Shopping, stamps and strikeouts: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

Shopping, stamps and strikeouts: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — One of the best parts about living in West Michigan is that no matter what you’re looking for as far as weekend adventures go, you can probably find it within driving distance.

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of April 26:

Whitecaps back in action at LMCU Ballpark

The West Michigan Whitecaps are back in town this weekend for six straight games against the Lake County Captains.

The series wraps up on Sunday, which means you will have plenty of opportunities to head out to LMCU Ballpark for a game.

Tickets to the games can be found here.

West Michigan Art Competition

The 38th annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition wraps up this Saturday.

Artists from across West Michigan presented their works for judgment last month in hopes of walking away with one of the grand prizes.

You can check out the works by clicking here.

Eat, Drink, Give event in Kalamazoo

It’s the return of the 16th annual Eat, Drink Give event at Gryphon Place in Kalamazoo.

The yearly fundraising event takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Kalamazoo Regional Program and Training Center.

More information can be found here.

West Michigan City Nature Challenge

Bring an end to Earth Week in style this year with a fun and educational challenge.

The West Michigan City Nature Challenge goes from Friday to Monday and asks residents in counties across the area to document animals and plants they see in nature and document them for others to see.

Click here for more details.

Wyoming Arbor Day Celebration

The Tree Amigos in Wyoming want to invite everyone to their Arbor Day event this Friday.

Starting at 10 a.m. at the Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center, you will be able to not only enjoy plenty of fun activities but also help plant trees at the center.

You can find more information on the event by clicking here.

Hometown BRC Half Marathon

Looking for some extra running motivation this weekend? Then check out the Hometown BRC Half Marathon.

It all kicks off Sunday morning at 7 a.m. on the White Pine Trail in Rockford and you will be able to either run the half marathon, a 10K, a 5K or a 1-mile Kid’s Dash.

You can register for the race by clicking here.

Mary Free Bed Limb Loss Awareness 5K

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and the city of Kentwood have teamed up to host the sixth annual Limb Loss Awareness 5K this Saturday.

The race will take place at Veteran’s Memorial Park and is designed for those with prosthetics or limb loss can show off their skills and also provide education to those in attendance.

Click here for details.

Kalamazoo Stamp Show

Stamp collectors should head on down to the Kalamazoo Expo Center this Friday and Saturday for the annual Kalamazoo Stamp Club Spring 2024 Show.

The event will feature some of the most impressive stamp collections in the area that you can check out and possibly buy from.

You can find all of the information you need by clicking here.

Out of the Barn Spring 2024 Expo in Holland

Get ready for spring with the help of Out of the Barn this Friday and Saturday.

A two-day Spring Expo is coming to the Holland Civic Center and will put all of your needed seasonal items in one place for you to check out.

More information can be found by clicking here.

Vintage & Handmade Marketplace in GR

Shopping for vintage and handmade items just got easier thanks to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

On Sunday, the market will host its first Vintage and Handmade Marketplace of the year with over 70 vendors putting out their items. There will also be live music and it is free to attend.

Click here to learn more.

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