Sporting Events

Winterfest

Bundle up and celebrate winter in downtown Grand Haven! Cardboard sled racing, glow-in-the-dark fun, snow volleyball, fireworks & more. There is something for everyone!

Winterfest typically includes the following events:

  • Glowbowl
  • Bonfire Bash
  • Cardboard Sled Races
  • Euchre Tournament
  • Family Dog Pull
  • Freeze 4

YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run

Start Thanksgiving with one of Michiana’s longest-running holiday traditions! The 45th annual Niles-Buchanan YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run is Thursday, Nov. 26, in downtown Niles. Choose the 10K run (8 a.m.), 5K run/walk (8:05 a.m.) or 1-mile fun run (8:15 a.m.), or join the virtual race from anywhere