Arts and Entertainment

17 local & regional merchants display their outdoorsy wares such as RVs, trailers, boats & PWCs amid spacious expo center with free parking

In 15,000-square-foot facility, batters take aim at balls hurled by ATEC, Beta & Iron Mike pitching machines & refuel at full concession bar

Show gathers home-improvement & décor vendors, cooking demonstrations & 12 themed garden installations

Family-friendly expo grants parents time to bond with kids over squeal-inducing shows, fun activities & informative sessions

24,000 sq. ft. of wall-to-wall trampolines fuels sky-soaring bouts of open jump play & bounce-based sports

Three-day class series teaches knitting basics with catered luncheon on final day

Captains ferry groups of 6–8 onto Lake Michigan along the shoreline or straight out for relaxing sailing excursions & stunning city views

Admission to art, science, and natural-history museum as well as a visiting Darwin exhibit

Kids aged 3+ learn to measure ingredients & follow recipes in fun, theme classes that foster friendships, creativity & listening skills

CPR- & first-aid-certified guides lead 2-hour rafting trip through 5 miles of Class III & IV rapids with optional overnight stay & photo CD