At the last DNN meeting, we made introductions as a group by sharing our favorite new discoveries in the neighborhood!
See what your neighbors are excited about exploring. What are your favorite new discoveries Downtown?
- You can learn more about the McKay Tower dome light history and request a new color combo here.
- Seeing Downtown through a visitor eye this weekend.
- NEW professional dance company, Deos, that is using Teresa’s composition for music!
- Have you checked out the park behind the Catholic Diocese? Peter Wege Gardens are a nice way to get back to nature in the city.
- Rosa Parks Circle is open now and ice skating starting soon. You can sign up to register now.
- Noodle Pig is opening and neighbors can get a sneak peek here.
- Heartside History Murals (this link is from last year. There are now 9 murals!)
- Kusterer Brauhaus on the West Side
- Gazelle Sports on Monroe Center open ‘til 7 PM on Thursdays for the Walk/Run Community
- Barrio Tacos has a great patio!
- Neighbors can play pickleball at Belknap Park or reserve a court on the rooftop of the Amway Grand Hotel.
- Grand Rapids hosts the Beer City Open, a world-class Pickleball competition.
- Thrift stores opening on Division Ave. S!
- There are four new vintage shops and Zabhaz is open until 8 PM on Thursdays.
- Taking time to explore new early morning breakfast/brunch options with new remote role!
- Grand Rapids Gold, being able to walk to a basketball game and sit courtside.
- The season kicks off on November 10!
- Pekich Park redesign starting to take shape!
- If you missed our overview to changes coming to Downtown Parks, check them out here!
- ArtRat Gallery has a calendar of community events, guest artists and musical performances to explore in Heartside.
- Artist in Residence Gallery Show at 106 Division Ave. S.
- The gallery is open on Tuesdays from 12 PM – 4 PM and Wednesdays from 10 AM – 5 PM.