By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
joanne@wktv.org
Santa is making his rounds in Grand Rapids and West Michigan with a number of appearances for this holiday season.
He will be at this year’s Santa Parade which is set for 10 a.m. Saturday along Division Avenue. Santa also has regular scheduled visits at Woodland Mall.
Here are a few more places Santa plans to be this weekend:
BattleGR is putting on its “Cookies with Clause” Sunday, Dec. 12, from noon to 1 p.m and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This event includes one game of laser tag, a picture with Santa, cookie decorating, and crafts. Visit BattleGR’s website to sign up.
Reds at Thousand Oaks, FireRock Grille, and RedRock Grill will be hosting brunches with Santa. At each of the locations, there will be a family-friendly brunch with Kris Kringle himself. Enjoy a buffet, cookie decorating, and a hot chocolate bar. And of course, Santa will be available for photos. Reds at Thousand Oaks, 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr. NE, hosts its Santa Brunch Sunday, Dec. 12. FireRock Grille, 7177 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, and RedRock Grille, 4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd., will have Santa Brunches on Dec. 19.
The Coopersville & Marne Railway’s Santa Train will be taking to the rails again this month. This family-friendly event has become an annual tradition for many in West Michigan, and includes a 90-minute trip on the vintage train from Coopersville to Marne and back. During the trip, a storytelling Princess will read the “Polar Express” and kids will be able to look for special Christmas symbols located along the route. Each child also will have an opportunity to talk directly to Santa Claus using a special direct video connection. Each child also will receive a toy. For dates and times visit the Coopersville & Marne Railway website.
If you are heading north this weekend, Ludington Bay Brewing Company will be hosting a Santa visit from Sunday, Dec. 12. Santa will be stoping by between 1 and 4 p.m. to say hello to families.
