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03/09/2026

🦋🌿Thousands of butterflies are now flying inside the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory!

The Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibit is back at Frederick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids from March 1 through April 30, 2026.

After you enjoy the butterflies, be sure to walk the paved trails outside to see this gorgeous waterfall and pond filled with colorful koi fish!!

https://www.travel-mi.com/Meijer-Gardens-Butterflies-Are-Blooming.html

03/09/2026

Spring is here in Michigan… and the butterflies have arrived! 🦋

The Butterflies Are Blooming exhibit at Frederick Meijer Gardens is one of the most beautiful spring events in Michigan.

Thousands of butterflies fill the tropical conservatory while visitors walk among them surrounded by lush plants and flowers.

This annual exhibit runs March 1 – April 30, 2026 in Grand Rapids.
More details coming soon on Travel-MI!

https://www.travel-mi.com/Meijer-Gardens-Butterflies-Are-Blooming.html

03/09/2026

The Butterflies Are Blooming exhibit at Frederick Meijer Gardens is one of the most beautiful spring events in Michigan.

Thousands of butterflies fill the tropical conservatory while visitors walk among them surrounded by lush plants and flowers.

This annual exhibit runs March 1 – April 30, 2026 in Grand Rapids.

https://www.travel-mi.com/Meijer-Gardens-Butterflies-Are-Blooming.html

The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is lighting up John Ball Zoo again in 2026! 🏮✨Walk through glowing lantern displays, i...
03/02/2026

The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is lighting up John Ball Zoo again in 2026! 🏮✨

Walk through glowing lantern displays, incredible light sculptures, and one of the most unique family-friendly events in Michigan this spring.

Happening April through June — it’s the perfect evening outing!

Get all the details here 👇
https://www.travel-mi.com/Grand-Rapids-Lantern-Festival.html

2026 Grand Rapids Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo: Cool Things To See, Ticket Prices, Know Before You Go Information. April, May, June Family-Friendly Event

Get your green ready, Michigan! ☘️St. Patrick’s Day 2026 is packed with parades, pub crawls, Irish festivals, and family...
03/02/2026

Get your green ready, Michigan! ☘️

St. Patrick’s Day 2026 is packed with parades, pub crawls, Irish festivals, and family-friendly fun across the state — from Clare’s famous Irish Festival to Detroit and Grand Rapids celebrations.

We found 26 AWESOME ways to celebrate this year!

See the full list here 👇
https://www.travel-mi.com/Michigan-St-Patricks.html

Michigan St Patricks Day Events 2026: Clare Irish Festival, Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade + Map, Pub Crawls, St. Patrick's Day Parades and fun events!

Spring in Michigan means one thing… 🍁 MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVALS!Watch how maple syrup is made, visit working sugar shacks, e...
02/24/2026

Spring in Michigan means one thing… 🍁 MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVALS!

Watch how maple syrup is made, visit working sugar shacks, enjoy pancake breakfasts, and explore some of the sweetest festivals in Michigan — including Shepherd, Vermontville, Midland, Detroit, and Ann Arbor.

We rounded up the 17 BEST Michigan Maple Syrup Festivals happening in 2026 so you don’t miss a single one.

Start planning your sweet spring weekend 👇
https://www.travel-mi.com/Michigan-Maple-Syrup-Festivals.html

Top 17 Michigan Maple Syrup Festivals and Events 2026 | Learn How Maple Syrup is Made This Spring | Shephard, Vermontville, Midland...

Welcome to March in Michigan! 🍁🦋☘️Maple syrup festivals, butterfly houses, St. Patrick’s Day fun, and family-friendly ev...
02/24/2026

Welcome to March in Michigan! 🍁🦋☘️

Maple syrup festivals, butterfly houses, St. Patrick’s Day fun, and family-friendly events are happening all across the state.

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend — we’ve got you covered.

