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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO NEAR
JOHN BALL ZOO

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Our most popular events near John Ball Zoo include:
  • Underwater Adventures: The Secret Lives of River Creatures | Grades K-1
  • Wands and Wonders: Unlocking the Science of Magic | Grades 4-6
  • Cosmic Critters: Building Out-of-this-WORLD Adaptations | Grades 2-3
  • STEM Superheroes: Unleash the Power of STEM! | Grades 4-6
  • Bug Bash: Creepy Crawly Bug Camp | Grades K-1
  • Homebuyer Education - August 9, 2025 (In Person)
  • STEM Superheroes: Unleash the Power of STEM! | Grades 4-6
  • Cartoon Network Drag Show
  • Grand Rapids Career Fair
  • Mech-animals: Engineering Nature's Superpowers | Grades 4-5
  • Fairy Tales Gone STEM: Where Stories Meet Science! | Grades K-1
  • Company Connect: Summer Student and Intern Celebration with Global Detroit
  • Empowerment Marketplace: Happy Hour
  • Media Matters
  • Chevy & Sons Dinner
  • GrrCON 2025
  • Aqua Quest: Exploring River Life and Water Quality | Grades 4-5
  • Taste of the Tropics Cocktail Class
  • Aqua Quest: Exploring River Life and Water Quality | Grades 2-3
  • Bug-o-Rama: The Spectacular Science of BUGS! | Grades 2-3
  • Natalee’s Graduation Openhouse
  • Bug Bonanza: Explore their Wild World! | Grades 4-5
  • GRAND RAPIDS MARGARITA FEST 2025
  • Denim & Diamonds Engagement Party
  • Creature Creators: Inventing Animals for ANY Environment | Grades K-1
  • CREW West Michigan's Annual Golf Outing
  • In My Rum Era Cocktail Class
  • 9th Annual MIKE SADLER LEGACY CELEBRATION
  • Distilled & Dined: A Whiskey Dinner at Rapid River Stillhouse
  • Futureville | Grades 4-6
  • GRWebDev presents Sloth I: Copilot Agent Mode in VS Code & GitHub
  • Alexion Sponsored Dinner: Understanding NF1 plexiform neurofibromas (PN)
  • Grand Rapids Career Fair
  • Sick of Rising VMware Costs? There’s a Better Way.
  • Bug-o-Rama: The Spectacular Science of BUGS! | Grades 2-3
  • Creature Creators: Inventing Animals for ANY Environment | Grades K-1
  • VC Insights & Innovation Showcase: Capital Meets Innovation
  • CECIL MF JACKSON 51st BLACK TIE BIRTHDAY ELEGANT CELEBRATION
  • Macro-Mission: Discovering the Secret Life of the River | Grades 6-8
  • TOP SHELF COMÉDIE with Hendrick's Gin
  • Cacophony Fest 3
  • Barre at the Bar - with AFWA GR and Barre3
  • Dining With The Divas: Slayyyter Edition
  • Sips & Stogies: A Ladies ONLY event.
  • Troll for Trout live at CBJ 822 Ottawa NW Grand Rapids MI
  • AllartWorks & Icecold Comedy presents: Laugh, Sip, Paint
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