Name: Couples Carving Night
Start: 2026-10-16
End: 2026-10-16

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

Halloween is in the air! Grab your loved one or a couple of friends and join us for an outdoor evening of Halloween spirit and craft beverages. Carve your own jack-o-lantern, take a lantern-lit stroll on the trails, visit the Wildife Center to see our noctural residents, and cozy up next to the campfire with a beverage. Registration includes a pumpkin and one craft beer or non-alcoholic drink per person. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.

Cost per person:  
Non-Member: $30  
Member (20% discount): $24

This event is only for ages 21 and up. All registrants must show valid ID at check-in.

Note: Pre-registration is required due to limited capacity and supplies. Online registration closes at noon the day before the program or when it is sold out. If the program is sold out, complete your online registration to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if spots become available. This program will take place outdoors. Please dress for the weather. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled and participants will be notified of their refund options.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received at least 7 days before the scheduled program are eligible for a 50% refund of the total registration cost, not including the credit card processing fee. Due to administration costs, full refunds are not available. Cancellation requests received within 7 days of a program are not eligible for a refund. In the event that Blandford must cancel the program, you will be given the option to reschedule or receive a refund. All community programs will have a registrant minimum. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted by Blandford Nature Center and notified of your refund options.

Couples Carving Night

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