Donuts, decorating and distillers: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It’s starting to feel like fall so why not fall in love with the events coming to West Michigan this weekend?

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Oct. 18:

Grand Rapids Marathon

Runners take your mark this Sunday for the 21st annual Grand Rapids Marathon.

On top of the 26.2-mile race, there is also a half marathon, marathon relay and 5K and 10K options for you to participate in as well.

Beats and Bourbon

Mammoth Distilling is hosting Beats and Bourbon this Friday.

The event pairs the distillery’s list of bourbon offerings with live DJ sets. There will also be specialty drinks available.

Visit Mammoth Distilling’s website to learn more.

Grand Rapids Improv Festival

The Grand Rapids Improv Festival returns this weekend for a tenth year.

For three straight days, you can enjoy improv comedy at several venues from some pros. You can also partake in some workshops to sharpen your own skills.

Check out the full lineup of activities here.

Whose Live Anyway?

Speaking of improv, some legends of the industry will be making a stop in Grand Rapids this Sunday.

Whose Live Anyway? is a live performance based on “Whose Line Is It Anyway” from the minds of Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles and Joel Murray.

Get your tickets by clicking here.

East Grand Rapids Harvest & Beer Festival

What’s better than enjoying the fall season outside? Enjoying it with a beer in hand.

East Grand Rapids’ Harvest and Beer Festival is back this weekend where you can sample brews, enjoy some pumpkin decorating, scarecrow building and more.

You can find more information here.

K-Wings Home Opener

The Kalamazoo Wings are back in action at home this Saturday at the Wings Event Center.

On top of the fun happening on the ice, the team is also attempting to break a Guinness World Record by having the most people waving foam fingers simultaneously. Attendees will receive a free foam finger and magnet schedule.

Click here to get your tickets.

Donut and Beer Festival

Home Stryker Field in Kalamazoo is the place to be this weekend for the return of the Donut and Beer Festival.

You can sip on and find your favorite adult beverage while sampling a wide variety of donut creations from vendors all in one place.

Tickets are on sale and can be found here.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

There are several cities across the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s this weekend.

Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Holland are just a few to participate in the walk that hopes to raise money in the fight to find a cure for the disease.

Find your race by clicking here.

Midtown Market Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Head on down to Midtown Fresh Market in Kalamazoo for a family-friendly competition this Sunday.

The Pumpkin Decorating Contest will go from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to people of all ages. Supplies will be provided along with free apple cider and donuts.

For more details, click here.