New Businesses Downtown – 2024
Welcome to our list of new businesses to welcome to the neighborhood! We've got a diverse mix of local, state and national entities calling Downtown Grand Rapids home. Stop…
Ambassadors can help you find your way to a Perks business!
Neighbor-Led Block Audits
Neighbors are invited to take part in creating a welcoming Downtown experience for all! Designed and created by Downtown Neighbors, the block audit report is a simple Google Form that…
What’s Happening Downtown: May 11 – May 17
💡 Community & Education Saturday, May 11 10 AM – 4 PM: Springtime Gift Fair at the GR Downtown Market. 11 AM – 3 PM: Drop-In Studio: Polaroid Transparencies at…
What’s Happening Downtown: May 4 – May 10
💡 Community & Education Saturday, May 4 11 AM – 3 PM: Drop-in Studio: Polaroid Transparencies at the GR Art Museum. 11 AM – 3 PM: The Intersection of Art…
What’s Happening Downtown: April 27 – May 3, 2024
💡 Community & Education Saturday, April 27 9 AM – 3 PM: Conversaciones Culinarias: Como comenzar tu Negocio de Comida at the GR Downtown Market. 10 AM & 3…
What’s Goin’ On Downtown: Summer Festivals 2024
Check out what's goin' on this summer in the neighborhood! More will be added as events are announced. Weekly: Tuesday Nights: Swing Dancing |Rosa Parks Circle | 7 PM –…
What’s Happening Downtown: April 20 – 26, 2024
💡 Community & Education Saturday, April 20 – April 28 11 AM – 7 PM: I Heart Recycled Art Exhibit at Cocoon Art Space. Saturday, April 20 – June 16 …
What’s Happening Downtown: April 13 – 19, 2024
💡 Community & Education Saturday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 16 Magic: The Gathering: Outlaws of Thunder Junction Prerelease at House Rules Lounge. Saturday: 1 PM – 5 PM Sunday:…
What’s Happening Downtown: April 6 – 12, 2024
💡 Community & Education Saturday, April 6 9 AM – 4 PM: Spring Break Bonanza - Create in the upcycled art studio at the GR Children’s Museum. 10 AM…
What’s Happening Downtown: March 23 – 29, 2024
💡 Community & Education Saturday, March 23 9 AM – 3 PM: Culinary Conversations: Food Business Bootcamp at the Downtown Market. 11 AM – 3 PM: Drop-In Studio: Creativity Lab…