The beauty and vibrancy of Lake Michigan, the serenity of our countryside and the rich stories of our past inspire us. Now you can connect with the artists, actors, musicians and dreamers that call this area home.
Visit any of the Creative Connections destinations or the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council to get a game brochure. Use the Creative Connections brochure to keep track of where you have traveled and collect destination stamps from May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025. (You must be 18 years or older to play.)
Whenever you visit a participating destination, make sure to get your brochure stamped by an employee. Each destination has a unique stamp. The more stamps you collect, the more prizes you can earn. (Duplicate stamps are not allowed.)
Level 1: Collect 3 different destination stamps to complete.
Level 2: Collect 3 more different destination stamps to complete.
Hotel Level: Stay in one of our hotels after completing Level 1 or 2. Ask for a receipt to include as proof of your stay. The name on the receipt must match the name on the creative license.
Complete ALL the levels for entry into the Grand Prize drawing.
To redeem your prizes, fill out the creative license form in the brochure and mail your entire brochure to the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council for validation by May 6, 2025. (This offer is good while prize supplies last.)
$15 gift card to a Creative Connections destination of your choice
$30 gift certificate to a Creative Connections destination of your choice
$75 Love Local SWMI Gift Card (redeemable at participating St. Joe Today member locations)
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fri, Jan 17 - Sun, Feb 23
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fri, Jan 24 - Sun, Mar 02
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fri, Jan 31 - Sun, Mar 09
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fri, Feb 07 - Sun, Mar 16
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fri, Feb 14 - Sun, Mar 23
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fri, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 30
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri, Feb 21
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat, Feb 22
2001 Niles Ave.
St. Joseph
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat, Feb 22
13988 Range Line Road
Niles
10:00am - 12:00pm
Sat, Feb 22
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Sat, Feb 22
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wed, Feb 26
2642 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu, Feb 27
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu, Feb 27
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
11:30am - 1:00pm
Sat, Mar 01
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat, Mar 01
2642 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville
10:00am - 11:30am
Sat, Mar 01
333 Broad Street
Saint Joseph
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat, Mar 01 - Sun, Mar 02
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wed, Mar 05
2642 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thu, Mar 06
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri, Mar 07
321 State Street
St. Joseph
Starts 10:00am
Fri, Mar 07 - Sun, Mar 09
321 State Street
St. Joseph
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sat, Mar 08
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat, Mar 08
From May 1, 2024-April 30, 2025.
Pick up a brochure at any Creative Connections destination or the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council (2300 Pipestone Rd., Benton Harbor). You can also request a brochure online.
You cannot request a stamp retroactively. In order to earn a stamp, you must ask for one when you visit the Creative Connections destination.
While we encourage you to complete all levels and explore the creative destinations in Southwest Michigan, you don't have to complete every level. If you only finish the first level, follow the directions and send in your brochure to get a prize!
Stay in any hotel listed here. The name on this receipt must match the name on your creative license. Include the hotel receipt when you turn in your brochure for validation.
Depending on which levels you complete, you have the ability to win the following: a $15 or $30 gift card to a Creative Connections destination of your choice, a $75 Love Local SWMI gift card, and our Grand Prize, a two-night, all-inclusive hotel package for two people.
In order to redeem your prizes, fill out the creative license form and mail your entire brochure to the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council for validation by May 6, 2025. (This offer is good while prize supplies last).
