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Return to the River Festival 2025: A Fantasy-Themed …
Grand Rapids is set to transform its riverfront into a vibrant, mythical playground during the Return to the…

Weekend Highlights: August 22–24, 2025
Grand Rapids is packed with festivals, flowers, dance, and cultural celebrations this weekend. Here’s your day-by-day breakdown, plus…

What’s Happening in Grand Rapids: August 15–17, 2025
From a two-day music festival and nationally known comedy acts to community runs, markets, and live lakeside performances,…

Steelcase to Merge with HNI in $2.2 Billion …
Steelcase Inc., the Grand Rapids-based office furniture company founded in 1912, will merge with Iowa-based HNI Corporation in…

Texas de Brazil Brings Churrasco Dining to Woodland …
Woodland Mall will welcome a new dining experience this September with the arrival of Texas de Brazil, a…

Massive Waterfront Aquarium Proposed Near Grand Rapids
John Ball Zoo has unveiled early plans for a large-scale waterfront aquarium and wetlands campus on a 190-acre…

What’s Happening in Grand Rapids: August 8–10, 2025
Grand Rapids is packed with events this weekend! From throwback dance parties and cultural festivals to sunflower fields,…

Weekend Events in Grand Rapids: August 1–3, 2025
Here’s what’s happening in and around Grand Rapids this weekend:Clear the ShelterFirst things first—if you’re in a position…

The 5 Hottest Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids Right …
Grand Rapids has no shortage of neighborhoods, but not all of them are moving the same way in…