Grand Rapids Magazine

10/11/2026

Bark, ride and repeat

Wagging Riders turns bus rides into tail-wagging adventures for West Michigan pups.

https://www.grmag.com/gr-gems/bark-ride-and-repeat/

10/11/2026

Recipe: Blueberry sangria + a mocktail

https://www.grmag.com/food-drink/recipe-blueberry-sangria-a-mocktail/

10/11/2026

AgeWell Services of West Michigan has announced that it has eliminated waitlists for both its Meals on Wheels program and its Senior Medical Transportation service—removing a barrier that, in recent years, left many residents waiting weeks or even months for essential support.

Access to food and medical care recently became faster and more reliable for thousands of older adults across West Michigan.

10/10/2026

Book-cart dog brings smiles to kids in recovery.

https://www.grmag.com/people-places/profile/book-cart-dog-brings-smiles-to-kids-in-recovery/

10/10/2026

Inside Holland’s destination for artisan cheeses, curated pairings, and a new way to savor every bite.

I’ve always believed cheese deserves more than a supporting role on the plate. So when a shop dedicated entirely to cheese landed on my radar, I knew I had to investigate.

10/10/2026

Meet Mary Free Bed’s newest team member.

There’s a new four-legged team member making the rounds at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, and he’s already turning heads.

10/09/2026

The Michigan Assassin

The fast and furious Life of Grand Rapids’ Stanley Ketchel.

https://www.grmag.com/gr-gems/the-michigan-assassin/

10/09/2026

Blandford Nature Center will temporarily close portions of its Woodlands Campus, including the Visitor Center and Historic Village, on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 to provide land and privacy for a cultural gathering held in partnership with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.

Blandford Nature Center will temporarily close portions of its Woodlands Campus for a Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi gathering.

10/09/2026

Four Things to Do in Grand Rapids This Weekend

From an orchestral celebration of America’s 250th anniversary to a new home for soccer and culture, Grand Rapids has plenty happening this weekend.

From an orchestral celebration of America’s 250th anniversary to a new home for soccer and culture, Grand Rapids has plenty happening this weekend.

10/08/2026

Jazz is back at St. Cecilia Music Center, and it’s opening the season with a bona fide master.

The Kenny Barron Trio takes the stage tonight, Oct. 8, to launch St. Cecilia’s 2026-27 Spectacular Jazz Series — and tickets are going fast for an evening with one of the most celebrated pianists in jazz history.

Jazz is back at St. Cecilia Music Center, and it’s opening the season with a bona fide master.