Taste of Gaines seeks local flavors, community partners
Food, music and community spirit will once again take center stage as Taste of Gaines returns this fall.
Take a stroll through Holland’s historic gardens
The Holland Garden Club's annual Heritage in Bloom Garden Tour offers a chance to stroll through some of Holland's most beautiful historic neighborhoods while supporting local community projects.
Watercolors 9 brings Juneteenth celebration to revitalized Lyon Square
This Juneteenth weekend, Grand Rapids welcomes a new kind of tradition along the riverfront as Watercolors 9: On Cloud 9 transforms the city’s newest public space into a vibrant celebration of Black culture, music, style, and legacy.
Century-old theater still makes room for new voices
When audiences gather at Wealthy Theatre on June 17 for the latest Open Projector Night, they'll be participating in something larger than a few short film screenings.
Bun appetit! Mark your calendars for Burger Week!
Fancy yourself a foodie? Or just fluent in “that’s a great deal”?
Start Garden 2026: Less starting, more growing
After announcing a sweeping redesign of its signature entrepreneur competition, Grand Rapids nonprofit Start Garden changes course.
From Alto to Olympus
West Michigan readers will have a chance to celebrate a new release from a hometown literary heavyweight in May.
Get shreddy, Grand Rapids
If your desk drawers are stuffed with old bank statements, outdated files, and paperwork you’ve been meaning to deal with since at least last tax season, consider this your official nudge.
Creston plans Earth Day celebration
This spring, Creston comes alive for Earth Day. On Saturday, April 18, 2026, neighbors will gather at City High Middle School for the inaugural Earth Day Fest + Repair Fair
A fang-tastic day at Downtown Market
It feels like just yesterday we were sipping mulled wine and wandering through thousands of handcrafted treasures at Christkindl Market.
Salute to Service
The Grand Rapids Fire Department will host a public retirement reception to honor Deputy Chief Eric Freeman
Grand Rapids gears up for Independence Day
A beloved West Michigan tradition returns Saturday, July 5, as the Grand Rapids Fireworks light up the skyline
Sundance film comes to GR for exclusive screening
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Grand Rapids will host the exclusive Michigan screening of the critically acclaimed Sundance film "To Live and Die and Live" at the AMC Alpine Theater.
A day of free yoga & relaxation for moms
Mother’s Day may be two months away, but on Saturday March 22, West Michigan moms can get a jump on celebrating with a special afternoon of self-care.
Step Into Black History Month
Woodland Mall will once again recognize Black History Month by hosting community events in partnership with the City of Kentwood and New Hope Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Remembering the Reason for the Season
Bought the gifts, trimmed the tree, made the eggnog. Now, what am I forgetting?
Sip while you shop!
Looking to avoid the chaos of holiday shopping? Snug Harbor has a plan to help with a festive solution.
Friendsgiving: An Evening of Cider, Feasting & Music
This year, why not kick off your Thanksgiving festivities early with a unique twist?
Culinary Institute Celebrates Fall with Harvest Fest
A celebration centered around culinary creations is on the horizon with the second annual Harvest Fest fundraiser.
Six Tips for a Safe Halloween
As the leaves turn a fiery orange and the air becomes crisp, the enchanting spirit of Halloween beckons kids of all ages to to embrace the magic of Halloween with a delightful night of trick-or-treating.
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