Downtown Battle Creek is a perfect pick for your pub crawl needs. If you want to practice for St. Patrick’s Day, then join the party on March 14. Start at Cafe Rica at 3 p.m. Follow hidden clues that lead you to the next stop. Every location gives you a sticker for your Downtown Pub Crawl…
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The fun doesn’t stop just because it’s winter. Try these three cool events in Calhoun County in order to bring the heat. Ice, Wine, Beer & Blues - Jan. 30-31 Admire the ice sculptures throughout downtown Marshall while checking out businesses along main street. The first night of this event is a…
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Holiday events have returned with a bang. There’s a fun experience for anyone who needs some festive cheer. PARADES Nov. 22: Battle Creek Christmas parade It’s your first chance to see Santa. Find a spot near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and McCamly Street – the parade starts rolling at…
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Station 66 is the perfect break on your leaf-peeping drives. It’s located on M-66, where the country roads look the best in fall. This small country store is in a building that was once a gas station in the 1940s. It has kept the vintage charm, while selling products from Michigan farms. A…
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Now that the weather’s cooled off it’s the perfect time to go for a walk in the woods. Here are five places with easy trails for the entire family. BROOKS NATURE AREA You can find this nature area to the north of Stuart Lake, off of Stuart Lake Road in Marshall. Fields, wetlands and stands of…
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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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Saddle up, because the Calhoun County Fair gates open up on Sunday, 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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The Battle Creek Taco and Tequila Festival is July 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Festival Market Square. Learn the ins and outs of tequila alongside crispy, crunchy taco bites. There will be more than 75 tequila samples to try. If tequila isn’t your thing, there will also be Mexican beer, margaritas and…
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Indulge in a colorful, crispy bowl of cereal in Battle Creek on June 14. The National Cereal Fest is one of Michigan’s sweetest summer festivals. It has free breakfast, music acts, animals and bounce houses. Why cereal? Battle Creek is the town where the Kellogg brothers found a way to make…
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When friends and family come to visit, you want to show them a good time. There’s something to do every month in Battle Creek and beyond. January Kids ‘N’ Stuff in Albion provides lots of indoor fun for when it’s too cold outside to play. Imagine, create and experiment at this hands-on museum…
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