Name: The 29th Annual Uptown Shop Hop
Start: 2026-12-03
End: 2026-12-03

Welcome to Uptown – Grand Rapids' premier destination for local shopping, dining, exploring, and more. While here you'll enjoy discovering four thriving businesses districts (East Hills, East Fulton, Wealthy Street, and Eastown); nearly 400 small and independently owned boutiques, restaurants, galleries, pubs, and specialty shops; plus cozy historic neighborhoods, our famous brick-laid streets, and more. Uptown has endless opportunities to surprise and delight. Come on UP!

Uptown Grand Rapids

Within the Local Epicurean, you will find "The Local - Grand Rapids" the newly opened restaurant and bar featuring our hand made pasta, salads, numerous appetizers for sharing and a large selection of pastry that is a perfect compliment to our locally roasted organic coffee and teas.

The Local Epicurean

Each guest is taught to make Pasta in the ancient Roman style.   
Our pasta chef will make enough fresh pasta or ravioli for you take home to prepare and is enough for pasta for four dinners. Sauce for the pasta is not included but a wide variety is available for purchase. Private group classes are available and may be as large as 40 guests. Reservations are required.  
  
Bottled non-alcoholic beverages and a cheese tray are included.

The Local Epicurean Private Cooking Class

Voted in the top 5 pizza places in Michigan by Mlive, artfully crafted cocktails, artisanal fresh food, and outstanding unique and delicious beers brewed by us with love and gratitude.

Harmony Brewing Company - Eastown

Discover your adventurous side at ROAM, a global street food restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids. Savor authentic dishes from Belgium, China, India, Mexico, Peru Poland and other world destinations.

ROAM is open seven days a week from 10am, with a full bar and Sunday brunch. It’s located right across the street from DeVos Place Convention Center and DeVos Performance Hall. From the owners of legendary Grand Rapids restaurant San Chez Bistro, it’s a great place to explore different culinary traditions.

Roam by San Chez

Join us for an elegant, classic Afternoon Tea fine-dining experience.

High Tea GR

We're an epicenter for entertainment and fine dining with a casual feel. We offer signature drinks, food and drink specials, as well as banquet and VIP services to elevate the general sports bar appeal. Karaoke, College Night, Comedy Night, and much more!

Eastown Sports Bar

Eastown hangout features a full list of grab-and-go brewed coffees and craft espressos alongside creative takes on breakfast sandwiches, salads and soups.

That Early Bird

"Inspired, handcrafted foods that nurture both body and community" - made with the freshest, health-filled ingredients from the region's most dedicated growers. Reservations can be made at https://www.exploretock.com/terragr/

Terra GR

Burger Theory is a place where you feel at home and welcome when you are here whether it is for a business luncheon, catching the game, or a place for family and friends to come together for dinner and drinks. They provide a casual environment and warm, knowledgeable service with a full bar serving a wide selection of craft beer and wine options. Top it all off with a simple, sweet dessert served in a mason jar.

Located inside of the Holiday Inn--Grand Rapids Downtown

Burger Theory - Grand Rapids

Craft burgers made with our signature blend of Certified Angus Beef and fresh, quality ingredients. We also offer a full bar, including an expansive draft beer selection and craft cocktails.

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

Our district is excited to kick off a full season of holiday shopping, festivities, and cheer! On Thursday, December 3rd, starting at 3:00 PM, Uptown (East Fulton, East Hills, Eastown, and Wealthy Street) will come alive with special events and holiday experiences for everyone to enjoy.

For the best in holiday shopping, dining, and seasonal activities, Uptown is the perfect destination. This year's festivities include trolley rides to help you explore each district, a bustling vendor market, warming stations, a festive tree lighting, and delightful photo opportunities. Plus, free rides on one of our festive Jolly Trolleys to help you explore each district, we could go on and on!

Also, make sure to check out Shop Hop's Sleigh Bell Swing at the Fulton Street Farmers Market - festive food, live music, two of Santas reindeer, and a mulled wine & hot cocoa bar.

Join us in Uptown for a memorable holiday event filled with shopping, community, and cheer!

The 29th Annual Uptown Shop Hop

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