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    Fall Fun in Grand Rapids

    Autumn in Grand Rapids delights more than just the eye. It's also a perfect time to treat your taste buds to a crisp, juicy apple by apple picking from our 12,000 acres of apple trees. Many of the apple orchards and farms of Kent Harvest Trails and Fruit Ridge Market offer corn mazes, hayrides, and fun kids activities in addition to just-picked fall produce. Nothing beats fresh donuts and apple cider in West Michigan!

    Take a self-guided Fall Color Tour that runs through lush stands of forest, bustling family farms and charming covered bridges. Or follow our Scenic Beauty route that starts and ends downtown. Either way, bring your camera!

    Bike, hike or blade your way through paved trails with incredible views of changing colors. Plan your autumn road trip now!

    Scenic Drives in the Fall

    Any tour or drive in the fall is beautiful - check out these tours in Grand Rapids!

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    Beer City USA

    40+ amazing craft breweries on the Beer City Ale Trail.

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    Cideries

    Grand Rapids is now earning recognition for its fast-growing production of hard ciders.

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    Biking

    Bike hundreds of miles of trails, in and out of the city.

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    Recreational Activities

    Explore area farms, hiking, hunting, fishing and other recreational activities.

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    Don't Miss Fall Events

    Chrysanthemums and More!

    Sep 15 - Oct 29, 2017

    Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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    Fulton Street Graveyard 5K Running or Walking Tour

    Sep 22, 2017

    Location: All tours start/end downtown JW Marriott Lobby, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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    Grand Rapids’ Most Haunted 5K Running or Walking Tour

    Sep 22, 2017

    Location: All tours start/end downtown JW Marriott Lobby, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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    Olin Farm & Corn Maze

    Sep 22, 2017

    Location: Olin Farm

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    Fruit Ridge Hayrides & Fall Fun

    Sep 16 - Oct 29, 2017

    Location: Fruit Ridge Hayrides

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    Wurst Festival Ever 2017

    Sep 22 - Sep 24, 2017

    Location: New Salem Corn Maze

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    2017 Harvest Fest

    Sep 23 - Sep 24, 2017

    Location: Downtown Rockford

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    Allendale Fall Festival

    Sep 23, 2017

    Location: Allendale Community Park

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    Fall Festival

    Sep 24, 2017

    Location: SS Peter and Paul Parish

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    Our Patch -Painting On Woodboard

    Sep 27, 2017

    Location: Arts & Carafes Studio

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    Oktoberfest West Michigan

    Sep 29 - Sep 30, 2017

    Location: John Ball Park

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    Caledonia Harvest Festival

    Sep 30, 2017

    Location: Kent District Library - Caledonia

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    Fall Bonsai Show

    Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2017

    Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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    The Great Pumpkin Run!

    Sep 30, 2017

    Location: Klackle Orchards

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    FALL COLOR CRUISES ON BOARD THE PORT CITY PRINCESS

    Oct 1, 2017

    Location: Port City Princess Cruise Boat

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    Spooky Barn Maze / Haunted Barn Maze

    Oct 2 - Oct 30, 2017

    Location: Red Barn Market

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    Meanwhile Movie: Evil Dead 2

    Oct 3, 2017

    Location: Wealthy Theatre

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    Harvest Festival at Horizen Hydroponics

    Oct 6 - Oct 7, 2017

    Location: Horizen Hydroponics

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    Zeeland's Pumpkinfest 2017

    Oct 6 - Oct 7, 2017
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    Harvest Hullabaloo

    Oct 7, 2017

    Location: Downtown Market Grand Rapids

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    Night of the Living Damsels Burlesque Show

    Oct 7, 2017

    Location: Billy's Lounge

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    FALL COLOR CRUISE ON BOARD THE PORT CITY PRINCESS

    Oct 8, 2017

    Location: Port City Princess Cruise Boat

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    Howl N' Boo Kids Night Out

    Oct 13, 2017

    Location: Humane Society of West Michigan

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    Second Annual Harvest Festival

    Oct 13 - Oct 14, 2017

    Location: Farmhaus Cider Co.

