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100+ Free Things to do in Michigan to Keep You Adventuring Year Round

By GRKIDS Team

These free Michigan family activities help you explore the Mitten State on a budget. There are free Michigan travel ideas in every corner of the state.

100+ Free Things to do in Michigan to Keep You Adventuring Year Round details

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Magoon Creek Natural Area 2025: Scoop Up Beach Glass & Rock Finds at This Enchanting Lake Michigan Park

By Melody VanderWeide

Magoon Creek Park on Lake Michigan in Manistee County – Looking for aquamarine-colored water, sweeping lake views, & a little privacy? We have a treat for you!

Magoon Creek Natural Area 2025: Scoop Up Beach Glass & Rock Finds at This Enchanting Lake Michigan Park details

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11 Exhilarating Things to Do at Lake Arvesta Farms, a South Haven Water Park & Outdoor Rec Destination

By Melody VanderWeide

Water Park, Live Music, Pickleball & More

11 Exhilarating Things to Do at Lake Arvesta Farms, a South Haven Water Park & Outdoor Rec Destination details

Rooftop bars: Martens

Grand Rapids 12 Best Rooftop Bars Give Soaring Views of the City

By Jen Olson

Grab a Jacket, Order a Drink &

Grand Rapids 12 Best Rooftop Bars Give Soaring Views of the City details

Grand Rapids Gluten Free Restaurants

Grand Rapids Gluten Free Restaurants – Tasty Stops You’ll Want to Try in 2025

By Caitlin Malski

Gluten Free Restaurants – Grand Rapids Finding

Grand Rapids Gluten Free Restaurants – Tasty Stops You’ll Want to Try in 2025 details

Cooking classes and baking classes around Grand Rapids.

15 Cool Cooking Classes for Kids & Adults – West Michigan

By Elizabeth Rudd

We’ve found over a dozen Grand Rapids Cooking classes for kids and adults. These are great ideas for date night, girls’ night out or for kids who want to learn their way around the kitchen.

15 Cool Cooking Classes for Kids & Adults – West Michigan details

Lena Meijer Children’s Garden is a Child’s Dream Come to Life

By Hannah Austin

Discover the Magic of Lena Meijer Children’s

Lena Meijer Children’s Garden is a Child’s Dream Come to Life details

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UPick Strawberries: 10 West Michigan Farms with the Best Strawberry Picking

By Elizabeth Rudd

Summer Starts with UPick Strawberries Strawberry picking

UPick Strawberries: 10 West Michigan Farms with the Best Strawberry Picking details

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10 Things You May Not Know About the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

By Ashley Grace

Entertaining, Educating, and Engaging Through Theatre Arts

10 Things You May Not Know About the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre details

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Ocqueoc Falls MI is a Hidden Treasure: You Can’t Beat this Up North Waterfall Swimming Hole

By Melody VanderWeide

The Only Place in Lower MI Where

Ocqueoc Falls MI is a Hidden Treasure: You Can’t Beat this Up North Waterfall Swimming Hole details

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61 Astounding Sugar Sand Lake Michigan Beaches & Inland Lakes

By Melody VanderWeide

Michigan is the Ultimate Beach State Michiganders

61 Astounding Sugar Sand Lake Michigan Beaches & Inland Lakes details

North Park Beach Ferrysburg MI

North Beach Park 2025: The Secret Lake Michigan Beach that Families Adore

By GRKIDS Team

North Beach Park – A West Michigan

North Beach Park 2025: The Secret Lake Michigan Beach that Families Adore details

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Go Wild, John Ball Zoo: Visit in 2025 for The Power of Pollinators, Animals Galore, Camps & More

By GRKIDS Team

What a Great Place John Ball Zoo

Go Wild, John Ball Zoo: Visit in 2025 for The Power of Pollinators, Animals Galore, Camps & More details

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Yummy & Healthy: Michigan Farm Snacks Kids Can’t Resist!

By Lauren Augustyn

Refresh Your Summer with Easy Dairy Snacks

Yummy & Healthy: Michigan Farm Snacks Kids Can’t Resist! details

13 Good Manners for Kids to Teach Your Children, Please (Plus 10 Convos to Have RIGHT NOW!)

By Kate Randall

Manners for Kids: Having Good Manners is

13 Good Manners for Kids to Teach Your Children, Please (Plus 10 Convos to Have RIGHT NOW!) details

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