We provide mission based challenges that are great for individuals and groups. You can make a reservation for just a few people or come as a group. Our goal is to provide fun and entertaining experiences through strategic team-on-team games, bringing people and families together to create unforgettable memories. Much like a video game we change up the objective to the games to make it fun and exciting.

Common events that we host include birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, family reunions, team building exercises, home school group events, special needs group events, parents night out, church or school lock-ins, and many more.

We have an arena that you can come to or we can set up at your location. Our mobile serves are laser tag and archery tag®.

BattleGR Tactical Games

Real Food Café on Plainfield is a beloved neighborhood diner and café in Grand Rapids, serving breakfast and brunch made completely from scratch since 2000. True to its name, Real Food Café prepares real food daily—cracking eggs fresh, mixing pancakes from original recipes with real buttermilk, hand-forming sausage patties, and brining and slicing corned beef in-house. Guests can enjoy great coffee, fresh bakery-style favorites, and hearty breakfast dishes made with high-quality ingredients sourced and prepared by a passionate team.

Real Food Cafe - Plainfield

Great Lakes Glow Golf is your place for fun! We feature 18 holes of miniature golf played under black light utilizing ultraviolet visual artistry. We also have party rooms for private parties, a modest arcade of approximately 25 games, concession style food and drink options, and novelties for redemption and purchase.

Great Lakes Glow Golf

First Grand Rapids location of a popular national chain restaurant features cooked-to-order burgers, fresh-churned custard and more.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Retro-style diner uses all-natural, fresh, local, quality ingredients to craft delectable breakfast and lunch dishes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options.

Anna's House - Plainfield

TreeRunner Grand Rapids features an extensive aerial park with over 70 obstacles and zip lines, designed to test your balance, strength, and courage. With trails ranging from beginner to expert levels, it caters to a wide range of skill levels and confidence. Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-timer looking for a little adventure, there’s something for everyone.

The park is an ideal destination for families, groups of friends, or even corporate team-building events, providing an engaging environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork. The beautiful, wooded setting offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle, allowing guests to connect with nature while having a blast.

TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park

Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is your ultimate destination for unforgettable outdoor high ropes and ziplining adventures, catering to ages 7 and up with multiple skill levels.

Great Lakes Pickleball Club

Great Lakes Pickleball Club (GLPC) is a premier indoor pickleball and social recreation destination in West Michigan, offering an elevated experience for players, families, athletes, and visitors of all skill levels.

With 10 indoor pickleball courts across two Grand Rapids-area locations, GLPC provides year-round opportunities to play, compete, learn, and connect. Our facilities feature dedicated pickleball courts, two golf simulators, a training and turf area, conference and gathering spaces, recovery and wellness amenities, lockers and showers, and social areas designed to bring people together both on and off the court.

Whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time, looking for competitive play, participating in a league or tournament, or simply looking for a fun activity with friends and family, GLPC offers something for everyone. Guests can enjoy open play, organized events, leagues, tournaments, lessons, clinics, private training, corporate outings, and social gatherings.

GLPC is also committed to growing the sport throughout West Michigan, with a strong focus on youth development, school partnerships, community programming, and introducing new players to the game.

For visitors to Grand Rapids, GLPC offers a unique indoor recreation experience that can be incorporated into a weekend getaway, sporting trip, corporate event, or group outing. Our goal is to create a welcoming destination where people can be active, have fun, meet others, and experience one of America’s fastest-growing sports.

Great Lakes Pickleball Club — Play. Connect. Compete.

Great Lakes Pickleball Club

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

Grand Rapids Griffins

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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.

See tomorrow’s Detroit Tigers stars today! As the High-A affiliate of Michigan’s major league baseball team, the Whitecaps provide a training ground for young talent and a whole lot of fun for fans. The Whitecaps play in beautiful LMCU Ballpark, just 11 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, from April through September. Take advantage of affordable tickets, tasty food and family-friendly promotions – giveaways, theme nights, fireworks and more – to enjoy a great day or evening at the ballpark! For ticket information, call (616) 784-4131.

West Michigan Whitecaps Baseball

When your family will settle for nothing short of the ultimate in fun and excitement, AJ's Family Fun Center is the place to go. With an assortment of exciting activities to choose from, plus electrifying games and appetizing refreshments, we've got fun, food and entertainment lined up for the entire family. Visit one or both of our locations in Ludington and Comstock Park to see how fun is done!

Game Time Fun Park

Pizza in Grand Rapids, MI. Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante is a family owned restaurant with authentic Italian Cuisine. We offer the best pizza in Grand Rapids with the Award winning Flo's Signature pizza.

Flo's Pizzeria

Four days of championship foosball in Grand Rapids. Juniors and touring professionals play at the same tables. Every dollar raised helps put free foosball tables in schools.

The Great Lakes Classic

Gear up for the 2026 University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon, a thrilling all-ages multi-sport event set to energize the vibrant streets of Grand Rapids on October 18, 2026!  Traverse the scenic landscapes of Michigan's second-largest city as you race towards triumph amidst the community's cheers. 

University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon

The 2026 Thunderfest Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, presented by Fusion Medical, is a Grand Rapids Thunder home tournament taking place October 24–25, 2026, at MSA Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This six-team Division II–III wheelchair rugby competition welcomes athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials, with lunch and a tournament T-shirt provided to participants. Tournament schedules will be emailed after rosters are received, with roster submissions due October 13.

Thunderfest Wheelchair Rugby Tournament

The 2nd annual Women's 3x3 Unified Basketball Tournament is taking place in West Michigan in November 2026! Teams throughout the nation will compete for the gold medal in a thrilling 4-day experience.

Special Olympics North America Women's 3x3 Unified Basketball Tournament

The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. The athletes achieve their dreams with the support of caring volunteers, coaches, family members and staff. Donations from Michigan citizens and businesses provide funding for the program.



Special Olympics Michigan

The Grand Rapids Soccer Society is located on Plainfield Avenue near 4 Mile Road. The facility includes two 5-a-side indoor turf fields. Players can book the turf for games and practices.

Grand Rapids Soccer Society

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!

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