Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Martin Luther King Park will open a new $19.7M, 25,000-sqft facility at 900 Fuller Ave. SE on Feb.

21, replacing an outdated lodge with a modern community hub featuring free after-school programs, rentable event spaces, classrooms, and a gymnasium — a project designed to remove cost and transportation barriers.

Former Hudsonville Ice Cream owner and CEO Denny Ellens (70) died Saturday, Feb.

7. He led the brand for over 20 years and remained on the board until his death, with his family saying his commitment to quality and service shaped the local community.

The community legends project in Grand Rapids has relaunched with plans to install a seven-foot statue of the Council of Three Fires (an alliance of Native American tribes) near McKay Tower this fall to honor local history, and it is considering a statue of Rich DeVos at DeVos Place as discussions continue.

Ice on Lake Michigan is about 36% as cold air grips the Great Lakes, prompting local meteorologists to review records and note that in 2014, ice cover briefly reached 93% + it has not fully frozen in the past 50 years.

Officials say a complete freeze remains unlikely today.

Grand Rapids Griffin forward Eduards Tralmaks will represent Latvia at the Winter Games on Feb.

12 against Team USA. He is excited to play for his home country and in front of his family, and his coach praised his top-line powerplay skills.

Muskegon boys basketball beat Lansing Waverly 64-55 at the 2K26 Showcase at Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday.

The Big Reds held their opponents to four points in the final minutes and improved their record to 14-1.

2026 World of Winter Festival

9 AM – 11 PM — Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. — Free entry — Experience the largest winter festival in the Midwest filled with stunning art, performances, and fun activities for everyone.

Comedy at the Club

8:00 p.m. — Gilda's Club Grand Rapids — $25 — The Family Improv Workshop offers an evening full of laughter for all ages.

Magic and Comedy Date Night

9:00 – 10:30 PM — AllArtWorks Viewing Studio — $25 — Experience a unique blend of magic, comedy, and poetry this Valentine’s night.

2026 World of Winter Festival

9 AM – 11 PM — Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. — Free entry — Experience a vibrant winter wonderland with light installations, performances, and activities for all ages.

SAS Vendor Exhibit & Trade Show 2026

12 PM – 6 PM — DeVos Place — Exhibit participation cost varies — Explore innovations in analytics and software at this vibrant industry trade show.

Trey Kennedy - The Relatable Tour

7-9 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Trey Kennedy's humorous storytelling and audience interactions.

The Lou Fighters and Blender

8-11 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience high-energy rock from The Lou Fighters and unique 90's hits with Bender The Blender.

Kameron Marlowe Live Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Intersection — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening with country singer Kameron Marlowe known for his heartfelt performances and rich vocal style.

Manitoba Moose vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

7-9 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Tickets available — Celebrate the Griffins’ milestone season with an exciting match against the Manitoba Moose.

Ole 60 Concert

7-10 p.m. — GLC Live at 20 Monroe — Tickets from $73 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Ole 60 in vibrant Grand Rapids.