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Grand Rapids
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The be nice. Family Fun Fest will take place today at DeVos Place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the free event offers bounce houses, wellness activities and drop-in sessions on play, self-esteem and digital safety led by local experts such as Jacqueline Scherer and Eric Hipple. MLive
- ➤ On Friday, travelers at Gerald R. Ford International Airport dropped off gift cards in donation boxes set up to aid TSA workers facing unpaid wages amid the government shutdown; gift cards (under $20) must be for gas, groceries, or restaurants, and wait times in Grand Rapids remained short. ABC 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Grady’s Meat Market will open on May 1 at 1303 Post Drive near U.S. 131, offering custom butchering and secret sausage recipes with meats sourced from local farms. The family business, led by John Grady and his sons, will operate daily from 9 a.m. MLive
- ➤ After a cyber attack, Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids switched to cash-only operations last Friday, March 27; cybersecurity experts are working to restore systems+measures and the policy is expected to last several days. MLive
- ➤ MillerKnoll, the Zeeland-based office furniture maker, said it will incur an $8+9 million loss in the fourth quarter as the U.S./Iran conflict drives higher costs and fewer orders after a strong third quarter ending Feb. 28. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Davenport University’s Excellence in Business Gala is at Devos Place on May 2 at 6 p.m. in Grand Rapids and will feature award-winning actor Martin Short with retiring President Richard J. Pappas (to receive the Peter C. Cook Award) after some canceled shows (due to a family tragedy) last month. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ottawa County Parks & Recreation is hosting a free event on Saturday, April 4 at Hemlock Crossing Nature Education Center (8115 West Olive Road) to launch its Connected County Park initiative. Residents will learn to restore biodiversity through native plant swaps, seed mix bars, and a Q&A. MLive
- ➤ A helicopter towing a giant hexagon will resume flights this spring in West Michigan across multiple counties to study groundwater (using a magnetic method to detect water up to 1,000 feet deep) and help build a 3-D aquifer map. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ BAMF Health in West Michigan is testing a new theranostic treatment for colorectal cancer—the second-leading cancer killer—through ongoing clinical trials. Researchers report early progress and plan to seek FDA approval as they identify more treatment targets. ABC 13
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Strategic Fund approved a $4.75 million loan to demolish the Adobe Mexican Kitchen restaurant at 617 W. Fulton St. and replace it with a four-story 109-unit apartment building. The board approved a tax-capture request that lets Construction Simplified capture up to $1.8 million in future revenue. MLive
- ➤ Advantage Commercial Real Estate will transform the historic rail depot at 528 Bridge St NW into its headquarters as part of a $2.7 million redevelopment project approved by the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. Renovations begin this summer (with part of the space reserved for a future tenant). MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Rapids Rise and Mary Free Bed will host an adaptive sitting volleyball clinic from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Mar. 30 at Mary Free Bed YMCA on Burton St SE, where players ages 8 and up will get hands-on experience with the fast-paced Paralympic sport. ABC 13
- ➤ East Grand Rapids native Macy Brown tore her ACL during practice last week, ending her tournament run, but she will travel with the team today to support Michigan as it faces Louisville at 12:30 p.m. ABC 13
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K-Pop Kids Dance Party
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM — Elevation — Family-friendly event — Dance along to K-Pop remixes and iconic pop anthems while dressed in your favorite costumes.
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Candlelight - 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Wealthy Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the essence of 90s hip-hop reimagined through strings in a magical candlelit setting.
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Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
9 PM – 12 AM — Elevation — Entry details not specified — Relive the 2000s with top hits and nostalgic vibes from your favorite artists.
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Annual Easter Brunch Buffet
10 AM – 4 PM — Reds at Thousand Oaks — Adults $39, Children 5–12 $16 — Indulge in a delightful array of breakfast favorites and holiday specialties.
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The Lion King Stage Musical
7:30-9:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets available — Experience the breathtaking artistry and unforgettable music of this award-winning Broadway classic.
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Broadway Rave - Musical Theater Dance Party
7:30 p.m. — The Stache — Cost varies — Dance the night away to Broadway hits and connect with fellow theater lovers.
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Katy on Keys at Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar
8 PM - 12 AM — Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant — Cover charge may apply — Experience powerhouse vocals and a fun atmosphere with Katy on Keys at this lively dueling piano event.
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Full Moon Sound Bath Experience
6-9 p.m. — The Big Room — Reserve your spot — Experience grounding and deep relaxation under the full moon with intentional sound healing.
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Quintet Revelations by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
7:30-10:30 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience the power and richness of a piano quintet featuring works from renowned composers across centuries.
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Rivertown Races (10 km)
8 p.m. — Millennium Park — Registration fee — Experience a scenic 10km race amidst the beauty of Grand Rapids' largest urban park.
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