Have you hopped on the pickleball train yet? The sport, recognized for its accessibility and social aspects, has taken Grand Rapids by storm—and for good reason! Pick up a paddle and prepare for some fun at these sporty pickleball spots. Pickle &...
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Shop Over 150 Vendors and Enjoy Live Music, Drinks and Food Trucks at Farmgirl Flea’s Ninth Annual Spring Market
Searching for some antique and vintage goods to add to your space? Farmgirl Flea's two-day Spring Market, returning on May 16 and 17, is exactly the place for finding all the antiques, decor, furniture and vintage treasures you could want! Taking place at the...
Bold and Brilliant: The 2025 Brilliance Awards in Review
The 2025 Brilliance Awards, an annual celebration of the dynamic talent, spirit and intellect of those who tackle issues facing professional women, took place April 24 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. As the West Michigan Woman community gathered once...
Barbers, Cosmetologists & Stylists Step Up for Mental Health: be nice. Hosts “Care Beyond the Chair” Training Event
It's not uncommon for barbers, cosmetologists and stylists to be the ones who share in tough conversations with their clients while they're sitting in their chairs each appointment. In order to best equip these professionals to recognize and respond to mental health...
Staying in Town for Spring Break? Check Out Downtown Holland’s Spring Fling!
Staycationers, rejoice! Downtown Holland's Spring Fling is returning for its second year from April 7-13. There's no need to be jealous of everyone in West Michigan who are flying south to warmer weather for Spring Break! Head to Downtown Holland from April 7-13 for...
Celebrate Maple Syrup Season at Blandford Nature Center
Blandford Nature Center will celebrate maple syrup season during its 55th annual Sugarbush Festival on Saturday, March 15. Sugarbush occurs each year when Blandford's sugar maple trees begin to produce the sap that is used to make maple syrup. The festival includes...
Grand Rapids Lantern Festival Returning to John Ball Zoo!
The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is returning to John Ball Zoo, promising to be another unforgettable experience with hundreds of lanterns lighting up the night, offering an immersive, enchanting atmosphere. If you've been in Grand Rapids the last couple of years,...
Shop, Dine and Enjoy Quality Time During Girlfriends Weekend
Gather your best friends for Downtown Holland's Girlfriends Weekend, taking place March 7- 9. During this popular three-day event, women are invited to celebrate their friendships as they shop, wine, dine and indulge in Downtown Holland! Registration ($50 per person)...
Thousands of Tropical Butterflies Take Flight Once More at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has announced the return of the much-loved Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition, now in its 30th year. Opening March 1 and running through April 30, this highly anticipated event is the largest...
First-Ever Women’s Sports & Health Expo Aims to Inspire Women and Girls to Embrace an Active Lifestyle
Inaugural Women's Sports & Health Expo Coming to Grand Rapids; West Michigan Sports Commission's Victory Lap Community Fund Chosen as Charity Partner. February 22, 2025 at DeVos Place Convention Center is the place to be for those looking for all things related to...