of great fun to be had around the city and outside it as well this weekend.
On Saturday (December 5th), Lowell will be celebrating its Christmas Festivities. For those living East of Grand Rapids or craving some small town fun instead of big city bustle, this event, which runs from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm has plenty of charm and fun to go around. From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, the Lowell High School is hosting the Rogue River Artisans 32nd Annual Fine Art and Craft Holiday Show, which will include over 100 juried artists, a perfect place to find unique Christmas gifts for the more discerning and difficult to purchase for people on your holiday gift list. If you're not looking to shop, bundle up the kids and head down to the Lowell Showboat on Riverwalk Plaza, where Santa Claus will be in attendance from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. There will be free cookies and hot cocoa on offer as well.
At 4:30, Santa heads off to the King Memorial Center at the Lowell Fairgrounds to give people a chance to eat dinner with Santa. The meal will be a paid pancake supper, with the suggested donation rates being $5 per adult and $3 per child. Finally, at 6:00 pm, the Annual Night-time Santa Parade will start, departing from the Lowell Fairgrounds and making its way to the First United Methodist Church in Lowell.
If you're interested in shopping with local artisans but don't want to deal with the Santa parade in Lowell, heading Southwest of town might be the way to go this Saturday. The Allendale High School Craft Show, which is free to the public, will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with at least 75 local crafters and a few bigger vendors.
If you're just not interested in arts and crafts or don't celebrate or need to prepare for the holidays, there's still plenty to do, from the Repeal Day events at the museum downtown to the Grand Rapids Collectible Toy and Comic Expo. The Expo's General Admission runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for only $4 per person and is being hosted by the Homeschool Building's auditorium in Wyoming, located at 5625 Burlingame Ave SW. Those with a burning need to scour the offerings early can pay $10 in admission for Preferred Buyer Admission, which allows buyers in as early as 6:00 am, providing them with a chance to scoop up the best and rarest offerings at the show.
From Christmas events to comic book expos, West Michigan has cultural events that will appeal to everyone, no matter their background or tastes. Pyxis Realty prides itself on knowing the culture and neighborhoods of West Michigan, and our staff will help you find your dream home in the perfect neighborhood today. Give us a call and find out how easy buying a home can be!