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Walk under the winter stars
As the sun sets earlier and nights become darker, there’s more opportunity to see the stars at night.
Dress up in layers, throw some foot warmers in your boots and enjoy the stars at one of these parks:
Have a holly jolly time in Calhoun County
From carriage rides to giant Christmas trees, Calhoun County is ready to get you into the holiday spirit.
LIGHTS
Downtown Battle Creek is festooned with decorations for the Festival of Lights. Check out classics, such as the 12 Days …
Gift Guide: How to shop local in downtown Battle Creek
Skip supply-chain headaches by shopping close to home. Downtown Battle Creek is constantly growing, with unique items and experiences that make great gifts. Here are some recommendations:
Bread & Basket
We’re all in need of a little soothing. Bread & …
Plan your own Cozy Fall Crawl
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 pastries and soup ingredients at Green Gardens Community Farm in …
Spend a perfect fall day in Calhoun County
Sweater weather is upon us. Don’t let winter come before you take in the autumn sights.
Whether you’re coming into Battle Creek on M-89 or following Old US Highway 27 into Marshall, here are some stops for your fall color …
Spend a spooky October in Marshall
The small town of Marshall leans into spooky fun this October. Here are some suggestions for a Halloween adventure:
American Museum of Magic
The museum has a number of events this month, but the spookiest tickets will be for the …
When dinosaurs ruled the zoo
The dinosaurs have arrived at Binder Park Zoo. You have a chance to see them until Oct. 24 – the zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.
Follow the trails to discover a T-rex or a …
State Senator John Bizon, M.D., R-Battle Creek secures $2 million in state funding toward major renovation of McCamly Plaza Hotel in downtown Battle Creek
September 23, 2021
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) is pleased to announce a $2 million state investment for the special use of revitalizing McCamly Plaza Hotel, which plans to reopen in 2022.
The Michigan Legislature this week …
“Zoorassic Park” Opens September 23 at Binder Park Zoo!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Binder Park Zoo
Contact: Leslie Walsh
Manager of Marketing & Development
Email: lwalsh@binderparkzoo.org
269-441-9012
September 20, 2021, Battle Creek, MI: The much-anticipated Zoorassic Park will open to the public this Thursday, September 23. After many …