![Bricklive Animal Exhibit Leaving John Ball Zoo November 8: Photo Gallery](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20200611_143429-470x140.jpg)
The popular Bricklive animal exhibit that was part of John Ball Zoo since May will be leaving after November 7. The exhibit that features Lego-like…
![Photo Gallery Friday: ArtPrize 9, Part Two](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ArtPrize-9-Oil-water-Ryan-Spencer-Reed-470x140.jpg)
ArtPrize 9 is now in its second week in downtown Grand Rapids. The jurors’ shortlist of 25 finalists (five finalists in five categories) has been…
![Photo Gallery Friday: ArtPrize 9, Part One](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sos-470x140.jpg)
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…
![10 Grand Rapids Summer Family Fun Activities](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Frederik-Meijer-Gardens-Childrens-Garden-470x140.jpg)
Grand Rapids is Michigan’s second-largest city and a city that offers nonstop recreation, entertainment, and family fun. The city has earned a national reputation as…
![10 Venues To Check Out For ArtPrize Seven Sept. 23 - Oct. 11](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ArtPrize-Venues-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
ArtPrize Seven kicks off on September 23, and more than 1,500 works of art will be on display at more than 160 venues in Grand…
![Real Pirates Invade Grand Rapids Public Museum](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Real-Pirates-300x140.jpg)
Tired of snow days and looking for a way to get the kids out of the house. Consider venturing to the Grand Rapids Public Museum…