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"Be the Astronaut" opens at Grand Rapids Public Museum this June

The focus of the exhibit is on the concepts common to all space flights and invites visitors into a futuristic storyline as the framework to communicate these ideas.

This all ages event will give kids the opportunity to participate in sensory activities including examining bugs up close with magnifying glasses in the “Bug Zone,” and making take-home greenhouse crafts including peanut butter bird feeders.

Did you know the Sierra Club is active right here in Grand Rapids? Come join us at our special event on Monday April 9, 2018 7:00 p.m. at Mayfair Church, 1736 Lyon St. N.E..

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John Ball Zoo opens early for spring

Reduced ticket prices are offered now through April 27 for currently opened exhibits, such as the grizzly bears, otters, tigers, and the red panda, Wyatt.

Butterflies are taking flight at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Take a peek in this photo slideshow.

In its first two years of business, Kava Kasa is bringing a new flavor to Grand Rapids.

Under the direction of local poet and artist Christine Krieger, Kent County’s own all-ages poetry prize weathers change, welcomes new and established poets to submit their work

The Better Body Image Conference aims to shape and redefine the concept of self and foster a positive body image by incorporating diverse definitions of beauty, cultivating positive speech around the body, and fostering self-compassion. The conference is scheduled for March 11 at Wealthy Theatre.

The Chinese Association of West Michigan is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration on February 16, 2018 at the DeVos Hall —and you're invited!

Join the Grand Rapids Public Museum on February 3 to celebrate two exciting events - the opening of the new exhibit Water’s Extreme Journey and the 2018 Ethnic Heritage Festival.

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