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Grand Rapids
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 33rd annual Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving with a new food drive that collects non-perishable items outside Van Andel Arena—designed to help families in need. Race organizers expect the event to break participation records and support funding for Grand Rapids Public Schools—offering locals a fresh opportunity to give back. FOX 17
- ➤ Construction has resumed at historic Sullivan Field in Grand Rapids as volunteers ask neighbors to donate money for a capital campaign that has raised nearly $5 million so far. The restoration work on the 1937 grandstands and museum is expected to finish by next year — more community help is needed to meet the funding target. FOX 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park opened its second annual ENLIGHTEN holiday light show Monday evening with 13 interactive installations, seasonal soundscapes and festive food options on a 90-minute walking tour. The event will run nightly through Jan 3 — and the park earned a Good Housekeeping Travel Award Monday as it marks its 30th anniversary. WOOD TV
- ➤ Meijer Gardens will host the annual Christmas & Holiday Traditions event from November 26 until January 4 with over 40 decorated trees, cultural exhibits, and planned Santa visits — a tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for today at 6 p.m. to mark the start of the festivities. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gerald R. Ford Airport is busy as it welcomes travelers for the holiday season and expects to serve over 150,000 passengers between Nov. 21 and Dec. 3 with Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 as the busiest days—showing a 5% increase over last year. Airport staff advises flyers to arrive two hours early and check their airline apps amid ongoing construction and a relocated cellphone lot near the terminal. WOOD TV
- ➤ AAA reported that gas prices jumped by 9 cents from last week to $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded as drivers prepare for Thanksgiving — with many expected to pay around $46 to fill a 15-gallon tank. The organization predicts that 2.3 million Michiganders will drive for the holiday. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twin Lake Elementary crowned Carrie McKinnon as Queen for the Day with a tiara and sash—honoring her Teacher of the Week award—and students and staff organized a lively parade to recognize her strength amid personal loss. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Winter returns to West Michigan this week as a storm system on Wednesday will drop temperatures from the 40s in the morning to the 30s by evening and bring lake enhanced snow with winds reaching 45 to 55 mph along the lakeshore, which will affect travel in those areas. A second system is expected on Saturday to produce widespread snow and may lead to further travel delays. ABC 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After a seizure last week, Tom Hillen returned to the WOOD TV studio to share his story and explain how Rachael and Elisia performed CPR—he said that the recent CPR and First Aid training for the staff is vital. His account shows the life-saving value of proper CPR skills. WOOD TV
- ➤ Consumers are urged to stop using a recalled Anna Queen play yard sold on Amazon, as about 70 units made in China pose a risk of trapping infants under the mattress; the company instructs buyers to disassemble and destroy the product—then email a photo to receive a full refund. MLive
- ➤ Doctors in West Michigan say residents should get a flu shot and COVID booster and wash hands often to help avoid germs at family gatherings — a new H3N2 variant may lessen the vaccine's match — and they advise anyone with a fever or trouble breathing to see a doctor. FOX 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local cat named Phoebe—also called S-curve kitty—went viral when a video of her watching US-131 in downtown Grand Rapids was posted by her owner Aubrey, who dressed her in a Christmas sweater to keep her calm. Fans now send gifts and kind messages to show support as they commute. MLive
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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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Maddy O'Neal Live
8:00 – 10:30 PM — Elevation — Ticket info not provided — Experience a night of genre-blending electro-soul and bass music with Maddy O'Neal.
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