Event season has arrived in Grand Haven, and there's so much to see and do over the coming months.
Just because summer is winding down doesn't mean the opportunities for getting together with loved ones, having fun and supporting local businesses isn't still on the docket. That's where Downtown Grand Haven comes in! With a variety of events for interests of all kinds, visitors and locals alike are sure to find the perfect choice to welcome in the beauty of the region's changing seasons and celebrate local establishments. So whatever your vibe is, come along as we explore what awaits in Downtown Grand Haven!
BONES ABOUT TOWN
Tuesday, October 1 - 26
This brand-new event places over 150 five-foot decorated skeletons all over town! Bones About Town runs from October 1 to 25, 2024 and culminates in a Fall Festival on the streets of Downtown and Centertown Grand Haven on October 26, 2024. Skeletons will be judged by popular vote in the categories of originality, funniest and scariest. Voting will take place daily until noon on October 25, and each participating business will have ballots available for voting.
CHOWDOWN CENTERTOWN
Saturday, October 5 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The 4th Annual Chowdown Centertown Food Truck Rally and Mini Golf Madness is taking place on 7th Street from Washington to Elliot in Centertown.
FALL FEST
Saturday, October 26 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Following the culmination of Bones About Town, Fall Fest and Downtown Trick-or-Treating will commence! Folks could expect spooky stories, a costume contest, downtown trick-or-treating, a Haunted Museum at Tri-Cities Museum, and various other activities happening in both Downtown and Centertown throughout the day.
LIGHT NIGHT
Friday, November 15 | 5 – 8 p.m.
Join Grand Haven Main Street and the City of Grand Haven for the annual Holiday Light Night, filled with luminous lights, caroling, shopping and more! This kickoff to the holiday season is back and bigger and better than ever with all new lighting displays and new shopping incentives!
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Saturday, November 30 | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Join Grand Haven Main Street for a day of special promotions, unique offerings, and a celebration of the vibrant spirit that local businesses bring to the city and our community!
SANTA IN CENTERTOWN
Tuesday, December 10 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Venture to Centertown to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and his reindeer at the Momentum Center! Those in attendance can also play the Elf in the Window Contest, with game cards available at participating Centertown stores.
WINE ABOUT WINTER
Friday, January 17 | 5 – 8 p.m.
The popular Wine About Winter wine tasting event is back, offering a curated selection offering a symphony of flavors, from robust reds to crisp whites, sure to please any palate. This unique occasion offers residents and visitors the opportunity to wander the heated-sidewalks in the midst of winter and to experience the warmth and vitality of Grand Haven Main Street, both Downtown and Centertown!
Learn more by visiting Downtown Grand Haven.
Courtesy of Grand Haven Main Street DDA.
