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)
13988 Range Line Rd
Niles
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri, Dec 13
1100 Yore Ave
Benton Harbor
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fri, Dec 13
600 W. Glenlord Rd
St. Joseph
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri, Dec 13
91 Hinkley Street
Benton Harbor
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri, Dec 13
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Fri, Dec 13
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
11:30am - 2:30am
Fri, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 14
13988 Range Line Rd
Niles
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat, Dec 14
1100 Yore Ave
Benton Harbor
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sat, Dec 14
600 W. Glenlord Rd
St. Joseph
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat, Dec 14
508 E. Main Street
Niles
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat, Dec 14
107 Generations Drive
Three Oaks
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat, Dec 14
600 W. Glenlord Rd
St. Joseph
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun, Dec 15
101 Hinkley Street
Benton Harbor
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun, Dec 15
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sun, Dec 15
2642 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun, Dec 15
13988 Range Line Rd
Niles
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun, Dec 15
13988 Range Line Rd
Niles
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tue, Dec 17
13988 Range Line Rd
Niles
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed, Dec 18
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wed, Dec 18
600 W. Glenlord Rd
St. Joseph
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thu, Dec 19
13988 Range Line Rd
Niles
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu, Dec 19
13988 Range Line Rd
Niles
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri, Dec 20
4209 Lake Street
Bridgman
11:30am - 2:30am
Fri, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 21
600 W. Glenlord Rd
St. Joseph
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fri, Dec 20
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).
