Rosa Parks Circle

One of the best summer traditions in downtown Grand Rapids is back on Thursdays, and it’s bigger than ever, making your lunch break the highlight of the week.

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.

Downtown Grand Rapids kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, November 22, with the Gentex Santa Parade beginning at 5 p.m., followed by a 6:45 p.m. tree-lighting and the opening of the Rosa Parks Circle ice rink.

The opening of Rosa Parks Circle Ice Skating Rink Dec. 5 has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Get ready for a spooky good time at the Downtown Grand Rapids Giant Pumpkin Carving event on Halloween. Bring your furry friends and your best costume!

The pandemic added outdoor seating to Downtown Grand Rapids, revitalizing the city's ecosystem with enhanced pedestrian-friendly spaces. Should they embrace the outdoor seating even more than they already are?

If you want to make your partner's day on Valentine's Day a little more special, here are a few activities that you can do with them in Grand Rapids.

Looking back through development and redevelopment of downtown Grand Rapids over the years, one special little corner of downtown Grand Rapids has changed remarkably.

There are even more winter activities downtown Grand Rapids! Curling has arrived! Ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle is a winter tradition downtown Grand Rapids. The rink at 135 Monroe Center St. NW is now open daily, weather permitting, through February 25...

Downtown Grand Rapids is getting ready to ring in the holidays!

There will be two new art installations to check out downtown Grand Rapids this Halloween!

This isn't your average jack-o-lantern!