The Ultimate 2022 Guide of April Michigan Events, Festivals and Best Things to Do in Michigan This Weekend With Kids + Maple Syrup Festivals, Butterflies, Easter Egg Hunts and More!
By Sherry Trautman | Traveling Michigan
OMG! Our exciting list of 2022 April Michigan events, music festivals and things to do will keep you busy all month! Consider planning a couple weekend getaways in Michigan in April.
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Butterflies Are Blooming, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI-Dates March 1- April 30, 2022.
How long are butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens? About a month!
Be wowed by 7000 tropical Butterflies of 50 different species! We love to the bridges over the small streams and the cactus exhibits! Be sure to grab lunch in their café, it's actually great food! Perfect west Michigan event!
Butterflies In Bloom, Dow Gardens Midland, MI, 1809 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI- 2022 CANCELLED due to renovating and expanding the conservatory.
Enjoy colorful butterflies from around the world as they emerge from their chrysalis and fly around the tropically environment. Tip for photographers (trust me, I've been here several times): It's best to call ahead to see if a school group is planned the day you wish to visit-just sayin'. Dress accordingly, it's very warm inside the butterfly house-I usually wear a tank top. This is one of my favorite March Michigan things to do!
MSU Science Festival, Michigan State University-East Lansing, 2022 TBD. The MSU Science Festival is a multi-day series of events, talks, demonstrations, tours, open houses, guest speakers and hands-on activities highlighting fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
Kalamazoo Art Hop, Downtown Kalamazoo, April 1, 2022, 5-9 pm. VIRTUAL Explore pop-up art displayed in shops throughout the downtown area! Many host locations will provide snacks and beverages! Check out the Edible Book Festival at the Book Arts Center in the Park Trades Center.
Shipshewana On the Road, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, 6800 Soaring Eagle Boulevard, Mt Pleasant, MI. See Shipshewana on the Road April 2-3, 2022. April 2: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 3: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. I'm excited about attending this Michigan event as it's one of the best places to visit in Michigan in April!
Grand Slam Festival 2022 - Detroit, Detroit Music Hall Amphitheater Outdoor Party, Friday, April 8, 2022 10:00 AM-10:00 PM. 350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI. Heralding as "The BIGGEST Opening Day Party in Detroit!" Sports - Eats - Beats. TIGERS vs. WHITE SOX, DJs, Beer Tents, Full Bar, Food, Music, Games & Much More!
Thousands of baseball fans and party people will come to downtown Detroit to celebrate Opening Day in Detroit!
Kal-Haven Trail Run, April 10, 2022, Register soon! Kal-Haven Trailhead - North 10th St, Kalamazoo, MI Awesome event in case you were wondering what to do in Michigan this weekend!
Journeyman Distillery Tours, Fridays, Saturday's and Sunday's in April. Book early! 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Spring Artisan Market, Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. 2022 TBD Wander the old Featherbone Corset Factory with your favorite craft beverage! Shop locally sourced gourmet and personal care items to handcrafted decor and jewelry. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Don't miss this popular event! Saturday 10:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fun thing to do in Michigan for couples!
Up North Lake and Cottage Show, April 8-10th, 2022, Northern Michigan's #1 consumer event with a summer based recreation theme. The 12th annual Lake & Cottage Show takes place in scenic Traverse City at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center.
Turkeyville Easter Egg Hunt, April 16, 2022, Cornwell’s Turkeyville, Marshall, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Free! Fun Michigan Easter Event!
Traverse City Boat Show, April 18-20, 2022. Grand Traverse Civic Center, 1213 W Civic Center Dr. Traverse City, MI. Friday: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Traverse City Chocolate Festival, April 2022 TBD, Traverse City West High School, 5376 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Check out Michigan's Largest Chocolate Festival! Enjoy tastings from the region's finest chocolatiers, chefs, and caterers. We are looking forward to this April Michigan event!
Festival of the Angry Bear, Marquette, Hosted by Ore Dock Brewing Company, 114 W. Spring, Marquette, MI. April 9, 2022, 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Each year as the frozen grounds of Lake Superior’s shore attempts its thaw, Festival of the Angry Bear comes out of hibernation and takes over Spring Street in downtown Marquette. The festival is a showcase of barrel-aged beer, live music, and delicious food. FREE.
Mattawan Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival, April 2021 CANCELLED, Antwerp Activity Center, Mattawan, 10 AM–2 PM, Free! Grab the kids and go to this fun April Michigan event for Easter.
Antique Bottle & Glass Show, April 10, 2021, Kalamazoo Expo Center, 10 AM–3 PM
Visit the Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area in the spring!
1570 Tower Beach Road, Pinconning, MI. More than 1400 acres of wetlands and flooded cropland along the shoreline of Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron is rich with wildlife! Interesting marsh nesting species can be found here including least bitterns, American bitterns, black-crowned night-herons, sora and Virginia rails, common moorhen, Caspian and Forster’s terns. One of the best places to visit in Michigan in April. Plan a couple weekend getaways in Michigan around visiting Nayanguing Point!
Annual Fairy Festival, 634 N. Mechanic St, off Ganson in Jackson, Saturday, April 20-25, 2021 from 11-4 pm. This two-day event is free! Enjoy arts & crafts, vendors, Ye Ole Fairy Shoppe, the Cupcake Cafe, a Fairy Garden Contest, carriage rides and more! Put this Michigan event on your list of things to do with kids!
Grand Rapids Motorcycle Swap Meet, April 2021 at the DeltaPlex Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stay overnight and make this a fun weekend getaway in Michigan in April!
Kalamazoo Earth Day Festival, April 17, 2021, Bronson Park, Kalamazoo, 12–5 PM, Free! Plan a fun weekend getaway in Michigan in April!
