‘The Nutcracker,’ holiday trolley: 5 events in Grand Rapids this weekend (Dec. 15-17)

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – With Christmas only weeks away, the Grand Rapids area is busting with plenty of holiday-themed events this weekend for the whole community to get in the festive spirit. MLive’s lineup includes a fun time for everyone, including a chance to meet Santa and his reindeer, Grand Rapids Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and a holiday train ride through the lit-up LMCU Ballpark. Keep scrolling to see five fun things to put on your holiday-themed calendar for this weekend, Dec. 15-17. 1. Meet Santa & His Reindeer Santa and his reindeer are coming to Sparta Town Square, 201 E. Division St., for a meet and greet, plenty of goodies and fun for the whole family on Friday, Dec. 15.…