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12 Great Kent County Parks for Winter Recreation

12 Great Kent County Parks for Winter Recreation

January 10, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Winter has arrived in Michigan, and outdoor recreation activities have shifted from kayaking, hiking, and biking to skiing, sledding, ice skating, and more difficult hiking. Those…

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Bricklive Animal Exhibit Leaving John Ball Zoo November 8: Photo Gallery

Bricklive Animal Exhibit Leaving John Ball Zoo November 8: Photo Gallery

November 1, 2020
by Chris Katje
Zoos

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…

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Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

October 25, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fall color in Michigan was impressive this year, and some pockets of yellow, orange, and red leaves remain across the state. We had a chance…

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John Ball Zoo Getting BrickLive Animal Exhibit for 2020 Season

John Ball Zoo Getting BrickLive Animal Exhibit for 2020 Season

February 25, 2020
by Chris Katje
Zoos

John Ball Zoo announced it will be getting a huge touring exhibit for the 2020 Summer season. BrickLive Animal Paradise will come to the Grand…

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Prismatica in Grand Rapids - Photos and Video from Our Visit

Prismatica in Grand Rapids – Photos and Video from Our Visit

January 26, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Downtown Grand Rapids is well known for a vibrant art scene, and it is currently home to an amazing interactive installation as part of the…

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Photo Gallery: Grand Rapids Comic Con 2019

Photo Gallery: Grand Rapids Comic Con 2019

November 16, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

The 2019 edition of the Grand Rapids Comic Con took place November 8-10, and proved to be another great event for fans of comics, sci-fi,…

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Family Friendly Grand Rapids Comic Con 2017

Grand Rapids Comic Con 2019: 11 Things We’re Looking Forward To

November 3, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

The Grand Rapids Comic Con (https://www.grcomiccon.com/) will return to the DeVos Place Convention Center the weekend of November 8-10, bringing a stellar lineup of guests and…

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Rock Roar & Pour at John Ball Zoo: An Adults-Only Evening of Beer, Music, and Animal Encounters

Rock Roar & Pour at John Ball Zoo: An Adults-Only Evening of Beer, Music, and Animal Encounters

August 12, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit a zoo when there aren’t any kids there? Have you ever wanted to crack…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Butterflies Are Blooming at Frederik Meijer Gardens 2019

Photo Gallery Friday: Butterflies Are Blooming at Frederik Meijer Gardens 2019

April 12, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park has been one of the Grand Rapids’ area’s most popular destination for lovers of sculpture, music, exotic plants, family…

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Family Friendly Grand Rapids Comic Con 2017

8 Ways to Enjoy Grand Rapids Comic Con 2018

November 7, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

One of the largest comic conventions returns to Grand Rapids November 9th through 11th. The Grand Rapids Comic Con 2018 brings the best in celebrities,…

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