Festivals

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.

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.

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.

A festival that celebrates the international food and beverage industry will return to DeVos Place Nov. 16-18.

Kentwood is rolling out the red, white, and blue for its annual Fourth of July celebration—and you're invited.

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.

Grand Rapids will honor two major milestones in American history this June—Loving Day and Juneteenth

West Michigan communities are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with a full slate of events this Saturday.

Confluence festival, now in its third year, announced that this year’s festival will include a new focus on aviation.

While ArtPrize promises to keep residents and visitors highly engaged over the next two weeks, a number of other exciting community events are on the City of Grand Rapids calendar.

What started as a simple idea over drinks has grown into one of West Michigan’s more distinctive summer events.

Downtown Muskegon is gearing up for a weekend of winter magic as JCI Greater Muskegon celebrates Snowfest 2026.

Get ready to don your greenest attire and embrace the luck of the Irish at the Annual Downtown Holland St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

ArtPrize's 2024 economic impact report is in, and the numbers paint a compelling picture for the future of this iconic open art competition.

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month is now in full swing in West Michigan!

Confluence Festival returns to Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 22-23, bringing together thousands of attendees to explore innovation and creativity.

Winter may have a grip on Michigan, but Virtue Cider is warming things up with the return of its Winter Wassail Festival.

As Grand Rapids gears up to celebrate the Fourth of July—and America's 250th anniversary—there's plenty to look forward to.

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.