Name: Walker Pumpkin Bash
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

Now, visitors to Millennium Park can enjoy a variety of boating opportunities on the main lakes of the park. At the DeVos Family Boathouse, we offer kayaks, paddle boats, canoes and row boats for rent. Boaters can explore the south section of Lake Leota near the beach as well as the north section of the lake, by paddling under a trail bridge. A paved pathway connects the new boating center to the beach area, near the Splashpad.

Millennium Park Boat Rentals

Bestside Bar & Grill is a longtime West Side neighborhood staple known for its welcoming atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and wide selection of drinks. Located on Leonard Street, it offers a casual setting that’s great for everything from weeknight dinners to group outings. The menu features a variety of crowd favorites, including burgers, wings, sandwiches, and shareable appetizers, along with brunch and daily specials. Bestside also includes golf simulators, adding a unique activity-based experience that makes it more than just a place to eat and drink.

Bestside Bar and Grill

West Michigan's #1 professional transportation company serving more than 20 years. The most complete diverse vehicle fleet to accommodate any type of client or group size with friendly professional chauffeurs.

Executive Coach Service

The closest beach to Grand Rapids is just five minutes from downtown and offers six acres of sandy lake frontage, a well-marked swimming area, boat rentals and one of America’s Top 10 Splashpads. Millennium Park’s beach facilities include locker and changing rooms, restrooms, picnic areas and a concession stand with hot food, snacks and frozen treats. Daily admission to the beach and splashpad is $4 for ages 16-62, $3 for ages 63 & older and $2 for children ages 3-15. Ages 2 and under get in free. Season passes are also available. Millennium is one of the nation’s largest urban parks, spanning 1,400 acres and nearly 18 miles of paved hiking/biking trails through diverse terrain. Pets are not allowed in the beach area but are permitted on a leash of six foot or less elsewhere in the park. There is no fee for accessing non-beach portions of the park.

Millennium Park

New facility with an 18-hole championship course and a superior practice and learning center. A nine-hole par-3 course, "The Miners," opens in 2007.

The Mines Golf Club

Serving seafood and birria inspired by the owners’ Mexican and Californian roots, Los Mariscos de Pancho is a hidden Grand Rapids gem. Birria, a traditional Mexican dish from the Jalisco region, is served as quesabirria, ramen, pizza and more. Seafood selections include shrimp, crawfish, crab legs, langostinos, mussels and oysters.

Los Mariscos de Pancho

Over 2,000 animals and more animal touching exhibits than any other zoo in Michigan; tigers, petting corral, wallabies, camels and butterflies. Chimpanzees - lions - grizzly bear - otters - snow leopards - - and many large and small primates. Indoor and outdoor viewing. Full concessions and gift shop. Featuring 300-foot ZIPline with return line, 4-story Ropes Adventure Course, and a Funicular (tram) that leads to a state-of-the-art Bissell Treehouse for events and rentals.

John Ball Zoo

El Granjero Mexican Grill serves Authentic Mexican food with fresh, local ingredients and a friendly service. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine-in, take-outs and catering! El Granjero Mexican Grill was established in 2007 and has received several dinning awards including "Best Mexican/Caribbean Restaurant 2012," "One of the Best Restaurants in Grand Rapids 2013" by the Grand Rapids Magazine. Proud members of the West Michigan Hispanic & the Grand Rapids Area Chambers of Commerce.

El Granjero Mexican Grill

We take pride and careful attention to the quality of our food and with the dedication of our whole family, it has taken Salvatore’s a step up…and in 1986 a few steps over, to the present location, 654 Stocking. And with my family’s addition including my brother’s wife Frances, and their two sons, Salvatore and Gabriel, my wife, Barbara and our son Emmanuel, here is where my family mixes tradition…the old and new. Now sit back. Savor your meal. Enjoy a beverage and be sure to make a date to come back.

Salvatore's Italian Restaurant and Pizza

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

Pumpkin Bash 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 3, from 10-11:30 am, at Walker Community Park (700 Cummings Ave NW). The change was made due to the ongoing construction of the new Walker Library.

Pumpkin Bash is our inaugural fall kickoff! Kids can enjoy free mini pumpkins, donuts, cider, a petting zoo, a pumpkin decorating station, trick-or-treating, and more! Costumes are encouraged!

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