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EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO NEARBY
JOHN BALL ZOO

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What are the best things to do near John Ball Zoo?
Our most popular events near John Ball Zoo include:
  • Grand Rapids Career Fair
  • MercyMe - Volunteers - Grand Rapids, MI
  • Freshly Poured: A Garden Cocktail Soiree
  • The Grand Rapids Game Show Experience
  • Sips & Succulents Cocktail Class
  • Homebuyer Education - April 19, 2025 (In Person)
  • Unfiltered Gen2 Live: You Can't Make This S**T Up!
  • An Introduction to Mediating Evictions
  • Speed Dating Grand Rapids Singles 24-39
  • AFWA Coffee Chat at Ferris Coffee
  • Confluence Thought Series
  • Engaging Diverse Generations
  • Rise & Thrive: Unlocking Resources for Black Youth Organizations
  • 2025 Michigan Energy Summit
  • L'AfterGlow Comedy + Concert (Jayson's 50th Birthday Bash!)
  • Fairy Tales Gone STEM: Where Stories Meet Science! | Grades K-1
  • Environmental Due Diligence Update with Lori Powers at GZA
  • Light’s Out | Grades 3-5
  • AMA West Michigan April Luncheon: Dr. Sandra Upton
  • Exploring the Rainforest | Grades 6-9
  • YouTube and You: Your Path to Science Stardom! | Grades 7-9
  • GRAND RAPIDS TEQUILA FEST 2025
  • Grand Rapids Career Fair
  • Date Night: Cocktails & Comedy
  • STEM for GOOD: Where Creativity Meets Compassion | Grades K-1
  • Spellbinding Science: Unlocking the Secrets of Magic | Grades 7-9
  • The Plant 616 Forum April 2025
  • Wands and Wonders: Unlocking the Science of Magic | Grades 4-6
  • Midwest Movement Collective Grand Reopening Talent Show
  • Animal Anatomies: A Comparative Dissection Journey | Grades 9-12
  • Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium (MEWDC) 2025 Annual Summit
  • 4th Annual Father Daughter Dance
  • Grand Rapids Hiring Event
  • Arise! Unbreakable.
  • Corks & Conservas - Featuring Grand Vin
  • Animal Architects: Designing a Zoo | Grades 4-6
  • Forensic Files: Cracking the Case | Grades 7-9
  • Medicaid Workshop (for Michigan doulas) - April 19
  • I Love Salsa
  • Girls that Change the World: STEM Exploration | Grades 4-6
  • Wonder Lab: Unlocking Incredible Science! | Grades 4-5
  • Master the Art of Wine Blending with Catena Zapata
  • Copy of Mystic Dance Circle
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