Hotel Nichols, South Haven

09/08/2026

What a fun way to celebrate our beautiful South Beach! 🏖😎☀️

South Beach was named Best Beach in Michigan in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, and we’re celebrating with Best Beach Night!

Come enjoy free hot dogs & beach balls (while supplies last), a community tug-of-war, our community beach photo, and more.

💦 And then there’s the DUNK TANK.

Some familiar South Haven faces have volunteered to take the plunge for beach safety! Bid online on the local you’d most like to dunk - the highest bidder for each person wins the chance to step up and send them into the tank at Best Beach Night! Bidding is now open through Wednesday, Sept. 9th! PLACE YOUR BIDS HERE: https://www.32auctions.com/bestbeach2026

Who’s brave enough to get dunked? Head to our event page to meet the lineup and get the details on the online auction.

Best Beach Night

09/02/2026

Join us this Saturday for music by the lovely LasoulfulRock! 🎶🎷🕺

08/31/2026

Lots of fun leading up to Labor Day Weekend in South Haven! We have several rooms available on Friday and a couple available on Saturday, so give us a shout if you're in need of a room!

☀️ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧!
Labor Day weekend begins with fresh finds at the South Haven Farm Market, beach yoga along the Lake Michigan shoreline and live music across town! The centerpiece arrives beneath the trees of Stanley Johnston Park, where the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 50th Annual All Crafts Fair with more than 160 artisans, Michigan-made goods and mouthwatering food vendors.

Browse the full week and plan your weekend at www.southhaven.org

08/26/2026

Are you planning a fall trip to south haven this year to see the beautiful colors? If it’s anything like the last few years, the colors along the Lake Michigan coastline peak around Halloween!

Enjoy this shot from October 28th 2023!

08/19/2026

LasoulfulRock will be at Hotel Nichols this Friday, 8/21 from 5-7 pm! 🎶🎷💃🕺

08/10/2026

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August 10–16, 2026

The 14th Annual South Haven's Salute to Veterans Boat Parade & Flyover takes center stage Saturday at noon. Join thousands of spectators as the veterans are welcomed home during the beloved Welcome Back Parade of Boats. Captains, Veterans, and crew will gather outside the pier head as the Van Buren County Sheriff's Marine unit leads the parade into harbor.

The week also brings live music around town, South Haven Farm Market days, beach yoga, family art activities, maritime programs, Spooky South Haven Walking Tours and more!

Save this week’s Happenings in the Haven flyer and browse the complete calendar at www.SouthHaven.org/events.

08/04/2026

It's Blueberry Fest week! We have one king room available Thursday night and the Nichols Suite available Friday night, so give us a shout if you need a place to stay!

07/21/2026

Make room in your week for fresh market finds, local arts and memorable summer nights on the coast in South Haven, MI! Browse the South Haven Farm Market, discover creative workshops and performances around town, and gather along the river Thursday evening as The Incantations take the stage for the Riverfront Concert Series.

Also on Thursday, Coastal Tours is offering round-trip shuttle service from South Haven to Warner Vineyards in Paw Paw for The Ultimate Doors: Tribute to The Doors!

Dig into the details at www.southhaven.org/events

07/13/2026