Earth Day Celebration, 5K & Kids Raccoon Run, April 2021 TBD Kalamazoo Nature Center,7000 N. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo. 9 AM–5 PM Join the Kalamazoo Nature Center for FREE admission day and special activities! Perfect spring Michigan event!
Kalamazoo Annual Egg Hunt, April 2021 Cancelled, Mayors Riverfront Park, 251 Mills Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 2 PM –4 PM. Bring the kids for springtime crafts, fun themed games and an exciting Easter egg hunt. Children 9 and under are divided into age groups for ease of egg finding and safety.
Zehnder's Ragtime Festival, Frankenmuth, April 21-24, 2021.
- March and April are Michigan maple syrup festival and events months! Grab the family and get outside! Learn how maple syrup is made!
Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, April 22-24, 2022.
Location: From the carwashes on Wright (Main) Avenue, go north on Third Street 4 blocks. The Sugar Bush building is on the corner of Boulevard and Third.
The Shepherd Michigan Maple Syrup Festival, held annually during the last full weekend of April, has grown from a pancake supper to a 3-day festival.
My Mom always says this is one of her favorite Michigan Maple Syrup Festivals as she grew up in Mt. Pleasant.
It’s a great family weekend with parades, a classic car display, tractor and horse pulls, bingo, arts and crafts, and pancake meals. One of our favorite Michigan attractions in April.
Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival, Downtown Hastings, April 22-24, 2021. Wondering what to do in Michigan in April? Go to this festival!
Walleye Festival, Freeland, MI, April 22-25, 2021 Carnival rides, high-stakes poker and corn hole tournaments, parade, fireworks, music and of course, a Walleye Fishing Tournament! The community wide rummage sale is also a blast! We are looking forward to this April Michigan event!
Bringin' Back the 80's Festival, Frankenmuth, MI April 22-23, 2022, Fri: 6pm-midnight | Sat: 6pm-midnight. Rock the night away with 80's music, trends and events. Peg your stonewashed jeans, tease your hair, and grab your friends…
Awesome Live Cover Bands, Best Dressed Contest, a huge display of 80’s Memorabilia and Video Games, Breakdancing Show and more! Super popular April Michigan event and attraction! Festival tickets will go on sale February 15!
National Trout Festival, Kalkaska, April 21-25, 2021. So many events! Midway, Flea Market, Entertainment, Classic Car Show, 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run, Youth Parade, Grand Royale Parade, Craft Show, Motor Sports, Country Concert, Princess Tea, Kids’ Fishing Pond & Contest, Fireworks, Pig Roast, Dodge Ball Tourney, and tons more! Looking for what to do in Michigan in April? This is it!
Electric Forest Festival, April 23, 2022 This incredible Michigan music festival 2022 is an event you won't want to miss. Electric Forest is a four-day, one-weekend, multi-genre event with incredible electronic and jam band genres. This Michigan music festival is held in Rothbury, Michigan, at the Double JJ Resort.
Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, Vermontville, April 23-25, 2021, Celebrate 79 years at Michigan’s original Maple Syrup Festival! Enjoy pancakes with real maple syrup, rides, talent show, arts and crafts, flea market, two parades, petting zoo and so much more! This April Michigan event is super popular!
Earth Fair, Goodells County Park, Goodells, MI April 23-24, 2021. 8264 County Park Dr, Goodells, Michigan. Earth Fair is Michigan’s largest and liveliest two-day Earth Day celebration! Lots of exciting demonstrations, workshops, exhibits, artisans and activities. Activities, parking and admission are free.
The Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS) Friday, April 23, 2021: 1 PM - 10 PM, Saturday April 24,2021: 9AM - 5PM. 4000 Whiting Drive • Midland, MI This International Auto Show is the largest outdoor new car show in North America! Northwood University students work to display over 500 vehicles from 65 manufacturers. It is 100% student run and free. We go every year as I love to see the new motorhomes, recreational vehicles and new cars!
Taste & Tour of Old Town, Lansing, April 2021 CANCELLED, 12 p.m.-5 pm.The Taste & Tour is one of Old Town's unique events which allows participants to sample delicious foods from Old Town restaurants and food retailers. The weather should be gorgeous, get out to this awesome April Michigan event! Make it a fun weekend getaway in Michigan this April!
How the event works: Participants check in for the event at the OTCA office (1232 Turner St, Lansing, MI 48906) where they may either purchase a ticket or pick up previously purchased tickets. All attendees will receive a map highlighting the participating restaurants, lofts and commercial spaces, wristband to grant entrance, and food sample tickets.
Beerfest at the Ballpark-Lansing, April, 2021 CANCELLED, Beerfest is held on Michigan Avenue, 360 concourse and front lawn of Cooley Law School Stadium. Taste more than 300 craft beers, ciders, meads, spirits and from over 60 Michigan breweries while enjoying the ballpark atmosphere! Perfect April Michigan event for couples.
Allegan Antique Market, April 25, 2021, Allegan Co. Fairgrounds, 8 AM–4 PM
Home and Garden Show - Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Michigan, April 30-May 2, 2021 Friday: 2pm - 8pm, Saturday: 10am - 8pm and Sunday: 10am - 5pm. $10 Adults. Everything you need to remodel and design your home! Talk to local home improvement specialists and designers to see the latest trends. One of the best April things to do in Michigan this weekend.
HBA of Midland’s 2022 Midland Home &
Outdoor Living Expo - April 30th & May 1st, 2022
Dow Diamond, Midland, MI. Indoor and outdoor booths.
Ongoing April Michigan Events
- Black Star Farms Premium Wine and Cheese Tasting
- Zingerman's Baking Classes, Ann Arbor.
- Turkeyville Classes
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