Partners build new city playground at Mulick Park
The city of Grand Rapids partnered with the Junior League of Grand Rapids and Sinclair Recreation to build a new playground over the weekend.
Farmers market to open for 100th season
The oldest farmers market in West Michigan will celebrate 100 years when it opens next month.
Fulton Street Farmers Market to host rummage sale
A local farmers market will have a spring rummage sale.
Third Thursdays invites tourists, locals to explore downtown
Avenue for the Arts will preview its new monthly downtown event this week.Â
Zoo to construct new habitat
John Ball Zoo will construct a new pygmy hippo habitat.
Studio to host sustainability summit and plant swap
A coworking space in Grand Rapids is set to host its first quarterly market event of the year.
Downtown boutique to celebrate grand opening
A new lifestyle and home boutique will have its grand opening later this month.
DGRI receives grant for Grand River transformation
A Grand River transformation project is underway thanks to the recent state infrastructure plan.
GRAM director transitioning out
Following more than a decade at the helm of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Dana Friis-Hansen announced he will leave his role as director and CEO at the beginning of next year.
Nature’s ReLeaf opens on GR’s West Side
A family-owned and -operated cannabis dispensary recently celebrated the grand opening of its first Grand Rapids location.
New era for Bell’s Brewery
The West Michigan beer world was shaken in November when news broke that Michigan beer pioneer Larry Bell sold Bell’s Brewery. Bell’s was one of the nation’s largest independent and family-owned breweries, brewing up some of the most beloved beers in the industry, like Two Hearted Ale.
City provides park improvement updates
The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department reported its annual park update last week.
City office and library hours adjust for holidays, refuse collection days to remain same
The city of Grand Rapids provided holiday hours for city offices, libraries and refuse collection.
Studio Park space to open to retail tenants
The Arts Marketplace at Studio Park is launching a new retail and event space.
Marriott hotel opens its doors
A new Marriott hotel is open in Wyoming.
New splash pad, improvements coming to Garfield Park
Garfield Park will see a variety of improvements in 2022, including a new, universally accessible splash pad.Â
City to host virtual Cure Violence meet and greet
The city of Grand Rapids Office of Oversight and Public Accountability (OPA) is hosting a virtual event to introduce community members to the Cure Violence Grand Rapids team and to learn more about the new violence reduction and intervention program.
Salvation Army to ring first bells for holiday campaign
A local nonprofit is beginning its annual campaign to help families during the holiday season.
Mel Trotter to host Thanksgiving meal at DeVos Place
Mel Trotter Ministries will host its Thanksgiving Community Meal at DeVos Place this year.
People and Places: Michigan’s first death café opens in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids now has a death café. The Mortals, 111 Division Ave. S, opened in September and offers up coffee and pastries, all while letting people explore the topic of death.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
