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The Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival is the perfect way to indulge your palate this holiday season! Taking place November 21-22 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids, the Festival offers attendees the chance to explore over 1,200 wines,...
It’s Light Night on a Friday in downtown Grand Haven. Taking place this year on November 21 from 5-8 p.m., Light Night marks the official start of the holiday season downtown, a night when shops stay open late, lights twinkle across Washington Avenue, and the...
Get ready, because November 14-16, 2025, Downtown Muskegon will come alive with the ultimate all-women escape: Girlfriends Getaway! Picture a weekend where art, entertainment, shopping, hands-on activities, and amazing food will collide with laughter, connection, and...
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is bringing back its blockbuster ENLIGHTEN at Meijer Gardens, an immersive, world-class holiday light experience that captivated audiences in its inaugural year and returns with exciting enhancements for 2025. "If the first...
With fall in full swing and October ushering in the peak of spooky season, we've gathered up a shortlist of some of the frightful (and delightful) events you won't want to miss this year in West Michigan. Zoo Goes Boo John Ball Zoo | October 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26 A...
This November, Paws With A Cause (PAWS) is opening its doors and welcoming the community to celebrate a major milestone. Following the success of the nonprofit's Embrace the Journey capital campaign, PAWS has completed a full renovation of its headquarters and...
Muskegon's first-ever cat café, The Whisker Room, has officially opened its doors! But this cozy downtown spot is much more than just coffee and cuddles—it's a place where purpose meets paws. A project led by The Arc of the Lakeshore, The Whisker Room was created to...
Rockford's much-loved annual art fair, Art in the Park, returns on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with even more inspiration and artistic vibrance than ever before. Hosted by the Rogue River Artists Association and held again in the Rockford Footwear Depot parking lot,...
After a hugely successful event last summer, the Great Lakes Surf Festival is back for its 7th annual event, taking place Saturday, August 9th at one of the most beautiful beaches on the Great Lakes: Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon. Thousands of event goers from all...
When warm weather starts rolling in, the first thing I think about is how soon I can get on the water. This year, I already have one kayaking trip under my belt (it was in May in the Detroit canals and it was really cool!) and I plan on going many more times before...