Good Day
Grand Rapids
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Critter Barn in Zeeland hosted a live nativity show on Saturday, Dec. 20 that combined ag education with biblical storytelling as local kids guided visitors past barn animals to the main performance; guests enjoyed free hot chocolate + craft ornaments and fresh donuts. MLive
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chicago natives Tony and Emily Bolton opened Don't Dawgg Me Out at 3221 Division Ave S to bring authentic Chicago-style hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polishes, and Cook Dog to West Michigan. The restaurant operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (closed on Sundays and Mondays). MLive
- ➤ Howard Miller, a nearly century-old clockmaker and furniture maker, has closed operations and will conduct its first online equipment auction Tuesday, Dec. 30 at its Traverse City facility (bidding 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), with auctions scheduled in High Point on Jan. 20 and Zeeland on Feb. 10. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ferris State University’s football team beat Harding University 42-21 in McKinney, Texas on Saturday to win its fourth NCAA DII championship in five years and extend its record to 30 consecutive wins. ABC 13
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Chris Casello Trio with The Venturis
6-10 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — 21+ — Enjoy live rockabilly and surf rock tunes from the talented Chris Casello Trio and The Venturis.
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Great Lakes Invitational
3:30-5 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch top college hockey teams clash for the MacInnes Cup in this exciting tournament.
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AFTERGLOW: New Year's Eve Celebration
7-10:30 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticket prices vary — Experience Big Gigantic's genre-blending sound of electronic dance music and live instruments this New Year's Eve.
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Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show
12:00 – 1:30 PM — DeVos Place — Ticket prices vary — Explore the latest RVs, travel trailers, and camping gear at this local favorite event.
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Concert Night with King Ink and Friends
7-10:30 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of energetic performances with King Ink and supporting acts Zudocks, Moravian, and Feeding Grizzlies.
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