3rd Thursdays
Sip. Shop. Stroll. Third Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries, retail spaces, restaurants, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route. It spans the neighborhoods […]
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Roaring Nights | Project 90
Spend your summer nights at John Ball Zoo's 21 and up concert series, Roaring Nights! Guests can stroll through the Zoo to see animal activities, while enjoying live music, craft […]
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Day of Play Celebration
Join us for the 6th Annual “Day of Play” Celebration on July 30, 2023 from noon-4pm at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum in downtown Grand Rapids. This community outreach initiative began with a proclamation by Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, and is designed to encourage children and families to celebrate PLAY! This year, we are closing […]
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WGVU Kids Day
WGVU’s KidsDay at the Zoo is back on Thursday, August 3rd! Join WGVU Public Media, John Ball Zoo, and all of our supporting partners for a fantastic day at the Zoo! KidsDay is guaranteed to provide a packed day of fun, adventure, and entertainment for kids, families, and friends. Zoo admission is only $5 per […]
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Roaring Nights | Cabildo
Spend your summer nights at John Ball Zoo’s 21 and up concert series, Roaring Nights! Guests can stroll through the Zoo to see animal activities, while enjoying live music, craft beer and wines, specialty food, and no kids! Each Roaring Nights will feature a different live band. Cabildo will be performing on Tuesday, August 8th!
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World Lion Day
John Ball Zoo is celebrating our Lions and other felines, you could even say it’s a feline festival! Check out all of the educational activities by your favorite felines. Authentic African dancers and musicians will be joining the celebration in efforts to raise awareness towards conservation efforts and teach guests how you can contribute to […]
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Open Projector Night
Celebrate short films with the Open Projector Night series, a recurring cinematic event presenting the work of local, regional, and national filmmakers with a Michigan connection. Enjoy a diverse range […]
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Amaze & Amuse: A Modern Day Magic Show wsg “Just Joe” Chasney
Amaze & Amuse is a modern day magic show that features comedy, mind blowing magic and lots of audience participation held in the 60 seat intimate Koning Micro Cinema at […]
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August Coffee Hour
The Local First Coffee Hour events are a casual opportunity to connect with member businesses, hear about our upcoming programs, and learn how to build an economy that puts people […]
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ART! At the Market
On Sunday, August 13th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, 100+ vendors will feature art, crafts, and locally grown flowers at Fulton Street Market! During your visit, eat among concessions […]
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Bounce the Bear Skydives
We are hosting a fun family fun event this Sunday, August 13th at 11:30 am! Come out and see Bounce, the bear, make a skydive! At approximately 11:30 am, we […]
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Gabriel James
Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!
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NOPE
A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch, while the owner of a nearby theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, […]
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Yoga at the Market
Join us on Wednesday, August 16, from 10 to 11 AM, for a donation-based yoga class led by instructor Kate Benson. All skill levels and ages are welcome, bring your […]
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Wine on Thursdays
EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk […]
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3rd Thursdays
Sip. Shop. Stroll. Third Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries, retail spaces, restaurants, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route. It spans the neighborhoods […]
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Everett Domeier
Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!
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THE SAILOR KICKS + CHEAP EMOTION (SOLO) LIVE
As part of our week of anniversary celebration, we are welcoming back some Broad Leaf favorites! Headlining the evening is The Sailor Kicks! The Sailor Kicks are a local ska […]
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Safety Celebration
At the Zoo, safety is of the utmost importance, and we want to celebrate all the community partners that help keep us safe! We’re partnering with local first responders as […]
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Stand Up Comedy | Fridays 9:30pm | Harmony Brewing Company
Stand Up Comedy every Friday 9:30pm no cover 18+. Seating is limited be sure to show up early. Hosted by Joseph Johnson. Visit harmonybeer.com for full calendar of events
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Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids Area Urban Herd x Super Bloom Run Series
We are partnering with our friends Sammie B (@saammieb), Woosah, Bodies By Bread (@bodies_by_bread), and Outside Coffee Co to offer this monthly series of meetups. Come join us at Outside […]
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“The Sandlot” at Sullivan Field
"The Sandlot" at Sullivan Field Presented by Grand Rapids Film Society and Fans of Valley Field. Thank you to our sponsors! Grand River Reality Kolenda Art Glass Lake Michigan Credit […]
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TIPSY & THE KICKSTANDS LIVE FOR BROAD LEAF’S 4TH ANNIVERSARY
Come help us celebrate the end of our 4th anniversary week by enjoying the talents of Tipsy & The Kickstands! A very lively classic rock cover band from the GR area that has really brought the house down the last couple times they've played with us! The show starts at 8pm and will run until […]