Foraging, festivals and fresh kicks: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

Phil Pinarski

Thu, August 29, 2024 at 8:30 AM UTC

3 min read

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The only things hotter than the weather in West Michigan are all of the events coming to the area this weekend.

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Aug. 30:

GrandCon Gaming Convention

This weekend marks a decade of memories with the GrandCon Gaming Convention.

This year’s show returns to DeVos Place from Friday to Sunday. There will be scheduled events, panels, cosplaying and of course gaming.

Click here to get your tickets.

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Kwave Summer Fest 2024

Saturday will also mark the first-ever Kwave Summer Fest at Garfield Park.

Starting at 1 p.m., you will be immersed in the world of KPop with special performances, live music, dancing games and more.

Click here for details.

Michigan Sneaker XChange

For all of you sneakerheads out there, you’re going to want to head on down to the Goei Center this Saturday.

It’s the Michigan Sneaker XChange and you will be able to buy, sell and trade pairs of shoes, clothing and other items. There will also be a live DJ and giveaways.

Get your tickets by clicking here.

Martin Lawrence at Van Andel Arena

Get ready to laugh, Grand Rapids, as Martin Lawrence will be taking the stage at Van Andel Arena this Saturday.

The comedy legend is bringing his “Y’all Know What It Is!” tour along with special guests Deon Cole, Benji Brown and Clayton Thomas.

You can find your seats by clicking here.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ In Concert

Fans of the hit Nickelodeon show “Avatar: The Last Airbender” might want to check out an event at the DeVos Performance Hall this Sunday.

A live orchestra will play some of the music alongside iconic scenes from the animated series. The show begins at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now, click here to get them.

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Muskegon Polish Festival

Enjoy the Labor Day weekend in Muskegon with something fun and tasty!

The Muskegon Polish Festival kicks off on Friday and you can expect to find all of the traditional Polish foods along with plenty of Polka music.

For more information, click here.

Three Rivers HarmonyFest

If you’re in the music mood but don’t want to pay for a concert, then head on down to Three Rivers this Sunday for the annual HarmonyFest.

The music festival will include local artists, food trucks, vendors, activities for kids and more. Did we mention it’s free to attend?

Additional details can be found here.

Vendors at Mercantile Market

Friday marks the return of the Vendors at Merchantile Market at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds.

This two-day event brings over 150 vendors to the area to sell their goods from knickknacks to secret recipe foods.

You can find more information by clicking here.

Foraging Festival in Delton

Channel your inner truffle pig this weekend for the second annual Foraging Festival in Delton.

The event places you at the Circle Pines Center for the extended weekend where you can learn how to hunt for mushrooms and fungi while enjoying the great outdoors. There will be other activities to keep you busy as well.