Fall 2021

Even though temperatures are expected near 80 degrees in the next few days, and in the seventies for much of October, many of the outdoor fun things to do are wrapping up their season.

When you ask people what their favorite season is, Summer and Spring usually are one and two, but Fall ranks ahead of Winter, and no matter what, it's one of the four most popular seasons of the year.

This event consists of three dozen of the most talented artisans in the genre of Halloween. Many artists will be familiar faces and we will also introduce a few new Peddlers

"Mysterious and scary and utterly fascinating." That's the answer to the question of why dinosaurs at Binder Park Zoo.

DreadShow depicts a dark, real-life journey in which guests will not only encounter evil forces prowling just beyond the veil, but also the horrors of the human condition.

There will be many things planned. We are working on some new stuff this year. More details to come. Trick or treating on Saturday, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, activities, wagon rides, tractor train and more.

The historical buildings at the Celery Flats will be open with crafts and historical demonstrations like rope making, glass blowing, and blacksmiths, as well as an activity at the cemetery to learn about early Portage settlers.

It's not quite "Braveheart", but the Kalamazoo Scottish Festival this weekend will put you in a Scottish state of mind.

One of the biggest annual events is the start of apple cider season. This year, it'll be starting about September 11th and go into early November.

One of the first Fall 2021 events is the return of ArtPrize to downtown Grand Rapids.