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 animal exhibits of your choosing. One group will take a stroll through Natural Treasures and Spider Monkeys, while the other goes to hang out with […]
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. Project 90 will be joining us on Thursday, […]
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 began with a proclamation by Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, and is designed to encourage children and families to celebrate PLAY! This year, we are closing […]
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 […]