GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Celebrate the end of constant political ads by heading outside and touching some grass this weekend.
Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Nov. 8:
GR Gold season opener
Basketball is back in West Michigan this Friday as the Grand Rapids Gold returns to the court.
Led by head coach Andre Miller once again, the Gold will host the Windy City Bulls in their home opener at Van Andel Arena. The two will also face off on Sunday as well.
The games tip off at 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. respectively. Get your tickets here.
Fall Nature Makers Market
On Saturday, Blandford Nature Center is hosting its annual Fall Nature Makers Market.
The event will bring over 25 vendors to the nature preserve to showcase jewelry, illustrations, prints and more. Guests can also enjoy the center for free this month.
For more information, click here.
42nd annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair
Over 200 vendors will take part in the 42nd annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair in Rockford.
It takes place this Saturday and will give attendees the chance to peruse through one-of-a-kind creations and get some holiday shopping done early.
Click here for details.
Micro Wrestling Federation
Fowling Warehouse will be the site for some of the smallest but mightiest wrestlers this weekend.
Micro Wrestling Federation returns to West Michigan this weekend with a high-flying, action-packed show from some of the wrestlers from “Big Little Brawlers.”
Tickets are on sale now, grab yours by clicking here.
Psychic and Holistic Expo
For two days, the Psychic and Holistic Expo will take over DeVos Place starting Saturday.
The event brings more than 100 vendors offering psychic readings, energy healings, metaphysical products and more.
Get more information here.
Carnival Food Fest 2024
If you’re hankering for some good fair foods then head on down to Battle Creek this Saturday.
The Kellogg Arena will host this year’s Carnival Food Festival which will bring all of the favorite items to one spot. There will also be carnival games, face painting, karaoke and more.
Get tickets here.
LEGO-building event in Kalamazoo
Head on down to LFG Gaming Bar in downtown Kalamazoo for a collaboration between the bar and Bricks & Minifigs.
From 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, attendees can participate in LEGO-building challenges and also some STEAM-focused competitions.
For more information, click here.
Kalamazoo Improv Fest
The 2024 Kalamazoo Improv Fest makes its debut this Thursday and will go through the next three days.
There will be live performances from teams across the Midwest and even some workshops you can partake in.
You can learn more by clicking here.
Pigeon Hill Jigsaw Competition
Do you love puzzles? Of course you do, which is great because there’s an event in Muskegon this weekend that’s all about them.
Pigeon Hill Brewing Company will host a jigsaw puzzle competition this Saturday. Teams will all be given the same puzzle at the same time and then it’s a race to complete it first.
Learn more by clicking here.
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Ceremony
Whether you learned about it in school or you heard it from the voice of Gordon Lightfoot, the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a major historical event in Michigan.
That’s why the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is bringing a live stream of the memorial ceremony to you this weekend on Sunday night.
Click here for more information.
