We’re covering all of West Michigan this weekend. Whether you want to head to the Lakeshore or stick around the greater Grand Rapids area, we’ve got something for you.

West Michigan Whitecaps Games
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19
Fifth Third Ballpark – Comstock Park
www.whitecaps-baseball.com
The Whitecaps are in town all weekend with home games at Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Family Day, so the first 1,000 kids eat free! Families are welcome to come early and get player autographs and play catch out on the field.

25th Annual Great Lakes Kite Festival
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19
Grand Haven State Park
www.mackite.com
Enjoy a day at the beach as the sky is filled with colorful kites of all types and sizes. World-famous stunt kite fliers perform to music and hundreds of kites fill the sky. Bring your own kite to fly or test fly some of the year's newest kites on one of the manufacturers' fields.

Discover! Millennium Park
Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
Millennium Park Hansen Nature Trail – Walker
www.stuckongardening.com
Bring out the family and engage with Master Naturalists who will be staffed at different stations along the trail to talk about fish, birds, plants, wetlands and reptiles. This is a wonderful way to get kids outside to explore and get in touch with nature.

Running of the Lambs
Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Critter Barn – Zeeland
www.critterbarn.org
Come explore the Critter Barn and see baby animals close up. Bottle feed a baby lamb and watch them run in the pasture for the first time. The babies will be released into the pasture at 11 am and again at 2 pm.

History of Barbie Afternoon Tea
Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Engelhardt Library – Lowell
www.kdl.org
Celebrate this beloved doll with an afternoon of tea and treats. The program includes displays of collectible Barbie dolls, informational books and door prizes. Registration is required.

Star Gazing and Saturn Viewing Party
Saturday, May 18 at 8:30 p.m.
Kalamazoo Nature Center
www.kasonline.org
Enjoy an evening under the stars with the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society. Watch the stars, the moon and the highlight of the night, Saturn!

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From a race for thousands in Grand Rapids to horsin' around on a Holland farm, there are events for everyone this weekend. Here are a few that I recommend.

Tulip Time Festival
Now through Sunday, May 12
Downtown Holland
www.tuliptime.com
The annual Tulip Time Festival continues this weekend in downtown Holland. Enjoy Dutch dancing, treats, a carnival, children’s events and the Meijer Muziekparade at 2pm on Saturday.

36th Annual Fifth Third River Bank Run
Saturday, May 11
Downtown Grand Rapids
www.53riverbankrun.com
Head downtown Grand Rapids and cheer on the thousands of participants in the 5k, 10k and 25k races.

**If you're a fan of the Fifth Third River Bank Run, Maranda has two special half hour shows planned focusing on the race. Tune in Friday at 7 p.m. for a pre-race show and Monday at 7 p.m. for a post-race highlights show.***

Arts in Ada Festival
Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Downtown Ada
www.adaarts.org
Bronson Street will be packed with crafters, art, music, entertainment and more.

American Girl Doll Super Saturday
Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Muskegon Museum of Art
www.muskegonartmuseum.org
Learn about pioneer life based on the American Girl Doll, Kirsten. Participate in activities, play games and more.

Touch-A-Truck Event
Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
www.kalamazootrucks.com
This is a family-friendly event where kids can touch and learn about over 50 vehicles such as National Guard trucks, race cars, large construction equipment and more.

Farm Fun at Teusinks Pony Farm
Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Teusinks Pony Farm – Holland
www.teusinksponyfarm.com
For $6 kids can enjoy fun on the farm. Admission includes pony ring rides, hayrides, fishing, touchable barn animals and more.

Mother's Day at the GRCM
Sunday, May 12 from Noon - 5 p.m.
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
www.grcm.org
Enjoy a day of play at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Moms get in free in honor of the special day.

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