06/12/2026
This Weekend’s Fun Around West Michigan
June 12–14
This weekend is packed with festivals, food, fishing, goats, bikes, farm animals, and summer celebrations happening all across West Michigan ☀️🎣🐐🚲🐮🌱
🌱 BIG WEEKEND EVENT: National Asparagus Festival of Oceana County, MI
(Hart | Oceana County)
🗓 Friday–Sunday
📍 Downtown Hart
💲 Many activities FREE
Celebrate one of West Michigan's most unique traditions with a parade, children's activities, a car show, arts and crafts, farm tours, food trucks, entertainment, and plenty of asparagus-themed fun throughout the weekend.
🍔 FEATURED EVENT: Taste of Muskegon
(Muskegon | Muskegon County)
🗓 Friday–Saturday
📍 Hackley Park
💲 Free Admission
Enjoy local food vendors, live music, Critter Barn animal encounters, a Kids Zone, face painting, inflatables, and family-friendly entertainment throughout downtown Muskegon.
🎣 FREE FAMILY FUN: Michigan Free Fishing Weekend
(Statewide)
🗓 Saturday–Sunday
💲 FREE
No fishing license is required this weekend for residents or visitors. Plus, Michigan state parks and boating access sites can be visited without a Recreation Passport.
🐐 UNIQUE PICK: Hike with the Herd 🐐
(Belding | Ionia County)
🗓 Saturday
📍 Dreamgoats
💲 Ticketed Event
Take a guided hike alongside friendly goats as they graze, explore, and interact with visitors along the trail.
🛍 Annual Mini & Me Market
(Grandville | Kent County)
🗓 Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Grandville KDL Pavilion
💲 FREE
Provided by: West MI Family Market
Enjoy bounce houses, live animals, food trucks, face painting, shopping, hair braiding, and family-friendly fun.
🚲 Bike Bash - A Bicycle Celebration
(Holland | Ottawa County)
🗓 Saturday | 4 PM–7 PM
📍 Cooper VanWieren Trails
💲 FREE
Provided by: Velo Kids & Park Township Recreation
Bring the bikes and enjoy family rides, games, safety checks, food trucks, live music, and activities for all ages.
📚 COMMUNITY FAVORITE: Literacy Carnival 2026
(Muskegon | Muskegon County)
🗓 Saturday | 12 PM–2 PM
📍 Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ
💲 FREE
Provided by: Muskegon Area District Library
Free books, food, haircuts, bounce houses, games, face painting, balloon animals, storytime, and literacy activities for local families.
🎉Summerfest 2026- Downtown Wayland
(Wayland | Allegan County)
🗓 Saturday
📍 Downtown Wayland
💲 FREE
Provided by: Downtown Wayland Main Street
A full day of live music, food trucks, vendors, rides, mini golf, face painting, balloon art, foam fun, and family activities.
🐮 ANIMAL LOVERS PICK: Welcome to Summer Miniature Highland Festival
(Sand Lake | Kent County)
🗓 Saturday
📍Thunder Acres Highlands
💲 Admission Required
Meet miniature Highland cows, alpacas, goats, pigs, bunnies, horses, and more while enjoying vendors, food trucks, and farm fun.
Photo Credit: National Asparagus Festival & Taste of Muskegon
💬 Which event would your family pick first this weekend?
