Playing Dress Up

With Halloween approaching, I was thinking of different costumes that can surface this year. Since my giant pumpkin costume (worn ages 1-3) is packed away, I wondered what suggestions I might get for this years Halloween. Then I thought, what would someone wear if they dressed up like GR in the Fall? Here are some ideas:

1. Tree - cover yourself in Red, Orange, and Yellow Leaves, just like the tree lined roads people flock here to see.
2. Zombie – to fit right in with the Zombie Walk (it's exactly as it sounds; attendees dress up like Zombies and walk) at Rosa Parks Circle on 10/30
3. Couples Outfit Idea: A Doughnut and Cup of Apple Cider – cider made locally at Robinettes Apple Haus!
4. Pillow Case – For the early fall pillow fight in Calder Plaza that made national news!
5. Lion – We have new additions to our Zoo (open in the winter too)
6. Giant Crane Operator– The Medical Mile is constantly expanding with new education and research facilities, hospitals, hotels and a new Condo building
7. Tourist – someone has to take pictures of these things!

Things are always happening in Grand Rapids, which is part of the charm that entices so many to visit each year. You never know what great things you will experience, but I find it is safe to go with the motto of, "If you can't beat 'em, Join 'em!" – just remember your pillow case and face paint.