GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The 25th annual Uptown Shop Hop returns to the district with special holiday experiences, entertainment and merriment on Thursday, December 7.
The Jolly Trolleys are also back this year to transport you, your friends and your family for free through Uptown as you shop, eat, drink and make memories. Click here for a map of this year's routes.
The event runs from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is free to all who want to attend.
There are nearly 150 businesses throughout the districts participating this year. For a list of those involved, click here.
Sweda Studios is participating in the event for its first year — offering people a chance to make clay ornaments for their tree, purchase locally-made products and even sign-up for classes.
Also participating in Uptown Shop Hop this year is Hopscotch Children's Store in the East Hills District. The business sells kids toys, puzzles, games and so much more.
In its 47th year, Gallery 154 in Eastown has been participating in the event since its start. The store sells locally-made fares, Christmas ornaments, pottery, artwork and everything in between.
Also participating in Uptown Shop Hop for its 25th year is Spirit Dreams. The metaphysical store sells items for all faiths, stones, crystals, books, tarot cards and so much more.
Uptown is an area in Grand Rapids comprised of four business districts (East Fulton, East Hills, Eastown and Wealthy Street), five neighborhoods (Baxter, East Hills, Eastown, Fulton Heights and Midtown), four commercial districts (East Hills, East Fulton, Eastown and Wealthy Street) and three historic districts (Cherry Hill, Fairmount Square and Wealthy Theatre).
