9/5/21 - Labor Day activities in West Michigan

A number of Labor Day activities are on the schedule for the West Michigan area. Some may head north for the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk while others will stick closer to home.

(WZZM) - Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 6! Events all across West Michigan will be honoring our workforce, and there’s sure to be something that catches your eye for the holiday weekend. 

Cedar Springs

• The annual Labor Day airshow in Cedar Springs will feature the Wolverine Skyhawks as they navigate remote-controlled airplanes. Admission is free, and food and ice cream will be available for purchase at the event. It will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Belding

• The Belding Labor Day Celebration Committee has organized a “Back to the 80s”-themed weekend of food, games, karaoke and more! Beginning Friday, Sept. 3 through Labor Day, a jam-packed schedule will include multiple parades, fireworks and music. For a full list of events, click here.

Sparta

• Looking for something more athletic? The Run Like a Moose 5K, hosted by Camp Lake, will take participants on a scenic trail starting and ending at the Sparta Moose Lodge. Fees will benefit the Camp Lake Association and Moose Heart Charities. For more information or to register for the race, click here.

Muskegon 

• The 16th annual Labor Day Cars for Cancer show and cruise will take place in Muskegon Sunday and Monday. All proceeds will go to the Johnson Center for Cancer Care at Mercy Health. The event kicks off Sunday with a cruise around West Michigan and gates open at the Lakes Mall at 7 a.m. Monday.
• Want to get your workout in before celebrating? Breathe and Believe Fitness in Muskegon will be hosting a free Labor Day parking lot workout Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. Participants only need to bring a water bottle and towel. For more information, click here.

Holland/Zeeland

• The annual Labor Day Truck Parade will begin in Zeeland at 9:15 a.m. and end in Holland. The parade will feature big trucks, giveaways and ice cream. Since 2006, the truck parade has been honoring the products and workers of local businesses. For more information on the parade, click here. 

Ada

• If you’re looking for an outdoorsy Labor Day event, this hike may be for you! Hosted by Dreamgoats, the event takes participants on a mile-long hike in Ada on an unpaved trail – accompanied by a group of goats. Hikes begin at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 per person. More information can be found here.

Saugatuck

• Wrap up your holiday weekend with laughter at Fish Camp Comedy! The show, hosted at Saugatuck Fish Camp, will feature three Michigan comedians and offer a variety of food and drinks to accompany the performers. For more information, click here.