GRIFFINS TO HOST CRAYOLA FAMILY NIGHT
Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 vs. Rockford IceHogs
Crayola Family Night presented by Grand Rapids Public Museum
Time: 4 p.m. at Van Andel Arena (doors open at 3 p.m. for the general public, 2:45 p.m. for season-ticket holders).
Crayola Family Night: The first 2,500 fans 12 and under will receive a Crayola tumbler giveaway, courtesy of the Grand Rapids Public Museum. In addition to a Crayola experience on the concourse, Blizz the Crayon will also be in attendance. Finally, the Griffins will have a coloring wall and coloring contest in section Amway A through the end of the first period. The winners of the contest will be contacted by Oct. 28 to claim their prizes.
Griffins Sunday Scoops and Savings: Sundays just got a whole lot sweeter. Save $4 per ticket when you buy 3 or more through this offer. During 4 p.m. Sunday games at Van Andel Arena this season, fans can enjoy $1 ice cream cups and small sodas from 3-5 p.m.
Library Nights: For all Wednesday and Sunday games, fans can present their Grand Rapids Public Library card or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the night of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store’s regular business hours to purchase an Upper Level Faceoff ticket for $22 (regularly $28), an Upper Level Center Ice ticket for $25 (regularly $31), or a Lower Level Faceoff ticket for $28 (regularly $34). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability.
Pepsi Reading Goals: Children with Griff’s Reading Goals bookmarks who have completed the required three hours of reading can redeem their bookmark for two free Upper Level tickets to this game.
| Ticket Information |
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| Tickets for all 2026-27 Grand Rapids Griffins home games may be purchased: • Online through griffinshockey.com/tickets; • On the Griffins app, available for iPhone and Android; • In person at The Zone at Van Andel Arena (open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday); • By phone at (616) 774-4585 or (800) 2-HOCKEY; • For group information please visit griffinshockey.com/group. |
| Season-Long Offers |
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| $3 Beers and $3 Hot Dogs: Every Friday, enjoy $3 domestic drafts and $3 hot dogs from 6-8 p.m., while supplies last. The $3 promotions for both beer and hot dogs will be served at stand one in the lobby, stand 5 at BC Pizza, and at the Hops & Vines stand located next to section 120. In addition, fans can find $3 beers at Cattle Vally, outside sections 104, 108, 121 and 122, and next to the skywalk. Fans can find $3 hot dogs at stands 3 and 8 at the Akker Brothers and stand 7 at Cutwater (stands are subject to change). |
| $5 Busch Light: New this season, refresh with a 12 oz. can of Busch Light for just $5 at every home game. Find this special only at the bars in front of sections 104 and 126. |
| Military Nights: Every home game, current members of our military can purchase up to four Upper Level Faceoff or Crease tickets for $16 each, four Upper Level Center Ice tickets for $19 each or four Lower Level Faceoff tickets for $23 each with a valid military ID. The offer also extends to veterans who present a VA ID or discharge papers. Click here to buy tickets online through the discount with fees (online purchase fees not applied at the box office). |
| Free Ride Friday on The Rapid: Ride the Rapid to and from any Friday game and enjoy a complimentary fare by showing your ticket to that night’s game. Visit ridetherapid.org for schedule information, routes and maps. |
| Winning Wednesdays: Presented by Gun Lake Casino and Resort, every time the Griffins win at home on Wednesday, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the next Wednesday game. To redeem a Winning Wednesday ticket, please visit the box office following the Winning Wednesday game, The Zone during normal business hours, or the Van Andel Arena box office prior to the next Wednesday game beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fans who exchange their Winning Wednesday ticket at The Zone on a non-game day will receive 20% off the purchase of one regular price item (excluding CCM jerseys). One discount per person present. The first 1,000 fans in attendance on Wednesday games will also receive a free t-shirt courtesy of Gun Lake Casino and Resort. |
| Library Nights: For all Wednesday and Sunday games, fans can present their Grand Rapids Public Library card or Kent District Library card at the Van Andel Arena box office on the night of the game or at The Zone anytime during the store’s regular business hours to purchase an Upper Level Faceoff ticket for $22 (regularly $28), an Upper Level Center Ice ticket for $25 (regularly $31), or a Lower Level Faceoff ticket for $28 (regularly $34). Limit four tickets per card per person, subject to availability. |
| Friends & Family Ticket Pack: Fans can get even more value from all Saturday games during the 2026-27 season through the Friends and Family Ticket Pack presented by Morning Belle, featuring tickets starting at just $24 and $5 in concession cash per ticket. Fans can also take advantage of the Family Meal Deal, featuring four hot dogs, four fries and four sodas for just $32. Together, the two offers provide added value for families and friends spending a Saturday night with the Griffins at Van Andel Arena. Visit griffinshockey.com or call (616) 774-4585 ext. 2. |
| Pepsi Reading Goals: Children with Griff’s Reading Goals bookmarks who have completed the required three hours of reading can redeem their bookmark for two free Upper Level tickets to any of the following games: Bookmark #1 – Oct. 18, Nov. 4, Nov. 27, and Nov. 29; Bookmark #2 – Jan. 10, Jan. 31, March 3, and March 24. |
| Postgame Open Skates: Bring your skates to the rink and take to the ice for a postgame open skate on Oct. 9, Dec. 31 and April 2. As a reminder, Van Andel Arena has a no-bag policy, but security will allow fans to use bags to bring in their skates. |
| Applied Innovation Island: Presented by Applied Innovation, this section, located on the terrace level above section 118, provides the best seats in the house for groups of up to 30 people, with La-Z-Boy chairs and an array of unprecedented amenities. Call (616) 744-4585 ext. 4. |
| College Discount: College students can buy online using their school .edu email address or show their ID at every Friday game to purchase an Upper Level Faceoff or Crease ticket for $16, an Upper Level Center Ice ticket for $19, or a Lower Level Faceoff ticket for $23. Limit one ticket per ID if purchasing in-person. Visit griffinshockey.com/college to purchase College Night tickets and sign up for text alerts (online purchase fees not applied at the box office). |
| Griffins Sunday Scoops and Savings: Sundays just got a whole lot sweeter. Save $4 per ticket when you buy 3 or more through this offer. During 4 p.m. Sunday games at Van Andel Arena this season, fans can enjoy $1 ice cream cups and small sodas from 3-5 p.m. |
Photo by Brianna Bee/Toledo Walleye
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