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ArtPrize 2023 Events Lineup: See What’s Happening When!
This year’s ArtPrize in Downtown Grand Rapids is promising to be a spectacular and awe-inspiring event. All signs are pointing to an incredible experience that will blow us away, starting with a brand new event, the opening celebration!. Here’s What’s Happening at Art Prize 2023.
3 Nights Only: Glow Garden at Meijer Gardens Means Glowing Pumpkins, Live Music & Colorful Night Lights
Illumizoo, Jack’O’Lantern World Gone—But the Glow Lives On at Meijer Gardens. For 2023, West Michigan will unfortunately miss two beloved fall events: the John Ball Zoo’s Illumizoo lights and Jack’O’Lantern World. While their absence leaves a gap in West Michigan’s Fall Activity List, don’t fret.
Michigan’s Adventure First-Ever Halloween Event – 2023 Tricks and Treats
What is Tricks and Treats and Why Families Might Want to Go. If you’re looking for the newest Halloween event in the area, Michigan’s Adventure has your answer. For the first time ever, Michigan’s Adventure is hosting its own Halloween extravaganza called Tricks and Treats. Imagine a...
West Michigan’s Beat: Marching Band Favorites and Invitationals You Can’t Miss in 2023
Ah, Friday nights in the fall in West Michigan. The air’s a bit crisp, the stadium lights are on and the smell of fresh turf and popcorn is on the breeze. The anthem plays, then tackles and touchdowns ignite the crowd. There’s a unique brand of electricity when our team takes the field!
COOL FESTIVAL ALERT! Confluence Fest Brings Kids Activities, Live Music to Rosa Parks Circle During ArtPrize & It’s FREE!
Find a STEAM-Based Playground for Kids, Super Smash Bros Tournament and Robotics Expo. Your ArtPrize experience just leveled up. Head downtown Grand Rapids on September 23 to explore ArtPrize AND a free festival with drones, rockets and even a robot street parade. The Confluence Festival at Rosa Parks Circle is...
Pick Lowell’s Olin Farm for Pumpkins, Hayrides & a Downhome Fall Experience
If you’re overwhelmed by fall activity options—orchard visits, pumpkin patches, cider runs, hayrides and beyond – Olin Farm may just be what you’re looking for. The 120-acre family-owned farm has a less commercial, more intimate vibe that laid-back folk will appreciate. And because it’s located just...
Hop-On, Hop-Off, Explore: Uncover Grand Rapids with DASH’s Free Bus Service
Ready to discover Grand Rapids in a whole new way? Want to trade expensive downtown parking for the $3/day lot? Let’s DASH through the city together—literally!. With the free DASH hop-on, hop-off bus and city scooters, you’re all set for a car-free, carefree, fee-free exploration of Grand Rapids.
Au Pair in America is Now in Grand Rapids – And They Want to Help You Find the Best Childcare Ever
Snow Day or Sick Day – An In-Home Au Pair is There. Finding flexible childcare can be quite overwhelming. There are so many options nowadays: daycare centers, in-home daycare, nannies, …. au pairs. That’s right, au pairs are a thing, and they’re not just for wealthy European families...
Lakeshore Museum Includes the Museum of History & Science With Two Floors of Hands-On Exploration
Lakeshore Museum Center is One of Five Historical Sites in Muskegon. There are so many things to do in Muskegon. The Lakeshore Museum Center is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. But did you know the Lakeshore Museum Center is a collection of five sites in the Muskegon area?
Best Gymnastics for Kids, Cheer & Aerial Arts in Grand Rapids
Gymnastics for kids is pretty popular in Grand Rapids. There are many area facilities offering gymnastics, cheer, ninja, aerial gymnastics and more. And you don’t have to be an aspiring Simone Biles to participate. (Though really, what kid doesn’t aspire to be like her?) From recreational classes to...
We’re Going All In on ArtPrize 2023: This Year’s Unbelievable Opening Event Already Has Us Hooked
Unpopular Opinion? Maybe! But We’re All In on ArtPrize This Year. If ArtPrize were a stock, we’d be shouting “buy” right now. Maybe it’s because we love rooting for the underdog, or perhaps it’s just hometown pride, but there’s more to it than that. After last year’s announcement about ArtPrize’s ownership transfer and the decline in attendance, we thought ArtPrize was done for.
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Grand Ideas Garden is a Work of Art by GR’s Master Gardeners – 2024
Sometimes the best things are hiding in plain sight and that’s exactly what The Grand Ideas Garden (GIG) is doing on the NE side of Grand Rapids. Tucked away in a neighborhood on Ball Ave NE, the small-but-mighty Grand Ideas Garden is powered by volunteers and holds a special place in the hearts of the local community.
Traverse City’s Maple Bay Beach: The Short Hike through Maple Bay Natural Area is Worth It
Traverse City’s Best-Kept Secret: Maple Bay Park & Beach. Maple Bay Natural Area covers 400 acres and includes a historic farmhouse, cedar woods, and a beautiful half-mile beach along East Grand Traverse Bay. It’s a hidden gem in Grand Traverse County, prized for its shoreline and sandbar. Find...
Grand Hotel Inside Out: Nooks, Crannies, and All – A $10 Self-Guided Tour for Mackinac Island Visitors
Ah, the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. This timeless Michigan venue is known for its rich past, timeless elegance, lush gardens, and never-ending front porch. It really is an irresistible destination, especially if you’re interested in architecture, Mackinac Island history, or culture. Maybe some day I’ll be able to...
Escape to Keweenaw Peninsula: Why the Tippy-Top of Michigan Will Be Your New Favorite Place
Far away, in the wilds of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a hidden gem waits to be discovered: the Keweenaw Peninsula. Surrounded by the pristine waters of Lake Superior, this is where you’ll find secluded beaches, world-class trails, wilderness adventures, and history. We loved so many things about our Keweenaw...
Muskegon State Park is Worth it for the Sports Complex Alone
This Michigan State Park has Sand Dunes, Hiking, Sports Park, Beach and More. As Michiganders, our big reward for long winters is beautiful summers. But with such short summers, sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding what to do and where to go. Located right on Lake Michigan, Muskegon State Park...
Think You Know How Tutoring Works for Your Kid? It’s More Dynamic Than You Expected
SLD Read Builds Confidence – and Literacy Skills – Up to 4th Grade. Does your child’s teacher tell you that reading is a struggle or your child has a hard time writing and spelling? Do you work with them at home, but still fail to see progress?
Party with the Planes at Gerald R. Ford Airport’s 60th Birthday! Food Trucks, Games, Live Music, and a Helicopter Landing
Fly Over to Ford Airport for Some Plane Old Family Fun. We’re aviation enthusiasts here in West Michigan. Home to the esteemed West Michigan Aviation Academy and the state’s second busiest airport, we know to look to the skies for action and excitement. Sure, you’ve been to the...
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