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Technically, summer has the most days of any season, but it never quite feels like that. The bright, toasty months pass by in a flash, which is why planning ahead is so important. Or at the very least, we suggest having some ideas on-hand for when you have that urge...
The smell of popcorn, the rush to get a good spot, throwing blankets and pillows in a truck bed, tuning the radio to the required station … the nostalgia of an outdoor or drive-in movie in the summertime is strong. And if you’re seeking that kind of experience in West...
Artists of all ages can let their creativity flow in the sunshine at the fourth annual Chalk the Walk at Windmill Island Gardens on Saturday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Spend the day creating artwork and decorating the park’s walkways with chalk creations while...
This summer, John Ball Zoo is making it easy for everyone to help butterflies, bees, and other wildlife thrive. Community members are invited to visit the Zoo’s Habitat Hero booth at events across West Michigan to receive a free native pollinator plant and learn how a...
Before a PAWS dog changes someone's life, countless people help shape its journey. For Amy and Garrett, that journey began nearly a year ago with NASH, a Paws With A Cause (PAWS) foster puppy. Since welcoming NASH into their home as volunteer foster puppy raisers, Amy...
Looking for a good read? Perhaps even coupled with a welcoming space to enjoy it in? Come along as we share some of our favorite local independent options for bookworms and lovers of all things literary. Cellar Bird Bookscellarbirdbooks.comShoppers here will find a...
Nationally recognized singer-songwriter Brian Vander Ark, lead vocalist of The Verve Pipe, and award-winning author and mental health advocate Vonnie Woodrick have joined together to create an original song with one purpose: to change the conversation around suicide...
Summer means adventure—getting out there and experiencing all the world has to offer. And even though school is getting back in session and the season is winding down, there’s still plenty of time to fit in a last-minute summer adventure. That means zoos, go-karts,...
Community walk supports free emotional health programs for those impacted by cancer or grief. Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids invites the West Michigan community to join the 12th annual West Side Walk for Gilda’s on Saturday, September 26, celebrating and supporting the...
Looking for a fun night out with your girlfriends that also supports a good cause? Mark your calendars for Little Black Dress, a fashion-forward runway show complete with specialty cocktails, live music, VIP experiences, and immersive photo moments, taking place...
Taking place August 5, 2026 at Boulder Creek Golf Club, the West Michigan Woman Golf Scramble is a casual, fun-and-food-filled 9 holes! This event sells out quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible! Snacks will be provided, and each person registered will...
Taking place Friday June 19, 2026 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives in Downtown Grand Rapids is the sixth annual Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam, a celebration that centers Black art, entertainment, culture and experiences. This...