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Best Halloween Activities & Things to Do for Halloween in West Michigan – 2024
There’s never a shortage of Halloween activities in West Michigan. What used to be a holiday for trick-or-treaters has grown into a mega fall celebration. Today you can find everything from trunk or treats, dazzling decorated homes, chilling haunted mazes, and festivals to Halloween Parties. There are things to do for Halloween for everyone.
Hidden Gem! Try Olin Farm in Lowell for a Downhome Hayride & Corn Maze Experience
Olin Farm is a beautiful hidden gem that keeps the fall experience fun yet simple. The 120-acre farm, just 4 miles from Ada and 4 miles from Lowell, has been in the Olin family for over 70 years. Every fall, Raggedy Andy (made from hay bales) appears alongside the farm.
IllumiZoo, the Popular John Ball Zoo Lights Event, Returns for 2022
Friday, September 30, 2022 – Sunday, November 13, 2022. John Ball Zoo, 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. This mile-long magical nighttime Light Show at John Ball Zoo is amazing and we’re excited to see it return. It’s become one of our favorite fall activities!
Heads Up, Kermit Fans! Jim Henson-Themed Activity Saturdays Coming to the GRAM in October, November
PNC Family Days at GRAM, Based on Jim Henson Exhibition. Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Join the Grand Rapids Art Museum for Family Days filled with live performances, hands-on artmaking, gallery chats, and more interactive activities for families of all ages!. GRAM’s...
Pumpkins That Make You Go ‘Ooooh! & Loads of Free Family Fun — Kick Off October at Holland Fall Fest 2023
Holland Fall Fest’s Includes Pumpkin Carvings, Face Painting, Performers. Nothing beats budget-friendly fun for the whole family. Downtown Holland embraces all things fall on October 6 & 7, 2023 with harvest decorations, an artisan market, family activities, and LIVE professional pumpkin carvers. It’s just one of the many cool...
2022 Haunted Houses & Scary Things to do, now with Scare Level Ratings
Want to celebrate the spooky season with Halloween activities like a visit to a Haunted Attraction? Here’s what you need to know before going to a Haunted House near you: One size does not fit all. Parental judgment is the biggest “rule” when it comes to an age limit...
Just Released! Royal Gala & Reception Tickets – A Princess Ball by Olivia Grace & CO
Royal Gala & Reception Princess Ball to be Held in Holland MI. Olivia Grace & Co’s last Princess Ball was so successful – and in such high demand – that they decided to bring it back for another spin on the dance floor, this time in November.
Haunted Forest, Spooky Forest for Kids & Zombie 5K? It must be October at Cannonsburg
This year, Cannonsburg is hosting 3 chilling events during October. The Haunted Forest kicks off the scary fun starting October 1. The following weekend, little kids get a turn when the Spooky Forest starts up. And, as the month comes to a close, the Zombies come out for the Zombie...
5 Scenic Chairlift Rides & Experiences for a Color-Drenched Fall in Michigan
Scenic Chairlift Rides & Immersive Color Experiences. Chasing fall colors in Michigan is a perennial favorite. Once cooler weather sets in, Michiganders grab their sweaters and cameras and head for the road, in search of great views, cider, and other fall favorites. We enjoy the creative ways we can enjoy...
New Holiday Light Show in Holland for 2022: “Magic at the Mill”
Hollanders are excited to launch a new holiday event this year: Magic at the Mill!. This ticketed event will feature a 50 ft x 100ft ‘tulip field’ of 1,000 LED blossoms displaying a synchronized light and music show at Windmill Island Garden in Holland, MI. Windmill Island Light...
6 Great Places to Get a Soothing Prenatal Massage in West Michigan
(Psst – almost all massage therapists offer gift cards. What a great way to spoil that mom-to-be! It might just be that baby shower gift you were looking – or hoping – for.) Article Contents. FAQs. What is a prenatal massage?. A prenatal massage is designed to...
Zoo Goes Boo, Park Before Dark, Boo at the Barn: 2022 West MI Halloween-Themed Animal Events
Zoo Goes Boo & West MI Halloween-Themed Animal Events. Get ready, West Michigan, spooky season is on its way and Halloween activities are starting to sell tickets. Zoo Goes Boo at John Ball Zoo is one of those popular local Halloween events that families return to year after year. Similar “Halloween with the animals” events have popped up in West Michigan over the past few years.
5+ Magical Michigan Christmas Trains, Polar Express Included, for 2022
There is something magical about trains at Christmas time! Plan now to experience the delight of Christmas trains with this list of train-themed Christmas events and ride-on Christmas trains in Michigan. Many polar express train tickets are on sale now! The popular North Pole Express train ride tickets go on...
Rockford Harvest Fest 2022 – Free Family Concert, Kid Activities & Town Scarecrows + MORE
Fall festivals are here! One of the amazing fall activities in the area is the Rockford Harvest Fest. Kids activities, make-it-take-it scarecrows, a car show, and a chili cook-off are just a tiny fraction of what’s planned for this long weekend – Sept 23-25 – in Rockford, MI.
ArtPrize 2022: Best Entries, Art Prize Map, Photo Scavenger Hunt, Tips, Events, Interactive Art & More
Families love this annual city-wide Grand Rapids MI event that places pop-up art installations and festival-like events everywhere – in parks, museums, restaurants, coffee shops, laundromats, theaters, hotel lobbies, bridges, and empty storefronts – over three square miles. It’s certainly one of the community’s favorite fall activities.
Poutine Week, eh? Don’t Miss Out on this Tasty Grand Rapids French Fry Competition
I’m not Canadian but wow am I thrilled that Poutine Week is happening in Grand Rapids this month. If you haven’t had the pleasure of trying poutine, it’s a highly-favored dish from Canada that involves fries and toppings. Lots of toppings. I liken poutine in Canada to Nachos here in the US. If you pile tortilla chips with lots of themed toppings, you’ll end up with some type of nachos.
GRPM: Get in FREE on Sept 17 for Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day, Plus Other Participating Venues
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day brings free access to the Grand Rapids Public Museum for visitors on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket.
7 Interesting Potty Training Tips from a Doctor Who’s Been There
I Almost Stopped Having More Kids After I Tried to Potty Train my First. Potty training my first child brought me to my knees. I had survived breast feeding struggles, fevers and toddler tantrums. Potty training was just another step in bringing up my daughter, right?. I was so wrong....
Jack O’Lantern World Coming to West Michigan in October 2022
Jack O’Lantern World, self-described as an incredible walk through thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, is coming to Millennium Park in West Michigan for fall 2022. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings in October, Jack O’Lantern World promises you a 3/4-mile long walk on a trail that travels through 17 immersive worlds of hand-carved Jack O’ Lanterns.
Port Austin MI: 9 Best Things to Do in this Delightful Thumb Town
Port Austin, Michigan, is a tucked-away Lake Huron beach town with a laid-back feel, great for anyone that enjoys the outdoors or drinks on the patio. It’s like a Michigan version of the Gilmore Girls town of Stars Hallow. Vibey restaurants and awesome vacation rentals make spending time in...
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