Love is in the air for this Valentine’s weekend in West Michigan.  Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend, spending time with family, or want to treat yourself. West Michigan has the perfect Valentine’s traditions for you.

The Valentine’s Dash: Are you ready to be active? This festive race is a perfect way to get outside, relax, and spend some time with the community. Grab your sweetheart, friends or family (or maybe meet someone new) and enjoy trails, roads, and paved pathways on the course! For some festive fun, we recommend dressing in your best valentine’s day outfit! (Not required).

Love on Ice: if you like ice skating, trying new foods, and ice carvings, stop by Rosa Parks Circle to skate and carve your initials into the ice wall!

Valent-ICE: Enjoy a night of exploring downtown Grand Rapids at World of Winter Valent-ICE. Visit your favorite shops, stroll downtown, and chill with ice sculptures scattered throughout the city.

Valentine’s Day Formal Swing Night: Get grooving this Valentine’s at the The Grand Rapids Original Swing Society swing night. Swing dance lesson are available so you can dance the night away.

If you need some inspiration for romantic dining in West Michigan we put together a list for you:

  • The Chop House, Grand Rapids
  • Boatwerks, Holland
  • Seventy-Six, Holland
  • Leo’s Seafood, Grand Rapids
  •  Snug Harbor, Grand Haven
  • Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Grand Rapids
  • Bowdies Chophouse, Saugatuck
  •  Bistro Bella Vita, Grand Rapids
  •  Coast 236, Saugatauck
  • Forty Pearl, Grand Rapids
  • Noto’s at the Bil-Mar, Grand Rapids
  • Black Rock, Kentwood
  • Cooper’s Hawk, Kentwood
  • Bonefish Grill, Kentwood
  • Squibb Coffee & Wine Bar, Grand Rapids