Kent County

Kent County

The Grand River runs through Kent County from its eastern border to the west, and after passing through Ottawa County, empties into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven. It has three tributaries in Kent County:

  • Flat River, enters the county from the east, and joins the Grand from the north, in Lowell.
  • Thornapple River, enters the county from the south, and joins the Grand in Ada.
  • Rogue River, enters the county from the north, and joins the Grand in Belmont.

September 1-3, 2023

GrandCon features tabletop gaming in all its forms, including the creators behind them. We provide an atmosphere that will allow gamers to mingle and appreciate their shared interests.

July 31 - August 5, 2023

We strive to give our exhibitors an awesome experience that they’ll carry with them for the rest of their lives. And we truly enjoy bringing our visitors the chance to enjoy as many free, fun, and ag-educational, events that we can pack on our grounds for the week!

Memorable and distinctive, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is a luxury Grand Rapids hotel located in the heart of downtown. Inspired by 16th Century architect Robert Adams, the hotel's dramatic Pantlind Lobby greets guests upon arrival.

March 6-10, 2024

A festival to benefit Gilda's Club features 200 free and ticketed events at 50-plus locations throughout Grand Rapids. The 10-day festival concludes this weekend and features stand-up, improv, film, authors, community showcases, and more! For a complete list of events, laughfestgr.org.

The 158-acre main campus may take up to two, four, or eight hours to walk through depending on what you choose to explore. With a large variety of art and plants, Meijer Gardens has something to pique any interest. Explore some of the many great highlights we have to offer. Meijer Gardens is open 362 days a year.

Nov 21 2023 - Jan 07 2024

Excitement surrounds this time of year as the annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World brings the glow of 300,000 lights, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides and more than 40 international trees and displays.

Opening Date: Sept 29, 2023

Now with 50,000 square feet to terrify you the new Haunt is pleased to announce Ethan Turon formally of Hundred Acre Manor PA, has joined our amazing team as our GM and head of Design.

In response to consumer demand, the Robinette family opened the Apple Haus in 1973. The Apple Haus is home to the bakery, lunch counter & eating area, cider mill, home-grown fresh fruits in season and a variety of other tasty treats and gift boxes.

At Fruit Ridge Hayrides, we are happy to offer a variety of old fashion farm activities for you to enjoy with your friends and family. For year -round fun,try a horse drawn hayride or sleigh ride through our woods and orchard. Family reunions, school groups, church youth groups and corporate picnics are always welcome.

Services:
Mental/Behavioral Health (ages 12+)
Career counseling and exploration/testing
Academic testing
Chronic pain assistance
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
SSDI representation

Fricano's Pizza was established in February, 2003 and serves the same original thin crust pizza pie made famous in Grand Haven in 1949. Fricano's pizza remains the original and most famous pizza and pizzeria in Michigan.

Get ready to be wowed - Grand Rapids never fails to surprise visitors with the huge variety of things to see and do here: World-renowned art, museums and historic sites for cultural vacationers. World-class golf, recreation and beaches for nature lovers.

The Yoga Studio, Grand Rapids' first yoga establishment, was created in 1979 by Carolyn Heines as a vehicle for her teaching. Since then, the studio has outgrown several Grand Rapids locations, and is now located in the vibrant East Hill neighborhood at 955 Cherry SE.

Everyone has an artist inside Brush Studio brings your inner artist out in a fun and created art class with a positive sense of self. You will accomplish something you never thought possible–a fabulous piece of art for that wall in your house that you have created!

@GR_Art_Museum
The Grand Rapids Art Museum is an art museum located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with collections ranging from Renaissance to Modern Art and special collections on 19th and 20th-century European and American art.

June 3-4-5, 2022

Festival of the Arts is one of the longest-running festivals in the state. Festival always takes place the first full weekend in June in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Festival of the Arts is a community celebration in downtown Grand Rapids, featuring arts, entertainment, food and fun activities for the entire family.

Grand Rapids is proud to have their own hockey team the Grand Rapids Griffins game day is exciting for the entire family.

Moby's Dive Shop is a full service Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Center. Providing excellent training from basic snorkeling and scuba diving, to advanced levels of diving skill development. Dive Con & Instructor Training are also offered as professional level scuba training.

Enjoy the warm weather on the water with AAA Canoe Rental offering a number of fun water water activities including Kayaking and Tubing. Your trip will will take you to the downtown Rockford shopping district where you can grab something to eat and do some shopping. Call for Rates and Reservations: (616) 866-9264

Do you love Candy Apples? Place your order today perfect for special events and fall parties and Halloween.

To date Blok Orchard has:
•45 acres of apple trees
•3 acres of peach trees
•1/2 acre of blue berries
•1/2 acre of cherries.

Our Family - owned winery has been crafting wine since 2003. We invite you to visit the winery, where our wines are fermented and bottled.

Open Spring - Fall

John Ball Zoo has over 2,000 animals including lions, tigers, chimpanzees, and a red panda, indoor and outdoor exhibits, interactive experiences, and so much more. The Zoo is conveniently located at the corner of Fulton and Valley (1300 W. Fulton) just west of downtown Grand Rapids.

AJ's Family Fun Center is a family oriented entertainment facility. Attractions include Go-Karts, mini golf and bumper boats as well as laser tag. In addition, there is an arcade game room for all ages.

Corner Bar Hotdogs are famous not only in Western Michigan but across the entire country and for good reason these are the best hotdogs you will ever eat. I remember lining up in front of the Corner Bar's outdoor window on a cold winter day and having a half dozen people in front of me.

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