The 411 in the 616: Your Weekly Lowdown in GR

Who’s ready for Halloween weekend? If you need some ideas on where to go or what to do in Grand Rapids see my recommendations below. You can also find a lowdown on some other fun events in GR including yoga, beer and donuts so it’s sure to be a good week. Be sure to tag your photos around town with #thegrguide on social media and have a wonderful week!

On Deck This Week:

Congrats to West Side Hot Yoga opening on Monday, October 24! Enjoy a sneak peek during their first week open with evening classes only $5.

Happy Birthday Harmony Hall! Celebrate on October 26-27 with German Chocolate Cake, music and even a Harmony Hall Birthday Beer. Cheers to many more!

If you love the Downtown Market don’t miss out on Food A’Faire on Thursday, October 27 starting at 5:30 PM. Enjoy happy hour, a strolling dinner, silent auction and music!

How about an 80’s inspired yoga session? Head to Brush Studio downtown on Thursday, October 27 at 6 PM for YogABeats ’88 for a class taught by Funky Buddha Hothouse and music from AB.

Help grow our city by planting trees with the Grand Rapids Urban Forest Project and Mayor Bliss on Friday, October 28 at 8 AM. This is a great project to do with your friends and bring the community together.

John Ball Zoo goes boo this weekend from October 28-30! Enjoy treat booths with your kids, live entertainment, animal demos and the zoo decked out for Halloween.

If you love Vander Mill’s cider and donuts stop by Horracks on Friday, October 28 at 5 PM to sample some of their best selling cider and amazing donuts.

Join Seva Yoga at Blandford Nature Center on Saturday, October 29 at 11 AM for an outdoor community yoga class! This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy some yoga and the Fall foliage.

For the seriously most amazing Halloween party of all time head to The Grand Rapids Art Museum on Saturday, October 29 at 12 PM. Come in your costume and enjoy trick-or-treating in the galleries, art making, story time and a fashion show.

If you’re looking for a fun Halloween party with your friends check out Tarantino Dance Party & Costume Party at The Pyramid Scheme on Saturday, October 29 at 9 PM.

If you love Stranger Things head to Stella’s for a Stranger Things Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29 at 8 PM. Enjoy Stranger Things related food and drink specials and costumes related to the show are encouraged.