Name: Celebrate Fall at Parkside Farm with the Pygmy Goats!
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24

Located at [Tanger Outlets Mall](https://www.experiencegr.com/listing/tanger-outlet-mall/8947/), 5 Lakes Brew Pub offers a diverse menu featuring hand-crafted burgers, specialty pizzas, beers, cocktails and more. It’s an oasis for shoppers and non-shoppers alike!

The 5 Lakes kitchen prepares nearly everything from scratch, ensuring peak flavor and freshness. Guests can enjoy a variety of domestic and craft beer – including 5 Lakes’ own brews – plus wines and specialty cocktails. The brew pub is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with seating indoors and out. 5 Lakes and Tanger Outlets are just 15 minutes or so from downtown Grand Rapids.

5 Lakes Brew Pub

A bargain-hunter’s paradise! Save up to 70% off retail prices on brand-name merchandise at 75+ designer discount stores. Located just off the US-131 highway 10 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids. Shop for clothing, footwear, home goods, toys and much more. Enjoy a delicious meal at 5 Lakes Brew Pub or Russo Ristorante Mercato before or after your excursion. Practice your putting skills or play bocce ball or cornhole in the outdoor Entertainment District. Kids are welcome to explore an inclusive Sensory Garden.

Tanger Outlet Mall

84th Street Pub & Grille serves home-style meals in a family atmosphere. This restaurant also offers on site or off site banquets & catering.

Somos

Break Room Therapy is a place where you can come in to let it all out! Think of all the stress, grief, frustration, and aggravations in your life. Or just simply as a entertainment you have never tried before. Pick from our wide selection of objects, and let loose! It is a place you always needed but never had access to until now!

Break Room Therapy

Pete’s Grill & Tavern is a longtime bar and restaurant in Byron Center, proudly serving the community for over 75 years. Located on 84th Street, Pete’s is a local gathering place known for modern tavern fare, certified Detroit-style pizza, and a welcoming atmosphere for lunch, dinner, and drinks. With more than 15 televisions throughout the restaurant, it’s a go-to sports bar for catching the game with friends. Whether you’re stopping in for pizza, a casual lunch, or game-day action, Pete’s Grill & Tavern delivers great food and good times in Byron Center.

Pete's Grill & Tavern

Located on 84th Street Southwest in Byron Center, Alebird is a locally loved restaurant offering amazing food in a beautiful, welcoming space. Situated inside the historic Hotel Byron in downtown Byron Center, Alebird has become a go-to destination for date nights, casual dinners, and gathering with friends. Enjoy thoughtfully crafted dishes, grab a drink, and experience the vibrant Alebird community right in the heart of Byron Center.

Alebird Taphouse and Brewery

See exciting pro hockey action in downtown GR’s Van Andel Arena! The Griffins are a development affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, giving you the chance to catch tomorrow’s NHL superstars today. Playing in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Griffins have won two league championships and sent 200+ players to the National Hockey League. The team plays from October-April, offering a wide range of family-friendly promotions, community programs and food & drink specials throughout each season. Go Griffs! Call (616) 222-4000 or (800) 585-3737 for ticket information.

Grand Rapids Griffins

Use this link to have the service fees waived on each ticket!

The Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional ice hockey team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They compete in the American Hockey League (AHL), playing their home games at Van Andel Arena. They are the AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League, and are the 2013 and 2017 Calder Cup champions

Stay and play in the Little Dip Splash Pad! Guests can relax and enjoy our 10,000 square foot, expanded pool area. Featuring our new splash pad area, hot tub, vortex pool, zero depth toddler play area, mini slides, and tipping buckets. Fun for everyone! The hotel offers a delicious hot breakfast buffet with your room rate. Day passes for are available to the general public on certain days and times of the year, blackout dates apply. Contact the hotel for admission and pricing.

The Little Dip Splash Pad at Holiday Inn Grand Rapids South

Classic design & modern cuisine, melded to create a timeless dining experience. Railside Bar & Grill is open to the public.

Alder & Iron at Railside Golf Club

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

This is a FREE event but RSVPs are required and tickets are limited. Event includes FREE hayrides, farm tours, popcorn and drinks, access to pet and take pictures with the pygmy goats, honeybee demonstrations, family-friendly activities and more!   
  
Three different times to RSVP your family (11am - 1pm, 1pm - 3pm and 3pm - 5pm. Please click the Tickets link to sign up and so we can plan accordingly. Tickets are first come, first served.  
  
FREE activities include:  
- yard games and candy farm tour  
- holland lop bunny bungalow display  
- hay rides and fall photo backdrop  
- drinks and snacks  
- honeybee demonstrations   
  
Purchase children's storybooks about the goats who live at the farm (Samson the Pygmy Goat \ Stella Bella's Pygmy Goat Miracles) and other pygmy goat related merchandise, farm products and pumpkins from the Farm Market and check out the local mini vendor market to buy hand crafted goods and locally made products.

Celebrate Fall at Parkside Farm with the Pygmy Goats!

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