• July 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 […]

  • World Chimp Day

    Start your day off right having Breakfast with the Animals at John Ball Zoo! Breakfast will be served on the South American Boardwalk, followed by a guided tour to two […]

  • 3rd Thursdays

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Broad Leaf in Kentwood 4 Year Anniversary

    Guess what? Broad Leaf's four year anniversary is coming up and we are ready to party the week away from August 15-20! Get ready for the ultimate celebrations with awesome […]

  • Gabriel James

    Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Wine on Thursdays

    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 […]

  • 3rd Thursdays

    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 […]

  • Everett Domeier

    Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • “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 […]

  • Joss Stone w/Steven Wilson Jr.

    Gates open 75 minutes prior to show time, times subject to change. Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist who released her star-making critically acclaimed 2003 debut album, […]

  • Outdoor Storytimes

    Outdoor Storytimes

    Outdoor Storytimes Mondays, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, 2023, 10:30 - 11:00 am Lincoln Park - 231 Marion Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49504 If you […]

  • Larry Lowis

    Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!

  • Fire in the Sky

    In 1975, a group of five men are driving home after working in a forest when they see a mysterious light. Intrigued, Travis Walton (D.B. Sweeney) leaves the truck -- […]

  • Relax at Rosa | The Crane Wives Duo

     You're invited to this FREE lunchtime concert series every Thursday, all summer from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. It's the perfect opportunity to step away from your desk and enjoy lunch […]

  • Wine on Thursdays

    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 […]

  • Roaring Nights | Great Scott

    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 […]

  • Lynn Thompson

    Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!

  • Daisies | Unemployees (GR Film Society)

    Join the Grand Rapids Film Society for a double - feature for a screening of local filmmaker Joel Potrykus's newest short film Unemployees and Czech film Daisies. Unemployees Two recent […]

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