Downtown Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is rolling out can shelves downtown, a simple solution that helps reduce litter and makes recycling easier for everyone walking through the city.

Downtown Grand Rapids’ beloved Rosa Parks Circle ice rink closes Friday, February 27. Enjoy one last skate before warmer weather and spring fun arrive.

Downtown Grand Rapids is looking for street performers this spring and summer. Earn $50/hr, keep tips, and perform for crowds during Third Thursdays.

Ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids is canceled Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. due to dangerous cold. Wind chills could hit -30, and residents are urged to stay safe and bundle up.

If you know, you know. From mysterious stairs to faded movie posters, these spots are part of the city’s personality.

World of Winter is returning to downtown Grand Rapids with art installations, Noodle Fest, silent disco, music, and more starting January 9.

Grand Rapids’ LGBTQ-owned 12th House will stay open after initially planning to close, shifting to a more sustainable model with reduced hours, shared space, and new ways to serve the community.

The Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink opens downtown Grand Rapids Dec. 5, 2025., weather permitting. See hours, pricing, and how to reserve your skate time for the season.

Starbucks inside the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is closing. Foxtail Coffee will take over, while the future of the downtown pick-up only store remains uncertain.

Several artists have been announced to perform at the Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Today the first artist to open the venue has been announced.

Grand Rapids’ new late-night dessert spot, Slutty Buns, brings warm, gooey cinnamon rolls with a fun, naughty twist—perfect for midnight cravings. It opens at the Downtown Market Nov. 21.

After four years in downtown Grand Rapids, the LGBTQ-owned The 12th House will close Dec. 23. Owner Sarah Cash plans to continue at pop-ups and local markets.