What's On This Weekend: Feb 17-19

You guys, it's going to be nice this weekend. Like almost 60 degrees today. Bust out the light jackets and get the kids outdoors to soak up the glorious warmth. I know that's what we'll be doing.

FRIDAY

• Take a hike through your closest state park or nature preserve

SATURDAY

• Check into the Inn at Harbor Shores for a memorable "staycation," with a tasty buffet, family-friendly movie, snacks and more

• Head to Sarett to hone your woodworking skills and make a bluebird house to take home

• Lace up your roller skates for an afternoon of free, old-school entertainment at the Park Township Community Center in Holland

• Learn about amazing abilities of animals to survive in snow at the Degraaf Nature Center in Holland

• Don your favorite cozy flannel and get to Zeeland for the second annual Plaiderday Chili Crawl

• Let Sarett entertain the littles for an evening, with animal visits, games, snacks and more

SUNDAY

• Meet a menagerie of exotic critters, including an alligator, kangaroo, toucan, tarantula and lynx, at the Sarett Nature Center in Benton Harbor

• Join the Kalamazoo Nature Center to identify and count birds at the bird feeders, followed by a short hike on the trails

Check out the Southwest Michigan Kids calendar for all the awesome details.