GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Enjoy the final weekend before Thanksgiving, and the final weekend before the in-laws come to town, with these fun events all across West Michigan.
Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Nov. 22:
GR Griffins take on Iowa Wolves
Hockey fans are in for a treat this weekend as they will have a chance to see the Grand Rapids Griffins take on the Iowa Wolves two times.
The teams will battle on the ice on Friday and Sunday. Sunday’s game will serve as the Jake Engel Memorial Dog Game if you want to bring your furry friend to Van Andel Arena.
Get your tickets to either game by clicking here.
GR International Wine, Beer & Food Festival
For a 17th year, the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival returns to DeVos Place.
It all kicks off Thursday and will feature more than 1,200 wines, beers, ciders and spirits from around the world for you to sample and find some new favorites.
Click here for tickets.
Comic Book Trivia Night
Comic book fans, now is your chance to show off how much you really know at the Comic Signal.
The comic shop is hosting a trivia night Saturday to test people’s comic book knowledge. It’s $5 to enter and there will be prizes for the winners.
For more information, click here.
Barrel Bash 2024
New Holland Brewing Company is inviting guests to check out their locations in Holland and Grand Rapids for 10 days straight.
Barrel Bash 2024 is already underway and will last through Nov. 27. it’s your chance to celebrate and enjoy all of their barrel-aged beer and whiskey.
Click here for details.
‘The Princess Bride’: An Inconceivable Evening
“The Princess Bride” hit theaters in 1987, but has been in people’s movie-watching rotation for years and you have a unique chance to catch the movie this Friday.
DeVos Performance Hall will show the movie and will then host a Q&A session with Westley himself as actor Cary Elwes will be in attendance.
For tickets, click here.
Kalamazoo Kick-Off Classic
What started in 1999 with just 11 teams has grown to one of the largest synchronized skating competitions in the country.
The Kalamazoo Kick-Off Classic will be held at the Wings Event Center Friday through Sunday and will feature nearly 150 teams competing from across the Midwest and even Canada.
Learn more by clicking here.
Kalamazoo Maple Hill Holiday Parade
Nothing says the holidays like a parade and there’s one coming to Kalamazoo this weekend to help get you in the right spirit.
The annual Maple Hill Holiday Parade will step off at 11 a.m. this Saturday including giant balloons, marching bands and after-parade activities for the whole family.
Make a plan for Saturday by clicking here.
Grand Haven Light Night
Light Night 2024 comes to Grand Haven this Friday to the downtown and centertown areas.
The local stores and businesses will light up the storefronts not just with their holiday beams, but also with the sales and discounts they will be offering.
Take a look at the participating businesses here.
Gnome By Night: An Artful Soiree at Krasl Art Center
Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph will host an event filled with art pieces, raffles and gnomes.
Gnome By Night: An Artful Soiree will be the public’s first chance to vote for their favorite gnome creations by local artists but also pick up some pieces for their holiday shopping.
For more information, click here.
Allendale Artisan & Craft Marketplace & Food Truck Rally
Yoru one-stop-shop for something unique to give a loved one this holiday season is in Allendale this weekend.
The Allendale Artisan & Craft Marketplace will be held starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. And you can also eat while you shop as there will also be a food truck takeover going on at the same time.
Click here to learn more.
