Grand Rapids was named one of the 14 most walkable cities in the U.S. a few years back, largely because of our amazingly compact and fun-filled downtown. There are more than 300 restaurants, shops…
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The luck o’ the Irish is with you if you’re spending St. Patrick’s Day in Grand Rapids – because we’ve got all sorts of wonderful ways to celebrate with friends and family. The Irish were among the…
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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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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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Savoring the shifting hues that dance across the sky as day makes way to night is a near-universal human trait. Sunsets appeal to our sense of aesthetic beauty and reinforce our appreciation of the…
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May 1 – 10, 2026 The Tulip Time Festival is an annual spring festival held in Holland, Michigan, featuring many events and activities to enjoy over the course of 10 days, from the first Saturday in…
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Tap into your sense of smell and flex your creativity by making a hand-poured, scented candle at Wax Poetic Candle Bar in Grand Rapids. The whole candle-pouring experience takes about 30-60 minutes…
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In Ireland, pubs are known for their casual and friendly atmosphere, free-flowing conversation, hearty food and drink, and often some Irish sports on the telly or a wee bit of traditional Irish music…
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