Festival, Playoff Hockey, and GHOSTS Highlight Our Weekend Top 10 – June 3-4
Summer is here and that means that there is a TON of stuff to do around West Michigan. Sometimes, that makes it a little difficult to figure out what to do with your weekend. That's where the Weekend Top 10 comes in handy
Check out the top ten events happening around West Michigan for the weekend of June 3-4!
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Festival of the Arts
Friday, June 2nd - Sunday, June 4Price: FREE
Join the fun at this free three-day community event that features several stages of performances, a juried Regional Arts Exhibition, and food booths that are run by area non-profit organizations. There are also activities for the kids and adults to make their own art as well as purchasing art from local artists.
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The Original Super Chevy Auto Show
Friday, June 2nd - Saturday, June 3rdPrice: VARIES (see website for details)
The Super Chevy Show is back and bigger than ever. This series is the premier destination for all things Chevrolet! There will be multiple classes of drag racing with cash prizes, a swap meet, a Chevrolet focused performance market place and the largest collection of Chevrolet vehicles in one place — from classics to Gen 6 Camaro — all looking to take home the best in class award and a coveted Super Chevy Show jacket!
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Movies in the Park - *CANCELLED*
*CANCELLED*Price: FREE
Opening night of Movies in the Park has been pushed back to Friday, June 16, 2017.
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Playoff Hockey - Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Syracuse Crush
Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rdPrice: $26-$45
The Grand Rapids Griffins will face the Syracuse Crush in the Calder Cup Finals. The two teams also met in the Finals back in 2013 (The Griffins won that series — let’s hope for a repeat!). The best of seven series kicks off at the Van Andel Arena for the first two games this Friday and Saturday.
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Baseball: West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts
Friday - Sunday, June 2-4Price: VARIES
Tiger Fridays kick off this week with former Tiger Jack Morris. Free bobbleheads to the first 1,000 fans. On Saturday, it is Armed Forces Night with a Military Survival Tool giveaway to the first 1,000 fans. After the game it’s Family Fare Fireworks! And on Sunday, it’s another Family Sunday. The first 1,000 kids eat free, Before the game play catch on the field and get autographs. After the game, the kids get a chance to run the bases!
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Take Steps West Michigan
Saturday, June 3rd 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at John Ball ZooTake Steps is the largest nationwide walk program dedicated to finding a cure for Crohn’s and colitis. Join them and Take Steps for the cure! Here is a chance to connect with patients, families, healthcare providers.
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Local First Street Party
Saturday, June 3rd, 3 p.m. - 12 a.m. outside of Bistro Bella VitaPrice: FREE
It’s another free event in the Grand Rapids downtown area! Come dance, eat, drink, listen, and create at this celebration of all things local. The 14th annual Street Party, presented by Founders Brewing Company, will feature a variety of talented Michigan musicians and performers, along with activities for kids of all ages.
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Mid-Life Crisis Album Release Party - Along with Troll for Trout
Saturday, June 3rd 6:30 p.m. at 20 Monroe LivePrice: $20
Troll for Trout joins their pals Mid-Life Crisis to help celebrate the release of their 3rd CD "It's About TIme". Also appearing will be Andy Holtgreive of Domestic Problems. This is a benefit for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
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St. Cecilia Public Ghost Hunt
Saturday, June 3rd 8:30 p.m., at St. Cecilia Music CenterPrice: $5
This is your opportunity to come and investigate one of the historic and haunted buildings in Grand Rapids. The Center was built in 1894. Come learn about the paranormal activity that has taken place in the building. This event is limited to people 18 years of age and older. Tickets are only $5 at the door.
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Replay America
Sunday, June 4th 6:30 p.m. at Frederik Meijer GardensPrice: $83
It’s Replay America — “The Ultimate 80s Tour”, with Billy Ocean, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, & Taylor Dayne. An evening with three greats from the 80’s all wrapped into one show!