Name: The Great Pumpkin Train 2026
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-10-25

Ever wonder how people traveled around West Michigan before the automobile? One way was the railroad. Experience a little time travel on the Friends of Coopersville and Marne Railway.​Our vintage train travels between the villages of Coopersville and Marne, following 7 miles of track originally built in 1858. We don’t go very fast, but that’s the whole point. Sit back, relax and enjoy a bygone era of travel. We offer much more than just a train ride. On most trains, musicians and actors get passengers involved in the fun during our 90-minute trip back in time. Everyone is guaranteed to have a smile on their face at the end of their journey.​ Generations of families have enjoyed our special event trains for the past 30 years. All aboard!

Coopersville and Marne Railway Company

Berlin Raceway is a .4375 mile long paved NASCAR Home Track. Berlin is located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Berlin features Saturday night racing April through September, featuring 6 local divisions along with traveling series such as ARCA Racing Series, CRA JEGS, Must See Sprints and more! '.

Berlin Raceway

Holiday Coach Company provides motorcoach transportation locally and throughout the lower 48 States, including Canada. Amenities include climate control, VCR's and restroom. They can accommodate large groups.

Holiday Coach Company

Traditional Thai specialties and familiar Chinese dishes dominate the menu at this unpretentious eatery 20 minutes west of downtown Grand Rapids.

Aroy Thai Restaurant

Rated 4 1/2 stars (out of 5) by Golf Digest; 9-time host of NCAA National Championships and annual host of the Michigan High School Golf Finals. Popular choice for golf outings and special events.

The Meadows Golf Club at Grand Valley State University

A motorcoach charter service offering tours, corporate outings, school trips, and convention shuttle bus service. Will travel anywhere in US & Canada.

Great Lakes Motorcoach, Inc.

Shop for fresh produce and baked goods, pick your own fruits and vegetables, browse the gift shop, listen to live music, attend a festival, meet farm animals and much more on this century-old farm. Located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Grand Rapids, Ed Dunneback & Girls isn’t just a farm market – it’s a glorious celebration of farm life. With year-round events and classes, an on-site restaurant, plenty of activities for kids and a [taproom serving adult beverages](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/pink-barrel-cellars/12218/), it’s tremendous fun for all ages. Order the [Flights of Flavor](https://www.experiencegr.com/flights-of-flavor/) selection – a lineup of five mimosas – to earn points toward free merchandise.

Ed Dunneback & Girl's Farm Market

Enjoy a full selection of craft beer, wine, hard cider and seltzer, all made with fresh ingredients farmed right on site! Relax with a glass in the taproom or grab a bottle, growler or howler to go. Pink Barrel Cellars is the taproom inside [Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm Market](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/ed-dunneback-%26-girls-farm-market/6248/), a century-old family fruit farm located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Grand Rapids. Order the [Flights of Flavor](https://www.experiencegr.com/flights-of-flavor/) selection – a lineup of cranberry, OJ, sunrise, peach and apple cider mimosas – to earn points toward free merchandise. In addition to the craft beverage operation, there’s an on-site restaurant and gift shop, a huge selection of fresh-picked and u-pick fruits and vegetables, and year-round events and classes, from harvest festivals to weekly concerts.

Pink Barrel Cellars

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

A West Michigan Family Fall Tradition! Always a hit with both children and adults, the PUMPKIN TRAIN sells out quickly so get your tickets early. We encourage the kids (and parents) to wear their Halloween costumes for some extra fun. The Famous Pumpkin and goofy sidekicks will entertain you with their crazy antics as our train travels from Coopersville to Marne and then back. At the end of your ride, children will get a fun gift and candy from The Pumpkin and her sidekicks!

We do not stop and visit a pumpkin patch nor do we have a pumpkin patch.

Choose Premium Class for Table Seating with Locally sourced cider (Hill Brother’s Orchard) and a Coopersville’s famous “Delly Belly” pumpkin theme donut included!

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The Great Pumpkin Train 2026

Four days of championship foosball in Grand Rapids. Juniors and touring professionals play at the same tables. Every dollar raised helps put free foosball tables in schools.

The Great Lakes Classic

Gear up for the 2026 University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon, a thrilling all-ages multi-sport event set to energize the vibrant streets of Grand Rapids on October 18, 2026!  Traverse the scenic landscapes of Michigan's second-largest city as you race towards triumph amidst the community's cheers. 

University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon

The 2026 Thunderfest Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, presented by Fusion Medical, is a Grand Rapids Thunder home tournament taking place October 24–25, 2026, at MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This six-team Division II–III wheelchair rugby competition welcomes athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials, with lunch and a tournament T-shirt provided to participants. Tournament schedules will be emailed after rosters are received, with roster submissions due October 13.

Thunderfest Wheelchair Rugby Tournament

The 2nd annual Women's 3x3 Unified Basketball Tournament is taking place in West Michigan in November 2026! Teams throughout the nation will compete for the gold medal in a thrilling 4-day experience.

Special Olympics North America Women's 3x3 Unified Basketball Tournament

The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. The athletes achieve their dreams with the support of caring volunteers, coaches, family members and staff. Donations from Michigan citizens and businesses provide funding for the program.



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