Travelin' Together
Grab the family, explore the Mitten, create new memories!
Shoppers explore over 60 vendors at the Downtown Markets' Christkindl Markt. Image courtesy of the Downtown Market Grand Rapids. 11/14/24.
11/14/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Christkindl Markt
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, November 14th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Drawing inspiration from European markets, Grand Rapids is hosting the traditional outdoor, open-air style of shopping at the Downtown Market.
The Holland area will be preparing for the Chritmas holiday will several Christmas market events this weekend. Image courtesy of Unsplash. 11/07/24.
11/07/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Holland Area Christmas Markets
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, November 7th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Dozens of vendors, at three local agencies, are serving up Christmas cheer this weekend.
Schultz Family Farm has several events for the family this weekend. Image courtesy of the Schultz Family Farm.10/31/24.
10/31/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Schultz Family Farm
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, October 31st, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Schultz Family Farm has several exciting fall events for the family this weekend.
St. Joseph celebrates the fall with Pumpkins on Parade. Image courtesy of St. Joseph Facebook page. 10/24/24.
10/24/24 - WCSG' Travelin' Together - St. Joseph Pumpkins on Parade
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, October 24th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Don't miss out on the fall season spectacular in St. Joseph as area business celebrate the fall with pumpkins!
The Highlands has brought back a family favorite, the Waffle Cabin. Image courtesy of The Highlands. 10/17/24.
10/17/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - The Highlands
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, October 17th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Several new amenities have been added at The Highlands to enhance the winter fun experience.
Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area offers trails that take you through the fall color changes. Image courtesy of the US Parks Department. 10/10/24.
10/10/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, October 10th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Experience fall color changes in a nature setting that's minutes from restaurants and cafe's.
The Krasi Art Center is offering a unique art and bike experience. Image courtesy of Krasi Art Center. 10/03/24.
10/03/24 - Krasi Art Center/Scooter Joe's
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 ( 6:00am)
A unique partnership is offering a special tour of St. Joseph over the next two weekends.
Enjoy Northern Michigan in the fall with special fall getaway plans. Image courtesy of Crystal Mountain. 9/26/24.
9/26/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Crystal Mountain Fall Getaways
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, September 26th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Over the next few weeks, you can treat yourself to adventure, or take a more relaxed approach to Fall in Michigan.
Generations of the Overhiser family have been working to provide a family friendly environment on their South Haven Farm. Image courtesy of Overhiser Orchards. 9/19/24.
9/19/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Overhiser Farms South Haven
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, September 19th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Overhiser Orchards have been in the family for 150 years, providing family fun throughout the generations.
Dozens of balloons will take part in Ballons Over Bay Harbor festival. Image courtesy of Balloons Over Bay Harbor. 9/11/24.
9/12/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Balloon's Over Bay Harbor
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, September 12th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Dozens of balloons will light up the sky in Bay Harbor for the 5th annual festival.
MSU Broad Museum is hosting their Family Day this Saturday in Lansing. Image courtesy of the Broad Museum. 9/5/24.
9/5/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - MSU Broad Museum Family Day
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, September 5th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Bring out the inner artist in your children with this free, family oriented event at the Broad Museum of Art on the campus of Michigan State University.
Dozens of food vendors will tantelize your tastebuds with chicken flavors from around the world. Image courtesy of Chicken Wing Fest organizers. 8/29/24.
8/29/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Chicken Wing Fest
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, August 29th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Chicken lovers will enjoy dozens of different flavors and presentations for Chicken Wing Fest in Lansing this weekend.
Ten's of thousands of visitors flock to 28th Street for the Annual Metro Cruise. Image courtesy of the 28th Street Metro Cruise.
8/22/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Wyoming Metro Cruise
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The annual event draws ten of thousands of visitors to see and hear these classics of automotive design.
Traditional fair events such as bull riding and Draft Horse team pulling will be front and center at this week's Otsego County Fair. Image courtesy of the Otsego County Fair. 8/15/24.
8/15/24 - WCSG Travelin Together - Otsego County Fair
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, August 15th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
This fair combines a mix of both traditional and contemporary fairground activities and events.
file image - Pasty Fest in Calumet, MI
8/8/24 - Travelin' Together Series: Pasty Fest - Calumet, MI
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, August 8th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
One of the Upper Peninsula's favorite summer celebrations is Pasty Fest in Calumet.
