Halloween is an excuse to get a little weird, and Grand Rapids is offering plenty of ways to do just that this season. Whether you’re looking to show off a killer costume, dance until the witching hour, sip spooky cocktails or enjoy some haunted drag, there’s something happening around town for you.
Halloween is taking over John Ball Zoo this month, bringing three weekends of trick-or-treating, costumed characters and spooky entertainment to one of Grand Rapids’ favorite family attractions.
Now that the calendar has flipped over to October, Halloween season is officially here, and haunted houses have flung open their doors.
There’s a certain point every year when West Michigan seems to collectively decide it’s time for fall. The coffee shops roll out the pumpkin spice, the leaves begin their slow transformation, and farms and orchards start filling up with hay bales, pumpkins and apple cider.
For the final stop in this year’s Travel Guide series, we’re heading due south from Grand Rapids. Each city offers its own distinct flavor, from Kalamazoo’s youthful, artsy, beer-loving vibe to Battle Creek’s distinct history and Paw Paw’s wine-country charm.
Downtown Rockford will once again transform into an open-air gallery as the Rogue River Artists Association (RRAA) hosts its annual Art in the Park(ing Lot) on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get Out is Your Guide to What’s Great in the Great Outdoors. This month, columnist Allison Kay Bannister explores some of the best dog parks and dog-friendly trails around West Michigan.
Our guide to events, goings-on and things to do in Grand Rapids and all around West Michigan for the months of September and October.
While summer begins to wind down, the lakeshore’s lighthouses endure, offering visitors a look at beauty, history, and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
Here’s where we put the fun, active stuff you’d go to do with friends and family—places where you get involved and hands-on.
