From GRAND RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to enjoy “A Little Bit of Hocus-Pocus” on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Downtown Grand Rapids will offer activities and entertainment for all ages.
The day will begin with the River Witches Grand Dance, featuring area residents and visitors dressed in their finest witch attire. The choreographed performance will take place at approximately 11:15 a.m., near the historic Town Hall. Afterward, visitors can enjoy complimentary cider and donuts, while supplies last, at the old fire station, at the corner of Front Street and Beaver).
Throughout downtown, attendees can explore local shops with a shopping passport, enter raffles featuring donations from downtown merchants, and enjoy themed food and drinks from local restaurants.
Families can visit the children’s coloring area at the old fire station, where they can enjoy coloring, temporary tattoos, cotton candy, and popcorn. A balloon artist from Birds Eye Circus will join the activities in the early afternoon. A strolling juggler from the same circus will entertain along the streets, Aaron Hertzfeld will perform live music on Lincoln Street in the afternoon, and cornhole and other outdoor games will be available in the city park, plus family game day at GameChefs.
A palm reader and fortune teller will provide lighthearted entertainment for fun. New this year, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” will be read at 4:30 p.m. inside the historic Town Hall Theater for free.
Everyone is invited to come enjoy an autumn day exploring downtown Grand Rapids.
For more information, visit visitgrandrapidsohio.com or the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
