This fast-growing community 25 minutes southeast of Grand Rapids boasts a bustling business district as well as acres of green pastures and flowing waters. Residents pride themselves on preserving the area’s rural heritage and small-town feel even as the township continues to add visitor-friendly attractions and events.

Family Fun

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Deep Roots Produce
Deep Roots Produce

Deep Roots provides harvest activities for all ages in the fall.

Photo by Alina Albin for Experience GR

Caledonia Community Green Park

Located in front of the Caledonia Township Library, Caledonia Community Green Park has a seasonal splash pad, four outdoor pickleball courts, fenced off-leash dog park, picnic tables and walking trails. An amphitheater with terrace seating hosts live music performances and other events. 9309 Dobber Wenger Memorial Dr.

Caledonia Township Library

This 18,000 sq. ft. branch of the Kent District Library includes a vast collection of books and other media, a local history room, public computers with Internet access, free WiFi and more. Caledonia Township Library also hosts a variety of public programs for all ages. 9:30am-8pm Mon, noon-8pm Tue & Thu, and 9:30am-5pm Wed, Fri and Sat. 6260 92nd St. SE.

Cal-Plex

The Cal-Plex Recreation Center has four baseball/softball diamonds and three full-size multipurpose fields for soccer, lacrosse and football. The site also includes green space, permanent restroom and concessions facilities, and a three-quarter-mile paved walking/fitness trail. 5401 100th St SE.

Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex

Watch Davenport University baseball, softball, soccer and tennis teams play at the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex, which can accommodate 2,000 spectators. Davenport competes in the NCAA Level II division. Go Panthers! 6201 68th St SE.

Lavender Life Company and Farm

Lavender Life Company and Farm grows and designs all-natural lavender products, including gourmet food, skincare, relaxation aids and stuffed animals, all available in its farm shop. Enjoy lavender-inspired baked goods and beverages while you browse. In June and July, you can stroll among the 7,000 lavender plants on the 30 acre farm and pick your own bouquet. 9am-4pm Mon-Thu and 9am-3pm Fri-Sat. 464 Stanton Farms Dr.

Stomping Grounds Play Café

Stomping Grounds Play Café is a Montessori and Waldorf-inspired indoor play space for children ages 0-6 (and their caregivers). It’s designed to encourage imaginative play, creativity, gross motor skills and socialization. A wide range of allergen-friendly snacks and beverages are available for purchase in the café. Play sessions are offered Mon-Fri from 9am-11am, 11:30am-1:30pm and 2pm-4pm and Sat 9am-11am, 11:30am-1:30pm. 9028 North Rodgers Ct SE Suite E.

Caledonia Lakeside Park

With 1,500 feet of frontage on Emmons Lake, Caledonia Lakeside Park is a picturesque location offering good fishing opportunities, two playgrounds, a ball diamond, natural-surfaced trail and multiple picnic areas. The park also serves as a convenient trailhead for the popular Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. 370 N Lake St SE.

Deep Roots Produce

Celebrate the seasons at Deep Roots Produce , which offers a farm market, petting zoo, fresh-baked donuts, ice cream, cider and more. Summer on the farm means fresh-picked fruits, vegetables and flowers, fall features a corn maze, pumpkins and other harvest fun, and early winter brings holiday trees, décor and gift items.  8410 Whitneyville Ave SE.

Food & Drink

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Store front window for Sprinkles Donut Shop in Grand Rapids

Choose from a wide variety of flavors and options to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Photo by Brian Craig for Experience Grand Rapids

707 Winery and Brewery

“Craft meets community” at 707 Winery and Brewery , which handcrafts small-batch wines, ciders and beers for a truly local experience. The cozy taproom offers movie-style popcorn, snacks from Big O’ Smokehouse and other local purveyors, and electronic dartboards. Feel free to bring your own food in!

