Name: Zoo Goes Boo
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2026-11-01

Meat & whiskey lovers, rejoice! Butcher’s Union offers a meat-heavy menu of globally inspired fare and more than 100 whiskey selections. It was ranked one of Yelp’s Top 100 Midwest eateries in 2023. Located in the bustling Bridge Street entertainment district, this modern gastropub provides a cozy, intimate respite for dinner, and also serves lunch on Saturdays. Fish, poultry and pasta dishes complement the meat offerings, and you can enjoy a wide variety of cocktails, wine and draft beers in addition to whiskey.

Butcher's Union

West Side pizza joint offers fresh-made pizzas, breadsticks, pasta, sandwiches and salads, for pickup or delivery.

Fratelli's Italian Kitchen

Strategically placed at the gateway to Grand Rapids’ historic Westside, The Knickerbocker is a taste of many world traditions that have been rediscovered and presented with a fresh perspective. Enjoy a full drink menu including craft beer, artisan spirits, handcrafted cocktails, wine and cider. The Knickerbocker presents a rustic, seasonal menu showcasing local and regional agriculture, old world techniques with a fresh perspective; including nose to tail butchery, heirloom produce and scratch cooking over fire.

New Holland - The Knickerbocker

New Holland - The Knickerbocker Facility Tour

Burger Theory is a place where you feel at home and welcome when you are here whether it is for a business luncheon, catching the game, or a place for family and friends to come together for dinner and drinks. We provide a casual environment and warm, knowledgeable service with a full bar serving a wide selection of craft beer and wine options. Top it all off with a simple, sweet dessert served in a mason jar. And for the early-risers, breakfast is offered each morning. \*The menu may be limited due to COVID-19

Burger Theory

O'Toole's Public House is an Irish pub offering delicious, outrageously-topped gourmet burgers and sandwiches plus multiple Michigan beers on tap and daily drink specials.

O'Tooles Public House

Ferris heritage spans back to 1924 as a family-owned and operated coffee and nut roaster. Featuring a variety of of freshly roasted coffees, trail mixes and snacks, gourmet chocolates and Michigan-made gifts. Ferris offers a full retail & coffee shop with espresso bar, premium teas, breakfast sandwiches, and more!

Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.

Enjoy the skyline as you dine atop the Glass Tower. Indulge on a variety of lavishly Spanish dishes at this AAA Four-Diamond restaurant. The trend-setting decor promises an epic casual dining experience.

MDRD

Quick and delicious, The Kitchen Counter serves freshly baked and made-to-order breakfast and lunch items with ingredients to nourish and delight.

The Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck

Foxtail Coffee at the Amway Grand Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids offers specialty coffee in a historic setting. Located inside the iconic former Pantlind Hotel, this café sits beneath one of the world’s largest gold-leaf ceilings. Just steps from the Grand River, DeVos Place, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, it’s perfectly positioned for visitors exploring the city. Guests can enjoy handcrafted drinks, light bites, Foxtail Gelato, and signature affogatos before heading out to experience nearby attractions, dining, and nightlife.

Foxtail Coffee - Grand Plaza

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

Practice your cackle because the Zoo is brewing up a ghoulishly good time. We put a spell on Zoo! Collect heaps of sweets at twisted treat stations nestled between spooktacular decorations and otherworldly entertainment including magicians, fire dancers, villains, and more! Don’t miss this wickedly fun family tradition.

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