Anyone can be a scientist from April 25-28 when John Ball Zoo takes on the Detroit Zoo in the "City Nature Challenge." ...

Coming out on top as the Peng-Win Champion, Phil solidified his role as one of the John Ball Zoo's proudest ambassadors for both wildlife and the Grand Rapids community. He will hold a permanent spot ...

John Ball Zoo kicks off Wildlife Exploration Series with "Party For The Planet" | sponsor This system costs consumers money ...

As we go onward to the weekend, we want to fill you in on some events around town and first on our list of awesome weekend ...

Subject to the additional restrictions below, the GR Lantern Festival Ticket Giveaway! (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to ...

This year’s theme transports visitors into a world of Chinese folklore. Soome glowing mythical creatures on display move, ...

Tomorrow is also Record Store Day across the country and there’s several local shops including Vertigo Music, the Corner Record Shop, Schuler Books and Third Coast Vinyl. Special vinyl and CD releases ...

Learn more here. Photo courtesy of Getty Images. The “Grand Rapids Lantern Festival” returned for its third year on Wednesday, April 9, and concludes on June 15, 2025. Visitors of all ages ...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Some NFL teams are sending Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter to the offensive meetings first. Others have him meet the defensive coaches first. Exactly two weeks before the ...

Detroit Zoo's Atticus was eliminated from March of the Penguin Madness, but another Michigan penguin is still in the competition. Phil, from the John Ball Zoo, is in the finals. He's one of three ...

“John Williams Reimagined” and “Interstellar in Concert” are among the concerts and films taking place at the inaugural Soundtrax Film Music Festival and conference from Oct. 16-1 ...