November is full of exciting things to do in West Michigan! From Grand Rapids Restaurant Week, featuring special dining experiences and prix-fixe menus at some of the area's best restaurants, to the Tibbits Opera House Annual Auction and Dueling Pianos Show in Coldwater, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a free patriotic concert honoring veterans at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, or get ready for Thanksgiving with homemade turkey dinners, fresh-baked pies and holiday entertainment at Cornwell's Turkeyville in Marshall. Whether you're a foodie, music lover, supporter of the arts or simply looking for fun things to do in West Michigan this November, these four events are worth adding to your calendar!
Grand Rapids Restaurant Week Returns November 6–14 with Special Dining Deals!
Grand Rapids Restaurant Week kicks off today and runs for nine delicious days, November 6–14! The area's best chefs are cooking up special dishes designed to dazzle your taste buds, making this the perfect opportunity to finally try all those fabulous restaurants on your "I've always wanted to eat there" list!
And with special Restaurant Week pricing, you just can't go wrong! Participating Grand Rapids restaurants are offering delicious two-course dining options for just $25, $35 or $45.
Ready to explore? Head over to ExperienceGR.com to sign up for your FREE digital Restaurant Week pass and check out all the fabulous participating restaurants and their special menus.
There's even more fun in store! Dine at a minimum of three participating restaurants and you can select a prize from some really great offerings. Visit six or more restaurants and you'll earn the opportunity to choose a second prize, too!
You can also use your digital pass to vote for your favorite participating restaurant. The winning restaurant will receive a special award, along with a donation to Grand Rapids Community College's Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. These donations will help fund scholarships for local culinary students!
So grab your friends, make those reservations and get ready to enjoy some of the best dining experiences Grand Rapids has to offer during Restaurant Week!
Tibbits Opera House 47th Annual Auction & Dueling Pianos Show Brings Music, Laughs and Fun to Coldwater!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter and a little friendly competition! Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater welcomes supporters, visitors and arts lovers to its historic theatre for the 47th Annual Auction, featuring a fabulous "Diamonds & Denim" Gala on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
This special evening promises plenty of excitement, including a silent and live auction featuring an incredible assortment of luxury items, gift baskets, unique experiences and much more!
But that's not all! Taking center stage will be Dueling Pianos International, bringing two incredibly talented musicians together for an entertaining, high-energy show featuring two pianos and a musical repertoire that spans classic rock, R&B, country, show tunes and plenty of favorites in between.
Whether you love to sing along, laugh out loud or simply enjoy great live entertainment, this is one show you won't want to miss!
And here's another great option: You can attend the entire Diamonds & Denim Gala or simply join in for the Dueling Pianos portion of the evening.
It's a wonderful opportunity to support the arts, enjoy the historic Tibbits Opera House and experience an evening filled with memorable music, big laughs and loads of fun!
For tickets and additional information, visit Tibbits.org.
Free Veterans Day Patriotic Concert in Benton Harbor Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary
Celebrate our nation's history and honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States military at "An American Portrait," a FREE patriotic concert commemorating America's 250th anniversary.
Presented by Lest We Forget, this special concert takes place Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, in honor of Veterans Day.
The 78-member Southshore Band will present a wonderful musical tribute featuring traditional patriotic favorites, special salutes to each branch of the United States Armed Forces, and a variety of instrumental, vocal and visual selections.
Throughout the program, the men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect and defend our American ideals will be remembered and honored.
It's a meaningful afternoon of music, patriotism and appreciation, and best of all, admission is FREE and open to veterans and the general public!
Bring your family and friends and join the community for this special opportunity to celebrate America's history and recognize those who have served our country.
For more information, check with the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center or Lest We Forget.
Thanksgiving Dinner, Fresh Turkeys, Homemade Pies & Christmas Theatre Fun at Cornwell's Turkeyville!
Believe it or not, it's already TURKEY TIME! And Cornwell's Turkeyville in Marshall, Michigan, is just the place to get into the Thanksgiving spirit, with gobbling options galore!
If you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving celebration at home, you can order a delicious fresh turkey from Cornwell's Turkeyville for pickup November 20–25.
But here's an even easier option! Why spend your holiday in the kitchen when you can order a complete, freshly prepared Thanksgiving dinner, ready to pick up and serve? Choose from several meal packages serving up to 10 people. No turkey to dress, no potatoes to mash and no pies to bake. Everything is homemade, freshly prepared and super delicious, just the way you like it!
Or, if you just want to save yourself a little baking time, order a fresh-baked pie or two. And we're talking about every flavor you can imagine!
And there's even more holiday fun waiting at Turkeyville! If you're looking for some good old-fashioned 1950s entertainment, plan a fun-filled evening at the Cornwell's Turkeyville Dinner Theatre.
Now playing through November 30, it's "Away in the Basement – A Church Basement Ladies Christmas," a hilarious holiday production that's sure to get you laughing and put you in the Christmas spirit!
Whether you're shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, picking up a homemade pie or planning a fun night out at the theatre, Cornwell's Turkeyville has plenty of delicious reasons to visit this November!