Bangkok Chef

Family-owned restaurant serves up simple and fresh Thai food – Pad Thai, Thai Fried Rice, Thai Sesame Chicken, Peanut Curry Noodle and much more. Bangkok Chef is open 11:30am-2:30pm and 4-8:30pm Mon-Fri and 4-8pm Sat. 8980 N Rodgers Ct SE #805.

Biggby Coffee

Caledonia location of East Lansing, Michigan-based Biggby Coffee features a variety of coffee and tea drinks, “bragel” sandwiches, muffins and to-go selections. 5:30am-8pm Mon-Fri, 6am-8pm Sat and 7am-8pm Sun. 6426 100th St SE.

Blue Dragon Restaurant

Serving Caledonia since 1998, Blue Dragon Restaurant cooks up authentic Chinese, Mandarin and Szechuan dishes using the freshest ingredients. Takeout only. 4-8pm Mon-Sat. 8980 N Rodgers Ct SE Suite M.

Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille

Casual eatery and sports-bar operated by a famed local restaurant family serves American fare, including steak, burgers, wings and flatbreads. Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille is a great place to hit happy hour, catch the latest game on TV or sit down for a family dinner. 11am-9pm Mon-Thu, 11am-10pm Fri, noon-10pm Sat and noon-8pm Sun. 6450 100th St SE.

Brink’s Ice Cream Express

Community-oriented ice cream shop in the heart of Caledonia offers soft-serve ice cream, scooped ice cream frozen yogurt, sundaes, smoothies and more, plus burgers, sandwiches, wraps and hot dogs. Gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Brink’s is open March-October, 11am-8pm Mon-Sat and noon-8pm Sun. 137 E Main St.

Butcher Block Social - Caledonia
Butcher Block Social - Caledonia

Sip on locally crafted beers, wines, and spirits alongside your BBQ.

Photo by Alina Albin for Experience GR.

Butcher Block Social

Butcher Block Social is a bourbon and barbecue restaurant based on traditional southern BBQ joints – you get in line, place your order, servers fill up your tray, and you pay at the end of that line. Bar service focuses on locally crafted beer, wine and spirits, including 200 bourbons and creative cocktails. Bloody Mary and mimosa bar on Saturdays from 10am-2pm. 11am-10pm Tue-Thu, 11am-midnight Fri-Sat and 10am-2pm Sun. 9900 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

Caledonia Family Tavern

A classic small-town restaurant and bar, Caledonia Family Tavern offers affordable pub fare and drinks. Features live music, karaoke and comedy nights. 10:30am-10pm Mon-Tue, 10:30am-11pm Wed-Thu and 10:30am-2am Sat-Sun. 114 E Main St SE.

Caledonia Nutrition

Serving healthy shakes, indulgent shakes and energizing teas, Caledonia Nutrition is open for quick breakfast and lunch pick-me-ups. 8am-2pm Mon-Fri and 9am-1pm Sat. 9347 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

EB Coffee & Pub

Coffee and tea drinks, smoothies and a handful of breakfast and lunch dishes are available at EB Coffee & Pub. 7am-2pm Mon, Fri & Sat, and 7am-8pm Tue-Thu. 8980 N Rodgers Dr SE.

FireRock Grille

Casual restaurant offers impeccable eats and exceptional service. Many FireRock dishes are served on a 500K volcanic fire rock, allowing you to cook your food the way you want.  Full bar. 11am-10pm Mon-Sat and 11am-8pm Sun. 7177 Kalamazoo Ave SE.

Jaku Sushi & Grill

Jaku Sushi & Grill features a wide range of sushi rolls, bentos, bibimbaps, hibachi dishes and other Japanese plates in a bright, modern space. 11:30am-9:30pm Mon-Wed and 11:30am-10pm Fri-Sat. 1671 Marketplace Dr SE.

Marie’s Italian Restaurant

Located on beautiful Green Lake, Marie’s Italian Restaurant serves hand-fired pizzas and other Italian specialties as well as a selection of sub sandwiches and Mexican dishes. Features a wide variety of wines and beers, local and otherwise.11am-2pm & 4-9pm Mon-Thu, 11am-2pm & 4-10pm Fri, 4-10pm Sat and 4-9pm Sun. 586 145th Ave.

