While best known for their incredible gardens, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is also the place to go for summertime concerts. With their unique classes and workshops, it’s also a top pick for date night or a night out with friends.

Exclusive Summer Concert Perks for Members

If you’ve been around Grand Rapids during the summer, chances are you’ve heard of the Meijer Gardens Summer Concerts.

This has got to be one of FMG’s biggest events of the year as tickets sell out almost immediately. If you’re a member you’ll get access to presale tickets, so you can make sure you get to see all your favorite bands this summer.

Wanting to try your hand at some art?

Throughout the year FMG offers workshops and classes, which are discounted for members.

Take a class on drawing or painting, learn the art of Japanese pruning, or experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony. 

It’s impossible not to find yourself wandering around the grounds and taking in the sights of all the different gardens.

Local favorites are:

• Japanese Garden (home to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in the springtime)
• Woodland Shade Garden (the crown jewel of the gardens in the autumn months)
• Tropical Conservatory (stop here in early spring to walk amongst thousands of butterflies, or make this your warm-up spot in the cold winter months)

While you wander, you may find yourself becoming more intrigued by the sculptural art all around you.

Not to be missed are The American Horse, Grand Rapids Arch, Neuron, and Gilded Champagne Gardens Chandelier. These stunning pieces, along with dozens more, are on display year-round.

Don’t miss out on the special art exhibitions which only stick around for a few months at a time.