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New 1-Hr Fall Drive Uncovers Local Treasures West of GR, Includes Barns, Brews & Hidden Gems!
Follow the Grand River on this Colorful Fall Drive Through Ottawa County. Take this 1-Hr Fall Drive Fall Color Tour Route for the best Ottawa County fall fun!. The fall magic of Michigan’s fall colors is coming to your own backyard. We’ve pinpointed some real local treasures for you...
Local Halloween House, The Haunting of Storybook Hollow, Lands on National TV
West Michigan has long been spellbound by the annual Halloween display at The Haunting of Storybook Hollow, located at 4790 Biddeford Drive in Comstock Park, MI. But this year, our locally-famous Halloween House is getting national attention. West Michigan artist and two-time ArtPrize winner Jennifer Dunahee has found an even...
Fall Color River Rafting: 5 Places in Michigan that Will Hook You Up
Splash Into Michigan’s Fall Colors – Float Down a River!. Michigan is on the map when it comes to captivating fall colors. And while driving or even taking a chairlift ride is a common way to take in the scenery, have you considered rafting?. Rafting gives you a...
Date Night Done Right: Dive into Comedy at GR Improv Fest 2023
West Michigan, it’s time to light up your date nights – it’s comedy time!. The Grand Rapids Improv Festival (GRIF) is the laugh-out-loud event you didn’t know you needed. A breath of fresh air, GRIF is back for its 9th year and runs October 5 –...
TWO Days ONLY! Cranberry Harvest Days in Michigan – Oct 2023
Join the Cranberry Festivities at DeGrandchamp’s Farm. Looking for unique fall activities to add to your calendar?. Step into Michigan’s cranberry country with DeGrandchamp’s Farm’s annual celebration!. These family-friendly days are full of cranberry harvest activities, foods, and fun – and are only available twice in...
Van’s Pastry Shoppe: GR’s Oldest Bakery is Mom & Pop Donut Stop #2!
Welcome to stop #2 on the Mom & Pop Donut Stop Tour of West Michigan. (Our first stop was at Sandy’s on the NE side.) Come along as we step back in time at Van’s Pastry Shoppe, Grand Rapids’ oldest bakery. One thing is certain, this charming pastry haven on the SE side is a treat!
Kid-Friendly Halloween Lights, Daytime Corn Maze at New Salem Haunt for 2023. Scary Stuff Available, Too.
As autumn sweeps over West Michigan and spooky season settles in, one farm near Grand Rapids transforms into a Halloween Adventureland for the small – and the tall. By day, the attraction is a family-friendly haven; but come nightfall, it’s a haunted destination full of chills and thrills. And you’ll find it at the New Salem Corn Maze in Dorr.
Where to See ArtPrize 2023 Winners – Map Included
Drumroll! The winners of Art Prize 2023 have been announced, but we’re celebrating even more than that. If you’re new to it, ArtPrize is Grand Rapids’ premier art competition. ArtPrize 2023 delivered a dynamic roster of daily events that left attendees buzzing with excitement, from block parties...
Hooray! Moelker Orchards Reopens as Farmhaus Farms!
Last fall, many of us felt a pang of nostalgia when Moelker Orchards, a 116-year staple in Grand Rapids, announced that it would be closing and that the farm was going to be put up for sale. It felt like a piece of Grand Rapids history was slipping away. Farmhaus...
LEGO Alert: Brickworld in Grand Rapids for First Time this Weekend!
Hey Grand Rapids! We’ve seen how much this city loves its LEGO. The warm welcome and sheer excitement you all showed during the recent opening of the ‘Bricks and Minifigs’ store was evidence enough. So, we’re pretty sure there’ll be a lot of thrilled folks this weekend....
12 Exciting Interactive Art Exhibits for Kids at ArtPrize 2023
From Dragons to Dinosaurs: Interactive Art for Kids at ArtPrize. Art and kids go together like peanut butter and jelly—especially when the art is interactive! ArtPrize is the place to be for soaking up creativity and inspiration in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This year, there’s a lineup of interactive exhibits...
This 1-Hour Drive Hits 3 Covered Bridges, a Donut Stop with Hard Cider, Pumpkin Patches & More
1 Hour of Driving Gets You a Day Loaded with Fall Fun. Don’t sleep on fall colors this year – we’ve got about a week to soak up prime fall colors in mid-October this year. If you’ve got one day to pack in fall activities, do this...
Grand Rapids Halloween Events 2023
West Michigan loves to celebrate Halloween. Just a glance at the number of pop-up Halloween events and Halloween activities happening in greater Grand Rapids tells the story. Follow the trick-or-treat trail at John Ball Zoo, go to a pumpkin festival, get scared in a haunted forest, check out a corn maze, take a spooky hike, trunk-or-treat to your heart’s content, paint pumpkins, visit with nighttime animals – the options for Halloween events go on and on!
Easy-on-You ArtPrize Trail: Hop-on, Ride the DASH, Explore Art, Repeat. Yay!
ArtPrize is a captivating showcase of imagination, artistry, and community spirit. But let’s face it, exploring all those exhibits can be a bit of a maze, especially if downtown Grand Rapids isn’t your backyard. No worries! Our interactive map is your stress-free passport to an unforgettable day out...
WIN! MI Fall Color Experience: Your Ticket to the Copper Peak Adventure Ride
Hey Michigan! If you’ve been itching to level up your Michigan fall colors sightseeing game, you need to know about Copper Peak. Hidden away in a swath of forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this gem offers more than just stunning views – it’s your next memory waiting to happen. Copper Peak’s Adventure Ride takes you on a three-tiered journey to dazzling vistas that you won’t believe are in Michigan.
Secret’s Out: 3 Usually Off-Limits ArtPrize Venues to Visit, Plus 2 Bonus Hidden Stops for 2023
ArtPrize has taken over downtown Grand Rapids, letting you wander through amazing art installations for free. Now, if you’re a seasoned ArtPrize-goer, you might think you’ve seen it all. You’ve obviously been to the Amway and you’ve gone to DeVos Hall. But, we think there are still places for you to discover.
Best Pumpkin Patches: 28 West MI Pumpkin Picking Farms to Visit this Fall
Picking pumpkins is one of those fall activities that my kids look forward to every year and no matter how busy we are, we make time for this. My third grader spotted a pumpkin patch yesterday and his eyes got wide with excitement. “MOM!! Can we pick pumpkins today??” he begged.
Morning Bliss at Sandy’s Donuts: Mom & Pop Donut Stop #1- Local Donut Legends
Sandy’s Donuts: Locals Love This Place for Good Reason. In a world filled with cookie-cutter franchise outlets, it’s a real treat to come across an authentic mom-and-pop donut, pastry and coffee shop that’s been delighting a community for over 50 years. Welcome to Sandy’s Donuts—a local treasure...
2023 ArtPrize Map for Families & Adventurers
Family-Friendly Art Prize 2023 Exhibits & Locations. Every year, we comb through hundreds of entries to find those that would most resonate with families to build a must-see art list – and plot them on this Art Prize Map (see below) Happy ArtPrizing!
10 Free Fall Activities near GR that are Loaded with Adventure
Fall is a great time to get outside with your family. There are so many fun fall activities going on throughout the entire season – and some are very budget-friendly. Take a hike, see the stars, visit fall farms or run a marathon. Fall is here, and whatever you choose, there are ways to enjoy this beautiful season affordably.
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