Wildlife along with hundreds of varieties of wildflowers and plants are on display and ready to explore at Fernwood Botanical Gardens. Image courtesy of Fernwood. 8/1/24
8/1/24 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Fernwood Botanical Gardens
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, August 1st, 2024 ( 6:00am)
With over 100 acres to explore, the Fernwood Botanical Gardens offers a relaxing atmosphere close to nature at every step of the way.
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
7/25/24 - Travelin' Together Series - The Soo Locks
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, July 25th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Soo Locks in the U.P. of Michigan offers a number of possibilities as you explore and learn more about the system that allows freighters to navigate the Great Lakes and help with the shipping industry.
The Cadillac Art Festival features plenty of food and art, including a Kids Zone. Image courtesy of the Cadillac Art Festival Facebook page. 7/18/24.
7/18/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Cadillac Art Festival
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, July 18th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Lots of local artists will showcase their work at the Cadillac Art Festival. The festival includes kids activities as well as plenty of food.
coopersvillefarmmuseum.org - open to the public year round
7/11/24 - Travelin Together Series: Coopersville Farm Museum & Event Center
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, July 11th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Coopersville Farm Museum showcases a number items and exhibits as they honor family, agriculture, farming, and rural life.
The Lakeshore Art Festival will include multiple kids and family friendly activities, most of them free. Image courtesy of the Lakeshore Art Festival. 6/27/24.
6/27/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Lakeshore Art Festival
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, June 27th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
There will be plenty of family friendly events at this year's Lakeshore Art Festival in downtown Muskegon.
file image - Holland Celtic Festival June 21-22, 2024
6/20/24 - Travelin' Together Series - Holland Celtic Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, June 20th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Holland Celtic Festival this weekend celebrates Irish and Scottish culture and the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary offers opportunities to explore nature, wildlife, and birds up close. Image Courtesy of W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. 6/13/24.
6/13/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - W.K. Kellogg Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, June 13th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Fathers get in free when accompanied by families this Sunday. Get out and explore nature on 180-acres where wildlife find refuge.
National Cereal Festival - Battle Creek, Michigan - kelloggarena.com
6/6/24 - Travelin' Together Series - National Cereal Festival
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, June 6th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The city of Battle Creek will celebrate the National Cereal Fest and most of the activities are set for Saturday, June 8, 2024.
USA Today has voted 1st Street Beach in Manistee as the Best Beach in Michigan. Image courtesy of Manistee County Tourism. 5/30/24.
5/30/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - 1st Street Beach Manistee
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, May 30th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
1st Street Beach in Manistee offers plenty of family friendly amenities, all within a two hours' drive of Grand Rapids.
file photo: Canterbury Village Medieval Faire - Lake Orion
5/23/24 - Travelin' Together Series: Canterbury Village Medieval Faire
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The Canterbury Village Medieval Faire is coming to Lake Orion during the first two weekends of June 2024.
The Durand Railroad Festival starts today and runs through Sunday. Photo courtesy of Durand Railroad Festival and Durand Railroad Museum. 5/16/24.
5/16/24 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Durnad Railroad Festival Days
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, May 16th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
A celebration of the locomotive that changed the landscape of America.
cARTierTrail at Cartier Park Pathway near Ludington, Michigan
5/9/24 - Travelin' Together Series: Cartier Park Pathway
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, May 9th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Cartier Park Pathway features a new art trail in Ludington.
The interior of the Hackley and Hume office building. Charles Hackley is seated at right, Thomas Hume is standing at center, and Thomas' son George Hume is at far left. Image courtesy of the Hackely and Hume. 5/2/24.
5/2/24 - WCSG Travelin' Together - Muskegon Area Historical Visit
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 (10:47am)
Visit a time gone by in West Michigan. The Lakeshore Museum offers a Mother's Day discount and an opportunity to see what life was like during the Victorian Era.
fire image - C.J. Barrymore's Entertainment Center
4/25/24 - Travelin' Together Series - C.J. Barrymore's
Posted by: Becky Carlson | Thursday, April 25th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
Entertainment park near Detroit, opens their new 3-story go kart track.
Kensington Nature Preserve is home to dozen of Cranes and Herons. Image courtesy of Joel Hill. 4/18/24.
4/18/24 - Travelin' Together (Kensington Nature Park)
Posted by: Joel Hill | Thursday, April 18th, 2024 ( 6:00am)
The park offers something for everyone in the family, from disc golf to a petting zoo.
I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.
JOHN 15:1-2 | NLTGrand Rapids / Lakeshore
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