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Grand Rapids
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michigan comedians including local Mike Logan will perform at the Fall Comedy Harvest on Nov.29 at 8 p.m. at SECOM’s event space at 1545 Buchanan Avenue SW in Grand Rapids to raise funds for the SECOM Resource Center food pantry, with half of the $20 ticket price supporting food and economic aid programs. The event will also offer food trucks, free food, an art auction, and on-site babysitting for parents attending an adults only show—ensuring local families can enjoy a night that supports those in need. WOOD TV
- ➤ Yesterdog in Grand Rapids will serve free hot dogs and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day—Thursday November 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Customers dining in at its Wealthy Street location can enjoy up to three hot dogs with no reservation required. FOX 17
- ➤ Grand Rapids has opened a day center at Westminster Presbyterian Church that gives people experiencing homelessness a warm place to get coffee, charge phones & use restrooms on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Case managers help connect clients with housing and job resources and plan to extend service hours to weekends soon. WOOD TV
- ➤ Grand Rapids is hosting many events today as the 104th Santa Parade starts after 5 p.m.—Detroit Lions legend Herman Moore will lead the parade to Rosa Parks Circle where a tree lighting begins at 6:45 p.m., the Griffins play at 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena, and festivals at DeVos Place and the Downtown Market add to the busy schedule while extra officers manage road closures. WOOD TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly $1.3B in investments will transform Grand Rapids' riverfront into a hub for tourism and entertainment through projects like a $184M amphitheater and a $175M soccer venue. The amphitheater will open (May 15 with Lionel Richie's concert) while tickets went on sale November 21 and the soccer venue is set to open in spring 2027. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore cut the ribbon on the state’s first Girl Scout DreamLab in Kentwood on Thursday — a $2 million facility with a STEM lab, podcast studio, bouldering wall, camping area and DreamStage built to empower Michigan girls to lead future projects. The new lab is one of just nine in the country and was designed to overcome accessibility barriers for the growing number of Girl Scout troops in the region. WOOD TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kent County released a deer management report that recommends urban archery, increased hunter recruitment and bans on deer feeding to cut deer-vehicle collisions by 1,050 and boost deer harvests by 1,900 over the next two years—county officials will meet with local representatives in the coming months to review the 72-page plan and gather feedback before starting the program in 2026. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Corewell Health opened its new trauma recovery center on Friday at 74 Sheldon Boulevard in downtown Grand Rapids, making it the first of its kind in West Michigan and the second in the state to provide free support for trauma survivors. The center offers 16 free initial sessions funded by a $1.6 million state grant plus is staffed by trained mental health professionals to help victims heal. ABC 13
- ➤ Local doctors warn residents to take care in the kitchen while preparing Thanksgiving dinner — they advise staying close to hot pans to prevent burns and cuts and to chill leftovers within two hours in small containers so the food cools fast. They add that reheated turkey must hit 165 degrees and leftovers should be disposed by Monday. WOOD TV
- ➤ Emily Haverdink from Hudsonville shared her family’s journey during Prematurity Awareness Month after her daughter Harlow spent 45 days in the NICU at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital following complications from a COVID-related emergency. Harlow, now 4, visited the hospital’s transport unit yesterday while Emily now volunteers in a parent-to-parent program to support NICU families. WOOD TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt is open at 435 Ionia Ave. SW with 60 vendors serving European-inspired foods like schnitzel, raclette cheese, meatballs, churros and pierogies—drawing locals to the festive holiday market. It runs from Nov. 19 through Dec. 23. MLive
- ➤ The Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival started on Friday and continues today at DeVos Place, featuring 1,200 wines, beers, ciders, and spirits along with culinary specialties from top local restaurants. Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas will host a tasting session paired with his champagne — a separate ticketed event for visitors 21 and older. FOX 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dyson 'Dice' Mingo, a senior at MSU, was named the top Falco player in North America—he helped his esports team win conference championships and beat the University of Michigan 2-0. His achievement marks a milestone after years of focused practice in gaming. WOOD TV
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Postmodern Jukebox: Magic, Moonlight & Mistletoe Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of vintage musical magic with genre-twisting covers and holiday classics.
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TVBOO Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticket prices vary — Experience electrifying bass music and high-energy performances from rising star TVBOO.
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GR Turkey Trot 2025
8:10 a.m. — Van Andel Arena — Registration fee required — Celebrate fitness and community spirit with the 33rd Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot 5K run/walk.
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Straight No Chaser Holiday Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets vary — Enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday cheer from the renowned a cappella group Straight No Chaser.
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Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:29 p.m. — Wealthy Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the KalHaven String Quartet.
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Los Tigres del Norte Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets on sale — Experience the legendary Los Tigres del Norte live in a musical journey through their classics and new hits.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas
7:30-9 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience breathtaking variety acts and holiday magic for the whole family.
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Sips & Succulents Cocktail Class
6-8 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Grand Rapids Brewpub — Ticket required — Craft cocktails while designing your own succulent arrangement for home.
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In The Christmas Mood With The Glenn Miller Orchestra
7-8:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with timeless classics performed by the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra.
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Donna The Buffalo Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant lifestyle of Donna The Buffalo and their roots rock sound.
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