My GR Week

07/19/2026

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07/15/2026

Stay Cool, Grand Rapids! ☀️🍦

The West Michigan summer is in full swing, and the temps are climbing! Whether you’re looking to make a splash or find a chilled indoor escape, we’ve rounded up 7 of the best ways to beat the heat in and around GR.

From the top-ranked splash pads at Millennium Park to a quiet, air-conditioned corner of our beautiful public library, there’s no reason to sweat the summer heat alone. 🌊🏛️

Which of these is your favorite way to stay cool? Let us know in the comments! 👇

07/13/2026

Grand Rapids is absolutely buzzing this week! From rock legends at Belknap Park to indie vibes at Meijer Gardens and our exclusive John Mulaney giveaway, there is zero excuse to stay home.

Swipe through for our top 8 can’t-miss events for July 13–19. ➡️

The Lineup:
🎸 Lucy Dacus – Monday at Meijer Gardens
🕺 MJ The Musical – Final show Tuesday at DeVos
🎻 Trampled by Turtles – Bluegrass energy on Wednesday
🌵 Shakey Graves – Americana vibes Thursday
🤘 Upheaval Festival – Michigan’s biggest rock fest kicks off Friday!
🫐 Blueberry Harvest Fest – Family fun all Saturday
💃 Baila at Rosa – Free Latin dance party Saturday morning
🤠 Hank Williams Jr. – Country legend at Acrisure Amphitheater Saturday
🎮 City Games – Play local games. Win local prizes. All weekend long!

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT: We’re giving away tickets to see John Mulaney! Head to citygames.co to play and enter for your chance to win.

Which one are you hitting? Tag your weekend crew in the comments! 👇

07/11/2026

Read our article about Kobold’s Kitchen at mygrweek.com

07/10/2026

The ultimate GR scavenger hunt is here. 🕵️‍♂️ Win 2 tickets to John Mulaney just by playing City Games!

✅ Play daily for entries.
✅ Subscribe to for bonus chances.

The more you play, the better your odds. Start now: citygames.co/mulaney 🎤🎟️

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Your weekend in Grand Rapids just got a lot more interesting! 🏙️

From the opening of the stunning CHIHULY exhibit at Meijer Gardens to the high-energy Beer City Open Pickleball Championship at Belknap Park, the next few days are packed with reasons to get out and explore our city.

We’ve curated a list of 10 essential events happening from now through Sunday. We’re talking legendary concerts, new museum exhibits, and local festivals that define a West Michigan summer.

What’s on your radar?
Check out the full guide in the images below. 📸

Tag-a-friend nudge: Tag your weekend crew in the comments and start planning! ⬇️

07/08/2026

Hey Grand Rapids! 🎉 Want to see John Mulaney live? City Games and My GR Week are teaming up to give away two tickets to his show!

To enter, just play City Games around town between July 1 and August 31. The more you play, the more entries you get!

🔥 PRO TIP: Want extra entries? Subscribe to the My GR Week newsletter for additional chances to win! It’s the best way to stay in the loop on everything happening in GR.

Subscribe here: 👉 mygrweek.com/subscribe
Learn more about the games: 👉 citygames.co/mulaney

Tag a friend who needs a night of laughs! 👇

07/08/2026

Every week, My GR Week drops a new City Games challenge.

Real spots. Real GR. Little missions that get you out the door and actually into your city instead of scrolling past it.

Complete it, claim your badge, stack your streak. Miss it and you're just watching everyone else have the better week.

New challenge every week. Only in My GR Week. mygrweek.com/subscribe

07/06/2026

The biggest match on earth. The biggest screen in GR. ⚽️🌎
Grand Rapids is throwing the ultimate World Cup Final Watch Party, and you’re officially invited to experience it at the brand-new Acrisure Amphitheater!
Catch the action live on a massive outdoor screen right in the heart of downtown.
🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 19th
⏰ Time: Doors open at 2 PM | Kickoff at 3 PM
📍 Location: Acrisure Amphitheater (201 Market Ave SW)
💰 Cost: FREE!

⚠️ ** Heads up:** Admission is totally free, but tickets are required for entry. This will claim out fast, so grab yours before they're gone!