OSKAR Scots

Serving all-day breakfast and classic house-smoked barbecue dishes, specialty pizzas, sub sandwiches and more, OSKAR Scots offers something for everyone in the family. 5am-7pm Mon-Thu, 5am-8p Fri-Sat and 10am-7pm Sun.

Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill

Family-owned restaurant serves traditional Mexican dishes made with the freshest ingredients. Real Arriero is open 11am-9:30pm Mon-Thu, 11am-10:30pm Fri, 11:30am-10:30pm Sat and11:30am-9pm Sun. 9818 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

Rossano’s Table

New in June 2024, Rossano’s Table is an Italian-American scratch kitchen inspired by timeless traditions of love, family and home-cooked meals. The menu includes pizza, pasta and salmon, chicken, pork chops and steak entrées. 4-9pm Mon, Wed & Thu, 4-10pm Fri-Sat and 10am-2pm Sun. 107 E Main St SE.

Rudy’s Coffee Bar

Enjoy coffee, bagels and breakfast tacos served on-site or to-go from Rudy’s Coffee Bar. Located inside Butcher Block Social, who they partner with on a Sunday brunch. 6:30am-noon Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm Sat and 10am-2pm Sun. 9900 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

Paradise Pizza

“Taste a slice of Paradise” at Paradise Pizza, which offers oven-toasted subs, salads, Italian dinners and burritos in addition to its heavenly pizzas. Slices available at lunch. 4-9:30pm Mon-Wed, 11am-1:30pm and 4-9:30pm Thu, 11am-10:30pm Fri, 3:30-10pm Sat and 4-9pm Sun. 8980 N Rodgers Ct SE.

Smoke on the Water BBQ

Smoke on the Water smokes all its meats and offers an array of homemade sides. Primarily a to-go operation located inside Green Lake One Stop Gas Station.11am-7pm Tue-Wed and 11am-8pm Thu-Sat. 4474 Kalamazoo Dr.

Sprinkles Donut Shop

Sprinkles is a family-owned donut shop that makes its own donuts, icings and fillings every day. Choose from a wide variety of cake donuts, yeast donuts, cookies and other sweet treats. 6am-3pm Tue-Sat and 7am-1pm Sun. 9365 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

Sugar Momma’s Bakery & Café

Specializing in tasty sweets, pastries, cakes, tortes and breads, Sugar Momma’s also features a full-service espresso bar and a variety of fruit and tea drinks. Lunch menu offers fresh-made salads and sandwiches. 7am-6pm Mon-Fri and 8am-2pm Sat. 203 E Main St.

Uccello’s Ristorante

Casual pizzeria and sports lounge offers a vast menu of Italian specialties and American favorites, plus a fall bar and plenty of TVs for watching the game. Uccello’s is open 11am-11pm Mon-Thu, 11am-midnight Fri-Sat and 11am-10pm Sun. 8256 Broadmoor Ave SE.

Also in Caledonia: Applebee’s, Culver’s, Jet’s Pizza, Jimmy John’s, Logan’s Roadhouse, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Qdoba, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, Taco John’s and Wendy’s.

Music & More

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Caledonia Community Green

Caledonia Community Green hosts a concert series in the summertime.

Photo by Alina Albin for Experience GR

Butcher Block Social

Bourbon and barbecue restaurant/bar Bourbon Block Social hosts live music every Friday and Saturday night. 9900 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

Caledonia Family Tavern

Friday is the night for music and comedy performances at Caledonia Family Tavern. 115 Main St SE.

FireRock Grille

The outdoor patio overlooking StoneWater Golf Course is the setting for live music performances on select summer evenings. FireRock Grille is located at 7177 Kalamazoo Dr SE.

