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2023 Valentine’s Day: Activities, Events & Things to Do in West Michigan
Valentine’s Day Fun for Couples, Families & Kids. Looking for sweet Valentine’s Day things to do around Grand Rapids?. There are exciting Valentine’s Day activities happening in West Michigan for couples, kids, and families that are sure to make your day special. Choose from a wide range...
6 Best Things to Do at The Mud Room: Paint Pottery, Fuse Glass, Host a Birthday Party and More
Paint and Throw Pottery, Fuse Glass and Celebrate with Friends through Drop-In Sessions or Special Group Appointments. One of our favorite things to do in Grand Rapids is head to The Mud Room for an artistic outlet that I don’t have to clean up!. We have so many pieces...
Revitalize & Rejuvenate: 10 Spa Services + Self-Care Activities to Get You Through Winter
It might be time to make space in your life for a little spa time or self-care activity at one of these rejuvenating locales. From infrared sauna sessions to massage therapy to yoga to flotation sessions, there are new-school and old-school ways to take care of yourself or be pampered in West Michigan.
8 Best Snowmobiling Trails in Michigan, Plus Where to Get Rentals
Snowmobiling Trails and Snowmobile Rentals in Michigan. Snowmobiling is one of those winter activities that couples snowy fun with our incredible Michigan wilderness. Not only is it a blast to race around in a snowmobile, but it’s often just breathtaking. Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are popular spots...
6 Dog Sledding Experiences in Michigan + Where to see Sled Dog Races
Mush, Mush, Mush – Yes, You can go Dog Sledding in Michigan!. Looking to do a unique outdoor winter activity with your kids, but not sure what?. You need to try dog sledding! There are some amazing places in Michigan that offer a sled dog experience. Some of these...
Best Doctors in Grand Rapids: Where to Find Top 10 Dentists, Pediatricians, OBGYNs + More
Best Doctors & Health Care Pros in Grand Rapids- 2023. When it comes to health needs, I want my kids to be in the smartest, most compassionate hands possible. It can be hard to know where to find the best doctor, though. A doctor might be really good at diagnosing,...
12 Cozy Igloo Dining Restaurants in West Michigan
Grand Rapids’ restaurant scene is embracing hygge with its winter outdoor dining options. While the most popular winter dining venue is igloos, we’ve also spotted beautiful tents and cute greenhouse setups around town. Dining outside is definitely a different experience. You’ll find portable heaters that keep most igloos...
Yes, You Can Bring a Crockpot to Caberfae Ski Resort in Cadillac!
Caberfae ski resort has a lot going for it, and location is one of those things. As the closest big ski resort to most Michigan residents, it takes less time to get to Caberfae Peaks in Cadillac MI than other resorts in the state. Paired with their affordable lift ticket...
Snow Tubing in Michigan: 30+ Places to Go Snow Tubing in Our Great Lakes State
Snow Tubing in Michigan is the Perfect Way to Spend Time Outside in Winter. If you like sledding, you’re going to love snow tubing in Michigan. Combine the thrill of speeding down a snow-covered hill on a cushy tube, with the ease of a ride back up to the top and you’ve got a winning combination.
No Estate Plan or Will? Your Kids May End Up Under Court-Appointed Care
An Estate Plan is a Gift to Your Kids & Family: It Relieves Them of Endless Paperwork and Tough Decisions. You hear people talking about wills, trusts, and estate planning – and you know you should probably have one. It’s on your to-do list, but it never quite makes it to the top.
LCS Plans Early Childhood Open House for Jan 19, 2023
Legacy Christian School, 520 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548. Are you looking for just the right place to send your child for preschool, young 5s or Kindergarten in 2023?. From 2-day preschool to Spanish Immersion Kindergarten, there is a class option for everyone from three to five years old.
This Winter Weekend Getaway to Charlevoix Michigan is IT!
This little Lake Michigan harbor town is charming in the winter. Even though Charlevoix has a bite-sized population (under 2,500), it offers a king-sized amount of fun. From winter river rafting to candlelit hikes, and mushroom houses, to downtown shopping and dining – “Charlevoix the Beautiful” is a Michigan destination you don’t want to overlook for a winter weekend getaway.
Ring in 2024 With Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Grand Rapids
With so much extra time in winter break this year, are you looking for a little New Year’s family fun?. Grand Rapids has a lot of family-friendly events that won’t have the kids staying up until midnight, but will still give them a chance to celebrate the occasion.
Cruise this FREE 90-Min Route for Epic Christmas Light Displays in Coopersville, Walker & Allendale
Coopersville Shines on this West Michigan Christmas Lights Route. Coopersville is West Michigan’s sleeper Christmas lights location! Who knew that this little burg just off of the highway is filled with villagers that deck the streets in style?!. When you follow this mapped route, you start at the Christmas...
Here’s a No-Stress, 1-Hour Christmas Lights Route for Kentwood, Byron Center & Caledonia
Dazzle the kids (or just yourself!) with the best Christmas lights south of Grand Rapids. This route includes the popular Princeton Estates neighborhood that goes all out with Christmas houses!. Start the adventure at Horrocks Market, arguably Grand Rapids’ favorite unique grocer, to get the best road snacks. (And don’t...
See the Best Grand Rapids, EGR & Comstock Park Christmas Lights for 2022 on this 1.5-Hour Route
If you want to see the best Christmas lights in Grand Rapids, EGR & Comstock Park this is the route for you!. Start off with a sweet treat from Kilwins in East Grand Rapids – perhaps their peppermint ice cream waffle cone will be just the festive thing to kickstart your light tour.
Take this 1.5-Hour Route to See the Best Wyoming & Grandville Christmas Lights. Includes Jenison & Hudsonville, too!
If want a fun-filled evening of looking at Christmas lights in the Granville-Jenison-Wyoming-Hudsonville area, this is the route for you!. Start off with a sweet cookie & ice cream treat from the Underground Cookie Club -perhaps the Christmas cake ice cream treat? – and chase it down with 18 fantastic light displays.
Follow this 1-Hour Route to See the Best Cascade-Ada-Lowell Christmas Lights for 2022
If you’ve only got one evening to pack in Christmas activities and looking at Christmas lights east of Grand Rapids, drive this route with your family. Not only will you get Christmas cheer in overdrive, but you’ll also love the stop for cookies in Cascade to get you started. (Gotta have fuel for this adventure!) And there’s even a place to visit Santa near the end of the drive in Lowell if you time it right.
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