Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a safe and healthy holiday season full of time with those you love and making many new memories. It’s always hard to believe when a near year rolls around but 2019 has arrived and we are ready to get back in the swing of things!

Our monthly 3×3 videos are staying around in 2019 and we’re here with some great events happening in January! To kick things off in the new year, we made our way to Happy Cat Cafe, a registered animal shelter that works with Carol’s Ferals to foster adoptable cats at their facility. You can book a time to cuddle with the cats and enjoy a cup of coffee or participate in one of their special events. If you know Ross, then you know being surrounded by cats during the filming of this video made his day!

Perrin Ice Jam Winter Festival

Dates:  January 26, 2019

Times:  3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue:   Perrin Brewing Company

5910 Comstock Park Dr NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321

Event Website: https://www.experiencegr.com/event/perrin-ice-jam-winter-festival/61683/

"Bundle up, grab your friends and family to get out of the house for an afternoon of live music, winter activities, and Perrin brews at Ice Jam Winter Festival, a family-friendly event in partnership with Kids' Food Basket. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Kids' Food Basket."

Winterfest Bonfire Bash

Dates: Saturday, January 26, 2019

Times: 3 PM – 10 PM

Venue: Harborfront Parking Lot, Grand Haven

Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/549025742192351/

"It’s the middle of winter in Grand Haven… let’s roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a bonfire, play summer yard games, have an ice cream eating contest, and run around town in our pajamas.New this year… let's play some games! We're adding cornhole, yardzee, giant jenga… we'll see what else. Enjoy craft beers, ciders, music, and more around a dozen fire pits right downtown. Fun for kids of all ages. Free hotdogs, marshmallows, and hot chocolate while they last."

Kids & Family Expo

Dates:  January 26, 2019

Times:  10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue:   DeVos Place

303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Event Website: https://www.kohlerexpo.com/kids-and-family-expo

"Ride a Zip Line through the DeVos Place! Family Bonding Activities, Education & Fun! This family focused community event encourages families to play & move with physical activities, learn & explore with creative mind activities and lead healthier lives in an active environment. Families Matter, Moving Matters, Minds Matter, and Creative Play Matters, bringing family bonding activities full circle.”

Check back in next month as we share another month of great events in the Grand Rapids area. And meanwhile, if you or someone you know has any real estate needs, please reach out to our team and we’ll be happy to help!