West Michigan News

Grass River Natural Area Hosts Paddle Antrim Festival and More!

Annual ‘Art on the Island’ Competition Returns to Windmill Island Gardens

  The annual Art on the Island Gala will be back this Thursday, September 3 from  6pm – 8pm at Windmill Island Gardens! Local artists have submitted works of art that capture the beauty of...

Live Theatre, PetPalooza and Food Festivals: Explore West Michigan This Weekend

From live theatre and community celebrations to great food, music and festivals, there’s plenty to enjoy across Southwest Michigan and West Michigan this weekend. Catch the final summer musical, Jesus...

Take an Autumn Walk and Practice Bird Identification at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

Join Sanctuary staff and fellow bird enthusiasts from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, to practice identification skills by sight and sound on a walk through the Sanctuary. Participants in the guided...

Learn About Snakes and the Scientists Who Study Them with the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

Get up close with a live Michigan snake and discover how scientists study animals in the wild! Join graduate student Hannah Rothkopf at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for Exploring with Scientists, a...

Southwest Michigan Celebrates Labor Day Weekend, September 4- 7

Summer spirit continues in Southwest Michigan through Labor Day weekend. St. Joe Today invites locals and visitors to check out community events throughout the weekend in and around St. Joseph.&nbsp...

Downtown Holland and Tulip Time Announce Expanded Fall Fest Partnership

   Fall is just around the corner and Downtown Holland and Tulip Time are excited to announce an expanded partnership for this year’s upcoming Fall Fest, being held Friday, October 2 and...

Colonial Michilimackinac Opening Delayed on Labor Day

In an effort to cooperate with safety measures being implemented by the Michigan State Police for the 2026 Labor Day Bridge Walk across the Mackinac Bridge, the Colonial Michilimackinac Visitor’s Center...

Downtown Market Welcomes New Market Hall Merchant, GR Taco Shop

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market, home to a vibrant Market Hall, award-winning event spaces, year-round public events, and Grand Rapids’ largest holiday tradition...

Final Weekend of Season 80! ⭐ Plus Christmas Cabaret Tickets Are on Sale

Thank you for being part of the Barn Theatre's 80th season and for making this milestone year so special. We’re so grateful for every memory we’ve shared with you and hope you’ll...