Brides, bots and boos: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Spend your weekend enjoying all of the fun events planned throughout West Michigan.

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Oct. 11:

Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan

Planning a wedding is not for the faint of heart, as there is so much to account for. Lucky for those soon-to-be newlyweds in West Michigan, there’s a one-stop-shop coming this weekend.

The Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan takes place Saturday at DeVos Place. You can meet with vendors to plan or get ideas for your magical day. There will also be a wedding dress fashion show.

Click here to get tickets.

Grand Rapids Griffins season opener

After months of waiting, hockey fans can rest easy knowing the Grand Rapids Griffins are back this Friday.

The Griffins will take on the Milwaukee Admirals at Van Andel Arena starting at 7 p.m. It also happens to be $2 hot dog and beer night.

For tickets, click here .

Zoo Goes Boo at John Ball Zoo

Get in the Halloween spirit this weekend as John Ball Zoo gets a spooky makeover.

Zoo Goes Boo returns starting this Friday and will be held each weekend through Oct. 27. There will be opportunities for families to check out the animals, enjoy fun activities and get candy.

For details, click here .

Grand Rapids Girls Robotic Competition

Wyoming High School will host the Grand Rapids Girls Robotics Competition this Saturday.

The event will feature robotics teams competing in a variety of events along with a panel discussion regarding “Ladies in Tech.”

Click here for more information.

Downtown GR Scarecrow Competition

There maybe a sudden lack of crows in downtown Grand Rapids starting this Saturday as the city welcomes the Scarecrow Competition.

The event brings more than 20 crafted scarecrows to several areas of downtown for guests to explore and check out.

You can learn more about the competition by clicking here .

Art of Coast Michigan’s Fall Gallery Stroll

If you’re missing ArtPrize already then you’re in luck. Spend this weekend down in Saugatuck and Douglas.

The 48th annual Art of Coast Michigan’s Fall Gallery Stroll returns this Saturday and Sunday, giving you the chance to peruse through hundreds of art displays.

A full list of participating venues can be found here .

Live firefighter demonstration in Hastings

You can get a firsthand look at how firefighters handle residential fires this weekend down in Hastings.

The National Fire Sprinkler Association is hosting a live demonstration to showcase the speed and resilience of firefighters this Friday morning.

Click here to learn more.

Silver Beach Boo Bash

The third annual Boo Bash at Silver Beach is back this weekend with even more fun planned.

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, check out the event full of spooky activities like cookie decorating, arts and crafts and enjoy a live magic show from John Dudley.

You can learn more by clicking here .

Taylor Swift-inspired event at GVSU

We’re approaching sweater weather but this Friday at Grand Valley State University, you’ll want to put on that “Cardigan.”

The Cook Carillon Tower will host Love Story: A Taylor Swift-inspired event. Specialty T-shirts will be handed out and there will be other activities with a Taylor Swift flair to them all night long.

Click here for more information.

Kalamazoo Vintage and Handmade Marketplace

You can get some holiday shopping done early by heading out to the Kalamazoo Farmers Market.

On Sunday, the market will host the Vintage and Handmade Marketplace, where more than 60 vendors will set up shop with hundreds of handmade and vintage pieces for sale.

Click here to learn more.

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