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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO NEAR
JOHN BALL ZOO

Frequently asked questions about John Ball Zoo

What are the best things to do near John Ball Zoo?
Our most popular events near John Ball Zoo include:
  • Wands and Wonders: Unlocking the Science of Magic | Grades 4-6
  • STEM Superheroes: Unleash the Power of STEM! | Grades 4-6
  • Cosmic Critters: Building Out-of-this-WORLD Adaptations | Grades 2-3
  • Grand Rapids Career Fair
  • Bourbon & Bubbles Dinner
  • GrrCON 2025
  • R&B NIGHT W/NICK LAVELLE
  • BON VIN FEM at the Downtown Market: Rák Thai
  • GRAND RAPIDS MARGARITA FEST 2025
  • Employee Benefits: Evolving Trends, Innovations, and Strategies
  • IDSA KZO + Carnevale
  • Taste of the Tropics Cocktail Class
  • September HSA Convening
  • STEM Superheroes: Unleash the Power of STEM! | Grades 4-6
  • Perfect Pairing Rosé
  • An Evening with Doug Tallamy
  • Potter's House School Presents: 2025/2026 Back to School Bash!
  • Creature Creators: Inventing Animals for ANY Environment | Grades K-1
  • Barre at the Bar - with AFWA GR and Barre3
  • VC Insights & Innovation Showcase: Capital Meets Innovation
  • CREW West Michigan's Annual Golf Outing
  • Tech Trails at Millennium Park – A Tech Week GR Event
  • Grand Rapids Career Fair
  • ROOFTOP COMEDY NIGHT @ MERTENS
  • Swamp Queens - A Shrek Drag Show
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Mission Alignment
  • Grand Rapids Game Show Experience: More Prizes
  • The Wellness Social Curated by the JW Marriott
  • East Kentwood High School - 25 year Reunion- Class of 2000
  • Caden & Friends Pool Party
  • Grand Rapids Bike Prom 2025
  • Homebuyer Education - August 19 & 21, 2025 (In Person)
  • The Celestial Summit
  • Kompa & Pate Party
  • Summer Poetry Pop-Up 2025!
  • Kids Cooking Class at San Chez Bistro
  • August 2025 Resource Navigators Convening - In Person!
  • LUKE SEVEREID in Grand Rapids, MI / "Stand UP that's Metal AF"
  • Grand Rapids LOCK & KEY SINGLES PARTY Age 24-49 ♥ Michigan Atwater Brewery
  • Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - KCHD
  • Local First Workshop: City of Grand Rapids- Equal Business Opportunity EBO
  • Grey Rabbit Jokes Presents: Melanie Hearn
  • Lowing Light & Grip x Braincell Camera Summer Shop Party
  • TechWeek: Addressing Top Talent Challenges In Tech
  • Bourbon Heritage Month Cocktail Class
  • An Evening with Bobby Stuckey
  • Explore Your Parks: Skateboarding Workshop
  • Blockchain and Business Networking |Elevating Your Potential -Grand Rapids
  • Partner Yoga Workshop
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