Festivals

A family enjoys a winter walk at Hemlock Crossing.

Things to do in February: exhibits, gallery strolls and family fun

Bundle up for fun this month. Activities along the Lakeshore include a gallery stroll, a photo exhibit, a family fun night, Valentine’s Day events, and an opportunity to give back while you shop.

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The Lakeshore Art Festival is launching Michigan Makers Market.
Michigan Makers Market coming to downtown Muskegon in March

This inaugural winter market will take place on March 12 at the new VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center, in the heart of Downtown Muskegon. 

The Reel Time Film Series continues with “Life in a Day 2020” on Jan. 4 at 7 p.m.
IRC Film series offers a snapshot of life around the globe

The International Relations Commission’s annual Reel Time Film Series continues with “Life in a Day 2020” on Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre. Admission is free.

Vice president of Travel Michigan Dave Lorenz at home in Norton Shores.
Why Michigan’s top travel expert thinks tiny Norton Shores is best part of the Mitten

Dave Lorenz’s job has him crisscrossing the state to promote the Pure Michigan brand. And while he enjoys all of Michigan’s top tourist attractions, the Travel Michigan VP explains why Muskegon County is the place he loves to call home.

Experience a traditional Dutch Christmas Market without ever leaving the country.
December Along the Lakeshore: Sparkle, Sinterklaas, and shopping

The Lakeshore is packed with many December activities, including parades, Sparkle, and Sinterklaas. There’s even a hip-hop-inspired art exhibit. There are lots of ways to enjoy the month with family and friends in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties.

Lori Appeldorn, right, along with her neighbors Raelyn Long, 9, Bentley Weeks, 7, and Reese Weeks, 11, work on the labyrinth garden on the corner of 18th Street and Central Avenue in Holland.
From gardens to festivals, city’s mini-grants make neighborhood living better

The city of Holland's neighborhood mini-grants are making neighborhoods more livable, and they're still available.

The Reel Time Film Series kicks off on Nov. 22 with the acclaimed documentary, “This Is Home: A Refugee Story.”
Film series opens with a documentary on life of refugees in U.S.

Holland International Relations Commission’s annual Reel Time Film Series will feature “This Is Home: A Refugee Story,” on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m., followed by a conversation about local resettlement efforts. Admission is free. 

10 highlights from the Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

This year's Grand Haven Hispanic Heritage Fiesta spotlighted Spanish-speaking cultures during a weeklong celebration that included a parade of flags and live music.

Kids who attended Pumpkinfest enjoyed having their faces painted, climbing on inflatables, riding a barrel train, and playing a variety of fall yard games, including bowling with pumpkins.
Return of Zeeland Pumpkinfest generates ‘amazing response’

Crowds filled downtown Zeeland as families and friends gathered to enjoy the return of the city’s biggest annual community gathering, the Pumpkinfest celebration.

Downtown Holland will host trick or treating on Oct. 30.
October Along the Lakeshore: Pumpkinfests, Fall Color Tour, festivals, parades, and more

The Lakeshore is brimming with fun and exciting October events. From parades to festivals, and from a goose-calling challenge to a pet costume contest, there are lots of ways to enjoy the month with family and friends in Allegan, Muskegon, and Ottawa counties.

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