You love to eat chocolate, but have you ever thought about what goes into making it? How do your favorite chocolate treats get from a cocoa bean to a sweet and delicious candy bar or chocolate drop? Chocolates by Grimaldi in Grand Rapids is ready to show you how it all happens by offering factory… Read More »
Do you have young children who are amused or impressed by nature? Are you young at heart or just love the outdoors and the beauty of plants and natural things? Be sure to take your family to the Brookby Estate Fairy Garden Walk this Saturday, June 6. Brookby Estate is a popular Grand Rapids landmark… Read More »
The 27th annual Grand Rapids Pride event will be returning to the city on June 20th. The event features numerous performers, bands and vendors and although the event is designed to promote the acceptance of gays, there is something for everyone to enjoy. “Pride is a celebration that visually represents the diversity and pride of… Read More »
If you are a foodie ready to try new things, want to experience Grand Rapids or are just plain hungry, you won’t want to miss restaurant week. Many of the restaurants in Grand Rapids will be offering special dishes and special prices from August 12-23. Restaurant week was created as a way to allow restaurants to… Read More »
Grand Rapids has some of the best bars, bistros and restaurants in the world and Chef Angus Campbell is determined to try them all. Chef Angus is a professor at the Grand Rapids Community College Secchia Institute for Culinary Education but will embarking on a food adventure that will have him trying many of the delicious… Read More »
Looking for a fun way to keep the family entertained this summer and also hoping to keep your kids interested in learning? The John Ball Zoo has the perfect opportunity. There are many different activities taking place at the zoo this summer and all of them are aimed at bringing families together and helping children… Read More »
A Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail, and as a way to celebrate the culture and culinary creativity of several area restaurants, bars and businesses, Grand Rapids is hosting a Negroni week. Many cities all over the country host a Negroni week and Grand Rapids officials plan for theirs to be just as popular and successful.… Read More »
Summer is here and the wild flowers in Grand Rapids are blooming and looking beautiful. There is still time to enjoy these lovely blooms before the summer heat causes them to wilt away until next year. Some of the best spots to check out the wild flowers in Grand Rapids are the parks and nature… Read More »
Art lovers get ready, the Festival Of The Arts is coming to Grand Rapid in June. From June 5th to June 7th, the streets of downtown Grand Rapids will be packed with art exhibits, entertainment and even food vendors. No matter what type of art you enjoy, the Festival Of The Arts has something for… Read More »
The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be hosting The Discovery of King Tut. King Tut was a young king whose life and death are both mysterious. Many people are interested to know about King Tut. His tomb and life have been studied for decades. Although many artifacts and much information have already been found, there… Read More »
