City of Grand Haven

You won’t want to miss this NYE celebration. It's shaping up to be our best one yet, thanks to our amazing sponsors and our friends at OAV! 

DJ + Live Music
Fireworks to light up the night
Hot beverages available on-site

Come ring in the new year with us and be sure to support our incredible local businesses while you're out enjoying the festivities.

Join us for Grand Haven Wine About Winter Friday, January 16, 2026
ADMISSION: $5, includes wine-tasting glass, pre-purchase available at Fortino’s starting November 17, 2025
TASTING TICKETS: $4 each

Must be 21 with a Valid ID to purchase.Additional tickets may be purchased the night of the event at these locations:
Fortino’s, Harborfront Place, Borr's Shoes, & The Book Cellar

Thursday, January 23, 2026

Winterfest Glow Bowl- 4pm-8pm
$5 lift ticket.
If it blinks, flashes, or lights up, slap it on and glow the bowl! LED lights look amazing!! Food and beverages available for purchase.

Friday, January 24, 2026

Winterfest Cardboard Sled Race - 5pm
Come build your cardboard sled masterpiece.
Kids of all ages welcome. Cardboard and building supplies provided.
Bring stickers, printouts, and other decorations. *No Paint inside the school*
We’ll even transport the sled to the hill the next morning for those of you without trucks or trailers.
Come get your corrugated paper product race machine ready to fly!

Winterfest Slopestyle Competition - 5:30pm
Moved from Sunday to Friday!
Registration begins at 4:00pm.
Competition begins at 5:30pm.
Come catch some air and show your mad skills. This judged event is open to all ages. Prizes, t-shirts, and swag. Free entry with lift ticket. Get info at mulliganshollow.com or call the Ski Bowl at (616) 842-0634. 

Saturday, January 25, 2026

Winterfest Kids Day - 12pm-3pm
This is the place for kids!
Creative projects, balloons, face painting, bounce house, snow angels, and more!
Bring the family inside and warm up with a variety of activities.
Walk over from the Cardboard Sled Race or catch the shuttle from downtown. There’s plenty of parking available in the afternoon too. Doors open at 12:00 pm.

Winterfest Euchre Tournament - 12pm
Registration starts at 10:45 am
Play starts at NOON
Play some cards. Have some fun!
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Pre-register by calling the Elk’s Club at (616) 842-0970.

Winterfest Snow Angel Contest - 1pm
After the Cardboard Sled Race, come make a snow angel by the YMCA during Kids Day. We provide the decorating materials.No need to register ahead of time, just show up and make pretty angels in the snow. All ages welcome!No Snow? No Problem. We’ll use chalk and make sidewalk angels instead.

Winterfest Bonfire Bash - 3pm-10pm
It’s the middle of winter in Grand Haven… let’s roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a bonfire and play summer yard games. Cheer on teams from the Freeze 4 All Snow Volleyball tournament and stay toasty warm while enjoying a cold beverage. Enjoy craft beers, ciders, music, and more around a dozen fire pits right downtown. Fun for kids of all ages. Free La Colombe, hotdogs, marshmallows, and hot chocolate while they last.

If you're interested in serving drinks, handing out hot dogs and marshmallows, or other fun volunteering for a couple hours, the sign up sheet will be out soon.

Winterfest Freeze 4 all - Snow Volleyball - 4pm-9:30pm
On Saturday - During the Bonfire Bash! We’re playing volleyball. In the middle of winter. In the snow. In a parking lot. And yeah, it’s going to be awesome! We’re hauling in dump truck loads of snow into the Harborfront Parking Lot. Grooming the courts. And setting you loose. It’s a 4 on 4. (get it? Freeze “4” All)
It’s Co-ed. (because that’s more fun)
Different brackets for different levels of players and ages. Registration at 3:30p. Play from 4:00 - 9:30p. Space is limited.
Register at: https://www.wmbeachvolleyball.com/
Winterfest info at: https://grandhavenwinterfest.org

Sunday, January 26, 2026

Winterfest Flannels and Flapjacks - 9am-12pm
$14 adults $12 children (10 & under) 
Special appearance from Anna and Else!Wrap up Winterfest in your cozy flannel with some warm pancakes at this pancake breakfast hosted by The Kirby House!
Proceeds and monetary donations to benefit Love in Action's Backpack Blessings. 
Breakfast includes: pancakes, bacon, fruit and your choice of juice, coffee, soft drink or tea

Don your best 20's attire and join Kenzie's Be Cafe for a night of prohibition style fun including game play, dancing, craft cocktails, raffle prizes, and more! Bet On Inclusion starts at 6:30pm, March 7th at the Grand Haven Eagles. Game play will happen 7-9pm, with the raffles happening right after and dancing going until 10pm. Live jazz music and specialty 20's themed drinks will make you think it's 1925.

Tickets start at $50 and include game play chips, raffle tickets, appetizers, and a drink. 

Sponsorships start at $250. RSVP or Sponsor today: https://secure.lglforms.com/form.../s/DetqgFj07eaqE-ycAZYdDQ