Things To Do This Weekend: July 15-17, 2022
We are right in the middle of summer, and there is always so much to do in West Michigan on the weekends. This week is no exception. From baseball to bikes to boats, music and movies, fairs and festivals, and more. Here are a dozen different activities happening this weekend.
West Michigan Whitecaps Baseball
Friday, July 15-Sunday, July 17, 2022 - LMCU Ballpark, Comstock Park, MI
The West Michigan Whitecaps continue their six game homestand with the Wisconsin ?Timber Rattlers this weekend. The final three games happen this weekend. On Friday, July 15 it will be Las Calaveras de West Michigan. Saturday, July 16 is Star Wars Night. The afternoon game on Sunday, July 17 will be a Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Family Sunday. More information can be found on the West Michigan Whitecaps Facebook page.
Muskegon Bike Time
Thursday, July 14-Sunday, July 17, 2022 - Hot Rod Harley-Davidson, Muskegon, MI
Now in its 16th year! Muskegon Bike Time promotes Muskegon and the lakeshore as a great place for motorcyclists and the general public to gather and enjoy the events, attractions, entertainment and food offered during this four day event. There will be live music, beer tents, street performers and more. See the Muskegon Bike Time 2022 Facebook Events page for additional information.
Upheaval Festival
Friday, July 15-Saturday, July 16, 2022 - Belknap Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Upheaval is Michigan’s largest rock festival and this two-day event happens right in Grand Rapids on Friday and Saturday. Find out more on the Upheavel Festival 2022 Facebook events page.
Rock the Coast
Friday, July 15-Sunday, July 17, 2022 - Grand Haven, MI
Centered in Grand Haven, this event also travels to Holland, Saugatuck, and Port Sheldon. It will be a great weekend of boating fun, including the following: Shields of Hope boat rides, Keith Holmes Memorial Run, The Great Sticker Poker Run, It's a Wrap Celebration Party, and a Sunday Funday. Details can be found on the Rock the Coast 2022 Facebook events page.
Ionia Free Fair
Friday, July 15-Saturday, July 23, 2022 - Ionia Fairgrounds, Ionia, MI
A West Michigan favorite, this fair will feature midway rides, queen contest, live bands, parade, monster truck throwdown, classic car show, derby contest, Ionia Idol, night of destruction, senior wellness day, livestock auction, bull riding, thumb tractor pull, giveaways, 4-H shows, open class exhibits, great food, and much more. Additional information can be found on the Beers at the Bridge Summer Concert: Mid-Life Crisis Facebook Events page.
Beers at the Bridge
Friday, July 15, 2022 - Leonard Field, Ada, MI
Come out and enjoy a summer concert by the Ada Covered Bridge. Food and drinks will be available for purchase while listening to the band Mid-Life Crisis. This will be the band's final performance after 20 years of entertaining people. More details can be found on the Danish Festival Facebook Events Page.
Movies in the Park
Friday, July 15, 2022 - Roberto Clemente Park, Grand Rapids, MI
On Friday, at Roberto Clemente Park (546 Rumsey St., SW), it will be the movie "Encanto". It will be a night of live music, yard games, food trucks, and a movie that will charm everyone -- and it is all Free (including the food). DJ Tony Banks will be on stage and Daddy Pete's BBQ & Ohana Ice will be supplying dinner! The fun starts at 7 pm with the movie beginning at dusk. Additional details can be found on the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Facebook Events page.
Greenville Tivoli Summer Market
Saturday, July 16, 2022 - Tivoli Square, 313 S. Lafayette Street, Greenville, MI
The market features fresh produce, fresh floral, unique wearables, home decor, homemade crafts, fine art, gourmet food, direct sales vendors, and more. Additional information can be found on the Danish Festival Facebook Events Page.
Battle Creek’s Caribbean Festival
Saturday, July 16, 2022 - Festival Square Market, Battle Creek, MI
The 6th annual Caribbean Festival is back! It will be a celebration of music, food, arts, and culture of the Caribbean & Africa. There will also be a new kids area and more! More information can be found on the July 16, 2022 Battle Creek's Caribbean Festival Facebook page.
Main Street Celebration
Saturday, July 16, 2022 - Downtown Wayland, MI
Your favorite events, activities and food are back! Sign up or simply enjoy the Talent Show. You can also take part in the Corn Hole Tournament. There will be balloon animals and a bounce house for the children. There will also be Human Hamster Wheels, a Dunk Tank, and an Obstacle Course. Capture fun pics at the Photo Booth. The Firefighter Water Ball Competition takes place at 2 pm. Other events include a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, a Petting Zoo, Art Vendors, Local Shops, Downtown Restaurants, Food Trucks, the aroma from the BBQ Contest, and Live Entertainment throughout the day. For the updated information, visit the Wayland Main Street Celebration Facebook Events page.
Tim Allen
Saturday, July 16, 2022 - 5 & 8 pm - DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids, MI
Tim Allen brings his stand-up to Grand Rapids for two shows on Saturday, July 16th. He is known for playing Tim "The Toolman" Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement and Mike Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom Last Man Standing. He also voiced Buzz Lightyear for the Toy Story franchise and played Scott Calvin and Santa Claus in the Santa Clause franchise.
Kevin Hart Reality Check 2022
Saturday, July 16, 2022 - 7 pm - Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
Hailed as one of the highest-earning stand-up comedians of 2019 by Forbes, Hart's most recent global comedy tour sold out over 100 arenas around the world, and sold over one million tickets worldwide in 2018 during his Irresponsible Tour.