Indie Month Staycation Giveaway
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13 events found.
Events
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Roaring Nights | Main Street Dueling Pianos
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. Main Street Dueling Pianos will be joining us […]
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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 first. We host them monthly with the support of Bloom Credit Union. Host highlight: Hello Homes GR are a lot of things, such as Grand Rapids […]
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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 animal exhibits of your choosing. One group will take a stroll through Natural Treasures and Spider Monkeys, while the other goes to hang out with […]
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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 of downtown Grand Rapids including Heartside, the Hotel District, Studio Park, and North Monroe. Each month over 25 participating venues will host special 3rd Thursday-only art […]
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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 beer and wines, specialty food, and no kids! Each Roaring Nights will feature a different live band. Project 90 will be joining us on Thursday, […]
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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 of movies from animated narratives, and commercial work, to experimental pieces. After the event, participate in a question-and-answer panel with the filmmakers and vote for […]
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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 Wealthy Theatre. The show will feature Grand Rapids comedy magician Trino and special guest magician "Just Joe" Chasney. This show is recommended for ages 13+. […]
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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 first. We host them monthly with the support of Bloom Credit Union. Host highlight: Cocoon Art Space, the artful, cozy, wondrous place, is a working a […]