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Things to do in Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Date Night in Grand Rapids, MIDate NightRestaurants, bars and evenings out worth planning around.
  • With Kids in Grand Rapids, MIWith KidsFamily-friendly places and activities for all ages.
  • Free in Grand Rapids, MIFreeParks, galleries and outings that cost nothing.
  • Rainy Day in Grand Rapids, MIRainy DayIndoor plans for grey afternoons.
  • This Weekend in Grand Rapids, MIThis WeekendWhat's on over the next few days.

Top attractions in Grand Rapids

  • John Ball Zoo

    John Ball Zoo

    Zoo

    4.6★ (13937 Google reviews)

  • Grand Rapids Public Museum

    Grand Rapids Public Museum

    Museum

    4.7★ (6561 Google reviews)

  • Celebration! Cinema

    Celebration! Cinema

    Movie theater

    4.5★ (5173 Google reviews)

  • The Great Escape Room Grand Rapids

    The Great Escape Room Grand Rapids

    Escape room center

    4.9★ (4754 Google reviews)

  • DeVos Performance Hall

    DeVos Performance Hall

    Performing arts theater

    4.7★ (3647 Google reviews)

  • Riverside Park

    Riverside Park

    Park

    4.6★ (3394 Google reviews)

  • Rosa Parks Circle

    Rosa Parks Circle

    Park

    4.6★ (3130 Google reviews)

  • Grand Rapids Children's Museum

    Grand Rapids Children's Museum

    Children's museum

    4.6★ (2530 Google reviews)

Guides to Grand Rapids

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  • Coffee and a Quick Bite in Grand Rapids

    Coffee and a Quick Bite in Grand Rapids

    For coffee followed by a quick bite in Grand Rapids, MI, start with small-batch coffee and choose from tacos, deli sandwiches, or pizza afterward.

  • Where to Brunch in Grand Rapids

    Where to Brunch in Grand Rapids

    Settle into a brunch morning in Grand Rapids, MI with small-batch coffee and fresh-baked pastries at Stovetop or breakfast and a children’s menu at Giggles & Gourmets.

  • Grand Rapids Date Night

    Grand Rapids Date Night

    Build a date night in Grand Rapids, MI around plant-based comfort food, craft cocktails and a pastry picked up before dinner.

  • Dinner and Drinks in Grand Rapids

    Dinner and Drinks in Grand Rapids

    Build an evening in Grand Rapids, MI around plant-based dinner at Go Vegan GR, then drinks at Speciation Cellars.

Coming up in Grand Rapids

  • Family Storytime | Seymour
    Wed410:30 AM · Theatre

    Family Storytime | Seymour

    Details
  • Sci-Fi Book Club | Main Library
    Wed46:00 PM · Community

    Sci-Fi Book Club | Main Library

    Details
  • The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour
    Wed46:00 PM · Live music

    The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour

    GLC Live at 20 Monroe

    Tickets
  • The Po' Ramblin' Boys wsg Round Creek String Band and Red Thyme Duo
    Wed47:00 PM · Live music

    The Po' Ramblin' Boys wsg Round Creek String Band and Red Thyme Duo

    Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

    $23

    Tickets
  • Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Cleveland Monsters
    Wed47:00 PM · Other

    Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Cleveland Monsters

    Van Andel Arena

    Tickets
  • The Po' Ramblin' Boys wsg Round Creek String Band
    Wed47:00 PM · Live music

    The Po' Ramblin' Boys wsg Round Creek String Band

    Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill

    $23

    Tickets

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