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🎨One of my absolute favorite times to explore Grand Rapids is officially here. We spent the day wandering around ArtPriz...
09/26/2026

🎨One of my absolute favorite times to explore Grand Rapids is officially here.
We spent the day wandering around ArtPrize, and these are just a few of the pieces that stopped us in our tracks. From giant outdoor sculptures The Gerald Ford Presidential Library and Museum and a sparkling butterfly that definitely earned Aria’s approval 🦋to Amway Grand Plaza that featured an upside-down car and the incredible Lady of the Lakeshore— there is SO much to see this year.
And honestly, that’s what I love most about ArtPrize. You don’t necessarily need a plan. Walk downtown, turn a corner, step inside a building and suddenly you’ve found something completely unexpected.

A few GR Bucket List tips:
ArtPrize runs September 18–October 3, 2026
💰 It’s FREE to explore
🗺️ Use the digital ArtPrize map to plan your route
🗳️ VOTE! You can vote for as many entries as you love, once per entry every 24 hours. Your first vote needs to be cast within the ArtPrize boundaries.

And if you’re bringing kids — DO IT. ❤️ Watching them decide what is amazing, weird, beautiful or completely hilarious is half the fun.

Looking for plans Sept. 26–27? Here are a few you don’t want to miss:
✨ DoodleStreet at Downtown Market
🎨 SouthPrize Voting Day
🎶 Wealthy Street Block Party + Shrek under the stars
🦁 ArtPrize HalfTime Party at John Ball Zoo
🧱 Brickworld LEGO at DeVos Place

We’ve only scratched the surface, so tell me:
👇 What ArtPrize piece is YOUR favorite so far? Drop the name or location below so we can add it to our next GR Bucket List adventure!

08/24/2026

Cute drink stop unlocked 🥤✨
Stopped by The Sip Shack and tried the Daydreamer — SO good.
Fun drinks, iced coffee and the cutest classic coastal vibes. Definitely one to add to your bucket list!

ArtPrize season is getting a serious fashion moment this year.ArtPrize x Walk With Purpose: Mental Health Fashion Show G...
08/16/2026

ArtPrize season is getting a serious fashion moment this year.
ArtPrize x Walk With Purpose: Mental Health Fashion Show Gala is taking over the JW Marriott Grand Rapids on Friday, October 2 — bringing together fashion, art and a much bigger purpose: mental health awareness. Proceeds benefit be nice. | Mental Health Fndn

Think black-tie night out + fashion show + ArtPrize energy + a cause worth showing up for.

📍 JW Marriott Grand Rapids
📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
✨ ArtPrize signature event
👗 Mental Health Fashion Show Gala
🎟️ Tickets starting at $45

This is exactly the kind of event I love seeing happen in GR — creative, glamorous and actually meaningful.

Save this for your 2026 ArtPrize bucket list and send it to the friend who already knows what they’re wearing.

One of Grand Rapids’ biggest music weekends is BACK. Breakaway Michigan takes over Belknap Park this Friday + Saturday, ...
08/11/2026

One of Grand Rapids’ biggest music weekends is BACK. Breakaway Michigan takes over Belknap Park this Friday + Saturday, August 14–15, and if you’ve never experienced it… add this one to the bucket list.

Two nights of EDM, huge stage production, fireworks, festival activations and thousands of people dancing on the hill overlooking downtown GR.
This year’s lineup includes FISHER, Subtronics, NGHTMRE, Big Gigantic, Two Friends, It’s Murph, KREAM, Wuki + more.

📍 Belknap Park — Grand Rapids
📅 August 14–15, 2026
⏰ 4–11 PM both days
🔞 18+
🎟️ Tickets currently start at $155

GR Bucket List tip: Wear shoes you can actually walk/dance in, expect a hill, bring an empty reusable water bottle or hydration pack that meets festival guidelines, and plan your ride ahead of time. Advance parking is already sold out, although surrounding lots will have parking available day-of.

Who’s going this weekend?! 👀 Tag your Breakaway crew below.

