South Haven to Host Best Beach Day Celebration
Community celebration on September 11 will feature beach activities, a community photo and a “Dunk a Local” auction supporting beach safety South Haven has another reason to...
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Paddle Antrim Festival Returns Sept. 18-20 with New Ellsworth Expo
Paddle Antrim invites paddlers and the whole community to join the 11th Annual Paddle Antrim Festival, taking place Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, 2026 along the scenic Chain of Lakes Water...
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Lake Michigan Car Ferry Announces Fall 2026 Open Boat Nights Aboard the S.S. Badger
Lake Michigan Carferry invites the public to step aboard the historic S.S. Badger for two Open Boat Nights, September 18 and October 9, while the ship is docked overnight in...
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Experience ‘Fire at Night’ at Colonial Michilimackinac September 6
Join Mackinac State Historic Parks at Colonial Michilimackinac for fireworks of a different kind as the interpretive staff dressed as British soldiers will fire all of Michilimackinac’s artillery...
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ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank Holiday Light Spectacle Returns to Frederik Meijer Gardens, Nov 23
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is bringing back its blockbuster ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank, an immersive holiday light experience that has captivated audiences for the past two years...
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Celebrate the Harvest: Fall Festivals & Autumn Fun in West Michigan
Fall in West Michigan brings crisp air, colorful landscapes, fresh-picked apples, warm cider, and plenty of reasons to get outside. From harvest festivals and farmers' markets to fall color chairlift...
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Fall Lodging Specials & Getaway Deals in West Michigan // 2026
This article is sponsored by Sleepy Hollow Beach Resort in South Haven, MI. Cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and fewer crowds make autumn an ideal time for a Michigan getaway. From cozy cottages and...
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Raise a Glass: Explore West Michigan’s Best Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries This Fall
From the shores of Lake Michigan to the rolling hills of northern wine country, West Michigan is brimming with craft beverage experiences worth toasting. September and fall bring fresh seasonal flavors...
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Michigan Maritime Museum & Kalamazoo Nature Center Explore Ancient History of Michigan’s Great Lakes
From Forest to Shore: Stories of Michigan’s Lands and Lakes takes audiences back millions of years to uncover the forces that shaped Michigan’s landscape. The Michigan Maritime Museum and...
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Put Your Detective Skills to the Test at Clue Live at the Hackley and Hume Historic Site
Calling all amateur sleuths! The Hackley and Hume Historic Site is turning its historic grounds into the scene of a mystery this September with Clue Live, a real-life team challenge inspired by the...
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