Spring is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by getting out and enjoying some of the incredible events happening across West Michigan this March! We talked to Cosy FM this morning on all the great things happening that you won't want to miss.
West Michigan Women’s Expo at DeVos Place – March 7-9
Grab your besties and head to DeVos Place in Grand Rapids for the ultimate girls' weekend at the West Michigan Women’s Expo! From March 7-9, the convention center transforms into a vibrant marketplace packed with hundreds of vendors offering the latest in fashion, health and wellness tips, home décor inspiration, and gardening advice.
Beyond shopping, you can:
- Catch live entertainment on the main stage
- Sample delicious local foods
- Play BLINGO for fun prizes
- Donate blood to support the community
- Visit the Great Lakes Writers booth to discover your next favorite book and meet the authors behind them
If you're looking for a fun, relaxing, and inspiring weekend, the West Michigan Women’s Expo is the perfect excuse to gather your girlfriends and treat yourselves.
Field to Bouquet: Growing Local Specialty Cut Flowers – March 13
Dreaming of filling your home with fresh, local flowers this spring? Head to the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum on March 13 at 6:00 p.m. for a fascinating presentation by Fieldsview Farm called “Field to Bouquet: Growing Local Specialty Cut Flowers.” Owners Derek and Amy will share how they grow beautiful, sustainable blooms without the environmental impact of imported flowers. You'll learn about their passion for eco-friendly farming practices and how to bring seasonal beauty into your home. While you're at the museum, be sure to explore the lovely gardens and check out other free family-friendly events in March, like:
- Storywalk: “How Do Plants Grow” with apple experiments on March 31 (1-3 p.m.)
- Spring Migration of Birds Speaker on March 29 at 2:00 p.m.
Birds & Coffee Chat Online – March 12
If you love birdwatching, grab your coffee and log on to the Birds & Coffee Chat hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. This free monthly online gathering takes place via Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m., with this month’s chat happening on March 12.
You'll get to share your latest bird sightings, discuss species commonly spotted during winter in Southwest Michigan, and hear from guest speaker Donna Keller, President of the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo. She'll be highlighting three birding hot spots in Kalamazoo County and the exciting feathered friends you can expect to see there.
Registration is required, so visit the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary website or call 269-671-2510 to save your spot.
