OMG, Color Factory Slays Yeah, I know, mom using slang is eyeroll central. But it is sooo fun to watch my teens cringe when ‘cringe’ rolls off my tongue. IFKYK, right? Seriously, if you have teens, tweens or any other people in your life that love filling up their camera roll with the 0.5 shots and selfies galore, then Color Factory in downtown Chicago might just be your next stop. Part art museum, part interactive experience, the Color Factory exhibits highlight elements of Chicago, like the colors of its flag and local delicacies ..read more

Let’s Get Ready to Go Geocaching, Grand Rapids! Free Treasure!?..in Grand Rapids? If you’re looking for treasure hunting in Michigan, you’ve found it! Parks and gardens around GR are home to secret stashes that give you a whole new reason to visit. And when you do start geocaching, you’re joining thousands of people across the world that come together online to play hide-and-seek! It’s true! And chances are, the real-life treasure boxes (aka Tupperware containers and Altoid tins) are hiding in locations closer than you’d imagine ..read more

Get into National Parks for free with the 4th Grade National Park Pass - all you need is a 4th grader ..read more

What’s Happening? Grandville, MI – Rivertown Crossings will soon introduce a new exciting indoor attraction, “Soar n Bounce,” slated to open in 2025 at the former Younkers site in the mall. Following the example of Woodland Mall, Rivertown’s addition of a family fun center will enhance its attractions and help it stay current. Facility Rendering ?Soar n Bounce via Facebook What’s Cool ..read more

Which Grand Rapids Museum, Zoo and Nature memberships are best for your family? We break down costs and the perks to help you decide ..read more

Visitor's Guide to the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Downtown Detroit MI ..read more

Enter to WIN a multi-night stay in Coloma MI, near Lake Michigan ..read more

New LEGO® Store Coming to Woodland Mall this Summer A brand-new LEGO® Store will join the offerings at Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids this summer, making it the second LEGO-themed outlet in the area, according to a Facebook announcement on the mall’s page. (A Bricks & Minifigs Shop that specializes in LEGO bricks is located just 1.2 miles west of the mall on 28th Street.) Indeed, Woodland Mall is poised to become an entertainment hotspot for Grand Rapids families this summer with the addition of this LEGO store and the new Main Event entertainment venue that is currently under construction ..read more

Tee Off in Summer 2024 with the Exciting 616 Junior Golf Tour Something Brand New in Junior Golf! There’s something totally fresh and fun for kids, tweens and teens this summer in West Michigan: The 616 Junior Golf Tour. Brought to you by Maple Hill Golf in Grandville, this tour aims to bring the game of golf to junior players in a way that’s never been done before in greater Grand Rapids ..read more

Massive Moving Dinos at John Ball Zoo Will Surprise You! Starting in July, John Ball Zoo visitors will have the thrilling opportunity to encounter over 20 life-size dinosaurs, including the fearsome Velociraptor, the majestic Triceratops, and the towering T-Rex right here in Grand Rapids. That roar you hear in the distance may sound a little different than the Lion or Tiger you normally hear during your visit. That’s because it’s a dinosaur! The upper reaches of the zoo transform into a prehistoric adventure with the arrival of Dino Don’s realistic creatures ..read more