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The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) welcomes more than 250,000 visitors every year for a unique…
While there have been many things I’ve missed as a result of the pandemic, one of the things…
There are many different “scenes” in Grand Rapids — performing arts, craft…
The 49507 Project is a liberated public arts project unlike anything that I’ve seen in West…
Over the early fall of 2021, seven murals created by seven local BIPOC artists came to life in Grand…
Celebrating Grand Rapids means celebrating the people, traditions, cultures, and of course, food!…
Although I’m a relative newcomer to Grand Rapids, I am still a Midwesterner, and I can tell…
As winter sets in, so does cabin fever. Thankfully, there are plenty of outdoor recreational…
Winter is here and yes, while it is cold outside, it’s a season that ushers in a brand new…
New Year Resolutions are a great way to take a fresh look at what you want to accomplish. For me…
A live event at Van Andel Arena is a guaranteed good time for ticket holders of any age. After…
I don’t know about you, but I love nothing more than taking my dog out on a date. My partner…
It’s hard to beat a glorious fall day in Michigan. Michigan’s well-defined four…
In classic Michigan fashion, fall has arrived in full force, and quickly. Beers turn darker…
As the hot humid air gives way to crisp cool mornings, Grand Rapids is ready for its glorious…
You can't beat fall in West Michigan. This is my favorite time of year when the trees flaunt…
Congratulations to the soon-to-be married couple! So many of my friends (and now my friends…
Surrounding Grand Rapids’ bustling city center is an abundance of biking trails that wind…
Veganism is continuously growing, and restaurants across Michigan are filling the demand, with Grand…
Amidst the chaos of 2020, Black Calder Brewing Company found itself in a supremely unusual position…
From the heart of downtown to the coast of Lake Michigan, the Grand Rapids area offers all sorts of…
If there is one thing 2020 has brought, it is change. This winter season is no exception. For one…
While no one can predict exactly what this winter will look like, I think that we’re all…
During a time when there has been an increased emphasis on enjoying the great outdoors, Kent County…
School in 2020 is looking quite different from previous years, and thankfully, Grand Rapids area…
Happy fall, everyone! I’m Ben Darcie, and I’m a 12-year veteran of the Grand Rapids…
The Game of Life was hands down my favorite board game to play growing up, I even bought myself the…
When ArtPrize launched in 2009, I was skeptical. I’d never heard of anything like it (because…
If you’re experiencing some frustrations because vacation plans have changed or been canceled…
For more than 125 years, John Ball Zoo has given Grand Rapids locals and visitors of all ages the…
With COVID-19 putting a halt to many pride celebrations around the world, Grand Rapids included, you…
In 2020 Angela Nelson, former Vice President of Multicultural Business Development, shared this…
Being in Beer City, USA, it’s understandable that local breweries, bars, and restaurants…
I often feel that the excitement of the holidays gets me through the first bout of cold weather in…
Hard seltzer continues to attract new fans across the nation and is one of the hottest new trends in…
Since I can remember, Woodland Mall has been a shopping destination for anyone living in the greater…
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story included Brother's Leather Supply Co…
Blandford Nature Center is located just a half-mile north of Grand Rapids’ thriving West Side…
The term “dive bar” has evolved in meaning over the years. What once meant an…
When it comes to shopping in Grand Rapids, the variety of options can leave even the best shoppers…
It's possible that no one in Grand Rapids knows more about vegan dining than Kolene Allen…
Every year, thousands of visitors and locals enjoy the sights and sounds of Grand Rapids…
Whether you’ve visited Grand Rapids before or if this your first time here, it can be hard to…
The Vamonde app and website, contains content to help users experience the cities they visit like a…
A new tour around Grand Rapids might be a perfect activity if you love wine and are looking for a…
Fall is arguably the best time of year for hiking in Grand Rapids. The weather is crisp and cool…
The best way to get to know a city is to spend a day biking through it. As Ernest Hemingway once…
Fall is a beautiful time to visit West Michigan. The air is crisp, the skies are blue, and the trees…
It’s that time of year when things start going bump in the night and people are on the search…
If you follow the Grand Rapids Music Trail, eventually you'll cross the Grand River and venture…
Check out what's happening in Grand Rapids!
