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Hockey, harvest and horror: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

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October 16, 2025

Hockey, harvest and horror: What to do in West Michigan this weekend

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The autumn winds are returning to West Michigan and so are so many awesome events to check out this weekend.

Here is a look at what you can do the weekend of Oct. 17:

Griffins Home Opener

Hockey is back in Grand Rapids this Friday as the Griffins play host to the Manitoba Moose for their season-opening game.

The puck drops at 7 p.m. and fans will also have a chance at some exclusive giveaways. Rally towels and magnet schedules will be handed to the first fans who walk through the doors. The two teams battle it out on the ice on Saturday night as well.

Tickets are on sale now. You can grab yours by clicking here.

Grand Rapids Marathon

The 22nd annual Grand Rapids Marathon is taking place this Saturday and you still have time to register.

But maybe you’re not trained for a 26.2-mile trek. Well, you’re in luck. The race also offers a half-marathon option, a marathon relay, 5K and 10K options.

Click here to sign up for a race.

2025 EGR Harvest Festival

On Saturday, East Grand Rapids is inviting the community to a full day of celebrating local breweries and the fall season.

The second annual EGR Harvest and Beer Festival is back and is expected to draw some 5,000 people. Attendees will get to shop, eat and drink and there are also several activities for people of all ages to enjoy.

Click here to learn more.

Kent County Cup

The Kent Career Tech Center is set to host a Mario Kart Tournament this Saturday and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

The Esports tournament is open to those in ninth through twelfth grade who are looking for some bragging rights as the top Mario Kart player in the county.

For more information, click here.

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ at Four Winds Casino

Catching a showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” during the Halloween season is a must for many of us but this weekend you’ll have a unique chance to see the film at Four Winds Casino.

Not only will you get to see the film but the casino will also be bringing in some of the actors from the 1975 movie including Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn.

Get your tickets by clicking here.

Downtown St. Joseph Spooktacular

St. Joseph is bringing in the spooky season with a brand new event that features all of the seasonal favorite activities.

The Downtown Spooktacular is taking place this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature day-long fun from a costume parade to pumpkin carving demonstrations.

Click here for more details.

Kalamazoo Book Arts Center 20th anniversary

Saturday is your chance to celebrate an icon in the Kalamazoo community as the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center turns 20 years old.

The gallery is hosting an anniversary party from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will include demonstrations on how to make paper, a live performance by Willey Central and, of course, plenty of birthday cake to eat.

You can find more information by clicking here.

A Taste of Ireland in Benton Harbor

This weekend in Benton Harbor, you can get a real, authentic Irish experience without having to leave the state of Michigan.

A Taste of Ireland, the Off-Broadway show, is making a stop in West Michigan this Saturday night at the Jenkins Theatre. The show promises to provide plenty of Irish music and dancing.

Click here to learn more.

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Trey McKenney to return to Michigan Basketball next season, per report

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March 28, 2026

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Trey McKenney to return to Michigan Basketball next season, per report

In the middle of what’s been an incredible season for the Michigan men’s basketball team, Dusty May and the program are now confirmed to be bringing back a big contributor for next season. According to a report from Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, freshman guard Trey McKenney is set to be back with the Wolverines next year.

“We’re going to have a really talented team next year,” McKenney told Garcia. “I came in with a role this year and I think my role would definitely expand next year, so I’m definitely looking forward to coming back.”

McKenney joined the program this offseason as a prized five-star recruit in the Wolverines’ 2025 recruiting class. So far he’s lived up to the billing, coming off the bench to average 9.7 points per game, but shooting an impressive 38.5 percent from three-point range this year. He has already asserted himself as one of the team’s best shooters.

In addition to his offensive game, he’s gotten after it on the defensive end as well and has been regularly on the floor to close games this season. We’ve seen McKenney’s role slowly grow, especially in the absence of fellow guard L.J. Cason, who has missed the last month and is set to miss all of next season with an ACL tear.

By cementing his status with the program, McKenney is a great foundation for what the team hopes to build next season. He’ll likely step into a starting role as the Michigan’s shooting guard, while May and company also look to get players like Elliot Cadeau, Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara back in the fold.

Michigan will get a shot to fill out the rest of its roster when the transfer portal opens up on April 7, just one day after the National Championship.

For now though, McKenney and the Wolverines will focus on punching their ticket to the Final Four for the first time since 2018 by defeating Tennessee on Sunday afternoon.

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Michigan women’s basketball vs. Louisville in Sweet 16: Time, TV, stream

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March 28, 2026

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Michigan women’s basketball vs. Louisville in Sweet 16: Time, TV, stream

When the Sweet 16 continues on Saturday during the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament, Michigan women’s basketball (27-6) will continue its climb to reach the Final Four for the first time.

The Wolverines, who earned the No. 2 seed in the Fort Worth 3 Region, are playing in the program’s third Sweet 16 under head coach Kim Barnes Arico.

“We committed to Michigan to do this, and we committed to Coach Arico to do it for her and for each other,” Michigan guard Olivia Olson said. “We’re accomplishing the goals we set out to, and we’re not done yet. So we’re going to keep having fun with it and keep preparing.”

Michigan will take on No. 3 Louisville Cardinals (29-7) at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

“This is my first time going to the Sweet 16, all of our first times, so I think the feeling of, we’re still dancing, we’re still playing basketball, it’s a great feeling,” Louisville guard Taj Roberts said.

The winner from Saturday’s matchup will play in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 30, for the right to advance to the Final Four.

What time is Michigan vs. Louisville?

Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Location: Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, Texas)

The Michigan Wolverines will play the Louisville Cardinals in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 28, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Michigan vs. Louisville: TV, streaming

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Morez Johnson Jr. NBA mock draft projection: Where Michigan star is expected to land

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March 27, 2026

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Morez Johnson Jr. NBA mock draft projection: Where Michigan star is expected to land

The 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament is down to its Sweet 16 and we’ll have a Final Four by Sunday evening. For half of the college stars taking the court this weekend, it’s one final opportuniy to impress NBA teams with their play at full game speed when the lights are brightest as this year’s draft class comes into focus.

The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY’s latest mock draft, Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. is expected to go in the first round. Here’s how USA TODAY currently projects the big man’s draft night will play out.

Our draft order is based on ESPN’s projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.

Morez Johnson Jr. 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 25 overall, Los Angeles Lakers

Kalbrosky’s Analysis:

Morez Johnson Jr. is one of the best, most underrated two-way players in the NCAA. He is a crucial part of the Michigan identity this season and has thrived since transferring to the Wolverines from Illinois. Johnson’s shooting form at the free throw line looks good, and he scores well near the rim, especially when cutting to the basket. The former FIBA U-19 Team USA standout and All-Big Ten big man is a trustworthy defensive playmaker, too, and should find minutes at the next level.

See USA TODAY’s full mock draft here