Grand Rapids Prepares for Biggest ArtPrize Yet
ArtPrize returns Friday, Sept. 18, and the City of Grand Rapids is preparing to welcome more than 1 million visitors over the 16‑day event.
Which Grand Rapids Neighborhood Is the Best?
Grand Rapids neighborhoods are getting their own version of March Madness this fall—and there are no basketballs involved.
Five Can’t-Miss Fall Festivals
Fall arrives in West Michigan with a packed calendar of festivals celebrating history, music, harvest traditions, art and Halloween — offering plenty of reasons to get outside and make the most of the season.
Taste of East adds flavor to EGR’s social district
For generations, food festivals have offered cities a way to put local restaurants, businesses and community life on display.
Fireworks: read this before you blow it
As Grand Rapids gears up to celebrate the Fourth of July—and America's 250th anniversary—there's plenty to look forward to.
Fireworks, festivals and family fun
West Michigan communities are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with a full slate of events this Saturday.
Celtic traditions: Live music & Highland Games return with cooler temps
Late June in West Michigan has a way of testing resolve—sun high, humidity higher, and last year’s memory of mid-90s
A new view for Grand Rapids’ fireworks
Grand Rapids’ Independence Day celebration will return downtown on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with a familiar tradition.
This Juneteenth, make time to visit your GRAAMA
Grand Rapids is preparing for the sixth annual Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam, a free community celebration of Black art, entertainment, culture and experience set for June 19 from 4 to 8 p.m.
A small-town take on Pride
The 7th Annual Saugatuck–Douglas CommUNITY Pride Week kicks off Sunday, May 31, and continues through Saturday, June 6.
Tulip Time adds new attractions to longtime traditions
In Holland, May brings the return of Tulip Time—and with it, clog dancing, parades and more tulips than the city can count.
Up close and personal with alpacas
The alpaca, arguably one of the most adorable creatures on earth, has a festival of its own.
Snowfest 2026: Muskegon’s winter tradition turns 40
Downtown Muskegon is gearing up for a weekend of winter magic as JCI Greater Muskegon celebrates Snowfest 2026.
Lights on Creston returns, this time with reindeer!
On a December evening, when the light fades early and the air turns sharp, the Creston neighborhood has a way of brightening things up — literally.
Dutch Winterfest debuts in Holland
Wooden shoes, twinkling lights, and the jolly arrival of Sinterklaas will take center stage Dec. 2–6, 2025, as Holland debuts Dutch Winterfest, a new seasonal celebration of Dutch holiday traditions.
Tips for a safe (and fun) Halloween
Before your little ghost, goblin, or superhero heads out for a night of candy collecting, check out these safety tips from the Grand Rapids Police Department.
Fennville’s Goose Festival put on ice
If you were planning on heading to Fennville on Friday, looking for vestiges of the town’s long running Goose Festival at Fourth Friday, you’ll be embarking on a wild goose chase of sorts.
Grand designs: posters meet mazes in GR’s milestone year
As autumn's crisp air begins to settle over West Michigan, Grand Rapids continues to revel in its 175th anniversary, a milestone that has inspired a wave of community-driven festivities.
Second-to-last performer series second to none
On Thursday evenings throughout the summer, Downtown Holland bursts to life with fire breathers, henna artists, and the pulse of live music.
12 ways to celebrate Independence Day in West Michigan
Looking to make the most of your Fourth of July weekend? From booming fireworks displays to lakeside dance parties and cherry picking at a century-old orchard, West Michigan is bursting with celebrations for everyone.
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