MAP: 12 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Nov. 14-16)

Michiganders are beginning to lean into the holiday season, as is evident by this week’s events. Highlights also include comic-cons in Michigan’s two largest cities, a Bigfoot festival Up North, and more.

As always, I’d love to hear your suggestions! If you know of an upcoming event you want me to highlight, send me a note here (please send suggestions at least one week before the event).

Michigan events to check out this weekend

West Michigan

1. Grand Rapids Comic-Con

Nov. 14-16

DeVos Place (303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids)

2. Christmas Through Lowell

Nov. 14-16

Historic Lowell (113 Riverwalk Plaza, Lowell)

3. Christmas Lite Show 5K

Saturday, Nov. 15, 6:30-8 p.m.

LMCU Ballpark (4500 W. River Drive NE, Comstock Park)

4. 2025 Spectacular Tournament of Playwrights Finals

Saturday, Nov. 15, starts at 7 p.m.

The Acorn (107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks)

5. Polar Pedal Bike Ride

Sunday, Nov. 16, 6-8 p.m.

LMCU Ballpark (4500 W. River Drive NE, Comstock Park)

Northern Michigan/UP

6. Flapjack and Flannel Festival

Saturday, Nov. 15

Timber Ridge Resort (4050 Hammond Road E., Traverse City)

7. Bigfoot Fest

Saturday, Nov. 15, 1-4 p.m.

Keweenaw Storytelling Center (215 Fifth St., Calumet)

Mid/South Michigan

8. 50th Mason Christmas Craft Show

Nov. 13-15

Maple Street Mall (108 W. Maple St., Mason)

9. Festival of Trees

Nov. 14-16

Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center (5121 Bay City Road, Midland)

Southeast Michigan/Thumb

10. The Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition

Nov. 13-14

Royal Oak Farmers Market (316 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak)

11. Art for the Holidays Opening Reception

Friday, Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m.

Detroit Artists Market (4719 Woodward Ave., Detroit)

12. Motor City Comic-Con

Nov. 14-16

Suburban Collection Showplace (46100 Grand River Ave., Novi)