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.
Grand Rapids Heads to the Polls Today
Two city commission seats are up for grabs today.
Elliott’s News Finds New Home
After closing its doors eight months ago, Elliott’s News announced it will reopen downtown.
Registration Opens for Bark in the Dark Run
The Humane Society of West Michigan will hold its fifth annual Bark in the Dark run/walk in October and participants can begin registering for the event now.
John Ball Zoo Celebrates Birth
John Ball Zoo announced today the birth of a white-faced saki monkey earlier this week.
American Pickers is Looking for West Michigan Collectors
West Michigan collectors have a chance to appear on popular History channel reality show American Pickers, a documentary series that profiles real life collectors and tells their unique stories.
New Addition Coming to John Ball Zoo
John Ball Zoo is getting a new resident later this summer.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
