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, animal activities, and specialty food for that festival feel.
Join us as we discuss ways to create a sustainable future for your business through cooperative ownership models. We've partnered with the Michigan Center for Employee Ownership to address how employee ownership models strengthen workforce attraction and retention as well as long-term business planning for various industries. Here's what to expect from this interactive workshop, led by […]
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: GRCM is two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits and daily drop-in programs that inspire […]
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 of the 9th Annual West Michigan's Loving Day Celebration, this festival-style celebration will include fun activities, art and entertainment for the whole family. All outdoor activities […]
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 animals that live in it. Keep an eye out for educational activities, animal programs, keeper chats, and more!
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 […]
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. Earth Radio will be joining us on Thursday, […]
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, 2 MILLION DIAPERS have been donated to families in Kent County! Join us at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum for a FREE night of family-friendly […]
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!