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    Fall Family Day

    Oct 14, 2017

    Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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    Giant Pumpkins

    Oct 14 - Oct 15, 2017

    Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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    Fall Concert - Forest Hills Adult Community Band

    Oct 15, 2017

    Location: Forest Hills Eastern High School

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    Mum Day

    Oct 15, 2017

    Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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    WICKED

    Oct 18 - Nov 5, 2017

    Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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    Harvest & Hops

    Oct 19, 2017

    Location: Waddell Center

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    Hallowee-ones

    Oct 20, 2017

    Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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    Love INC's HayDay 5K

    Oct 21, 2017

    Location: 3300 Van Buren St

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    Park before Dark Halloween event

    Oct 21, 2017

    Location: Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park

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    The Zombie Dash 5K

    Oct 21, 2017

    Location: Sixth Street Bridge Park

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    Urban Hay Day - Fall Festival

    Oct 21, 2017

    Location: Terra Square and Gemmens Home and Hardware

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    ZOO GOES BOO

    Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2017

    Location: John Ball Zoo

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    Halloween Community Dog Walk

    Oct 24, 2017

    Location: One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom

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    Trick or Treat Night

    Oct 26, 2017

    Location: Grand Rapids Children's Museum

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    HalloWeekend

    Oct 27 - Oct 28, 2017

    Location: Farmhaus Cider Co.

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    Alger Heights Halloween 5 & 10k

    Oct 28, 2017

    Location: Alger Middle School

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    Community Costume Party

    Oct 28, 2017

    Location: Coopersville Farm Museum

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    Día de los Muertos: Honoring Day of the Dead

    Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2017

    Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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    Fall Fun Fest

    Oct 28, 2017

    Location: Downtown Wayland

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    Monster's Ball

    Oct 28, 2017

    Location: 20 Monroe Live

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    Día de los Muertos: Family Day

    Oct 29, 2017

    Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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    Dirty Duel trail race

    Nov 11, 2017

    Location: Robinette's Apple Orchard

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    Grand Rapids Hot Cider Hustle 5K

    Nov 11, 2017

    Location: Millennium Park

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    Knapp Charter Academy Fall Craft / Vendor Marketplace

    Nov 11, 2017

    Location: Knapp Charter Academy

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    Grand Rapids Turkey Trot

    Nov 23, 2017

    Location: Van Andel Arena

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    Gazelle Sports Gobble Wobble

    Nov 24, 2017

    Location: East Grand Rapids Middle School

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    Ideas for Fall Fun

    Local’s Guide to U-Pick Apple Farms & Orchards

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    Free Fall Things to Do with Kids of All Ages in Grand Rapids

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    The Grand Rapids Late Summer & Fall Festival Hot List

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    Sip Local: Cocktail Week Grand Rapids 2016

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    What's Happening at the Downtown Market

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    Happy Halloween: 8 haunting happenings in Grand Rapids

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    Grand Rapids Griffins: Lots of Hockey, Promos, and Family Fun

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    Check Out Winning ArtPrize Pieces, Instagram Spots, and Where ArtPrize Lingers

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    4 Grand Rapids Bicycle Color Tours to Ride This Fall

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    Autumn Adventures: Kent Harvest Trails provides fall fun and food down on the farm

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    Don't Miss ArtPrize Eight: What to See, Where to Start

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    Grand Rapids Comic-Con: A Complete Guide

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    ArtPrize Song Competition & Blue Bridge Music Festival

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    New for ArtPrize Eight: Preview Week

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    Grand River coho salmon run expected to be hot

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    Feisty Fishes: Fall and Winter Steelhead Fishing in Grand Rapids

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    Thanksgiving Inspiration from a Caterer, a Culinary Educator & a Baker!

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    Apples and Doughnuts and Cider and More: The Fall Flavors of West Michigan

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    This Fall Enjoy a Pint and a Lift: West Michigans Brewery Hop Transportation Options

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    7 Activities Your Family Will Love This Fall in Grand Rapids

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    An In-Cider Look at Michigan's Fall Drink of Choice

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    Best Places To See Fall Colors Around Grand Rapids

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    A Peek At This Fall's Thriving Theatre Scene in Grand Rapids

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    Grand Rapids is Bursting with Music This Fall

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    Falls Gourmet Fare: Wild Game Offers Abundant Possibilities Around Grand Rapids

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    Something Good's Brewing in Grand Rapids

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    Celebrating Halloween in Grand Rapids

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    Fall Fun in Grand Rapids

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    Explore these Farm and Nature Centers

    Blandford Nature Center

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    Blok Orchard

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    Bob Alt Farm

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    Country Winds Farm, Goat Shares, and Creamery LLC

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    Crane Orchards

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    Critter Barn

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    Dairy Discovery

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    Ed Dunneback & Girl's Farm Market

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    Fruit Ridge Country Markets

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    Grassfields Cheese LLC

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    Hilton’s Apple Acres

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    Howard Christensen Nature Center

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    Kent Harvest Trails

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    Klackle Orchards

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    Klenk Orchards

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    Krupp Farms

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    Lubbers Family Farm

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    Moelker Orchards

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    Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery

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    Schwallier's Country Basket

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    Sietsema Orchards

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    Steffens Orchard Market

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    Vertical Paradise Farms

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    Vertical Paradise Farms

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    Via Verde Farm

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    Via Verde Farm

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    West Michigan FarmLink

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