It has been years since we came to a game as a family and not part of a large group in the Pepsi…read moreStadium Suite. We came on a Tuesday night, and it happened to be a night they were passing out bobbleheads to the first 1,000 people - our kids thought they were the coolest! There was a line of people waiting to get in at gate opening (5:15pm) but it moved quickly. Once inside we found our seats and we grabbed some food from one of the main concessions stands. They have a fairly big menu, so not just hot dogs. We got a corn dog, three hot dogs, a large fries and two sodas and it came to 61.80 with tip. The food was your standard stadium food - no complaints. We did also get two popcorns, a large cotton candy, and two bottles of water for 41.93 with tax. Here are my main reason for 5 stars: CUSTOMER SERVICE & HOSPITALITY. I was literally so impressed! When we got to our seats with our food, our 5-year-old knocked over our full (not even a sip out of it yet) soda. An employee, no idea his job title, saw what happened and asked us what it was so he could replace it for us, and he did. Totally unexpected and very much appreciated! Also, when my kiddos were standing near where the players were practicing before the game, there was a group of older kids and adults huddled around trying to get autographs. My kids were a little intimidated, so they stayed to the side. Another WC employee noticed this and was able to get a ball and toss it over to my boys. They were elated! A small act that made a huge impact. They were so excited. Our seats happened to be the first row to the left of the WC dug out (awesome seats!) and during the game a player stuck his head around the corner and saw my kids and tossed them another ball. They were on cloud nine! The whole experience at the game was impressive. Lots of fun things to keep us and the kids entertained during lulls in the game. Playground and inflatables for the kids, we took advantage before the game started. Lots of food options, although, we didn't get a chance to try out any of the other options. Lots of local beer options, too! Overall, just a fun night that my kids won't soon forget. We are looking forward to another family outing!

We love visiting the smaller baseball stadiums, especially in Michigan. The LCMU is definitely on…read moreour list of best ballparks in that category. First, easy to order our tickets and parking pass online, especially since I have the MLB app on my phone, that was a bit of luck. We even got a small discount, $22 instead of $24.50, per ticket (we sat in the section right behind home plate). And no surcharge!!! The ballpark is cashless, so be prepared to use your phone or plastic for everything. I am currently experiencing issues with my knees, so what a nice surprise to see they have a place to drop off the mobility challenged very close to the elevator side entrance. Otherwise, lots of steps or a very long ramp are the other options. There was also special parking for us, not handicapped, I don't have a sticker, so that was a huge plus. The ballpark is beautifully designed, with thick cushioned seats! What a lovely surprise. I usually travel with a portable cushion or a thick blanket I can fold up to use as a cushion. Very comfy seats. The concessions offered some unique items, like a Dubai chocolate and strawberry sundae, which was yummy, though a bit pricey at $12.50, but you get that cute thick plastic baseball cap bowl (which we threw away, so I do wish they had a paper option). Burgers, dogs, soft pretzels, corndogs, and fries, are some of the regular fare we see at most of these parks though. Boozy smoothies were also a unique item, though we didn't try one this time. Offered sans booze as well. Also, they have a roving concessions person with the basics, like cotton candy, peanuts, popcorn, bottled water, beer and other na beverages. So while the sundae was excellent, my foot long corndog was lukewarm. But hubby loved his soft pretzel. So a mix of feelings about the food we had. Microbrewery beer was very good though. So while I loved almost everything about this park, there was one big negative. The scoreboard. They have a big fancy digital board that displays each players' stats, which we love, but they use an old school scoreboard to display the score, balls, strikes and outs. No biggie normally, but the lights indicating the balls, strikes and outs, were not working! Someone manually changed the runs, but that was it. If you turned away for anything, you missed where things stood. I had to pull up the game on my phone to be able to tell where things stood, it was annoying. Still, if that doesn't bother you, ha-ha, you can disregard this part of my review. Also, no pitch speed display, something we like to see. Friendly staffers everywhere, another huge plus. It's really a great stadium, except for the food inconsistency (but it is ballpark food, so my expectations were on the low end anyway), and the scoreboard issues. Great for families and the mobility impaired. Fireworks after Saturday night games too, so cool. Worth the two hour drive, easily, in my opinion.

I'm not a traditional baseball fan, but have enjoyed a few Whitecaps games over the years, when…read moreinvited. Most recently, we were invited into the upstairs suite...man, it is nice! The food provided was really good, and the seats and view were nice. I enjoyed the option to sit inside or outside and the ability to open and close the window. It was a fun night and I'm excited to go again. (Also, cheers to the team for winning each time I've been)

Last time I was here, I ate the Baco and the 5/3 Burger. Times have changed. Different ballpark, no…read moremore novelty foods. Friendly staff and a family-friendly environment, but just not the same. Expensive parking, pregame music was sped up (personal pet peeve). But then I got to interact with the mascot. And all the between inning children activities. And the great music that played when the opposing player dropped a foul ball. So sure, this is more a review of the baseball than the venue itself. Come for a game and teach them to bring back the foods like old times.

