Gigantic Summer Fun Guide

Summer is short and sweet in Michigan, so we have all sorts of summer fun ideas for your family. Check off the ideas on this list and you’re on your way to an iconic West Michigan summer.

Shop the historic Fulton Street Farmer’s Market.

Try to guess where the planes are headed as you watch flights depart and arrive from the Gerald R. Ford Airport Viewing Park.

Go on a Mural Crawl - check out grkids.com/grand-rapids-murals/ for our map of 100+ street art murals.

Is it even summer until you get a scoop of ice cream? Try the quirky ice cream creations on page 14 to indulge your sweet tooth.

Make your beach day even better - build a sand castle, look for cool rocks, bring a metal detector or fly a kite.

Take an urban hike along the Grand River at the heart of the city. Start at Ah-Nab-Awen park and head south; cross the Blue Bridge and follow the path north again along the water front; you can make it a short hike by crossing the Gillett Bridge and returning to Ah-Nab-Awen, or you can venture north and follow the trail all the way to Fish Ladder Park.

Get creative with The Mud Room’s Pottery-To-Go kits.

VISIT GRKIDS.COM/THINGS-TO-DO-SUMMER to find our huge list of West Michigan summer fun.

- Pottery Painting - Wood Sign Painting - Potter’s Wheel - Handprint Memories - Kids Art Classes

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Go-Karts Arcade Laser Tag Trampoline Park

Indoor & Outdoor year round fun!