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Woman captures a photograph of another woman during the Grand Rapids World of Winter festival.

Woman captures a photograph of another woman during the Grand Rapids World of Winter festival.

Winter Festivals in Michigan in 2023

Looking for festive winter events to attend? The Michigan winter festivals on this list take place between January and March of 2023.

Michigan Winter Getaways

Snowtubing

Snowtubing

Cold temperatures and snow create the landscape for a whole season of adventure. Here are some ideas for great Michigan winter getaways.

Window Shopping in the City

Window Shopping in the City

Michigan Christmas Bucket List

Here are some of our favorite holiday activities around the state that you and your family can do this holiday season.

5 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Detroit in 2022

Menorah in the D

Menorah in the D

Celebrate the Jewish "festival of lights" by attending one or more of these five Hanukkah celebrations happening in or around Detroit.

Smiling young woman wrapping Christmas presents with recycled paper

Smiling young woman wrapping Christmas presents with recycled paper

Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

Ready to save money and go easy on the Earth this season? Buy your friends and family sustainable gifts. 

Michigan Bucket List: Christmas Light Displays

The Christmas tree and lights surrounding Campus Martius in downtown Detroit

The Christmas tree and lights surrounding Campus Martius in downtown Detroit

One of the best Michigan winter activities is visiting one of the many extravagant Christmas light displays. Here are some of our favorites.

Girl Being Pushed in a Wheelchair

Girl Being Pushed in a Wheelchair

The Family Center of Michigan Helps Parents and Caregivers Find Resources

The Family Center offers information and connections to community-based resources for families of children with special health care needs.

Cold Weather Camping: Tips and Essentials

A person's first-person-view of the wintertime wilderness from the inside of a tent.

A person's first-person-view of the wintertime wilderness from the inside of a tent.

Packing the proper layers and a quality tent are crucial to any winter camping trip. So are these hacks. Are you prepared?

Mia volunteering putting school supplies in a box

Mia volunteering putting school supplies in a box

Volunteering Brings a Fresh Perspective

Contributor Mia Gallucci shares how taking time to volunteer refreshed her outlook on life and helped her find clarity during a busy time.

New 60-Mile Bike Trail to Stretch from Michigan to Chicago

Bicycling in Fall. Urban concept.

Bicycling in Fall. Urban concept.

The new Marquette Greenway will hug the bottom curve of Lake Michigan as it stretches between three states.