Games
Explore Uptown through play! Our digital games are designed to help you experience the district in fresh, interactive ways—whether that means uncovering hidden details, learning something new, or unlocking prizes. Each game brings a unique perspective on Uptown, making your visit more engaging and fun.
Uptown GR Summer Passport | June 21st - Sept 5th
Looking for a fun way to spend summer in Grand Rapids? The Uptown Summer Passport turns local shopping, dining, and exploring into an adventure for all ages. Visit participating businesses, collect stamps throughout the summer, and turn in your passport to earn prizes while discovering new favorite spots along the way.
No Purchase Necessary • All Ages Welcome
HOW IT WORKS
Shop • Dine • Explore • Win
Pick Up
Grab your passport at a district hub or participating business.
Visit
Explore participating Uptown businesses throughout the summer.
Collect
Interact with staff members to receive stamps.
Turn In
Submit your passport at a district hub when complete.
Win
Earn prizes as you collect more stamps.
PRIZES
Earn Prizes Along the Way
The more stamps you collect, the more you win!
10 Stamps → Sticker
20 Stamps → Keychain + Sticker
30 Stamps → Bandana + Keychain + Sticker
40 Stamps → All prizes + Limit Edition Uptownie Hat
Prizes accrue and can be collected when passport is turned into a passport hub. While supplies last. One stamp per passport per visit. One
visit per day. No limit on total visits per business throughout the program duration. One passport per player.
FAQ
Good To Know
Do I need to buy something to receive a stamp?
Nope! No purchase is necessary to participate.
Can kids participate?
Yes! The Summer Passport is designed for all ages.
How many stamps can I get?
Participants may receive one stamp per visit at participating businesses.
Do I need to turn in my passport?
You can keep the passport, minus the pink ID page. That page will be ripped out when you collect your prizes.
Where can I pick up a passport?
Passports are available at passport hubs and participating businesses.
What happens if I lose my passport?
Unfortunately, lost passport stamps cannot be replaced. The player will have to start fresh.
PASSPORT HUBS
Pick Up or Turn In Your Passport
Eastown: Vinyl Alchemy Records
1505 Wealthy St SE
East Hills: Rock Paper Scissors Consignment
145 Diamond Ave SE
Wealthy St: Sable Candle Co.
620 Wealthy St SE
2025 Uptown Shop Hop Elf Scavenger Hunt
Collect 20 Elf names (hiding in Uptown businesses) from Nov. 20th thru Dec 4th to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of five $150 gift cards to an Uptown business of your choice!
How to Play: Visit a venue, find the elf poster, select the correct elf name on the quiz, and earn 1 point. Visit more venues to rack up points!
Venues: 58 total, visit twenty to qualify for the prize drawing.
Prize: Five winners randomly selected after December 4th, and will be notified by email.
Dates: November 20th – December 4th