Battle Creek’s biggest festival celebrates flight – whether it’s hot air balloons, jet planes, drones, Ferris wheels or fireworks. It all happens around the Fourth of July. For a full schedule of events, please visit the Field of Flight website. New to the event? Here are some tips. WHEN IS IT…
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The Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival has a lot to do for all ages – carnival rides, fried food, live music and entertainment throughout July 1-5. Here are five highlights of the festival. For a full schedule, go here. Trampoline show The Flippenout trampoline show will display…
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A trip to Full Blast’s water park is sure to keep you cool in the summer. Ride the water slides The big attractions are the two large water slides. Each ride ends with a splash in the pool. Rent a large inner tube to make your ride faster or use it to hang out in the pool area. Lounge…
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While Cereal Fest really kicks off summer here in Calhoun County, it’s only the beginning of the fun. Here are 7 events you should put on your calendar: JUNETEENTH Juneteenth has been celebrated in Battle Creek for decades. Join the tradition June 19-20 with activities for the entire family…
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A beer tastes best outside in summer. So enjoy a cold one at these beer gardens in Calhoun County: Dark Horse Brewing Co. The beer garden might be bigger than the actual pub. There are lots of tables, a roof in case of rain and it’s dog-friendly. Live music happens every Thursday and Saturday…
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There are three lions at Binder Park Zoo: Enzi, the male, and Shleby and Salem, who are sisters. You can usually find them out on exhibit, lazing in the sun or playing with their toys. They’re a lot like housecats, that way. But what goes on when they’re not out in their yard? The Lion…
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For a big golden sound, nothing beats the Brass Band of Battle Creek. Their next concert is 7:30 p.m. May 16 at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium. What makes the band special? First off, it’s the musicians. Executive Director Jerry Rose calls it an all-star band. It’s truly an international cast…
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Station 66 is a little roadside attraction that does triple duty as a market, cafe and ice cream parlor. Vintage pop bottles People of a certain age will remember buying glass Coke bottles at the gas station. Well, Station 66 was once a station and keeps the vintage vibe with an ice chest full…
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The music scene in Calhoun County heats up in the summer. You’ll find some unusual venues, from a grocery store to a movie theater to a golf course. BINDER PARK ZOO The zoo stays up late every Wednesday in July. Walk around the park, get a drink and catch a live concert. There will be animals to…
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After you feed the giraffes at Binder Park Zoo, you might be ready to feed yourself. There are multiple dining options in the area. Here are a few family friendly suggestions: Eat at the zoo There are two restaurants on different sides of the zoo. On the East Side, by the snow leopards, is…
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