Good morning, Grand Rapids.

The Friends of Coopersville and Marne Railway held its Santa Train event on November 29 in Coopersville, where children met Santa and Mrs. Claus on a restored vintage train ride.

The railway added a sixth train car from Charlotte Southern Railroad to help more than 10,000 riders enjoy the holiday tradition—reinforcing its commitment to local rail heritage.

West Michigan is hosting many festive events this weekend.

The Silva Holiday Market runs on Small Business Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., indoor yoga is set at Blandford Nature Center, the Grand Rapids Griffins game kicks off today at 4:00 p.m., Hackley Park in Muskegon will hold a Holiday Kickoff & Tree Lighting from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., the W.K. Kellogg Manor House Holiday Market is open Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sparkle Spring Lake runs from November 29 to January 1 — offering a variety of local holiday celebrations.

Local planning commissions approved five projects near Grand Rapids this month—one is a new Raising Cane’s in Walker to replace a vacant TGI Fridays site with a 3,100-square-foot building and drive-thru lanes that will start construction in July; other projects include a 22-home neighborhood in Walker, a 216-unit residential development in Kentwood, a 205-home subdivision in Wyoming and a church expansion in Ada.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Insiders - Tom Petty Tribute

7-9:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — $20 — Experience the premier tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with six veteran musicians.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour

2:30-4 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing blend of rock and classical music with dazzling visuals in a holiday classic.

The Band Feel

7-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience a euphoric rock journey with The Band Feel as they merge music and art from across generations.

Christkindl Markt Food Tour

11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. — Grand Rapids Downtown Market — Ticket required — Experience festive food tastings and holiday cheer at a magical European-inspired market.

Josh Teed - The Tides of Change

7-9:30 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience a unique blend of electronic and instrumental music by the talented Josh Teed.