• World Turtle Day

    Shellebrate Michigan's native turtles with John Ball Zoo! There will be entertaining educational activities to help increase attention and knowledge about these amazing reptiles. Catch animal programs, keeper chats, and other entertainment throughout the day.

  • Heritage Hill 52nd Annual Weekend Tour of Homes

    In its 52nd year, one of the largest urban historic neighborhoods in the country opens its doors for a sneak peek into private homes and rarely seen public spaces during the Annual Heritage Hill Weekend Tour of Homes. A variety of architectural styles will be on display, including a grand neoclassical beauty with an extraordinary […]

  • Summer Spectacular

    Let the summer festivities begin!Just like you, John Ball Zoo can’t wait for all those summer time activities, so we decided to celebrate it! Join us and enjoy live music, […]

  • June 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 […]

  • Loving Day Celebration

    Loving Day CelebrationJune 10, 2023    *   11am-4pmGrand Rapids Children's MuseumEbony Road Players, in partnership with the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, presents "Faces of Family: Sowing Seeds of Love." Part […]

  • World Ocean Day

    Today the beach is coming to the Zoo! Catch your favorite ocean characters, Moana, Ariel & Friends, as they help us celebrate and learn about the water and the many […]

  • 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 | Earth Radio

    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 […]

  • 2 Million Diapers Donated Celebration

    2 Million Diapers Donated CelebrationJune 23, 2023    *   6-9pmGrand Rapids Children's Museum Celebrate with the Great Start Parent Coalition of Kent County at GRCM! With the help of pantry partners, […]

  • Let’s Play! Golf Outing

    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 […]

  • KINSTRETCH @ Pleasant Park

    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, […]

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