New year, new adventures! West Michigan is teeming with things to do, see, sip, and savor in 2025. Whether you’re plunging into winter festivals, toasting summer sunsets on the lakeshore, or diving into the dynamic arts scene, the year ahead is practically begging you to explore—and we’re here to help you make your bucket list.
Every year, the World of Winter takes over downtown Grand Rapids, bringing life and color to the city during the season’s doldrums. Thanks to Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., dozens of light-based art pieces and sculptures pop up around the city, along with activities, events and live performances. The best part: Just about everything in World of Winter is free.
Get Out is your monthly guide to what's great in the great outdoors. As the leader of a recreation group, I feel a lot of responsibility, and subsequent worry, for how an event I schedule turns out. Too much, I’m sure, but that’s probably a story for a different kind of publication, like maybe Psychology Today.
Oh, hey. Did you or someone you know get engaged over the holiday season? Now that the celebrating has settled, it’s time to start planning. We gathered experts to talk everything wedding and find out what they had to say about the soon-to-be wed’s biggest questions!
Planning a wedding day in West Michigan? You’ll want the crème de la crème of local vendors and suppliers to make it truly unforgettable. From stunning venues and delicious caterers to chic bridal shops and trendy mobile bars, the options are nearly endless.
After the last school bell of the year rings on Friday, December 20, many families will be turning their attention from homework and extracurricular activities to the more relaxed pace of winter break, which, for most, runs until classes resume on January 6. Sure, lazing around in matching jammies may sound pretty appealing, but, presumably, there is only so much leisure to be had before cabin fever kicks in.
The holidays have arrived in West Michigan and there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. Whether you’re looking for a local artist market to buy unique gifts for loved ones; concerts putting Christmas music and other holiday hits in the spotlight; spectacular annual shows that are local traditions; meals to enjoy together; brilliant holiday light displays; or just about anything else, we’ve got you covered.
I’d heard of the concept of forest bathing before and thought I had a pretty good handle on the why of it, but when one of my recreation group members asked me just what we would be doing at the Guided Shinrin-yoku: Rest and Restore in Nature event I suggested for us, I struggled a bit to describe it.
If you still have a few (or many (or all)) of your holiday gifts to buy, don’t worry, it’s not too late! Especially if you shop local, where you don’t have to wait around for shipping to hopefully deliver your package on time and in good condition. If you want to secure your gift worry-free, while helping support the community around you and picking up unique gifts you can’t find anywhere else, we suggest shopping local.
Making its debut this winter, ENLIGHTEN offers a captivating blend of art, light and nature. The immersive experience features a stunning one-mile pathway illuminated by innovative light displays, enchanting music, interactive experiences, and world-renowned sculpture.
When Revue got ahold of Wisconsin comedian and viral video sensation Charlie Berens, we were lucky he took our call.
This holiday season, you can get lost in the endless sprawl of big box stores offering identical gifts, or you can take a stroll through your local shopping district and its charming storefronts, highly curated by passionate people.
As the temps drop, there’s no better way to warm up than with a night of laughs. Whether you’re craving side-splitting stand-up, wild improv, or the unpredictable fun of an open mic night, the local comedy scene has you covered, nearly every night of the week.
Your monthly guide to what's great in the great outdoors. You may have noticed, if you looked around much in the past month or so, that Grand Rapidians are very serious about spooky season.