I attended my first ever GVSU football game recently. It was homecoming and they played Northern…read moreMichigan. Ticketing was a little confusing, the website indicated we needed to pay for parking ahead of time otherwise it would be an additional $5 the day of the game, so $15. I bought a parking pass online for $10 but then when we got to campus, no one checked or asked for this pass and there were "free" lots near the stadium - so I think I wasted $10. Not a great first impression, haha. We had to park a good distance away but followed the crowds toward the stadium, which is pretty small compared to the Big 10 stadiums I've been in, but bigger than a high school football stadium. They were lighting off fireworks after every time GVSU scored, which was a lot. (The final score was 56-3!) The energy from the bands and students was high and the weather was great. Concession prices were very reasonable and we got some chips and cheese and fountain beverages. Note that only small clutches/purses are allowed, or larger clear bags. They checked my purse but didn't have any metal detectors for people entering the stadium. The bleacher seating is pretty hard for sitting the entire time, but I saw people brought in padded seat cushions and we had a blanket.

Amazing customer service, highly recommend!! Even when being the rival team fans :) I reached out…read morelast month and was able to get tickets last minute and directly behind our teams benc. It was super quick and simple. I reached out again for the upcoming game and same thing. Thank you!!

Fan Cave Tickets is great to work with! The team there is always willing to help you out any way…read morethey can and they are always giving back to the communities they serve. Highly recommend using Fan Cave Tickets when purchasing tickets for any events!

I visited the Wealthy Theater during the Latin American film festival. I'm so pleased with having…read morefound this event ( Thanks Facebook)! I was delighted to see that the original pieces of the theater were restored and kept intact. The architecture and design of the theater really makes a movie night all the more special. Their concession stand is also up to date. My daughter and I eat lots of pop corn, and I have to admit, they have the best popcorn I've even had at a theater lol. They even had bunch a crunch, yes! There are lots of cultural events available which peeks my interest the most. If you're looking to enjoy some independent films and support local film makers, please visit the Wealthy Theater. It's great to see the city of Grand Rapids preserving and embracing arts and culture!

This is a very nice, retro-theater built in 1911. I attended a comedy show here, and there really…read moreare no bad seats in the place. Audio is decent, and while the seats are a bit snug for larger folks they are decent enough. (Hint: See if there are any free-standing chairs around - they are wider than the floor-mounted ones). One thing I am not sure if it is normal or not - but snacks wise, you could not buy beer unless you were a member.

I went to Grand Rapids Civic Theatre for the showing of Legally Blonde The Musical…read more We scored a great deal for $5 seats up in the nose bleed section and had fun dressing up in pink in prep for the show. The talent was excellent and it was such a fun story to song. I never watched the movie, so the ending was a surprise for me. I love supporting the arts! It's nice to know they have a myriad of options and prices for every budget. Can't wait to come back for the next show.

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the experience I consistently have when…read moreinteracting with GRCT. My family sees shows all over the state, name the musical, and we've probably seen it! But the guest experience at GRCT is always something special. Everyone we interact with is kind, courteous, upbeat, professional, and genuinely positive. So often, organizations hear only about opportunities to improve, and I wanted to make sure you know that YOU are appreciated, valued, and noticed. I am truly so grateful for how helpful and welcoming your team is. I was honestly dreading having to call and change my seats around, but every time I call, the experience is consistently uplifting. That says a lot about the people you have representing GRCT. Thank you for everything you do and for making every interaction such a positive one. It absolutely does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU!

It's so cool to live in a city with some fun sports teams. Griffins hockey is a favorite and I've…read morebeen going to games since I moved to Grand Rapids over 10 years ago. Friday nights are a big draw as they have $2 beer and $2 hot dogs for part of the game. I recently went to the opening weekend on a Saturday and had a bit of sticker shock at the regular drink prices... I'm talking $16 for a White Claw, which was bonkers. Tallboy cans of Bud Light were $12 and a cup of Bud Light was $11. And that's just domestic beer - if you want anything craft, expect to pay even more. Whoa! I guess I'll be sticking to Friday nights. There are plenty of food options at the arena and tons of restaurants within walking distance from Van Andel if you want to grab dinner before a game. That said, games are super fun and tickets themselves are typically pretty reasonable, $17-$30 or $50 for VIP glass right up by the action. You can get discounts for large groups and they offer suites and other upgraded seating options. The seats themselves are a bit of a squeeze, but the view is pretty good no matter where you sit. Each season there are fun promotions on different nights, like Star Wars night, giveaways for the first [x] number of fans, post-game skate events, and more. The entertainment between periods is always entertaining (bubble soccer on ice is my favorite), and the vibe at games is fun and the crowd usually has great energy. Here's to a great season, let's #GoGRG!

I love the Griffins! It is such an inexpensive thing to go do that is fun for the whole family!…read moreFrom the announcer to the mascots it's a blast! The fans are electric and the energy is impressive for being a minor league (AHL) team. A lot of pride when it comes to Grand Rapids and this team and you can feel it. They keep you entertained the whole time and plenty of T-shirts and hotdogs being launched In the air! The announcer (Eric Zane) keeps the place electric and is one of the best announcers I've seen going to live sporting events! This truly is a special place! The only down side is the expensive food and beer so look out for $2 hotdogs and $2 beer nights!! GO GRIFFINS!

Go EK!! Great…read morestadium to watch a high school football game.