West Michigan Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month is now in full swing in West Michigan!
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.
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
Winter Wassail Festival Celebrates Cider
Winter may have a grip on Michigan, but Virtue Cider is warming things up with the return of its Winter Wassail Festival.
A ‘wild and operatic’ ArtPrize opening
ArtPrize 2023 opens Sept. 14 with a kickoff party at Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 5 to 10 p.m., featuring the wild and operatic national touring act, Squonk Opera, followed by a fireworks display.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate with a Bang!
The Fourth of July is a time for families to come together, celebrate, and create lasting memories.
Confluence meanders to Rosa Parks Circle
Confluence Festival returns to Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 22-23, bringing together thousands of attendees to explore innovation and creativity.
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.
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.
Dance two nights away!
The Grand Rapids Ballet is inviting the West Michigan community to its second annual Summer Dance Festival Aug. 25 and 26.
Hop to it! Cascade Twp. to host Easter egg hunt
Cascade Charter Township is rolling out the pastel carpet for a brand-new tradition this spring: its first-ever community Easter Egg Hunt, taking place Saturday, April 19.
Outdoor market shatters expectations
Fewer than two full weeks into its 26-day run, West Michigan’s largest traditional European Christmas market is proving to be quite the success story.
Searching For Its Very Own Clark Griswold
The City of Kentwood is looking for its very own Clark Griswold, the beloved and eccentric character from the holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
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.
Up close and personal with alpacas
The alpaca, arguably one of the most adorable creatures on earth, has a festival of its own.
Kentwood to celebrate Fourth with pancakes, parades & fireworks
Kentwood is rolling out the red, white, and blue for its annual Fourth of July celebration—and you're invited.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
