Gather the family and experience spring break in Calhoun County! Whether you’re looking for art, tacos or pirates – there is something fun for everyone. PLAY AT KIDS ‘N’ STUFF Kids ‘N’ Stuff in Albion is ready for another fun-filled Spring Break! During March 26-April 24, they are offering a…
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Fun awaits at Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum in Albion – and you might learn something, too. There are new and updated exhibits to explore, the biggest of which is A-MAZE-D. This structure is made of painted cardboard boxes with tunnels and towers and games within. “A-MAZE-D encourages…
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The Festival of Lights is a long-standing tradition in Battle Creek. For decades, downtown has put up light installations to brighten the early winter nights in December. Want to see it for yourself? Plan your visit: Get a drink Hot chocolate is the drink of the season. You can pick some up…
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There’s something about a light show that puts people in the holiday spirit. The Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall has created a mile-long display of decorations that are sure to brighten your winter night. When is it? They’ll be open 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays Dec. 5-Dec. 29…
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Santa is going to be popping up around the Battle Creek area. Here are times you can catch him. At Horrocks Horrocks is a great place for holiday shopping. They’ll have Christmas trees, holiday treats and poinsettias, along with two visits from Santa and his reindeer: 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 15…
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Aries Cocktails Maybe the only thing an Aries likes more than running a marathon is a nice cocktail hour. Get a view of fall foliage at the cocktail lounge on top of the DoubleTree Hotel, opening in October. You can also learn to make your own cozy or spooky cocktails with New Holland Brewing Co…
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The weather may be blustery, but it’s a good excuse to get cozy. We recommend taking a cozy fall crawl in Calhoun County. Step one: Go to the farm Find fall decorations at Bosserd Family Farm in Marshall. All of the gourds, wreaths, and pumpkins will give you that harvest season feeling. They…
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Saddle up, because the Calhoun County Fair gates open up on Saturday, Aug. 10. While it’s a big week for everyone who has been baking, making and growing throughout the year, the county fair is still a celebration for everyone. Try your luck in the bingo tent. Take a spin on the Ferris Wheel. Meet…
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Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet planes, Ferris wheels or fireworks. New to the event? Then here are some tips. The schedule Field of Flight lasts from July 3-7 and each day has different flavors. If you want the air show and fireworks, go…
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It’s not exactly Jurassic Park, but there are a lot of reptiles with large teeth at Critchlow’s Alligator Sanctuary. Critchlow’s takes in alligators and other reptiles that have nowhere else to go. Sometimes people realize they can’t take care of hundreds of pounds of gator as a pet and sometimes…
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