MAP: 19 Michigan events this Halloweekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 2)
Does it get any better than Halloween landing on a Friday?
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Karel Vega
Karel Vega is The ’Gander’s newsletter editor. Coming from a long background in public radio, Karel strives to find stories that inform and inspire local communities. Before joining The ’Gander, Karel served as managing editor at WKAR, the NPR affiliate in East Lansing, Michigan.
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19 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Oct. 24-26)
Get ready for a spooky good time this weekend, as the fun times include a massive Halloween party in Grand Rapids, A haunted museum tour in northern Michigan, and much more.
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16 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Oct. 17-19)
This week's highlights include marathons in two major cities, fall fun, and even a festival dedicated to the humble earthworm.
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17 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Oct. 10-12)
This week’s lineup has plenty of ways to embrace the season, including a festival where you can witness thousands of migrating cranes, beer fests, a pet expo, and more.
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19 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Oct. 3-5)
Highlights include a food truck festival in Grand Rapids, a chili cook-off in the capital city, and one of the best times to visit Mackinac Island, with not one, but two festivals going on.
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21 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Sept. 26-28)
Highlights include an Oktoberfest celebration in Grand Rapids, a festival all about elk Up North, and a lumberjack-inspired party in Metro Detroit.
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21 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Sept. 19-21)
It's all about art this weekend, with the kickoff of ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, along with a mural festival and even more art across metro Detroit.
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25 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Sept. 12-14)
Music and culture are the main themes of this weekend's Michigan events.
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21 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Sept. 5-7)
This week's highlights include a wine festival out west, a fireworks competition in Traverse City, and Detroit's largest annual community festival.
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What to do in Michigan this Labor Day weekend
This weekend's highlights include the Michigan State Fair, a festival celebrating the macabre in the capital region, and, of course, the annual Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk.
