Fall into Fun! Discover These October Events from the WMTA

Make the Most of October: Fun Fall Events Around West Michigan

Looking for fun things to do in West Michigan this October? From craft beer tastings and Bavarian festivities to colorful art walks, family-friendly train rides, live music, and a little Halloween magic...

Paddle Antrim Now Accepting Applications for Ripple Effect Mini Grants

 Paddle Antrim is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program. This competitive grant program funds projects that protect local waterways and connect...

Step Into a Candlelit Evening of Victorian Obituary Tours at the Hackley & Hume Historic Homes

The Hackley and Hume Historic Site invites the community to history-rich evenings this October with Obituary Tours, a candlelit journey through Victorian traditions of death and remembrance. Guests will...

Downtown Spooktacular Returns to Downtown St. Joe on October 17

Downtown Spooktacular returns to Downtown St. Joe on Saturday, October 17, from 11a-4p. This Halloween-themed event hosts a variety of activities in Lake Bluff Park, Whirlpool Centennial Park and the North...

International Festival of Holland Entertainment Schedule for October 10

The International Festival of Holland brings the world’s art, dance, music, and food to West Michigan on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holland Civic Center. This free...

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Again a Central Venue for the Annual Arts and Eats Tour

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary will host seven local artists and artisans during the annual Arts and Eats Tour weekend, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18. During Arts and Eats, the...

Fall Community Research Talk to Explore the Science of Bird Color

Join the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station community at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, for a talk, titled, “The Science of Bird Color.”   The presenter for the fall 2026 Dessert with Discussion talk...

Free Concert this Sunday with the Holland Symphony Orchestra

This Sunday, October 10, 2026, at 4 PM Free Chamber Concert at Second Reformed Church Zeeland Join Holland Symphony Orchestra Assistant Principal Oboe (Caitlin Kramer), Principal Bassoon (Kerrissa...

Michigan Maritime Museum’s Working the Water Named Exhibit or Program of the Year

The Michigan Maritime Museum is proud to announce that Working the Water: Commercial Fishing on Lake Michigan has received the Michigan Historical Society’s Exhibit or Program of the Year Award, a...