Activities

Play Plinko and Win!

Drop a disk and watch it zigzag down the Plinko board at the Apothecary Gift Shop. When it lands, it will unlock a free gift just for you! Everyone is a winner!

Fiesta With Us!

Come fiesta like there’s no mañana! Grab your señoritas and head to Blu Veranda to enjoy a complimentary margarita while you check out the latest trends in swimwear and clothing! Be sure to enter their exclusive Friday night giveaway!

It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere

Blu Veranda is on Island Time! Check out the latest trends in swimwear and spring fashions while being served a complimentary tropical “Blu Drink” by their famous cabana boys. Don’t forget to snap a picture with our cabana boys to commemorate all the fun you had!

Five-Minute Chair Massage

Come into Borr’s and get a relaxing five-minute chair massage to de-stress from all your shopping! Stop in on Saturday to sign up for a time slot for your free massage. First come, first serve!

Pop Up Jewelry Shop

Stop by Borr’s for a pop-up jewelry shop featuring handmade creations by local artist Erin Mishler. Inspired by the beauty of nature, her handmade jewelry features ocean and Lake Michigan components. These timeless pieces are the perfect way to remember your weekend on the Lakeshore!

Charcuterie and Shop!

Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries!

Girlfriends can enjoy free samples and hors d’oeuvres throughout the store, all featuring Cherry Republic’s popular cherry chocolates, candies, salsas, and dips! Enter to win a gift box with your purchase too.

Dutch Treat Tasting

There’s more to being Dutch than tulips and wooden shoes. Stop by for free samples of traditional Dutch goodies, including chocolate, cookies, cheese, and more!  Then shop for your favorite treats to bring home.

DIY Fun

Stop in to decorate your own trucker hat, build your own custom charm necklace or bracelet, or accessorize yourself with permanent jewelry all weekend long! And enjoy a free coffee drink from their custom coffee bar while working on your creations! (Prices vary for DIY purchases and permanent jewelry.)

Ear Piercing by All Ears

All Ears will be offering ear-piercing services at Estella Rose for Girlfriends Weekend! All Ears specializes in ear piercing done simultaneously by two medical professionals using sterile needles and your choice of high-quality earrings. No appointment necessary. Price varies depending on the earring selection.

Gourmet Hot Chocolate Bar

Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up

Linked Lakeshore will be hosting a pop-up permanent jewelry event at FatFace on Saturday, March 8 just for Girlfriends Weekend! No appointment necessary. Costs vary depending on chains selected.

Sip and Shop

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and treats from our dessert board while you shop the latest UK-inspired spring fashions at FatFace.

Fustini-fied Flavors

Shaken, Stirred, and Served with Style

Get ready for a day of pampering and style! JB and me will be serving Espresso Martinis and Hot Toddies all day, while their stylists showcase the hottest trends for spring 2025. To complement your relaxing getaway and prepare you for a night out with the girls, they’re also presenting their perfect loungewear line and the best all-natural skincare products and practices by Farmhouse Fresh.

Jean Marie’s Style Search

Gather your girlfriends for a delightful scavenger hunt at Jean Marie’s! Navigate through the boutique and solve clues that will lead you to discover their beautiful selection of products, from World’s Softest Socks to exquisite enewton jewelry. Finish the challenge to receive a special gift and be entered to win a fabulous gift card. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to explore, laugh, and shop. Make it a day to remember at Jean Marie’s!

Find Your Perfect Fit

Did you know your shoe size can change, even as an adult? Information is power, so let a Lokers staff member measure your toe and arch length to help you find your accurate shoe size. Get a free shoe horn as a thank you for stopping by!

Mini Makeovers

Mini Makeovers at Merle Norman are always a popular Girlfriends Weekend activity! Stop in all weekend long for a free mini makeover featuring Merle Norman’s spring 2025 makeup line.

Make Your Own Bracelet

Complementary Spirits Tasting

Come in and taste up to three of New Holland’s own spirit offerings in our Sidecar store for free. The staff can give you the lowdown on all the beer and spirits they have to offer and help you find your favorite to bring home.

Onalee’s Charm Bar

Mixed Media Pocket Hug

Sip, Shop, and Save!

Enjoy a complimentary glass of peach sangria while browsing all of the beautiful artisan jewelry pieces at Silver Fox!  Take advantage of discounts throughout the store (some exclusions apply) and receive a free gift with your purchase.

Pocket-Sized Paintings

Donut Bingo

Get ready to sprinkle some fun into Girlfriends Weekend with our Donut-Themed Bingo Game! Perfect for adding a sweet touch to the weekend celebrations. The winner of each game takes home a tote bag of special goodies, including a gift card to Sprinkles!

Guess the Girlfriends!

Check out the photographs of famous girlfriend duos and groups on our store window and pick up an entry form to match up the names to movie titles, bands, television shows, and history! The girlfriend with the most correct matches will receive a tote bag of special goodies, including a gift card to Sprinkles! Winner will be announced on Saturday afternoon.

Gift Basket Giveaway

Flower Power

Visit The Flower House Holland and pose for a photograph with your girlfriends in front of their beautiful flower backdrop! While you’re in the shop, you can also build your own custom bouquet to take home with you and shop their selection of unique floral-inspired gifts. (Bouquet pricing varies depending on flower selections.)

Air Plant Giveaway

Stop by The Poppy Peach on Saturday afternoon and pick out a free air plant and adorable air plant holder while supplies last! A live plant is the perfect way to bring a little bit spring into your space.

Poppy Peach Permanent Jewelry

Bring your girlfriends and come get a permanent ring, necklace, bracelet, or anklet so you’ll always remember your friendship and all the fun you had at Girlfriends Weekend! Both gold and silver jewelry will be available so you can pick your favorite or combine the two! No appointment is necessary. (Price varies depending on the piece you select.)

The Frozen 5 Pop-Up

Sample and shop from a variety of delicious freeze-dried candies and simmer pot mixes from Frozen 5 during their special pop-up event at The Poppy Peach on Friday and Saturday!

Tasting Event

Linked Lakeshore

Bestie Beaded Bag Charms

DIY with your BFF at Tweed’s mini beaded bag charm bar! Take a kit home to make later or string up your own bag charm right in the shop while supplies last. See you at Tweed Baby Outfitters *before 3pm* on Friday and Saturday!

Wine Tasting at Warner

Enjoy one free sample of Warner Vineyards’ famous Mulled Wine and purchase a glass to enjoy there or to go as part of the Downtown Social District! Other wine samples are also available for a small tasting fee. All Warner Vineyards’ wines are produced from 100% Michigan-grown grapes.