August 22, 2025

Community Comes Together for the 2025 Kroc Block Party

On Friday, August 15, the Grand Rapids Kroc Center welcomed more than 1,000 neighbors for our annual Kroc Block Party—an evening filled with food, fun, and community connection. From the giant slip and slide and bounce house to face painting, yard games, and a family-favorite outdoor movie, the event offered something for everyone.

Guests enjoyed free hot dog and pizza meals, fresh watermelon, and cool treats, and many took time to stop by our community partner booths to learn more about the great work happening across Grand Rapids. The night wrapped up with a showing of Sing under the stars, complete with free popcorn for the first 100 guests.

Earlier in the day, the Kroc Center hosted a Versiti Blood Drive in the parking lot. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the blood collected will go on to impact 16 lives—a powerful way to start the day with giving before the evening’s celebration.

Thank You to Our Community Partners

This event would not have been possible without the support of our partners. We are grateful to the following organizations for joining us this year:

River City Scholars Charter Academy
Vista Charter Academy
Jumping World GR
Ken’s Fruit Market
Grand Rapids Rise
Fiesta Magic Photo Booth
Happy People Hike
The Salvation Army of Kent County
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Canteen
Potter’s House School
No Surrender Running Club
Kent County Health Department
Grand Rapids Gold
Alger Garfield Neighbors Collaborative

Building Community, Together

With more than 1,000 people in attendance, this year’s Block Party was our largest yet and a powerful reminder of what can happen when neighbors come together. Whether you joined us for the first time or the tenth, thank you for being part of this celebration. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Kroc Center for future programs, events, and opportunities to grow, connect, and thrive.

Stay tuned for updates on what’s next at the Kroc by visiting grkroc.org or following us on social media.

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Kroc Block Party 2025 – Highlights

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