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Chris Dudley with his World of Winter Artwork, Frozen Fun.

Local World of Winter Artist: Chris Dudley

by Jordoun Eatman / photo by Nick Irwin for Experience GR ArtWork: Frozen Fun by Chris Dudley

Published Feb. 06, 20236 Min Story

The World of Winter (WOW) Festival has returned to downtown Grand Rapids, bringing art, color, and—frankly—fun in the height of winter. Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. is the organization behind the festival, and I’ve noticed DGRI’s focus on highlighting local artists, especially women and BIPOC…

Enjoying the ropes course at John Ball Zoo. (4ft tall and close-toed shoes to use).

Itinerary Ideas for a Kid-Friendly Summer Weekend in GR

by Sasha Wolff / photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Jul. 25, 202210 Min Story

West Michiganders anticipate summer with joy for good reason: the weather is gorgeous, the sparkling lakeshore beckons, and every weekend holds the promise of something new and exciting to do around Grand Rapids. Whether you live in West Michigan or are visiting, you can take advantage of the…