You’re welcome to enjoy free art exhibits and events in Grand Rapids, if you don’t mind the cold.
The seventh annual World of Winter Festival kicks off this weekend, and it’s a big deal. They had more than two million visitors last year throughout the two-month event, making it the largest winter festival in the United States.
Grand Rapids, Incorporated spokesperson Bill Kirk says World of Winter is all free for all ages.
“There is so much art and so many events to experience,” Kirk said. “So if people want to get more details and check out what they could see at the festival or plan their visit, you can go to WorldOfWinterGR.com.”
Kirk says the festival also means a lot of economic activity.
“We found that the festival brings about $38 million into the community over the course of the two months.”
Kirk says the festival is a very unique way to showcase the creativity of the entire region.