Full Day Guided Fishing Adventures for the Muskegon River for Trout, Smallmouth, Salmon and…
Over the course of 60 short years, small family-owned furniture shops grew into large-scale…
From GRAM’s inception, its permanent collection has grown primarily through the generosity of…
Many direct descendants of the original Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa people of West Michigan…
Habitat for Humanity, Urban League of West Michigan, GR Cure Violence, and Kenneth Cortez…
Improv comedy at its very best! An hour of comedy featuring members of The Comedy Project cast…
Charity Christine Salons is one location with multiple businesses. Each stylist and makeup artist at…
The Bridge Street Walking Tour will have you exploring the craft beer scene on the most beer…
All paper bingo packs start at 12 dollars 3500 in cash prixes.
Tours Around Michigan’s City Tour takes you back in time to discover what makes Grand Rapids great…
Epicurean classes are designed for the adventurous foodie in all of us. For beginners and…
Grand Rapids is being transformed into a giant detective experience. CluedUpp Games is an…
On Long Road distillery tours, we take visitors through our distilling process and the principles…
This GRPM original exhibit, Fashion + Nature , showcases a wide variety of scientific specimens and…
We’re hot to trot on this sizzlin’ route. Envision early Grand Rapids…streets lined with wooden…
$5 tickets, free for kids 12 & under Series Schedule: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania 3/11-4/7…
Our Free Outdoor Fitness Series is back and bigger than ever! Get outside, get moving and have fun…
Our Free Outdoor Fitness Series is back and bigger than ever! Get outside, get moving and have fun…
Live jazz every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; Two sets between 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm; $10 cover…
The city of Grand Rapids was born alongside a one mile stretch of spectacular rapids on our Grand…
Organized around Earth’s spectacular eco-zones Earth Explorers brings the unparalleled adventures of…
Will you also be surprised at how haunted it is in Grand Rapids? Grand Rapids has an unusually high…
Along Michigan's Grand River you'll find Civil Rights heroes, US presidents and a whole lot of art…
Sustainability is a priority for Grand Rapids. We’ve earned worldwide attention, recognition and…
We're hosting guided kayak adventures Enjoy a 2-hour guided kayak adventure down the Grand River…
Tour the Felt Mansion for a moment back in time and a journey to an era of tasteful refinement. The…
IT’S MY BIRTHDAY AND I’LL RUN (or WALK) IF I WANT TO! It’s our sixth annual BIRTHDAY race! You can…
Historically, a myriad of cultural influences shaped our city then – and are what make Grand…
Take a carriage ride of downtown Grand Rapids on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 PM…
In The Key Of Comedy is an improv comedy show packed full of music. A guitar bar where your problems…
Kurt Stone is a local act that hails from Detroit! He loves performing Country Music! A veteran to…
Lake Michigan charter boat fishing is in half day increments 7 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 8 pm 1 to 4…
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum invites you to experience every detail, brushstroke and color…
Artist Carole Harris builds upon traditional quilt making techniques to create innovative, freeform…
Come explore and gain a new perspective of the historic North Monroe Neighborhood, one of the 32…
Join us for live music, food, drinks and fun on the farm every Saturday!
Who loves live music?! We do! Our grandparents loved to dance and grandpa was a singer himself…
More than 45 ethnic groups now call West Michigan their home. Newcomers: The People of This Place…
The National Latino Amateur Boxing Association presents a brand new event for NLA boxing: "The Roger…
Opening Day will be Memorial Day weekend! (Weather Permitting)
What we consume today—the stories we read, the films we watch, and the world we experience—all…
Help us keep our parks clean + earn a beer! Archival Brewing is partnering with Plainfield Township…
How far will your feet take you in 2022? For the past ten years we have chosen a different planet to…
Come in anytime during business hours with a group of 4 or less and pour a candle with your own…
They flew with their fingers. They walked on their wings. Some were gigantic, while others could fit…
On February 24, Russia launched a large-scale attack on neighboring Ukraine, invading the country on…
Full day guide trip for two is $400 and includes lunch, gear and all flies Half day guide trip for…
The Grand River in what is now Grand Rapids has drawn people for thousands of years. The quiet flow…
See and feel the excitement of downtown Grand Rapids up close and personal with your very own guided…
Spring wildflowers, also known as spring ephemerals, can only be viewed for a short time each year…
