Feast With Friends at Apothica Teas
Victorian Steampunk-inspired tea room, Apothica Teas, in Niles, is excited to host their Elven Feast on the 28th of May. You needn’t journey all the way across Middle Earth in search of tasty treats, for the Great
A Summer of Fun in Niles, Free Concerts & Movies
When the sunshine sticks around and summer finally arrives, get outside in Niles! If you’re looking for family fun and entertainment, you can thank local non-profit Niles Music & More for another season of music and movies,
Shop Small at The Grand LV on February 11th
At the corner of Third and Cedar streets in Niles, sits a three storey, ninety-five year old brick building that is bursting with history, beauty, and opportunity. 104 N 3rd is the home of The Grand LV,
Niles Celebrates 19 Years of the Hunter Ice Festival
Though the Hunter Ice Festival is technically only three days long, the city of Niles will be all hustle and bustle for days beforehand. Massive blocks of solid ice will be delivered to the City of Four
Holiday Activities This Week in Southwest Michigan
By now we are usually on our second bag of ice melt for the sidewalk and driveway… but not this year! Take advantage of our dry Winter, and go out for some holiday fun. Southwest Michigan is
Niles Offers Winter Downtown Market Crawl This Weekend
Packages adorned with ribbons and bows, paper bags overflowing with tissue paper, personalized gift tags that sparkle and shine: the joyous season of gift giving is here. We lovingly select each present with care, with not only
Illumination Time — This Season’s Lights At Fernwood
It’s almost that joyous time of year in Southwest Michigan, (and already that time for some), when snow dusts every surface of our corner of the world. Blanketed in shimmering white, our landscapes and buildings are picturesque–
Southwest Michigan Writers’ Conference at the Niles District Library
Novelists, bloggers, and beginners alike are invited to attend the Southwest Michigan Writers’ Conference, this Saturday, October 22nd, at the Niles District Library beginning at 10 a.m. This all-day event is a joint effort between six area
New Pickleball Court Dedication at Plym Park in Niles
On Wednesday, October 19th, at 5:30 p.m, join the community of Niles for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the brand new Pickleball Courts at Plym Park. This massive park project began accepting bid proposals in March
Four Flags Area Apple Festival This Weekend
The end of September welcomes chilly mornings, fluffier clouds, and harvest time! For the City of Niles, this special time of year means the Four Flags Area Apple Festival is here, and it kicks off this weekend,
CASA of SWMI Hosts A ‘Picnic For A Purpose’
The time has come for ‘Picnic For A Purpose’, an outdoor fundraiser by CASA of Southwest Michigan, on Sunday, September 11th. The second annual fundraiser will be held at the Morris Estate in Niles from 3:30 p.m
Concert Series and Movies In The Park in Niles
Summer fun in Southwest Michigan means outdoor activities for the whole family: music festivals, sidewalk sales, farmers markets! During these sunshine-filled months, find yourself in Niles to explore many exciting events, including their Summer Concert Series and
2nd Annual Apple Festival Spring Market to Take Place This Weekend
One of the many, many perks of Southwest Michigan is our enthusiasm toward outdoor markets. Armed with ample spending money and the want to support local farmers, artists, craftsmen, hobbyists, and the like, we pride ourselves on
Annual Spring Plant Sale for Four Flags Garden Club
Once called “The Garden City”, Niles first pressed a green-thumbprint on the map during the Chicago World Fair in 1893, when the newly renovated and impressive gardens at the Michigan Central Railroad (what we now know as
Niles Welcomes the 2nd Annual Apple Festival Spring Market
One of the many, many perks of Southwest Michigan is our enthusiasm toward outdoor markets. Armed with ample spending money and the want to support local farmers, artists, craftsmen, hobbyists, and the like, we pride ourselves on
Fernwood Botanical Garden Offers Summer Day Camps
With the hope that our Midwest Winter has come to an end, we greet these Spring days with excitement, eager for the gray, misty mornings and the quiet appearance of color as it bursts through the ground
One Year Anniversary for The Edwardsburg Fieldhouse
What started as an idea to expand the footprint of the Dugout Dolls in Niles, grew into an opportunity for partnerships between the Dolls and multiple local sports organizations in the Michiana Area. In the Spring of
Niles Restaurant Week Returns March 7th – March 13th
The second annual Niles Restaurant Week begins on March 7th, and teases your taste buds with an array of local eateries offering specials and treats through March 13th. This celebration week was designed to help drive business
Southwest Michigan Polar Plunge on February 5th
Presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the Polar Plunge is an annual winter event that focuses on raising funds for Special Olympics Michigan. The Michigan State Police Niles Post hosts the Southwest Michigan plunge this year
Hunter Ice Festival Returns to Niles January 14-16
2022 is here, and January 14, 15, and 16th brings the 18th Annual Hunter Ice Festival back to Niles. Sponsored by the Niles DDA and underwritten by the Hunter Foundation, the Ice Festival fills downtown Niles with