Tattoos, tightropes and the Takeover Tour: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — This weekend in West Michigan, you can celebrate Halloween a few days early, check out some incredible circus acts or get tatted.

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Oct. 25:

Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival

The Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival is back this weekend at DeVos Place.

The three-day event brings tattoo artists downtown so guests can get some ink and check out a competition amongst the artists.

Click here for details.

Ringling Bros. Circus at Van Andel Arena

The circus is in town as the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s The Greatest Show On Earth comes to Van Andel Arena.

There will be six shows from Friday through Sunday for people of all ages. There will be musical performances, high wire acts and more.

Get your tickets by clicking here.

Halloween Masquerade at JW Marriott

Get in the Halloween spirit this Friday at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids.

The hotel is hosting Just Wicked, a Halloween masquerade party that will include live music, specialty-crafted drinks and a costume contest.

For tickets, click here.

Takeover Tour Finals

The Soccer Rebellion has teamed up with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. to host the Takeover Tour 2024 at the Las Canchas Community Courts on Saturday.

The soccer tournament will bring teams from across the country to compete and there will be plenty of other activities to enjoy while you’re down there.

Click here to learn more.

GR Dia de los Muertos Festival

Roosevelt Park will be the place for this year’s Grand Rapids Dia de los Muertos Festival.

The cultural and educational event will begin Saturday at 5 p.m., providing plenty to check out from food to music to arts and crafts.

For more information, click here.

Kalamazoo Heart Walk

The American Heart Association is putting on the 2024 Kalamazoo Heart Walk this Saturday.

The event will be held at Celery Flats Historical Area and will be a 5K that brings racers out to raise money for AHA.

You can sign up and help raise funds by clicking here.

Halloween Costume Contest at Gun Lake Casino

Gun Lake Casino is looking for some of the best Halloween costumes West Michigan has to offer this weekend.

On Saturday, the casino is hosting a costume contest and the top five finishers will win free slot play up to $2,000.

You can find out how to enter by clicking here.

Grand Haven Fall Festival

The city of Grand Haven is bringing the spooky and fall fun this Saturday.

The annual Fall Festival and downtown trick-or-treating will commence this weekend and the winner for the Bones About Town competition will also be announced.

Click here for details.

Flannel Fest

The Muskegon Lumberjacks are hosting their home opener this Friday and Saturday and there’s more going on than just on the ice.

As part of Flannel Fest, you can check out the games and enjoy a street festival and live music on Western Avenue. Make sure to wear your best flannels!

Get more information here.