Things to do in Grand Rapids this weekend

I got a hot tip that there was a new event called Glow Throw going on throughout October at Flannel Jacks.

Family farm open for festivities, donuts

There are two days left to enjoy Post Family Farm's Saturday Fall Festivals; Saturday, Oct. 22nd and 29th.

City: leaves clog catch basins!

It has been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. An easy way to to prevent unnecessary street flooding, is to keep the storm drains free of debris, namely leaves. 
Studio Park piazza

Construction on $62 Million tower underway

Once the residential tower expansion of Studio Park is completed, J.D. Loeks just might find himself living in the “world-class” units.

Disc golf tourney to benefit pantry

Community disc golfers of all skill levels are invited to bring a partner for a best-shot doubles tournament at Kentwood’s Old Farm Park, 2350 Embro Drive SE.

City approves two new Social Districts 

The Grand Rapids City Commission approved two new social districts at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 4

Noodles & Co. reopens after fire

A Grand Rapids Noodles & Company location reopened Monday after a fire shut it down this summer.

The Restaurant roundup

Shop fronts are changing all over the city.  It’s hard to keep up. Here’s a brief wrap up of some recent changes in the restaurant and bar world and what’s to come: 

Chick-fil-A to open two more GR restaurants

Chick-fil-A continues its West Michigan expansion with two more Grand Rapids-area restaurants slated to open within the next year.

City announces participatory budgeting results

The results of the Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids votes are in. 

New ‘coffee art’ boutique opening in Eastown 

A couple who outgrew their online store and the art fair circuit have gone “all in” on a new boutique, the Modish Moth...

Great Lakes Outpost holds grand opening in Grandville

Great Lakes Outpost will hold a grand opening event of its new Grandville store,  4611 Ivanrest Ave. SW, with food trucks, a beverage tent and a chance to win prizes.

Ada construction company celebrates 60 years

Erhardt Construction, the general contractor, construction management firm responsible for some of West Michigan’s most well-known buildings, turns 60 years old today. 

Bourbon bar boasts best selection

Alto bar, which boasts 650 different bourbons and whiskeys, has reopened.

Winner of Chef’s Specialty announced

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan held a special event; an annual chef's competition and charity event to benefit the program that feeds the elderly and people who are shut in. 

Klein Cider Mill holds grand reopening

Klein Cider Mill and Market has remodeled and are having a grand reopening event on Sunday, Oct. 16.

Drinks with Pat

This week, I made a couple stops at City Built Brewing.

Verve Pipe to headline October on Ottawa

When I read that Verve Pipe would be headlining “October on Ottawa,” a street festival of music which will be held outside Social House, 25 Ottawa Ave, this coming Saturday Oct. 15, the ole memory was jogged again and I decided to reach out.

New van for nonprofit

Grand Rapids nonprofit Beer City Dog Biscuits (BCDB) is inviting the public to celebrate the purchase of its new transit van. 

John Ball Zoo is lit!

llumiZoo is an annual family-friendly and interactive nighttime event at John Ball Zoo that allows visitors to experience nature as it glows in the dark. 

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