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Family at the John Ball ZooPlay Their Way 2023

John Ball Zoo Offers Year-Round Learning Opportunities for the Whole Family

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Aly Zuiderveen for Experience GR
Published Apr. 01, 20268 Min Story

Looking for some opportunities for fun, learning, and up-close experiences with animals? A whole world of learning fun waits for kids - and adults - at John Ball Zoo . Visitors can get guided tours of…

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Pink cherry blossoms frame a view of a city skyline with a river and green park in the foreground.

20 Fun and FREE Things to do in Grand Rapids

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Sarah Goodwin for Experience GR
Published Mar. 06, 20267 Min Story

Whoever said nothing in life is free hasn't been to Kent County, Michigan. The greater Grand Rapids area offers a wide variety of no-cost activities to keep you busy throughout the year. Downtown…

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A baseball stadium used by the West Michigan Whitecaps, with a well-manicured field, surrounded by bleachers and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

West Michigan Whitecaps: Your Summer Tradition

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Ideology for Experience GR
Published Mar. 02, 20268 Min Story

With dozens of themed nights, special giveaways, new food/drink choices and a variety of entertainment options, families who attend a West Michigan Whitecaps game get so much more than a baseball…

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A woman and two children receive a bag from a cashier at a colorful counter, with a brick wall and playful decorations in the background.

Family-Friendly Things to Do with Kids in Grand Rapids

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Liv Lyszyk for Experience GR
Published Feb. 23, 20269 Min Story

Grand Rapids is where kids and families come to Play Their Way, in every season and all year ‘round. It’s jam-packed with things to do for every kind of kid and every kind of family, so you can plan a…

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LaughFest 2024

10 Seriously Funny Facts About LaughFest

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Bryan Esler for Experience GR
Published Jan. 21, 20267 Min Story

Gilda’s LaughFest debuted in 2011 in Grand Rapids as America’s first-ever community-wide comedy festival. Since then, hundreds of thousands of people (and some of the country’s best known comedy…

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Group at The Great Escape Room

Escape Rooms: Can Your Group Solve It in Time?

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Addison Causley for Experience GR
Published Jan. 05, 20265 Min Story

An escape room is an immersive, real-life adventure game that players solve (or not) via collaboration and brainpower. Most escape rooms offer a variety of themes or missions that players can choose…

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Social squad at ArtPrize

Resolutions to Keep During Your Next Trip to Grand Rapids

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Ideology for Experience GR
Published Jan. 01, 20268 Min Story

Want a New Year’s resolution you can stick to? Resolve to have more fun in 2026. Make time for play, try something you’ve always wanted to do, indulge in a treat now and then, and visit someplace new…

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Grand Rapids Public Museum at the Holidays

Fun and Educational Winter Break Activities for All Ages

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Grand Rapids Public Museum
Published Dec. 16, 20259 Min Story

Holiday school breaks are a great time to explore Grand Rapids with family and friends. In addition to our usual robust lineup of winter and holiday diversions, a number of attractions offer special…

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Things to do with Teens in Grand Rapids

by Experience Grand Rapids / photo by Haley Chicoine for Experience GR
Published Feb. 11, 20256 Min Story

Traveling to Grand Rapids with a teenager? The city and region offer plenty of possibilities to satisfy even the hardest-to-please adolescents. Whether your teen prefers outdoor adventure or indoor…

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