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17 can’t-miss weekend events in Michigan (Feb. 12-15)

February 12, 2026

Highlights include Valentine’s festivities across the state and free fishing without a license during Free Fishing Weekend.

17 can’t-miss weekend events in Michigan (Feb. 12-15)

10 pay-it-forward restaurants in Michigan where you can give & receive free meals

April 14, 2026

From a fully free restaurant to cafes that let you pay-it-forward, here are 10 dining establishments in Michigan that let you give and receive free meals.

10 pay-it-forward restaurants in Michigan where you can give & receive free meals

8 places to spend time outdoors and catch free concerts this summer in Michigan

June 11, 2026

Treat your ears (and your wallet) to a great time at these free concerts in Michigan.

8 places to spend time outdoors and catch free concerts this summer in Michigan

No license needed. How to fish for free in Michigan this week

June 3, 2025

Grab your fishing rods, sandwiches and, maybe, a few friends for a weekend of free fishing, as Michigan celebrates its second free fishing weekend this year by waiving the need for fishing licenses for two days.

No license needed. How to fish for free in Michigan this week

19 restaurants near Detroit where kids can eat for free

April 17, 2026

Dine at these Michigan restaurants in and around Detroit, where kids can get a free meal when you’re on a budget.

19 restaurants near Detroit where kids can eat for free

Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Jan. 9-11)

January 9, 2026

Highlights include the largest free winter festival in the US, skiing and dog sledding in the UP, and more.

Here’s what’s happening in Michigan this weekend (Jan. 9-11)

13 free things to do in Detroit

March 12, 2025

Looking for budget-friendly things to do in Detroit? Add these 13 Detroit-area experiences to your bucket list, because they’re totally free!

8 places across Michigan to catch free concerts this summer

June 12, 2026

Plus: Thousands without power following storms Share with a friend Fellow Michigander, Live music and summer go hand in hand, but enjoying a great concert doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, as The ’Gander’s Sophie Boudreau has found, it doesn’t have to cost anything at all. From Grand Rapids to Mackinac Island, she’s…

8 places across Michigan to catch free concerts this summer

Michigan dispensaries are selling THC pouches that look a lot like Zyn

January 20, 2026

New, smoke-free cannabis pouches are borrowing a familiar format—and quietly changing how Michiganders get high.

Michigan dispensaries are selling THC pouches that look a lot like Zyn

13 gluten-free restaurants & bakeries in Michigan that locals love

August 29, 2025

From coast to coast in Michigan, here are 13 gluten-free restaurants loved by locals. Mac and cheese or brownie cake, anyone?

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