Towpath Radio Christmas Open House Returns to Grand Rapids
Written by Towpath Radio on November 13, 2026
GRAND RAPIDS, Ohio — Downtown Grand Rapids will celebrate the holiday season Nov. 20-22 with its annual Christmas Open House, featuring three days of entertainment, shopping and family activities.
The celebration begins Friday, Nov. 20, with a community Christmas tree lighting at the Old Fire Station. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with cookies, hot chocolate and a holiday sing-along featuring Mark Sarkan. The tree lighting is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Throughout the weekend, visitors can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, trackless train rides, live ice carving, gingerbread house decorating, s’mores roasting and cartoon portraits by Tippstoons artists.
Live entertainment will feature Aaron Hertzfeld, Mark Sarkan, Merry Mary, Note to Self, the Pride of Toledo and The Wasteland Poets. Father Christmas will also make appearances throughout the village.
More than 20 locally owned shops and restaurants along historic Front Street will participate in the weekend celebration.
The Christmas Open House is open to the public, with activities taking place throughout downtown Grand Rapids.
