• 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 […]

  • Safety Day

    It takes a real superhero to keep our community safe! Meet local first responders as they host fun hands-on safety activities! Captain America, Spiderman, Black Widow & Captain Marvel will […]

  • 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 with our staff while you sip!

  • Fork Fest

    We are bringing back Fork Fest as a block party this year! Fork Fest is an exciting community-driven event designed to celebrate the vibrant local business scene in West Michigan. It […]

  • Monarch Day

    Experience the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, art and math as local schools and organizations bring exhilarating experiences that are fun for the whole family. Look for robots, discover […]

  • 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 with our staff while you sip!

  • 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 […]

  • 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 with our staff while you sip!

  • 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 as you and your team unravel nature-related mysteries, solve intricate puzzles, and explore the Zoo like never before. Ages 18+.

  • 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. Visit with other local beauty, health and wellness vendors, relax with a free chair massage from one of our student therapists,  tour the new facilities […]

  • 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 with our staff while you sip!

  • 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 with our staff while you sip!

  • 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 fun, and enchanting decorations. Immerse yourself in otherworldly entertainment like magicians, fire performers, jugglers, villains and more! A wickedly fun family tradition. Associated Business: John […]

  • 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 with our staff while you sip!

  • 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 it a night of play and discovery.

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