Experience Grand Rapids

09/03/2026

One lucky winner will score the ultimate Grand Rapids getaway, just in time for the GR International Wine, Beer & Food Festival! 🍷🍺🍴

Enter Here: https://www.experiencegr.com/gourmet-giveaway/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=GourmetGiveaway

Here's what's included:

🏨 Two-night stay at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
🎟️ Two tickets to the GR International Wine, Beer & Food Festival
🥘 40 tasting tickets to use at the festival

A night out at Studio Park, including:
🍽️ $75 to One Twenty Three Tavern
🍦 $25 to Elsa's
🎬 Two Celebration Cinema movie tickets, plus popcorn and drink vouchers

⛽ $200 VISA gift card for gas, spending money, or even more festival tastings
🎉 Two Attraction Pass GR vouchers

Whether you're coming from across the state or planning the easiest staycation ever, this package is your excuse to eat, sip, explore, and enjoy a weekend in Grand Rapids.

09/03/2026

The change of seasons means farm market season is at its best. 🍎

From fresh-picked produce and baked goods to family farms worth a weekend visit, explore some of our favorite places to shop local around Grand Rapids: https://bit.ly/45J5HJQ

09/02/2026

Back-to-school season means visitors are back, too 🎒

Whether you're welcoming family for move-in weekend, showing friends around campus, or hosting guests for a football game, this guide is packed with ideas for making the most of their time in Grand Rapids: https://bit.ly/45UxKX9

09/02/2026

🎮What's the best arcade in the Grand Rapids area?👾

Tell us in the comments!⬇

09/01/2026

Hello, September 🍎🍂

From ArtPrize and fall festivals to concerts and seasonal traditions, there's plenty happening around Grand Rapids this month.

🎨 1-Nov. 1: Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park – Outdoor glass art exhibition.

🦛 3: Pickle Hippo Party at John Ball Zoo – Celebrate Hugo's first birthday.

🛍️ 4-5: The Found Cottage Mercantile Market – Vintage finds, handmade goods, and local vendors.

🎤 10: Pitbull at Acrisure Amphitheater – Mr. Worldwide comes to Grand Rapids.

💃 11-13: Fiesta Mexicana – Food, music, and cultural celebration.

🎨 12-17: ArtPrize Preview Week – Events leading up to ArtPrize.

🎭 12: John Mulaney at Acrisure Amphitheater – Live stand-up comedy.

🖌️ 13: Art! at the Market – Shop artwork from local artists.

🎶 15-20: Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen on Broadway Grand Rapids – The hit Broadway musical.

✨ 17: A Night at the Market – An evening of food, drinks, and shopping.

🎨 18-Oct. 3: ArtPrize – International art competition and exhibition.

🍎 18-19: Michigan Apple Fest – A celebration of all things apple.

🥟 19: Dumpling Fest – Dumplings, vendors, and entertainment.

🎶 19: Eastown Streetfair – Live music, food, and family fun.

🏃 19-20: LMCU Bridge Run – Race through downtown Grand Rapids.

🚛 19-20: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live – High-energy monster truck action.

🏳️‍🌈 20: Creston Pride Festival – Community celebration and entertainment.

🎵 22: Mumford & Sons at Acrisure Amphitheater – Live folk-rock performance.

🍺 25-26: Oktoberfest – German-inspired food, drinks, and festivities.

🎉 27-Oct. 4: Pulaski Days – Celebrate Polish culture across Grand Rapids.

Dates are subject to change. Find even more September events: https://bit.ly/4gobE5o

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Who says happy hour is just for humans? 🐶✨

Take your pup along as you explore dog-friendly patios, scenic riverfront paths, and all the fun of Grand Rapids' Downtown Refreshment Area: https://bit.ly/3TADkuK

08/30/2026

🎶Your next favorite concert might be right here in Grand Rapids.

From intimate venues to big stages, GR has a spot for every kind of music lover. Catch a show, discover a new favorite artist, and make a night of it in the city. 🎸✨

🎶 The Intersection
🎶 Acrisure Amphitheater
🎶 DeVos Performance Hall
🎶 GLC Live at 20 Monroe
🎶 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
🎶 Pyramid Scheme
🎶 Midtown GR

Which Grand Rapids concert venue are you heading to next?

08/29/2026

Grand Rapids is Beer City for a reason. 🍻

Download the free Beer City Brewsader app, check in at participating breweries, and turn your brewery adventures into exclusive rewards. It's a fun way to discover new taprooms, revisit local favorites, and experience one of the country's best beer destinations.

Get started: https://bit.ly/4wYzWss

08/28/2026

On September 18, ArtPrize opens with a one-of-a-kind performance as the Earth Harp transforms the Pearl Street Bridge into an immersive musical experience. Created by William Close and recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's longest playable stringed instrument, the Earth Harp will turn downtown Grand Rapids into a symphony unlike anything you've experienced before.

📍 Pearl Street Bridge
📅 September 18