See the full list here 👇
https://www.travel-mi.com/March-Michigan.html

ULTIMATE 2026 Guide of March Michigan Events, Festivals, Best Things to Do in MI This Weekend, St. Patricks, Butterflies, Maple Syrup

🍁 HELLO, SEPTEMBER in MICHIGAN! 🎉Cooler temps, cider donuts, and jam-packed weekends? Yes please! 🍎🎡We’ve rounded up fun...
09/03/2025

🍁 HELLO, SEPTEMBER in MICHIGAN! 🎉
Cooler temps, cider donuts, and jam-packed weekends? Yes please! 🍎🎡

We’ve rounded up fun and festive happening across the state in our Ultimate 2025 September Michigan Events Guide! 🙌

🎶 Music Festivals
🍺 Oktoberfests
🌻 Sunflower strolls
🎨 Art Prize
🍏 Apple orchards
🎪 County & state fairs galore!

📅 Events happening all month long in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, Lansing, Frankenmuth & more!

👉 Start planning your September adventures now:
https://www.travel-mi.com/September-Michigan.html


https://www.travel-mi.com/September-Michigan.html

ULTIMATE SOURCE of 2025 September Michigan events, festivals, music, fun things to do! Summer is rockin'! BBQ's, antiques, walk across the Mackinac Bridge!

🍻 Grab your steins, strap on those lederhosen—it's time for OKTOBERFEST in Michigan! 🎉Whether you're ready to dance to p...
09/03/2025

🍻 Grab your steins, strap on those lederhosen—it's time for OKTOBERFEST in Michigan! 🎉

Whether you're ready to dance to polka, devour bratwurst, or just sip on a cold local brew, we’ve got the BIG LIST of 14 can’t-miss Oktoberfest events across the state! 🥨🍺💃

🎶 Live music & Bavarian dancing
🍻 Local beer + German food
🎡 Carnival rides, games & family fun
🗺️ Map included!

📍Events in: Grand Rapids, Detroit, Sterling Heights, Portage, Frankenmuth, Traverse City & more!

👉 Check out the full guide with dates + locations: https://www.travel-mi.com/Michigan-Oktoberfest.html

2025 Michigan Oktoberfest CURRENT DATES + MAP in Grand Rapids, Detroit, Sterling Heights, Frankenmuth, Traverse City, Ludington in September and October

🍏 Fall fun is calling—it's APPLE FESTIVAL season in Michigan! We’ve got 19 of the BEST Michigan Apple + Cider Festivals ...
08/18/2025

🍏 Fall fun is calling—it's APPLE FESTIVAL season in Michigan!

We’ve got 19 of the BEST Michigan Apple + Cider Festivals happening in August, September, and October—complete with dates, locations & a handy map!

🍎 Hayrides
🎶 Live music
🎡 Fall games & kid-friendly fun
🍻 Hard cider tastings and more!

👉 Start planning your orchard adventures here:
https://www.travel-mi.com/Michigan-Apple-Festivals.html



https://www.travel-mi.com/Michigan-Apple-Festivals.html

(UPDATED August, 2025) Michigan Apple Festivals -19 Fun Events with Map and Dates, Fall Family Fun and Things to Do in August, September, Niles, Charlevoix, Detroit

🫐 Friends! It’s officially BLUEBERRY PICKING time! 💙If you haven’t been to Russell Blueberry Farm & Nursery in Freeland,...
07/31/2025

🫐 Friends! It’s officially BLUEBERRY PICKING time! 💙
If you haven’t been to Russell Blueberry Farm & Nursery in Freeland, MI, you’re missing out! This place is an absolute gem—
✔️ Gorgeous water views
✔️ HUGE, juicy blueberries
✔️ Super friendly owners
✔️ Great prices + pre-picked options
✔️ Open 8AM–8PM daily!

Want more places to pick across Michigan?
👉 Check out our full list here:
https://www.travel-mi.com/Blueberry-Farms-In-Michigan.html

07/29/2025

THIS WEEKEND!!

Rollin’ on the River 2025 - Allegan Riverfront

When: Ongoing Fridays, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm

August 1 Kyle Brown & the Human Condition (folk-rock fusion)
August 8 Zion Lion (reggae)
August 15 The Nathan Moore Affair (soul)
August 22 The Fat Animals (funk, soul, blues)
August 29 Cowboy Angels (rock)

Where: Allegan Riverfront!

Start every weekend of summer with live music on the Allegan Riverfront! Rollin’ on the River is a free, weekly Friday night concert series on the Allegan Riverfront Stage featuring talented musicians from across the state and country. Enjoy two hours of live music at this fun family friendly activity! Great August calendar of events!

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