3rd Thursdays @ Downtown Grand Rapids
A showcase of downtown’s local art galleries, retailers, boutiques, restaurants, and cultural institutions, every 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-8pm!
Sip. Shop. Stroll.
Third Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries, retail spaces, restaurants, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route. It spans the neighborhoods of downtown Grand Rapids including Heartside, the Hotel District, Studio Park, and North Monroe. Each month over 25 participating venues will host special 3rd Thursday-only art exhibitions, special events and sales
PARTICIPATInG businesses
(by area)
Presented by Avenue for the Arts
CHECK BACK THIS WEEKEND TO SEE WHAT’S GOING ON THIS OCTOBER 3rd THURSDAY:
***SEPTEMBER 2024***
---hOTEL DISTRICT---
Aroma Labs
76 Monroe Center
Open late until 8pm.
Avenue ArtPost #1
Last chance to catch the exhibition of monotypes by John Sproul
Courage & Soar
40 Monroe Center
Stop by for their latest clothing drop and enjoy "The Bear" related products, free snacks, and more.
Gazelle Sports
52 Monroe Center
Mention 3rd Thursdays to receive $10 off a $50 purchase!
GRAM
101 Monroe Center St NW
Discounted $5 admission and open late.
Healthy Habits
150 Ottawa Ave NE
Stop in for special 3rd Thursday-only samples
House of Wine
53 Monroe Center
1/2 off martinis
KCAD: FlexGallery
17 Fountain St. NE
Featuring the final evening of "Fragment to Form" design exhibition.
Kilwins
146 Monroe Center
Open late until 8pm!
Laker Store
101 Monroe Center
Open late until 8pm!
Le Macaron
132 Monroe Center
Buy six macarons, get one free.
Littlebird
90 Monroe Center
20% any bottle of wine with mention of 3rd Thursday.
Old World Olive Company
108 Monroe Center
Receive a FREE 60ml Bottle with a $50 purchase. 15% off all gift sets. Light snacks in store
Oh, Hello Paper & Gifts
40 Monroe Center
Oh, Hello's new Craft Club! Come craft with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your current project or use supplies provided.
Periwinkle FOG
125 Ottawa Ave NW
Enjoy light refreshments at a meet-and-greet with a local artist.
Wise Men Distillery
146 Monroe Center
Grab a $3.50 seltzer or $1 off a seasonal cocktail.
---SOUTHDIVISION (SODIV)---
106 Gallery
106 Division Ave S
Art Swap & Frame Giveaway. Grab a free frame and bring in any art you'd like to trade.
ArtRat Gallery
46 Division Ave S
Whimsy! Surprise! Humor! Check out an encore of their latest exhibition, Sedgwina's Cabinet of Curiosities.
The August Connection
325 Division Ave S
10% off your vintage clothing purchase & refreshments
Avenue ArtPost #2
Last chance to catch the exhibition of monotypes by John Sproul
Cocoon Art Space
327 Division Ave S
Get your hands dirty with a drop in chalk activity.
Decaydence Vintage
71 Division Ave S
10% off a purchase of $20 or more
GR Noir
35 Division Ave S
Enjoy 15% of off the total bill
Grammatones
120 Division Ave S
Open late until 8pm!
Otono
317 Division Ave S
10% off storewide
Second Vibess
13 Division Ave S
$10 off when you spend over $50
Zabhaz
139 Division Ave S
Open late with 3rd Thursday only deals until 8pm!
---JEFFERSON AVE---
All Artworks
333 Cesar E Chavez SW
We're featuring a rotating show of 36 pieces of art, as well hosting guests at our art bar, where they can search our inventory on ipads and order up as many artworks as they like.
The Apartment Lounge
33 Sheldon Ave NE
$2.00 off your first beverage with mention of 3rd Thursdays
The Arts Marketplace at Studio Park
121 Ionia Ave SW
Open late with items for sale by 58 local art vendors
Avenue ArtPost #3
Last chance to catch the exhibition of monotypes by John Sproul
Social House
25 Ottawa Ave SW
Live music. 1/2 off Draft Beers, 5 dollar green tea shots, and a $10 one topping pizza.
---MONROE NORTH---
Monroe Community Church
1020 Monroe Avenue NW
Closed for this month.
Want to Play music, sell your work, or have an exhibition at one of these venues during 3rd Thursdays? Sign up below.
Press + Coverage
May 28, 2022 / 3rd Thursdays in Downtown Grand Rapids / Fox 17
May 16, 2022 / ArtRat Joins First Fridays / GR Magazine
April 20, 2022 / Third Thursdays invites tourists, locals to explore downtown / GR Mag
May 19 / 3rd Thursdays in Downtown GR! / Revue Magazine
ARE YOU A BUSINESS DOWNTOWN?
Sign up to participate! Every business participating in Third Thursdays will be including in the following event promotions:
Press Release
Digital Marketing Package w/official logo, event map
Digital Event Page with participant’s name, logo, website/social media link
Highly Visible Event Sign for all Participants
Listing Event on all city event calendars
Self-Promotion (access to official digital logo and links for each individual business or organization to use at their discretion) Post, tag, share on social media
HEADING DOWNTOWN?
Planning on parking downtown? See the resources below for information on public transit and parking or check out this parking page!
Public Transit
Parking Info
avenue for the arts
Supporting Grand Rapids’ creatives by offering resources ＆ opportunities to help them experiment, grow, and flourish.
Avenue for the Arts supports Grand Rapids creatives by offering resources, exhibition opportunities, and professional development that enable them to experiment, grow, and flourish. Expanding from its origins as Grand Rapids’ downtown creative business district, the Avenue is an organization empowering artists throughout our city. Learn more here!