ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- Silver Beach Center will be hosting their annual Builders' Bash partnering with the Center's Silver Beach Carousel, Curious Kids' Discovery Zone, and Shadowland on Silver Beach Ballroom to create one on of the biggest, free, LEGO events in West Michigan from March 5 to April 12.

The fun starts immediately with a callout to all DUPLO and LEGO builders, ages 5 to 18. Young brick stackers can enter their LEGO, DUPLO or Technic creations built from kits or their imaginations in the Silver Beach Carousel’s Amazing LEGO Display. It is not a judged competition, so every entry can shine. 

To register, entrants can fill out the online submission form at silverbeachcarousel.com/build and include a photo of the build. Registration closes when the Carousel receives 150 entries or on Feb. 28, whichever occurs first. Entry drop-offs are on two weekends, Feb. 21 and 22 and Feb. 28 and Mar. 1, noon to 5 p.m. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with information on dates and times to drop off your build.

Each registered builder will get a participation certificate and an invitation to the 2026 Builder’s Bash on March 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Carousel. During the Bash, builders will get unlimited FREE Carousel rides, plus a swag bag and a chance to “walk the red carpet” for some personal photos. Every registered builder will also receive a FREE discount coupon for a purchase at Bricks and Mini Figs in Southtown Center, St. Joseph. Builders can bring their family and friends to see their work and enjoy the festivities.

The Silver Beach Center’s biggest event will be the 2026 Big City Build, March 7 and 8, in the Shadowland on Silver Beach Ballroom. From noon to 5 p.m. each day, visitors can see the Western Michigan LEGO Users Group’s newest array of West Michigan buildings and landscapes built from thousands of colorful bricks. Adding to the enjoyment, multiple model trains will weave in and out of the display. 
The Big City Build will fill the ballroom and include tables with specialty builds, LEGO items for sale, and a build-your-own brick stacking area.

For more information about Southwest Michigan’s LEGO event of the year, visit https://silverbeachcarousel.com/events.