Breakaway Michigan 2026 tickets + festival info
breakawayfestival.com/festival/michigan-2026

🚲 SAVE THIS: Best places around Grand Rapids to learn how to ride a bike!Learning to ride without training wheels takes ...
08/10/2026

🚲 SAVE THIS: Best places around Grand Rapids to learn how to ride a bike!
Learning to ride without training wheels takes a little space, a lot of practice and the right spot. We tested these out and found some great places around GR for new riders to build their confidence:
📍 Cascade Township Park — a great starting point with plenty of space to practice
📍 Millennium Park — smooth paths + lots of room to get comfortable
📍 Reeds Lake — perfect for that next step once they’re ready for a longer ride
📍 Fred Meijer White Pine Trail — flat, smooth stretches for building skills and confidence
Our route went from those first wobbly rides at Cascade Township Park ➡️ all the way to cruising the White Pine Trail. 🚲
These spots have lower-traffic areas and plenty of space, making them some of our favorite places for beginner bike riders around Grand Rapids.
SAVE this for your little rider + send it to another GR parent! 📌
What other beginner-friendly bike spots should we add to the GR Bucket List?

🚨✨ GR BUCKET LIST GIVEAWAY ALERT ✨🚨This is your sign to plan the ultimate Grand Rapids night out… and we’re covering it ...
03/23/2026

🚨✨ GR BUCKET LIST GIVEAWAY ALERT ✨🚨
This is your sign to plan the ultimate Grand Rapids night out… and we’re covering it 😏
🏐🍝 WIN THE PERFECT NIGHT:
• 4 COURTSIDE tickets to watch the bring the energy on April 25🔥
• Swag Bag featuring a signed Rise Volleyball.
• 💳 $100 to w**e + dine before the game at
But wait—it gets better 👇
Your gift card works at four amazing spots: Bistro Bella Vita, The Grove, Green Well, or Lucy’s. Basically… your pregame just became elite 😌✨
Think: pasta + cocktails → courtside volleyball → main character energy all night long 🏐
💙 Support your local women’s volleyball team
🍽️ Try some of the BEST food GR has to offer
🎉 Make it a night you’ll actually remember
👉 HOW TO ENTER:
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Drop a comment tagging your crew 👇
🗓️ Giveaway ends April 15 — don’t sleep on this one

Happy Hour starts now at Grab your crew and unwind with handcrafted cocktails, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh pasta in on...
03/20/2026

Happy Hour starts now at
Grab your crew and unwind with handcrafted cocktails, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh pasta in one of Ada’s coziest spots. The vibes are right, the drinks are flowing, and your table is waiting.
See you there 🍕🍷

03/13/2026

We finally checked out and WOW… this was seriously fun for the whole group! 🤩 If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’re on a real game show stage, this is it. Lights, buzzers, team challenges, and some pretty hilarious moments.
We learned two important things tonight:
1️⃣ These teams get very competitive
2️⃣ Apparently… we are NOT smarter than 5th graders 😂
Poor Aria did leave in tears for a minute after realizing our team didn’t exactly dominate the trivia round (oops 😅), but don’t worry — she got over it quickly and now says she wants to have her next birthday party here because it was that fun! 🎉
If you’re looking for something different to do with friends, family, or coworkers, this is a must-try experience. The energy in the room is awesome and everyone gets so hyped up cheering for their team. grandrapidsgameshow.com
Spaces do fill up quickly, so grab a friend and make your reservations soon!
Definitely adding this one to the GR Bucket List ✔️
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02/20/2026

Looking for weekend plans with a little ✨spark✨?
Stop by and check out their Speed Dating event happening this weekend 💕 Whether you meet someone new or just come for the vibes, it’s the perfect excuse to get out, mingle, and try something different.
And even if dating isn’t on your agenda, you have to come in for the incredible drinks and delicious sweets — seriously some of the best treats around. The owner is absolutely amazing and has created such a fun, welcoming space you’ll instantly love.
Grab your friends, bring your sweet tooth, and give it a try! 🍰🥂
More info: https://sugarbargr.com

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