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Oct 2025 7

6 Michigan food halls with global eats for the whole family

By Sophie Boudreau | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Feeling hungry? Dig into unique flavors at these global food halls in Michigan.

In the Great Lakes State, you’ll find a variety of food halls and markets with multiple dining options in one place.

Oct 2025 2

How to travel around Europe without leaving Michigan

By Ellery Weil | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Ellery Weil

Want to explore European countries without boarding a flight? Check out Michigan’s best European-inspired sights and attractions.

In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, wealthy young people from Britain and the United States would embark on the “Grand Tour,” a trip across Europe to explore other cultures, broaden their horizons, and return home with plenty of great stories to share.

Oct 2025 2

9 Halloween costumes that only make sense in Michigan

By Sophie Boudreau | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Get started on the perfect Michigan-inspired Halloween costume with our roundup of strange, silly, and downright fun ideas.

Whether you’re paying homage to a beloved sports team or honoring a delicious Michigan dish, these costumes will set you apart.

Sep 2025 17

7 haunted cemeteries in Michigan that are delightfully creepy

By Sophie Boudreau | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Gear up for ghostly adventures when you visit the most haunted cemeteries in Michigan.

This time of year offers a perfect opportunity to engage with local lore and indulge in a healthy dose of curiosity about the oft-referenced “spirit world.”

Sep 2025 12

Oktoberfest, Michigan-style: 11 festivals & events across the state

By Chaunie Brusie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Get ready to don your dirndls, because from keg rolling races to authentically brewed German beer, Michigan’s Oktoberfests offer fall fun you won’t want to miss!

Sep 2025 8

Your 2025 guide to Grand Rapids ArtPrize

By Sophie Boudreau | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Sophie Boudreau

Mark your calendars for ArtPrize 2025, where inspiration, family fun, and creativity await.

From photography to performance pieces, there’s a little something for everyone to appreciate at ArtPrize.

Sep 2025 8

11 can’t-miss fall festivals in Michigan

By Chaunie Brusie | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Chaunie Brusie

Because no one should go through life without visiting fall festivals in Michigan that involve carving a boat out of a giant pumpkin and racing it down a river, am I right?