World of Winter Festival 2026
World of Winter 2026 starts Friday, January 9, and runs through Sunday, March 1. Art installations are usually open daily from 8 am to 11 pm, though some light-based pieces are only illuminated after dark. The festival tends to be busier after 5 pm and on weekends, when most events and performances are scheduled. There’s still plenty to enjoy during the day, so visit before 5 pm Mondays-Thursdays to avoid the heaviest crowds.
Now in its 6th year, World of Winter features stunning art installations, interactive exhibits and live performances, offering a unique way to embrace the season and enjoy the beauty of winter.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
World of Winter offers a wealth of events and activities in addition to art experiences, including an interactive scavenger hunt, walking tours, artist lectures and these:
- Fire & Ice performances and street party, Jan 10
- Ice Breaker carving demonstration, Jan 10
- This is Loop Artist Talk , Jan 10
- Art Installation Walking Tours, Jan 10 & 23 and Feb 6, 14 & 26
- Abby’s Hand Drawn Photo Booth , every Fri & Sat
- Jalsa: Festivity of Indian Food & Culture , Jan 11
- Luminary Bike Ride , Jan 15
- Sound Bath and Meditation , Jan 16
- Silent Disco , Jan 17
- Ice Piano Performance , Jan 23
- Circus Wonderland , Jan 24
- Snowga , Jan 25
- Rapid Art Movement mobile art tour, Jan 30 & 31
- Winter’s a DRAG! , Jan 31
- Sound Bath and Meditation , Feb 1
- Brett Bolton: Live Audiovisual Performance , Feb 6
- DJs Monrroe & Buunshin @ Sominus , Feb. 7
- Luv’n Lunch and Love on Ice Valentine’s Day celebrations, Feb 14
- Drag Storybook Hour , Feb 15
- Paint the Park , Feb 21
- Great Lakes Snow Snake Competition , Feb 28
- Human Hungry Hippo Tournament , Feb. 28
- Noodle Fest , March 1
Also: Download the GooseChase app to join the WoW Scavenger Hunt and complete missions, discover hidden gems and earn points for a chance to win prizes every week. View the daily events calendar.
Location:
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., Pearl Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Dates:
Time:
8AM - 11PM
Price:
See Website
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service