Free Kayaking & More At Return To The River Festival

Do you need something to do with the whole family in August?

Well, there is an event brought to you by Downtown Grand Rapids INC., that you will not want to miss.

Have you heard of the Return to the River Festival?

Return To The River Festival

From August 24th to August 25th, the Return to the River Festival is back by popular demand!

The Return to the River Festival is all about celebrating our beautiful riverfront with a free music and art festival.

Downtown Grand Rapids INC.

Plus, it is bigger and better than ever.

For this year's Return to the River Festival, there will be three Riverwalk locations:

555 Monroe,
Sixth Street Park, and
Canal Park.

All three locations are connected and within walking distance from each other.

What can you expect at the Return to the River Festival?

Downtown Grand Rapids INC., shared that you can check out all of the:

International and Local Art Installations
Live Music and Entertainment
Aerialists + Circus Performers
Local Food Trucks
Free Activities for Everyone

Did I forget to mention that grab-and-go adult drinks are available as well?

You can get a chill alcoholic drink from City Built Brewing, Embassy Suites, Garage Bar & Grill, Linear, Noodlepig, and SpeakEZ Lounge.

GR Outside via Facebook

Free Kayaking

With all of the fun that you can experience at the Return to the River Festival, you can also go kayaking for FREE!

Provided by GR Outside, which is a division of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation, there is free kayaking at Canal Park on August 24th and 25th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM!

No fuss! No hassle! Not only is it a free vibe, but there is no prior registration needed. You can simply show up and have a great time.

What else do you need?

Return To The River Festival Parking

Downtown Grand Rapids INC. thought about everything! Need to know where to park? Here are the parking suggestions that the organization recommends.

Ellis Parking Company - MSU
432 Monroe Ave NW

DeVos Place Ramp
238 Michigan St NW

Government Center Ramp
300 Monroe Ave NW

Area 7 DASH Parking ($4 full day rate)
301 Mt Vernon Ave NW

Area 9 DASH Parking ($3 full day rate)
250 Seward Ave NW

For more details, check out the official Facebook event page.

Outdoor Games, Gear, and Equipment You Can Rent for FREE From Grand Rapids Gear Library

Not too long ago, Grand Rapid Parks and Recreation added skateboards to the Thrive Outside Gear Library. Did you know about all the cool stuff you can rent for free? Just about anything you'd need for a camping trip you'll find in the Gear Library at Roosevelt Park Gym, plus team sports equipment, clothing, picnic supplies, even gear for cold weather activities too! The Gear Library is located at the gym at Roosevelt Park at 739 Van Raalte Dr. SW in Grand Rapids. The library is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

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