This weekend and next week, there are plenty of fun things to do in West Michigan, from family-friendly activities to unique wine experiences and outdoor art fairs. The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum’s Day of Play Celebration brings free family fun, games, crafts, live entertainment, giant bubbles, and a foam party to Grand Rapids. At Modales Winery in Fennville, the Sip & Scent Experience offers a one-of-a-kind Michigan wine and fragrance-making experience. Then, Art in the Park in Lake Odessa showcases more than 100 talented artisans, live music, family activities, and delicious food. Whether you’re looking for things to do in Grand Rapids, Fennville, or Lake Odessa, these West Michigan events offer plenty of ways to enjoy summer.
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Day of Play Celebration, July 26; 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Looking for a fun family event in Grand Rapids this weekend? Head to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the FREE Annual Day of Play Celebration! Rainbow Road will transform into a traffic-free outdoor playground filled with hands-on fun for kids of all ages. Families can enjoy free museum admission, interactive games, arts and crafts, live performances, giant bubbles, and a foam party where kids can jump, dance, laugh, and play the day away. It’s one of the best family-friendly events in West Michigan and the perfect way to make some bubbly summer memories!
Sip & Scent Experience at Modales Winery, July 26; 3:00 p.m.
If you love Michigan wine, delicious food, and unique experiences, make plans to visit Modales Winery in Fennville this weekend. Throughout the weekend, rotating food trucks will be serving up tasty favorites, including Pac Pizzeria’s Brazilian-style pizzas on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Golla Authentic Mexican Food on Saturday, and Jhomary’s Paradise serving Mexican snacks and treats on Sunday starting at noon.
The weekend’s featured event is the Sip & Scent Experience on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Join Marie Green’s Apothecary and create your own custom fragrance while enjoying a glass of Modales wine and a handcrafted noshing board. You’ll even take your custom scent home as a special keepsake. Tickets are $68, and reservations are required at Modales.com. While you’re there, consider reserving one of Modales Winery’s popular 60-minute guided tastings with a Modales Ambassador and discover this Fennville winery’s unique vine-to-glass experience.
Lake Odessa Art in the Park, August 1; 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
If you love art fairs and summer days in the park, make plans to visit Lake Odessa for the popular Art in the Park on August 1. From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Village Park will be filled with more than 100 artisan booths featuring unique, handcrafted treasures. There will also be plenty of kids’ activities, live music, and delicious food to enjoy throughout the day. This popular Mid-Michigan art and craft fair is a wonderful way to spend a summer day, so bring the family and enjoy the sunshine, creativity, and small-town charm of Lake Odessa!
Only 5 Days Left to Enter the WMTA Photo Contest!
Time is running out! The WMTA Photo Contest wraps up on July 29, so don’t wait to submit your favorite West Michigan photo. There are several categories to choose from, and you can enter your photos in all of them if you’d like. Don’t miss your chance to win some amazing prizes and have your photo published in next year’s Travel Guide. So, grab your favorite West Michigan photos and enter today!
