Name: The Haunted Forest 2026
Start: 2026-10-30
End: 2026-10-30

The Cannonsburg adventure tour puts adventurists in the Cannonsburg tree tops, zipping through terrain guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Perfect for first-timers or the experienced adrenaline junkie.

Cannonsburg Zipline

Over the past 28 years The Honey Creek Inn preserves and exemplifies what a Pub truly is: historic, full of local tradition, and the warmth of the many hearts that have passed through the Inn over the years. Displaying hundreds of original taps of beers served over the years the Honey Creek Inn continues serving the best brews in true English pint glasses. Preparing foods from around the world and your mom’s kitchen, award winning Chef Laurel Mayer Deruda creates a menu with exciting twists!

Honey Creek Inn

Comfortable northern lodge atmosphere, featuring two fireplaces and full-service bar. Full menu, fresh fish, wild game and choice steaks.

Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern

TreeRunner Grand Rapids features an extensive aerial park with over 70 obstacles and zip lines, designed to test your balance, strength, and courage. With trails ranging from beginner to expert levels, it caters to a wide range of skill levels and confidence. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-timer looking for a little adventure, there’s something for everyone.

The park is an ideal destination for families, groups of friends, or even corporate team-building events, providing an engaging environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork. The beautiful, wooded setting offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle, allowing guests to connect with nature while having a blast.

TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park

Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is your ultimate destination for unforgettable outdoor high ropes and ziplining adventures, catering to ages 7 and up with multiple skill levels.

With the soul of a snow-covered lodge and the repose of a sun-soaked beach house, Bostwick Lake Inn sits aside the tranquil waters of Bostwick Lake on the outskirts of Rockford, Michigan.

A century's worth of history and character can be felt amongst the warm hues and knotty pine of the "BLI." The four-season deck is the favored spot for dining with the option to enjoy a craft beer or cocktail on the beach during warm weather months. The restaurant menu is highlighted by farm-fresh fare, smoke-tinged shareables, and imaginative takes on traditional American cuisine. Our regular guests rate the Potato Crusted Walleye and Crispy Brussels Sprouts as can't-miss classics. Whether you are seeking a destination for new adventures or a haven away from the daily grind–know that you can always **escape to the lake.**

Bostwick Lake Inn

We hold ourselves to a very high standard in quality, service, and professionalism. We serve nothing but high quality and great-tasting products! We care about our customers, employees, and the community like they're part of our own family!

Bostwick Bakery & Coffee Shop

Spread over 158 acres, the park features a diverse array of thoughtfully curated gardens and breathtaking outdoor sculptures. Visitors can stroll through various themed gardens, each designed to engage the senses and inspire curiosity. Noteworthy among them is the serene Japanese Garden, which offers a harmonious blend of traditional design and natural beauty.

For modern art aficionados, the sculpture park showcases an impressive collection of works by internationally acclaimed artists, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden provides an engaging experience for younger visitors, making it a family-friendly destination.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is also acclaimed for its dynamic exhibitions and year-round events, ensuring there's always something new to explore. Whether you're a local looking for a serene day out or a tourist seeking a distinctive cultural experience, this park is a must-visit.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

There are many areas within Meijer Gardens to explore, including five indoor gardens: The Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, Victorian Garden Parlor, the nation’s largest Carnivorous Plant House, etc.

We provide mission based challenges that are great for individuals and groups. You can make a reservation for just a few people or come as a group. Our goal is to provide fun and entertaining experiences through strategic team-on-team games, bringing people and families together to create unforgettable memories. Much like a video game we change up the objective to the games to make it fun and exciting.

Common events that we host include birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, family reunions, team building exercises, home school group events, special needs group events, parents night out, church or school lock-ins, and many more.

We have an arena that you can come to or we can set up at your location. Our mobile serves are laser tag and archery tag®.

BattleGR Tactical Games

We offer a full menu of innovative dishes with surprising flavors, all guaranteed to satisfy. Your dining experience will be made complete by the extraordinary service of our staff. Appealing menu, fresh ideas, superior service and breathtaking views! Reservations accepted.

Reds at Thousand Oaks

A view of the golf course and a variety of food and beverage services are offered. Their banquet facility is available for private parties, wedding receptions, corporate meetings, and golf outings.

Boulder Creek Restaurant & Banquet Facility

Boulder Creek is an upscale 18-hole public course with a warm atmosphere and courteous, professional staff. The elegant, yet casual clubhouse has a pro shop, restaurant, bar and banquet facilities.

Boulder Creek Golf Club

*Down to Earth dining* means traditional American cuisine prepared using simple and wholesome ingredients. We've learned from our families, mentors, and culinary heroes that fresh ingredients, sound technique, a sense of adventure, and a little love is all you need to make outstanding food. We prepare meals with the same fare and techniques that we use in our own homes.

Join us for Sunday afternoon Bloody Marys, garnished with handmade pickled veggies. Make it a special family pizza night around a Wood-Fired Margherita topped with fresh basil from our lakeside garden. The view is Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture with clean lines, open spaces, and giant walls of glass framing the beautiful lake. Enjoy fresh air as you dine just feet away from the sapphire blue Versluis Lake. Feel the warmth and romance of a roaring fire while the moon lights a Michigan winter wonderland. There's a view for every season and a season for every palate at Blue Water. **Eat here. Breathe here. Be here.**

Blue Water

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

### Get ready for a night of fright...

Dare to enter the woods at Cannonsburg Ski Area this October, where every twisted turn leads deeper into your worst nightmares.

You'll encounter deranged clowns lurking in the dark, demons that hunger for new victims, and a butchers slaughter zone where the screams WON'T STOP. Not recommended for the faint of heart.

Each section of the trail features new, terrifying themes designed to keep your heart pounding and your courage tested.

The Haunted Forest 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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