Weekend drive · Nov 20–22, 2026
Grand Rapids and Holland holiday markets weekend road trip 2026
Start Friday at Holland's Dutch-style Kerstmarkt, then spend Saturday downtown Grand Rapids at the new Holiday Market at Studio Park and the Santa Parade with the tree lighting. On Sunday, wander the Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt before you head home. November 20–22, 2026.
The four stops
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Friday night · Dutch Christmas market
Kerstmarkt
Friday, November 20 · Holland, Michigan · event dates: November 20 – December 19, 2026
Holland's European-style artisan market opens its first weekend of the season at Holland Civic Center Place, 150 West 8th Street. Friday hours are 3 pm to 7 pm. The market runs Fridays and Saturdays only through December 19.
- Drive about 35 min (about 30 mi) to Grand Rapids.
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Saturday daytime · Holiday market
The Holiday Market at Studio Park
Saturday, November 21 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · event dates: November 18 – December 23, 2026
A new winter village of chalets on the Studio Park Piazza in downtown Grand Rapids, next door to Christkindl Markt. Saturday hours are 11 am to 9 pm from November 18 through December 23. Entry is free, and the Studio Park ramp at 120 Ottawa Avenue SW is open 24 hours.
- Drive about 5 min (about 2 mi) to Grand Rapids.
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Saturday evening · Holiday parade
Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade
Saturday, November 21 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · event dates: November 21, 2026
The parade steps off at 5 pm in downtown Grand Rapids, with more than 50 entries. Santa arrives at Rosa Parks Circle around 6:30 pm, and the city tree lighting follows at 6:45 pm. It's free.
- Drive about 5 min (about 2 mi) to Grand Rapids.
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Sunday on the way home · Christmas market
Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt
Sunday, November 22 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · event dates: November 18 – December 24, 2026
An outdoor European-style Christmas village at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market, 435 Ionia Avenue SW, with 60-plus artisan and food vendors. Sunday hours are 10 am to 8 pm. The market runs November 18 through December 24 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
Drive home to Grand Rapids, MI: about 10 min (about 4 mi). Gas prices near Grand Rapids
Drive times are approximate. Check your route before you leave.
At a glance
| Stop | Type | Dates | Drive from previous |
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| 1. Kerstmarkt | Dutch Christmas market | Friday, November 20 (runs November 20 – December 19, 2026) | Start |
| 2. The Holiday Market at Studio Park | Holiday market | Saturday, November 21 (runs November 18 – December 23, 2026) | about 35 min |
| 3. Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade | Holiday parade | Saturday, November 21 (runs November 21, 2026) | about 5 min |
| 4. Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt | Christmas market | Sunday, November 22 (runs November 18 – December 24, 2026) | about 5 min |
Event websites
- Kerstmarkt
- The Holiday Market at Studio Park
- Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade
- Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt
Dates can change, so check the event’s website before you go.
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