• The Power of Pollinators

    Get ready to be amazed at our newest interactive exhibit! From the smallest bees to fluttering butterflies and beyond, this immersive experience brings you face-to-face with larger-than-life animatronic pollinators that […]

  • 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 […]

  • Locked Zoo: Fab Forest

    Get ready to embark on an epic adventure at Locked Zoo! This exhilarating, after hours event transforms John Ball Zoo into a thrilling escape game room. Work against the clock […]

  • Grand Re-opening and Ribbon Cutting

    Join with Synergy Wellness Academy and GR Sports Massage as we celebrate the re-opening of our massage school and massage clinic after recently re-locating to new facility in Kentwood, MI. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Zoo Goes Boo

    We put a spell on Zoo! Practice your cackle, grab your cloak and prepare for a ghoulishly good time collecting sweets at twisted treat stations, an endless supply of animal […]

  • BOO Bash Member Morning

    👻 BOO BASH! October 13, 2025 9am-12pm GRCM members, join us for a Halloween-themed playtime! Wear your favorite costume, trick-or-treat in the museum, and explore Halloween-themed activities!

  • 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 at GRCM

    We’re open late! 🎈 Join us every 3rd Thursday from 4–8pm for $3 admission at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum! Enjoy special activities, explore the exhibits after hours, and make […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • Zoo Goes Boo

    We put a spell on Zoo! Practice your cackle, grab your cloak and prepare for a ghoulishly good time collecting sweets at twisted treat stations, an endless supply of animal […]

  • 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 […]

  • Zoo Goes Boo

    We put a spell on Zoo! Practice your cackle, grab your cloak and prepare for a ghoulishly good time collecting sweets at twisted treat stations, an endless supply of animal […]

  • 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 […]

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