Robots, reunions and radical rides: What to do in West Michigan this weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — What better way to kick off spring break than with an awesome event happening right in your own backyard?
Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of March 29:
Robotics Tournament at East Kentwood High
Head on down to East Kentwood High School this Thursday through Saturday for some robot fun.
The school will host a robotics tournament featuring teams from across the area. The event is free to attend.
For more information, click here.
GR Gold’s Fan Appreciation Night
As we approach the end of the regular season for the Grand Rapids Gold this Saturday, the team wants to know how valuable the fans have been this year.
Saturday’s game at Van Andel Arena against Capital City Go-Go will be Fan Appreciation Night where those in attendance will have chances to win awesome prizes.
Get your tickets by clicking here.
A Night of Symphonic Boy Bands
Members of some of the biggest boy bands in history will be performing together at DeVos Performance Hall this Friday.
Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees and Erik-Michael Estrada of OTown will take the stage and perform some of their groups’ biggest hits.
Click here to buy tickets for the performance.
Build your LEGO family at Bricks & Minifigs
A big LEGO-themed event is taking place in Grand Rapids, just in time for the family gatherings this weekend.
At Bricks and Minifigs, you and your family can recreate yourselves in LEGO-form.
Click here for more on Bricks and Minifigs’ Family Build Day.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Ed Dunneback and Girl’s Farm Market is hosting a specialty egg hunt that’s just for adults.
From 1 to 4 p.m., you can scavenge for eggs and enjoy some drinks, food, live music and raffles. There will be plenty of big giveaways at the event as well.
You can get your tickets to the hunt here.
Annual Kalamazoo Egg Hunt
And if you’re looking for a more family-friendly egg hunt, then head on down to Kalamazoo.
The annual egg hunts return to Mayor’s Riverfront Park on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The hunts will be split amongst age groups and you can even get your photo taken with the Kalamazoo Growlers’ mascot, Porter.
Click here for more information.
Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry come to Kalamazoo
Rock groups Breaking Benjamin and Daughtry are coming to Kalamazoo this Saturday for an incredible night of music.
Both bands will take the stage starting at 7 p.m. at the Wings Event Center.
Tickets for the show can be purchased by clicking here.
42nd Muskegon Student Art Exhibition
The Muskegon Museum of Art is hosting the 42nd annual Student Art Exhibition that kicks off this weekend.
Starting Thursday and lasting until May 19, you will have the chance to see some of the top artwork from students across the county.
Click here for details.
Hot Rod Motorcycle Swap Meet in Muskegon
Motorcycle owners and buyers will want to head down to Muskegon’s Hot ROd Harley Davidson this Saturday.
It’s the annual Hot Rod Motorcycle Swap Meet where you can buy, sell or trade with other enthusiasts in attendance.
Additional information can be found here.
Airsoft Recreational Event in Coopersville
Coopersville’s Nest of Vipers Airsoft is set to open back up this Saturday and they’re welcoming the public to have some fun.
Airsoft players are invited to come out starting at 11 a.m. and play through a variety of games for everyone ages 14 and up.
More details can be found here.
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