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Lights, entertainment, and holiday hullabaloos take center stage at this festive time. There are so many celebrations that it's hard to choose favorites, but below are our 12 things to do in Michigan in December 2018. Dec 7-Dec 18 Christmas Cabaret – Augusta If you’re looking to get in the holiday spirit, then a visit to The
There is no more important thing you can do this month than vote on November 6, but there may be a few things that are more fun. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in November 2018. Nov 4 All Things Detroit Holiday Edition – Detroit Already known for a wide variety of homegrown buying
October in Michigan is about more than cider and corn mazes, when we embrace fear in its many forms. From the abundance of scary movies on TV to the costume shops in every other strip mall, to the haunted houses that seem to pop up in most towns…it is obvious that Halloween is right around the corner.
Long known as a palate-pleaser, Detroit’s Eastern Market is now pleasing to palettes of a much different kind. Over the past four years, an astounding visual transformation has been taking place in the historic district. It is already worth a visit, as one of the oldest and largest year-round markets in the country. Now, it is also
The trees are really beginning to change color, football season is heating up, and cider is flowing everywhere. It's fall, so here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in October 2018. October 4-9 Bright Walls – Jackson Jackson is about to take on a whole new look. Thirteen renown mural artists from around the world
School is back in session, but fun still abounds across the state. We now turn our attention toward cider mills, football games, and trees bursting with color. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in September 2018. September 6-9 Festival of the Pines – Lake City Michigan produces more than a million Christmas trees each
This month heats up with the last of the great summer fests, fairs, and cruises. Here are our things to do in Michigan in August 2018. August 2-5 Rendezvous in Mackinaw-18TH Century Trade Fair – Mackinaw City Travel back in time. Learn what trade was like in Michigan in the 1700s and 1800s through this fun and
In many ways, it's difficult to imagine January in Detroit without journalists and aficionados from around the world descending upon the Motor City to investigate, contemplate, and celebrate the automotive industry. Yet, in 2020, January will move over and make way for June to play host to a completely reinvented North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The
Boating, beaching, baseball, and of course fairs and fests galore are in full force this month. These are our things to do in Michigan in July 2018. July 5-7 Bay City Fireworks Festival – Bay City Many communities offer up some firework displays this time of year, but few do it like the folks in Bay City.
The weather is downright hot, graduates are marching, and fests are on the rise. Summer has finally arrived in Michigan, and so have a huge bevy of events. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in June 2018. June 1-3 Lyon Township International Kite Festival – New Hudson Here’s hoping for a few light breezes
This month is full of art, music, flowers, and of course, opportunities to salute our brave troops, past and present. Below are our 12 things to do in Michigan in May 2018. May 4 Downtown Art Walk – Tecumseh This is a lovely time of year for an evening stroll. You can hardly find a sweeter town
Maple running in trees and fools running in the streets are just two of the ways Michigan comes to life after a sleepy winter this spring. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in April 2018. April 5-7 Grand Rapids Film Festival – Grand Rapids Unlike some other film fests, this event focuses equal attention
She seems to be coming in like a lion, but we’re all looking forward to her going out like a lamb. Regardless of weather, this start of spring always brings some tremendous opportunities for revelry. Below are our 12 things to do in Michigan in March 2018. March 5-10 KBS Week – Grand Rapids AND Detroit One
The arrival of February makes us realize spring will eventually come, but not until we have some more winter fun. So, check out our 12 things to do in Michigan in February 2018. Feb 1-28 The Science Behind Pixar – Dearborn The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation takes guests behind the animated curtains of Pixar this
It may be chilly, but our state is also a winter wonderland come this time of year. Get out and explore, or at least eat and drink, depending on your style. There are lots of cool, or downright cold ways to enjoy Michigan in January. Below are our 12 things to do in Michigan in January 2018.
It’s time once again for the North American International Auto Show, which will take the Motor City by storm January 20th-28th. Cars are of course the stars of this annual extravaganza, but with the ever-changing cityscape of Detroit, it is also a phenomenal time to explore the metropolis. Here are 8 ways to make the most of your
After a long winter, spring is such a delight; and summer is obviously so much fun, but it is hard to beat autumn in Michigan. Crisp air, crunchy apples, and a cornucopia of color that changes daily…what’s not to love? Thrillist just ranked Michigan #5 among the most fantastic states to take in fall, and these are
The world is filled with jokes about mothers waiting for a call from their kids, so this Mother’s Day, why not up the ante by spending some quality time with mom? While out enjoying each other’s company, consider asking her some questions that you may not have ever thought about before. Here are some great Michigan ways
Ever since 1958, people have been gathering in St Ignace and Mackinaw City on Labor Day for the rare opportunity to walk across the magnificent 5-mile span of the Mackinac Bridge. This year, it was a privilege to be among those who took the trek, and the experience truly underscored what is so special about this state.
I’d driven by Michigan’s Military and Space Heroes Museum many times on visits to Frankenmuth, but never stopped in, and now that I have, I realize it’s a very special place that many more people need to discover. Having seen the big plane out front, what I expected to find inside was more of the same. Planes,
The holiday season is in full swing, bringing with it some delightful events to warm up your December. Nov 20 Silver Bells in the City – Lansing Kick off your holiday season in our capitol city. The entire town will glow with thousands of lights for the Silver Bells in the City celebration, bringing together family and
When you grow up in a city, it’s easy to become somewhat immune to the charms of the surrounding landscape. Skyline structures have often replaced towering trees. Parks are limited to small spaces between city blocks. Transportation to nearby wilderness is inaccessible or too expensive to be a viable option. Kids growing up in Detroit rarely have
Trained as a social worker by profession, Linda Yellin accidentally stumbled across her new direction as operator of a tour company in Detroit. A longtime supporter of the city, and passionate lover of food, Linda volunteered to be a tour guide during the celebrations surrounding Detroit’s 300th birthday. She led groups through historic Eastern Market, and absolutely
I’ve been going to Belle Isle for as long as I can remember. It’s a peaceful respite from city life, seemingly floating in the Detroit River. At any time of year, the island offers spectacular views of both downtown Detroit and neighboring Canada. Until recently it was the largest city-owned park in the United States. The size
