5 Things to Do in Grand Rapids this Summer

Do you live in Grand Rapids? Are you looking for some fun and unusual things to do this summer? We put together this short list of things you could do with your friends and family in Grand Rapids. Hopefully you’re able to get out and enjoy all the fun things that are happening in our city!

Let us know if you have anything else you’re planning to do! We love to know what’s going on around town!

#1 Byron Days Festival

Don’t forget about the Byron Days Festival happening this year! We love celebrating summer with our community and we hope to see you out there! To learn more about the Byron Days Festival, be sure to check out their webpage here

#2 Movies in the Park

We love this summertime tradition in Grand Rapids! Sit outdoors and enjoy a movie with your family or friends. There isn’t a bad view in the park.

#3 John Ball Zoo

Did you know that the zoo is celebrating 125 years!? We recommend you get outside and take a trip with your family to the zoo this summer. You can see a full list of activities, here.

#4 Take Me Out to the Ball Game

When is the last time you went to a baseball game? We love watching the Whitecaps play! Whether it’s a weeknight or a weekend, it’s always a blast to get out to a game with our family! View the Whitecaps schedule here.

#5 Visit the Gardens

We absolutely love visiting the Fredrick Meijer Gardens. Each time we go, it always seems like an exciting adventure! See what’s happening at the gardens this summer by checking out their community calendar here.

What do you have planned this summer? Let us know in the comments below! We can’t wait to hear what you have going on.