The 411 in the 616: Fall Favorites in Grand Rapids

Fall is in full swing here in Grand Rapids and I can’t get enough of all my fall favorites (hello pumpkins and apples). The weather this week looks fabulous so if you haven’t visited a local apple orchard or attempted anything on my Fall Bucket List now is your time to check some things off. If you try anything from the Fall Bucket List and post it on social media be sure to use the hashtag #thegrguide! Have a great week everyone and enjoy this week’s round-up of my favorite events and obsessions in Grand Rapids!

Hot Events in Grand Rapids:

Head to Dear Prudence on Monday, October 17 and 10% of sales will be donated to DSAWM (Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan) to celebrate Pru’s 5 years cancer free!

Painting + beer? Yes, please! The Mitten Brewing Co. and Hearts for the Arts are hosting a painting, food, and fun night on Monday, October 17 at 6:30 PM painting a Michigan piece on wood.

Need some yoga? Lions & Rabbits are celebrating the start of their yoga sessions with treats from Creston Brewery and The Salted Cupcake on Monday, October 17 at 6:30.

Join AM Yoga at Long Road Distillers on Tuesday, October 18 at 5:45 PM for some yoga! Enjoy happy hour after yoga with $2 off cocktails and food specials to celebrate the opening of Leonard Street.

You can also do some yoga on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 PM at the Grand Rapids Public Museum with Mindful Vinyasa School of Yoga. Such a fun space to practice yoga!

Need some new cards? Head to Design Design for their Factory Sale from October 19-21. You’ll find cards, gift packaging, birthday candles and more from 70-90% off

Learn how to make a journal at 6.25 Paper Studio with Jamie Johnson on Wednesday, October 19 at 6 PM. You’ll learn how to make 3 journals/notebooks that are great for your own to-do list or a gift.

How about a fashion show? Head to Eve at The B.O.B. on Wednesday, October 19 at 7:30 PM for a fashion show with Burton. You won’t want to miss this fashion show and the chance to win some giveaways.

Sample some of your favorite restaurants in Grand Rapids at Local First’s Fork Fest on Thursday, October 20 at 5 PM. You’ll have the opportunity to sample bites, treats and sips from over 40 awesome restaurants in West Michigan. Bring your friends and have a fabulous night trying some new food.

Need a laugh? The Pop Scholars are performing on Friday, October 21 at 8 PM at the Wealthy Theatre. This improv group is hilarious so grab some friends and enjoy a fun night out.

Head to the Downtown Market on October 22-23 for the Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree! This event is perfect for families where you can watch professional pumpkin carvers create masterpieces and enjoy a Fall afternoon at the market.

Get a full workout on Sunday, October 23 at 12:30 PM with Flex City Fitness and AM Yoga! You’ll have 45 minutes of FLEX intervals followed by 45 minutes of yoga #perfectworkout.