Dinos, drivers and digs: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Golfers, sand artists and even dinosaurs will be the stars of just a few awesome events in and around West Michigan this weekend.

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of June 14:

Dinosaur Adventure at DeVos Place

DeVos Place will host Dinosaur Adventure this Saturday and Sunday.

The event will put you and your family right in the middle of a prehistoric encounter with life-like animatronics that make you feel like you’re in “Jurassic Park.”

Get your tickets by clicking here.

Meijer LPGA Classic

The Meijer LPGA Classic is back this weekend, starting on Thursday for the 10th year.

The top golfers in the association will take to the fairways for four days of fierce competition. Leona Maguire took home the crown in 2023.

Check out the event here.

Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival

Head on down to Calder Plaza this weekend for three straight days of fun with the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival.

There will be plenty of entertainment, food and music to indulge in while also celebrating the culture there.

Click here to check out the scheduled list of events.

Olé to the Molé

The Burton Heights Business Association is hosting the Olé to Molé this Saturday to celebrate one of Mexico’s favorite sauces.

The neighborhood will bring the fun with games, live entertainment and a wide array of mole dishes for you to try.

Additional information can be found here.

West Michigan Chalk Art Festival

Tanger Outlets is inviting the public to check out all of the artwork coming to this year’s West Michigan Chalk Art Festival.

Displays will be found all over the shopping center’s sidewalks and will be visible for you to check out all weekend long.

You can see some of the past creations by clicking here.

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy

To quoth the raven, you’ve “nevermore” wanted to attend an event than what’s coming to the Sweet House Foundation this weekend.

The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy will provide you with a unique cocktail experience where actors will put on four stories by the famous poet with themed drinks to sip on.

Get your tickets by clicking here.

Lunchtime Live in Kalamazoo

All summer long, the city of Kalamazoo wants you to enjoy your Friday lunch with some live music.

Lunchtime Live! will be held every Friday starting this week through Aug. 30 at Bronson Park. Musicians will take the stage while you grab food from several food trucks that will be set up.

Click here to learn more.

41st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest

Saturday marks the 41st annual Sand Sculpture Contest at the Grand Haven City Beach.

The contest will pit you against other residents in some friendly competition to see who can create the best sculpture completely out of sand.

You can register for the contest by clicking here.

Movies on Deck on the LST 393

If you’re looking for a relaxing yet breathtaking event, then you might want to check out the LST 393’s Movies on Deck which kicks off Friday.

This is the 18th year you can watch a film right on the landing ship in Muskegon. This week’s movie will be “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Click here for details.

Juneteenth Events List

As we approach Juneteenth next week, there are plenty of events happening all week long to celebrate the holiday.

We have created a helpful list of all of the related events going on that you can check out.

Click here to find the full list.