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Grand Rapids offers endless entertainment options and special events for every interest. Check out museums and cultural attractions for ongoing events. Set a date for a play, concert, or historical tour. Celebrate community with our downtown ethnic festivals, children's and sporting events, Festival of the Arts and ArtPrize. Indulge your passion in a city that never stops moving - Grand Rapids.
Get the most out of your time in Grand Rapids with events and attractions organized around specific themes and interests. Area hotels have designed packages with you in mind - explore our Grand Ideas.
Part of life and industry in West Michigan for the past half-century, Amway is the creation of two entrepreneurs - Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel - and their determination to convert dream into reality. The exhibit tells the story of these two men and the company they… Read More
Calvin College graduate Josh Depenbrok, who in 2005 launched GRNow.com, knows firsthand the PR and marketing value of social media. GRNow boasts 16,000+ Facebook fans and 2,700+ Twitter followers. Hear from Josh how to harness the new wave of social media creativity for your… Read More
This outdoor exhibition will feature fourteen monumental glass sculptures located in various areas of the Gardens. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites. This exhibit celebrates… Read More
Through the generosity of Fred and Lena Meijer, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has assembled one of the world's foremost collections of Modern and Contemporary sculpture. In honor of the Meijer legacy and in celebration of the namesake institution's 15th… Read More
Over 130 quilts make up the display of "Quilts and Their Stories." Plan to spend some time reading about the people behind the quilts. Old and new quilts, quilts by beginners, by professionals, and even art quilts can be found.
The breathtaking new production features a cast of 34 and a full \r\norchestra of 26 members - the largest orchestra of any touring Broadway \r\nproduction. Set on a tropical island during World War II, the musical \r\ntells the sweeping romantic story of two couples and how… Read More
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation \r\nwhen he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh \r\nblood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, \r\nR&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune… Read More
Introducing young children into the world of Curious George, the exhibit leads visitors on a fun, meaningful interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure while it emphasizes the central role that parents and caregivers play.
Art exhibit created by the artists from Spectrum Health Neuro Rehabilitation Services.
Come to this open air, seasonal farmers market. There will be fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, crafts more. Some vendors start leaving as early as 2:00 PM so get there early for best selection! Market season runs from the first Saturday in May through the last… Read More
Join us at Pietro's Pizzeria Plus for an entertaining evening with Andrew & Charles "Thunder & Lightning" music by Cat & Jack. . . Food Specials, Drink Specials, Prizes & Fun
MapleCreek invites you to meet the 26th president of the United States of America. Portraying this famous couple will be professional historians and performers William and Sue Wills, now in their 15th year of bringing to life the stories of 32 different Presidential… Read More
Great music for listening & dancing in the Landing Lounge
Including over forty photographs from the Museum Collection, this exhibition will explore the historical scope and artistic range of photography by master photographers such as Ansel Adams, Edward Steichen, Walker Evans, Yousef Karsh and Gordon Parks. Documentary photographs,… Read More
A 40 minute sky dome presentation that explores the cherished customs and traditions of this special time of year, many originating in winter festivals of long ago. Included are a brief tour of the brilliant winter constellations and possible explanations of the Star of… Read More