After an exciting revival on Broadway in 2016 - the first since its marathon 18-year run - Cats is heading out on tour, bringing the feline frolics to a town near you! A production full of musical theatre classics, instantly recognizable costumes, and choreography and bursting with cat-itude, this iconic show is purrfect for newcomers and old-timers.

Ornaments come to life when Cirque Dream: Holidaze's costumed characters perform astonishing feats that celebrate the holiday season with spectacle, imagination and whimsical dreams. Marvel at gingerbread men flipping through the air, toy soldiers skillfully marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen sculpting powerfully, penguins spinning, puppets caroling and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment.

The first staged performance of The Nutcracker took place in St. Petersburg, Russia on December 18, 1892, and was a collaborative effort between the great composer Peter Tchaikovsky, and the legendary choreographer Marius Petipa. Now the Nutcracker re-imagined by Polar Express author Chris Van Allsburg, with choreography by Val Caniparoli, returns to dazzle once more this year!

There's nothing like some holiday pops to get you in the festive mood! As much a part of the Christmas celebrations as all those Nutcrackers and Christmas Carols, Holiday Pops sees your city's orchestra bringing the holiday cheer for a Christmas extravaganza with a mix of popular standards, film scores, carols and hymns.

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Second star on the right and straight on til morning! Let Grand Rapids Ballet sweep you up on an adventure of pirates and pixies, flying pre-teens, mermaids, crocodiles and more as they stage this delightful adaptation of J.M Barrie's cherished tale this February. Choreographed by the renowned Septime Webre, it's a fabulous family-friendly production, full of glittering costumes, stunning sets and yes, they really fly!

Families must get down to Jurassic Quest and have an awesome time delving into pre-historic times. Kids will jump at the chance to adventure into a world when dinosaurs of all types existed. This is the only event in the country that features dinosaurs that are the actual size that they were centuries ago and allows little ones to get up close and personal with these fascinating ancient creatures!