Caledonia Concert Series

Grab a chair and a cooler and head to Caledonia Community Green for the summertime Caledonia Concert Series. 9309 Dobber Wenger Memorial Dr.

Outdoor Adventure

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Lepard Preserve, 2023

Take a stroll along the Lepard Nature Preserve trail.

Photo by Paul Jendrasiak for Experience GR.

Broadmoor Country Club

Located just minutes from the M-6 expressway, Broadmoor is a family-owned public golf course with 18 holes and practice facilities. The course features two sets of tees for different skill levels. Distance using the longest tees is 6,101 yards. 7725 Kraft Ave SE.

Lepard Nature Preserve

With a mix of open fields and heavily wooded hills and valleys, Lepard Nature Preserve offers a surprising seclusion within easy reach of the M-6 expressway. A natural-surfaced trail includes several educational signs interpreting natural features and processes. 6030 76th St SE.

Paul Henry Thornapple Trail

A work in progress that will eventually span 42 miles through three counties, the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail includes 10.8  miles of paved trail between Caledonia and Kentwood. There is a trailhead at Caledonia Lakeside Park (370 N Lake St SE).

Prairie Wolf Park

Prairie Wolf Park is a 45-acre “passive-use” park for the enjoyment of young and old alike. Trails traverse natural surfaces and boardwalks through woods and meadows, and are available for winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. A few benches and small picnic tables are scattered about. 8555 Kalamazoo Ave SE.

Caledonia Village Ace Hardware stocks household tools, garden supplies, home decor & more. 8am-8pm Mon-Wed & Fri and 8am-5pm Sat. 9960 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

Di’s Hallmark Shop specializes in brand-name greeting cards, gift wraps and ornaments for all occasions. 10am-8pm Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat and noon-5pm Sun.

D&W Fresh Market is a full-service grocery store that also features a Starbucks, pharmacy and gas station. 6am-midnight daily. 9375 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

Harder & Warner Landscapes & Boutique Gardens offers everything from tiny flowers to specialty trees over its 14+ acres. It’s also home to six ArtPrize sculptures. 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Sat and 11am-4pm Sun. 6464 Broadmoor Ave SE.

Henny’s Yarn Shop offers a huge selection of yarn, books and knitting crochet supplies in downtown Caledonia. 10am-5pm Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-9pm Wed and 10am-1pm Sat. 131 E Main St.

Lemon Quilts offers a wide array of wide back, minky cuddle, battings, threads, patterns, kits, classes and more for quilters. 10am-4pm Mon-Wed & Fri, 10am-6pm Thu and 10am-2pm Sat. 9175 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

Little O’ Marketplace stocks a diverse range of products from Caledonia’s Big O’ Smokehouse, which has been making smoked fish, seafood, jerky and dips since 1997. You’ll also find a curated collection of exceptional local products. 10am-6pm Mon-Fri and 9am-3pm Sat. 9740 Cherry Valley Ave SE.

Myrtle Mae’s Chic Boutique offers fashion, gift items, home décor and more. Located inside Harder & Warner Landscapes & Boutique Gardens. 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Sat and 11am-4pm Sun. 6464 Broadmoor Ave SE.

Swierenga Jewelers offers engagement rings, wedding bands, watches and other jewelry pieces. Custom design and repair services, too. 9-6pm Mon-Fri and 9-2pm Sat. 9369 Cherry Valley SE.

Also in Caledonia: Aldi, GameStop, Sally Beauty and Target.

Shagbark Music & Arts Festival

Known for years as the Cowpie Music Festival, the Shagbark Music Festival offers two stages of musical performers over a summer weekend on Shagbark Farm. Enjoy pastoral camping, food and artisan vendors and a one-of-a-kind festival community. Aug. 1-3, 2024. 7525 Alaska Ave SE.

The village of Caledonia hosts an annual Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July Celebration, Harvest Festival and Christmas Parade.

Note: Hours and product offerings are subject to change; check websites and social media pages to confirm details before you go.