10 Things to Do this Weekend: April 14-16

Fifth Third Ballpark, 4500 West River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
Friday, April 14th, 2017 - 6:30 pm
Saturday, April 15th, 2017 - 4:00 pm

The West Michigan Whitecaps will host the  South Bend Cubs this Friday and Saturday at Fifth Third Ballpark.

Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Friday, April 14th, 2017 - 7:00 pm

The Griffins 2017 regular season is almost finished. The Griffins play the Charlotte Checkers on Friday night. There will be $2 beers and $2 hot dogs. After the game, the Griffins’ Friday night jerseys will be autographed and auctioned off the to the public after the game. The jersey auction will take place off the Griffins’ bench in sections 121 and 122.

The Getty Drive In, 920 E Summit Ave , Muskegon, MI 49444

The Getty Drive In is officially kicking off their 2017 season this Friday, April 14th at 8 pm. The movies scheduled for this weekend are:
Fate of the Furious (PG-13) with Split (PG-13)
Beauty and the Beast (PG) with Rogue One (PG-13)
Ghost in the Shell (PG-13) with xXx: Return of Xander Cage (PG-13)
Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) with CHiPs (R)

For more information on the Getty’s Opening Weekend, here is a post on our website.

20 Monroe Live, 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Friday, April 14th, 2017 - 8:00 pm

It’s called “The Best Dave Matthews Tribute Band”. This is the nation's most renowned Dave Matthews tribute band. They have been touring the U.S. for close to twenty years

Various Locations and Times

You can find several Easter Egg Hunts for the kids this weekend. Here is a list of the locations and times.

Blandford Nature Center Visitor’s Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Saturday April 15th, 2017 - 10:30 am-12:00 Noon

See the wigwam in the bright light of mid-morning and learn about the springtime traditions of the Anishinabe people. The program is $3 for members and $6 for non members. Fee applies to all participants over 2 years of age. This event is limited to the first 20 people to check-in. Check-in starts at 10:00 am.

Sunday, April 16th, 2017 - Various locations and times

Many families make a tradition out of gathering the family and heading off to an Easter Brunch. Many different restaurants in the west Michigan area are offering up a brunch this weekend. Here is a list of some of the scheduled brunches.

If you haven’t finished doing your income tax returns for last year, this is the final weekend to get them completed before this year’s deadline. You do get a few additional days this year...Taxpayers will have until Tuesday, April 18, 2017 to file their 2016 returns and pay any taxes due. That’s because of the weekend and a holiday in Washington, DC. The customary April 15 deadline falls on Saturday this year, which would normally give taxpayers until at least the following Monday. But Emancipation Day, a D.C. holiday, is observed on Monday, April 17 giving taxpayers nationwide an additional day. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 to file.

Fridays & Saturdays - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sundays - 12:00 Noon-5:00 pm (CLOSED ON EASTER SUNDAY, April 16th)

This is your final chance to see this exhibit. It will only be at the Grand Rapids Public Museum through Saturday, April 15th.  The Whales: Giants of the Deep experience will bring kids and adults eye to eye with these animals. The exhibition gives visitors a combination of science, storytelling, and innovative interactivity so they can learn more about the world of whales.

Fridays & Saturdays - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sundays - 12:00 Noon-5:00 pm (CLOSED ON EASTER SUNDAY, April 16th)

This exhibit is open now through July 9th, 2017. Here is your chance to explore the extraordinary organisms that produce light. Creators like the flickering fireflies found in backyards to the alien-like deep-sea fishes and other fantastic creatures that illuminate the depths of the oceans. Admission is FREE with general admission!