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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO NEAR
JOHN BALL ZOO

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  • 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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