Top Questions to Ask Before Hiring Your Wedding Vendors

Planning your wedding is an exciting journey, but choosing the right vendors can feel overwhelming. From photographers and florists to DJs and caterers, the professionals you hire play a major role in how your wedding day looks, feels, and flows. Asking thoughtful questions before booking your wedding vendors helps ensure everything comes together seamlessly and […]
Celebrate Big Milestones at Central Park Place: Graduation Party & Open House Planning Tips

Graduation is a major milestone, one that deserves to be celebrated in a way that feels just as special as the achievement itself. Whether you’re honoring a high school graduate, college grad, or advanced degree, hosting a graduation party or open house is a wonderful way to bring family and friends together. At Central Park […]
Grand Haven Centertown Vision Update Public Outreach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Grand Haven Launches Community Engagement for Centertown Vision Update Grand Haven/ January 2, 2026: The City of Grand Haven is updating the 2014 Centertown Vision Plan to have a strategic, actionable roadmap. The Centertown Vision Plan will be responsive to the needs of residents, businesses, and future generations. The process […]
Wine About Winter Returns to Grand Haven Main Street on January 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wine About Winter Returns to Grand Haven Main Street on January 16 Grand Haven, MI – Grand Haven Main Street Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invites the community to raise a glass and celebrate winter at the 16th Annual Wine About Winter event on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. […]
Make Central Park Place The Place To Say “I Do” in 2026

We get it, planning a wedding is a stressful endeavor. Whether it’s finding the right dress, hiring entertainment, or securing catering, the planning process can quickly turn your special day into a logistical nightmare. Finding the right venue is no exception. You want to find something that can accommodate your guests, meet your food and […]
Five Tips for Throwing a Memorable Holiday Party

At Central Park Place, we understand how stressful planning the perfect holiday party can be. That’s why we’re here to offer you support and inspiration to create an unique event that wows your guests this holiday season. Here are a few holiday party tips to consider as you start the planning process. Pre-Planning Setting your […]
Grand Haven Main Street DDA Welcomes All to Light Night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Haven Main Street DDA Welcomes All to Light Night, Friday, November 21, 2025 Grand Haven, MI — The Grand Haven Main Street DDA is excited to welcome the community and visitors to Light Night, happening Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5–8 p.m. This beloved kickoff to the holiday season brings festive lights, extended […]
Grand Haven Lights Up the Waterfront for a Cause

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Grand Haven Lights Up the Waterfront for a Cause — “Trees for a Cause” Brings Community, Creativity, and Compassion Together at Snug Harbor Grand Haven, MI — This holiday season, Grand Haven’s waterfront will glow brighter than ever as Snug Harbor and the non-profit i understand host “Trees for a Cause,” a […]
Holiday Cheer Starts at Central Park Place

The most festive time of the year is officially here, and so are all the special holiday events that come with it! Whether it’s early Thanksgiving gatherings, company holiday parties, or end-of-the-year celebrations, there’s a space for you and your team at Central Park Place. Along with our experience hosting a wide variety of events, […]
Event Recap: Dance PlayHouse’s Inaugural Gala Concert

Originally published in the Grand Haven Tribune First-ever Gala Dance Concert Dance PlayHouse, West Michigan’s newest professional dance company, hosted its first evening gala concert this past Saturday at Central Park Place in Grand Haven, featuring modern and contemporary dance performances. “Grand Haven and the surrounding areas have a lot to offer in terms of […]