Wandering West Michigan » Events

Christmas Eve Lanterns

joshleo — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:46:40 +0000

Every Christmas Eve, an entire neighborhood near the corner of Hall and Breton (In Grand Rapids, Michigan) puts paper lanterns along the road in front of their houses. People drive their cars (many with headlights off) through the winding roads to enjoy the sight.

I don’t know when this tradition started, but my mother-in -law says she remembers putting out the lanterns when she was a kid. If anyone can provide any more information about this beautiful tradition, please let me know.

Heritage Hill Yard Sale Day

joshleo — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:27:17 +0000

Every year the Heritage Hill district encourages people to have a yard sale on the same day. It is a great chance to find some deals, see some historical houses, and take a walk outside.

Tulip Time Festival

joshleo — Thu, 10 May 2007 20:32:47 +0000

Holland, Michigan celebrates it’s Dutch heritage with an eight day festival of tulips, dancing, wooden shoes, and food. This video gives you just a taste of the Holland Tulip Time Festival.

Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Show

joshleo — Fri, 04 May 2007 20:14:45 +0000

Once a year, Kalamazoo hosts some of the most beautiful and expensive glass bottles in the state.
Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Show

Coopersville “Chili Blast” Chili Cookoff

joshleo — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:07:02 +0000

After the outhouse races, the city of Coopersville has an awesome chili cookoff. There were so many great chili’s! I went home very full.

Coopersville Outhouse 500

joshleo — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:08:50 +0000

At the end of winter, some West Michigan cities do some strange, but entertaining, things.

Holland Ice Sculpture Competition

joshleo — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:35:13 +0000

For more West Michigan Ice Sculpting, head out to St Joseph on February 16 and 17