The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum invites you to the 4th Annual Let’s Play! Golf Outing. Please join us Monday, June 26th at Thornapple Pointe Golf Course. This fundraiser will help the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum continually provide funding by supporting our efforts to bring play to ALL children in our community through open-ended programs, exhibits, […]
These classes are for the community living in Heritage Hill, but everyone is welcome! KINSTRETCH is a body control practice. You'll learn how to move your body in new ways, improving strength, range of motion, and overall health and fitness. Bring a mat, water bottle, and yoga block if you have one. This class is […]
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. Mama's Hot Sauce will be joining us on […]
TWO ways to play & ONE grand prize. Indie Month celebrates the indie local businesses that make our community unique, vibrant and resilient. Celebrate the businesses you love for a chance to win!
Come beat the summer heat with our animals at John Ball Zoo! Our animals will cool down with ice treat enrichment, Anna, Elsa and friends will make an appearance, and we'll have some other frozen activities to help get through the hot summer days!
These classes are for the community living in Heritage Hill, but everyone is welcome! KINSTRETCH is a body control practice. You'll learn how to move your body in new ways, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome instructors with 16 classes happening weekly all summer! DESCRIPTION 30 minutes is all you need to get a full workout […]
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 -- […]
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome instructors with 16 classes happening all summer! DESCRIPTION Discover your inner yogi in a class that builds strength and body awareness. Begin with gentle stretching and move to flowing through and holding poses. Class will come to a restful end. REGISTRATION No registration required, simply […]
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy is providing free gait analysis and consultations at Gazelle Sports every Wednesday with first appointment at 11:30 am and last appointment at 1:00 pm. Participants will receive a video gait analysis, injury screen, and consultation during their free 30-minute appointment with a Physical Therapist. Visit Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids' 28th St. […]
Torn muscles, sprained ankles and shin splints. These are just some of the injuries that plague athletes. And when you're injured, you have questions and you want answers. Come to Gazelle Sports and spend ten minutes one-on-one with a sports medicine professional from University of Michigan Health-West Sports Medicine to discuss your specific injury concerns. […]
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 outside. Food Trucks at this event: Patty Matters (Burgers) Dune Buggy Food Truck (Burgers) El Caribe (Caribbean Food) Los Pinches Tacos (Mexican Food) Semifreddo (Ice […]
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!
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. Great Scott will be joining us on Thursday, August 24th.
Live music from 6:00pm - 9:00pm!
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 college grads enter the work field seeking gainful unemployment. Directed by: Joel Potrykus Genre: Comedy | Drama Released: 2023 Runtime: 26 minutes Rated: NR Daisies […]
Join us as we welcome Tiberius back to the broad leaf stage! Tiberius is a strikingly talented group of rock n' rollers from the Grand Rapids area with loads of technical compositions and powerful riffs. Joining Tiberius is Edgar hope & The Burdens! Edgar Hope & The Burdens are a new Alternative rock group on […]
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
The City of Grand Rapids' GR Outside team will be at Canal Park this summer with low-cost equipment rentals! Rentals are available every Saturday through August from noon to 4 […]
Become inspired as you stroll through a room filled with stunning blooms and a rainbow of color. Be amazed by flowers the size of dinner plates and discover the huge […]
DATES & TIMES: 8/26/23 from 12 PM - 11 PM 8/27/23 from 12 PM - 10 PM LOCATIONS: 555 Monroe, Sixth Street Park and Canal Park - Celebrate our riverfront […]
Dates and Times: • Saturday, August 26 at 1 PM • Saturday, August 26 at 3 PM • Sunday, August 27 at 1 PM • Sunday, August 27 at 3 […]
Dates and Times: • Saturday, August 26 at 1 PM • Saturday, August 26 at 3 PM • Sunday, August 27 at 1 PM • Sunday, August 27 at 3 […]