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New Woodland Mall Family Fun Center will Open in August, is Now Hiring
New Bowling Alley & Laser Tag Facility Joins Woodland Mall. The Grand Opening Weekend for Main Event, a new Family Fun Center at Woodland Mall in Kentwood, is set to open in mid-August. It joins the large roster of places offering indoor family fun in West Michigan. Entertainment options at...
Hudsonville giving away SuperScoop ice cream bars for National Ice Cream Month on July 25
As part of National Ice Cream Month, Hudsonville Ice Cream will distribute SuperScoop ice cream bars for free from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at a variety of pop-up events in the South Bend area. The locations are Central Park in Mishawaka, Kid’s Kingdom at Potawatomi Park and Howard Park in...
The Future of the Belknap Lookout Park’s ‘Death Stairs’
Stairs are everywhere. They may be in your home, at work, or your gym (I'm counting the stair-stepper, I have "climbed" those stairs for hours). I was recently in Boston, Massachusetts with some friends, and we unintentionally signed ourselves up to climb nearly 300 very steep stairs inside the Bunker Hill Monument. The view was great but getting up and down...not so much.
Where Can You Find a Great Steak in Grand Rapids?
If you are looking for a great meal and want to dine out, for my money there is nothing like a great steak dinner. But, where will you find a really good steak in Grand Rapid?. There are a lot of steak house chain restaurants around, Longhorn, Outback, Texas Roadhouse, and others. But, where will you find a truly fine dining steak that will blow your socks off?
7 lakeshore restaurants we've said goodbye to in 2024
HOLLAND — Although the first seven months of 2024 have been kind to new restaurant owners along the lakeshore, there have been several notable closures. Here's a (nonexhaustive) list of some of the restaurants we lost in the first half of 2024: ...
Grand Rapids laser tag, bowling spot sets opening date, hiring 160 workers
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new spot for laser tag, bowling and more is set to open at Woodland Mall on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Main Event Entertainment, a Texas-based company, announced the addition to the Grand Rapids mall last August. The company is owned and operated by Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
Why Do The Public Pools in Grand Rapids Close Early For the Season?
Summer is my favorite season of the year- because as a southern transplant to Michigan, I spent so many summer days living in the water to stay cool. We didn't have Michigan's many lakes, so we couldn't enjoy swimming in my hometown unless our public pool was open. In my experience, pools are almost all open on Memorial Day Weekend and stay open all the way through Labor Day.
Longtime Wyoming Sports Bar Closing, Property Being Integrated into Housing Development
After more than 20 years in business, a local restaurant and bar is closing as Wyoming's "city center" project progresses. Restauranteurs Frank and Wanda Vitale have operated Frankie V's Sicilian Pizza and Grill in Wyoming for more than 20 years The pair announced this week they are ready to semi-retire.
New Cuban Restaurant, 17 Apartments Planned for Southwest Grand Rapids
A new development that includes a Cuban restaurant is coming to Grand Rapids' southwest side. First-time developer Juan Lopez is transforming the property at 1516 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. in Grand Rapids' Roosevelt Park neighborhood into a new restaurant called Palmas and a 17-unit apartment complex. According to Zillow, the...
Jewelry store celebrates 30 years with Gemstone Party
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – If you are looking for a memorable gift for someone, or maybe looking to invest in something beautiful for yourself, a Grand Rapids jewelry store has some great ideas. Bauble Patch Jewelers is celebrating 30 years in business and marking that milestone with some big sales and special events. One of those events is coming up: a Gem Party! Trina is here to talk about it!
Uccello's celebrates grand opening of new location inside Ford Airport
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — You might recognize a West Michigan classic at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport if you're looking for a bite before your flight!. A Uccello's Ristorante location officially opened inside the newly-expanded Concourse A on Tuesday morning. The grand opening featured artisanal products from local Grand Rapids vendors.
Main Event to Open Michigan Location
Woodland Mall in Kentwood, Mich., will soon be home to a Main Event facility, according to WOOD. The 49,000-sq.-ft. entertainment center is scheduled to open on Aug. 14. Laser tag, video games, bowling and other entertainment are staples at Main Event, as are the popular restaurant and bar areas with menu items like fried pickles, funnel cake fries and a cotton candy Shirley Temple.
You can take your pup for a swim at a Grand Rapids city pool for free
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Looking for ways to help your dog beat the heat this summer? The city of Grand Rapids has got you covered. The city is hosting its free annual “Wag ‘n’ Wade” dog swim on Sunday, Aug. 18, allowing pet owners to bring their dogs for a dip at a city pool to close out the 2024 summer season.
What is That Little Scribble On The Frederik Meijer Gardens Logo?
I'm not afraid to admit- when I'm walking around the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, I find myself saying "Ooo, What's that?" more often than not. I'm always learning about new plants, butterflies, and sculptures every time I visit this beloved Grand Rapids location. So, if...
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