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Happy fall, everyone! I’m Ben Darcie, and I’m a 14-year veteran of the Grand Rapids…
Hard seltzer continues to attract new fans across the nation and is one of the hottest new trends in…
When ArtPrize launched in 2009, I was skeptical. I’d never heard of anything like it (because…
One of the hottest things to do on a Sunday around Grand Rapids involves high kicks, cartwheels, and…
The Vamonde app and website, contains content to help users experience the cities they visit like a…
West Michiganders anticipate summer with joy for good reason: the weather is gorgeous, the sparkling…
Congratulations to the soon-to-be-married couple! So many of my friends (and now my friends…
The Grand Rapids area has been my home for nearly 15 years now – and I’m always…
The Makowski family loves flights. Not of the airplane variety, however. I’m talking about…
Veganism is continuously growing, and restaurants across Michigan are filling the demand, with Grand…
‘Together Again’ If you have never been to the Grand Rapids Pride Festival…
Grand Rapids is home to many locally owned and operated LGBTQ+ businesses. The city is becoming a…
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 best way to get to know a city is to spend a day biking through it. As Ernest Hemingway once…
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…
Surrounding Grand Rapids’ bustling city center is an abundance of biking trails that wind…
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…
The Game of Life was hands down my favorite board game to play growing up, I even bought myself the…
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…
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…
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…
Check out what's happening in Grand Rapids!
Introducing $2 Taco / $2 Beer THURSDAY at the downtown Stan’s Tacos! Every Thursday from 11AMM to…
Each November 1 and 2, on the Christian holidays of All Saint’s Day and All Souls Day, families in…
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…
Many direct descendants of the original Ottawa, Potawatomi and Chippewa people of West Michigan…
Custom poems created upon request/ "My Poem, Your Topic." I want to write something special for you…
It’s an urban adventure like no other – full of wonder, surprise, fun and community…
Come celebrate the artwork of sculptor and painter, Bill Barrett, Thursday, Sept. 29, 4-7:00pm at…
Sculptures and paintings by abstract expressionist Bill Barrett will be on display at the Art…
Watch the award winning Michigan film narrated by Motown Legend Martha Reeves on the big screen!…
Well hello, weekend! We see you just around the corner! Let’s start a bit early with a fun paint…
Join us as we celebrate monarchs in the fall before they take flight for their migration south to…
The middle of the 20th century was the first time in art history that women and people of all…
An annual celebration of autumn, Chrysanthemums & More! is the largest of its kind in Michigan…
We’re partnering with The Comedy Project to bring you this laughter-filled tour. Its sole stop is at…
Epicurean classes are designed for the adventurous foodie in all of us. For beginners and…
Our 6.5-acre corn maze is available 09/06/22 through 11/06/2022. Maze tickets are $9 per person…
*Valid for any date from 9/3-10/31 for DAYTIME admission only (must exit maze by 5pm on weekends…
Spruce up your porch with one of our amazing doormats! Whether you are sweet or sassy (or anything…
EIRO: Affinity is a sound and light scupture best experienced during the evening hours. Please join…
You've been transported back to the 1930's and have 60 minutes to complete the séance and contact…
You are invited to join us for a fun evening of cooking! In this virtual class, the Spectrum Health…
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…
Local Band THE MOONRAYS will make their Speciation Debut on Thursday 9/29. Don't miss out on their…
Free yoga has returned to Park Church . Peri will lead a weekly chair yoga class focused on…
Live jazz every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; Two sets between 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm; $10 cover…
What happens when conscious consumers crowd and support black-owned businesses? How would local…
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…
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…
Join us for hayrides this fall on Thursdays (starting Sept. 22), Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays…
Open daily - weather dependent. The focus here is on domestic animals complete with a traditional…
Historically, a myriad of cultural influences shaped our city then – and are what make Grand…
Explore over 50 rope elements on the 2 level ropes courses that stands 35’ high. Choose your own…
Lake Michigan charter boat fishing is in half day increments 7 am to 1 pm or 2 pm to 8 pm 1 to 4…
Black Buffalo presents LARRY FLEET: ONE FOR THE ROAD TOUR with support from Megan Moroney
Latin Thursdays! Every Thursday we host Latin dance classes for the public. No experience necessary!…
Join us at CitySen Lounge every Thursday from 6pm-9pm!
Within the PNC Portico, a marble colonnade features five recycled columns with carved Elizabethan…
Join us for an incredible night showcasing the transformation and hope that happens daily at Mel…
Presented by Steelcase, as a meticulous restoration complete with original furnishings and…
Come explore and gain a new perspective of the historic North Monroe Neighborhood, one of the 32…
Join us for our 2022 Music at the Commons Series Time 6pm-8pm Thursday, June 9 Don Middlebrook + the…
Enjoy local music at the Grand Rapids Public Library! Featuring emerging and established talent…
More than 45 ethnic groups now call West Michigan their home. Newcomers: The People of This Place…
