Read All About It! Newsstand Reopens
After a brief closure, Elliott’s News returns to downtown.
Get Into the True Holiday Spirit with Giving Tuesday
Want to give big this holiday season, make a donation to your favorite local charity on Giving Tuesday.
Hit the Ice Rink at Rosa Parks Circle
Ice skating season at Rosa Parks Circle kicks off tonight at 5 p.m.
Like To Shop Local? Prove It This Weekend
Sift through a sampling of local retailers offering Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals and since we’re on a roll, a few Cyber Monday offerings as well.
Get A Jump Start on Holiday Shopping with Merry Market Day
You don’t have to wait until Black Friday to kickoff your holiday shopping.
Airport Opens Military Welcome Center
Members of the military traveling through the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) can now enjoy a lounge just for them and their families.
Flow Into Cat Pose While Surrounded by Kittens
Hopefully your cat pose is on point. If not, don’t worry; a gaggle of kittens will be on hand at Seva Yoga to show you how to stretch like a cat.
Dig Out Your Valuables for Appraisal Fair
Think your family heirlooms might be worth more than their sentimental value? The Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) is offering West Michigan residents a chance to find out.
Lace Up Your Sneakers for A Ghostly Run
It’s a crisp October evening, you’re on the grounds of Aquinas College, marveling at the eery beauty of the Holmdene manor house through the glow of a flashlight. A running ambassador tells you about the decades of history behind the estate. Running ambassador? Oh yeah, you’re doing this while on a three-to-four mile run with Grand Rapids Running Tours.
Community Invited to Help Plant 120 Trees
You don’t have to have a green thumb to volunteer this month to help plant 120 trees across the city.
Explore Your Sense Of Outdoor Adventure Indoors At Terra Firma Bouldering
Southeast of the heart of downtown sits a 10,000-square-foot facility that many would consider a rock climber’s dream.
ArtPrize Entry Aims to Set World Record
While most ArtPrize entries are vying for a portion of the $500,000 in prize money awarded at the end of the competition, an entry from a local company is focused on setting a world record.
The Rapid Asks for Public Feedback on Getting Around Downtown
Want a say in how you get around downtown? The Rapid has launched an online tool that aims to capture feedback from riders and non-riders.
Urban Disc Golf Tournament Takes Over Downtown
Downtown Grand Rapids streets, parks and alleyways will be transformed into an urban disc golf course later this month for a one-day-only tournament.
Blue Bridge Music Festival Returns for ArtPrize Nine
After a successful first year, the Blue Bridge Music Festival is returning for ArtPrize Nine.
No Swim Trunks Needed: City Hosts Free Dog Swim
Richmond Park will close for the summer after this weekend, but not before throwing a blowout pool party – for canines.
See How Grand Rapids Spent Eclipse Monday
Lot's of individuals and local businesses spent Monday checking out the solar eclipse. Here's some of our favorite Instagram posts from throughout the day.
Solar Eclipse Offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
While partial solar eclipses often occur up to two times per year, Monday’s event offers a once in a lifetime experience for viewers in the United States because a large swath of the country will experience a complete blotting out of the sun by the moon.
Where to Watch Monday’s Solar Eclipse
On Monday, Aug. 21 the moon will block out the sun creating a total solar eclipse in parts of the United States. While Grand Rapids viewers will only see a partial solar eclipse due to the city’s geographic placement, the view is still supposed to be spectacular.
Red Panda Makes His Zoo Debut
The zoo’s newest (and possibly cutest) resident makes his debut this weekend.