Name: Petals, Paper, and Pints
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-01

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

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

Hudsonville Lanes is a great place to have fun times with family and friends. At Hudsonville Lanes you can have a great time at prices that won’t break your family’s budget. We have plenty of bumper bowling lanes just for kids! Bumpers are great to keep the bowling balls out of the gutters and smiles on the faces of your small children.

Hudsonville Lanes

A small brewery with a neighborhood pub feel. Come as you are. Great beer here.

White Flame Brewing Company

Established in 2012, Pike 51 was a long time dream of owners Ron Snider & Steve Guikema. With 15 taps and homemade Root Beer on tap, there is something for everyone.

Pike 51 Brewery

Established in 2012, Pike 51 was a long time dream of owners Ron Snider & Steve Guikema. With 15 taps and homemade Root Beer on tap there is something for everyone.

Pike 51 Brewery Facility Tour

Popular family-owned restaurant offers homemade versions of such Mexican favorites as tacos and burritos, for dine-in or takeout. Five area locations.

Adobe In & Out - Standale

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.

State-of-the-art indoor trampoline arena and extreme fun center offers a wide array of fun activities, experiences and games for kids.

Rebounderz

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

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Join us for a cozy, creative evening at Trail Point Brewing Company on Thursday, October 1st from 6–8 PM!  
  
Create your own one-of-a-kind pressed flower collage art piece using a beautiful selection of hand-pressed flowers, foliage, papers, and embellishments. You’ll have the freedom to mix, layer, and arrange everything into a piece that’s uniquely yours. Feel free to bring along a few small photos or personal mementos to make it even more meaningful!  
  
🍺 Grab a pint, get creative, and enjoy a relaxed evening of making something beautiful. No artistic experience necessary!  
  
✨ All materials provided.

Petals, Paper, and Pints

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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