ArtPrize, antiques and ales: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A lot of fun is coming to Grand Rapids and the rest of West Michigan this weekend, so there’s no reason to be bored.

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Sept. 27:

ArtPrize Closing Ceremony

Hard to believe we are already at the end of ArtPrize this year and it all concludes this Friday with the closing ceremony.

Held outside of the Kendall College of Art and Design, the ceremony will not only mark the end of the competition but also announce this year’s winning artists and pieces.

Click here for details.

Locked Zoo: Dinosaur Dash

John Ball Zoo is a perfect place to spend an afternoon and get lost, but you might have even more trouble getting out this Friday.

Locked Zoo: Dinosaur Dash is a new escape room-inspired event where participants have to find clues in order to complete the challenge. The dinosaur animatronics will play a role in finding a way out.

You can get tickets for it by clicking here .

Chili Cook-Off at the Ballpark

Sullivan Field will host the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off at the Ballpark this Saturday.

The event will include over 40 teams serving upwards of 200 gallons of aromatic chili perfect for the start of fall.

Get your tickets by clicking here .

Build-A-Thon at Bricks & Minifigs

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Bricks & Minifigs will host a build-a-thon event this Saturday.

The event will give guests the chance to build superheroes, vehicles and scenes out of Legos, with all ticket sales benefitting childhood cancer research.

Secure a session time by clicking here .

48th annual Rockford Harvest Fest

For the 48th time, the city of Rockford is hosting its annual harvest fest Friday through Sunday.

The event will include lots to see and do like a classic car show, chili cook-off, beer tent and much more for people of all ages. It’s also free to attend.

For more information, click here .

West Side Walk for Gilda’s Club

Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids is the place to be this Saturday for anyone looking to participate in a 5K or enjoy a block party.

The West Side Walk for Gilda’s will start at 11 a.m. and feature the race along with an after-party complete with music, food, kids’ activities and more.

You can find additional information by clicking here .

Farmgirl Flea Market

This Friday and Saturday, head on down to the Hudsonville Fairgrounds for the fall Farmgirl Flea Market.

For $15, you can tour the market and shop for items from 180 different vendors just in time for the fall season.

Click here to learn more.

Kalamazoo Stamp Club Fall Show

Stamp collectors or those looking to get into the hobby are invited to the Kalamazoo Stamp Club Fall Show this Friday and Saturday.

The two-day event will be held at the Kalamazoo Expo Center and showcase thousands of stamps for people to check out.

More details can be found by clicking here .

Allegan Antique Market

The final Allegan Antique Market of 2024 will be taking place this Sunday.

It will be held at the Allegan County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature hundreds of collectibles, antiques and more.

Additional information can be found here .

Otsego Creative Arts Festival

On Saturday, downtown Otsego will host the 37th annual Otsego Creative Arts Festival, which is free to attend.

The event will kick off at 10:30 a.m. and go through much of the afternoon with plenty of art to see, games to play and food to eat.

For more details, click here .

West Michigan’s Oktoberfest events

Oktoberfest kicks off this weekend here in West Michigan, meaning you don’t have to go to Germany to enjoy the fun.

There are events happening all throughout our area, and we have made it even easier for you to find one that’s perfect for you. Click here to view our full list.

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