CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens
A major Dale Chihuly exhibition spans indoor and outdoor spaces at Meijer Gardens through November 1.
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Grand Rapids Events Calendar
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Events for October 16, 2026
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Michigan’s Farm Garden Autumn Family Activities
Family-focused autumn activities in Michigan's Farm Garden. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed
Zoo Goes Boo 2026
John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.
Hometown Heroes Weekend — Dunneback Girls
Farm festival thanks first responders, educators, health workers and service members with free admission upon eligible ID. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed
Right Bank Wine Selections Tasting
Stop by the Right Bank tasting station in the Amway Grand Plaza lobby. Price: $10 tasting Age: Not listed
Authentic Italian Date Night & Live Music w/ Danny
An Italian date-night dinner setting with Danny singing Sinatra and Rat Pack favorites. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed
Marquita Bernard Live at RÁK
Live music and music bingo with Marquita Bernard at RÁK inside Downtown Market. Price: No admission listed Age: Not listed
Live Music at Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
The farm hosts live music on its regular fall-weekend schedule; the performer is not announced on the venue website. Price: Fall-weekend farm admission applies; amount not listed Age: Not listed
Live Jazz at Margaux
Enjoy an evening of live jazz at Margaux inside the JW Marriott. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed
Roosevelt Diggs Album Release + The Reverend Jesse Ray + Futuretime String Band
Touring performance at The Pyramid Scheme; consult official event for tickets. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen — Still Gettin’ Away With It
Americana singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham with The Texas Gentlemen. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
Fruitport vs. Comstock Park — Football at LMCU Ballpark
High-school football at the ballpark; gates open 5:30 PM. Price: $8 adults / $5 students; under 5 free Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Three actors race through Shakespeare’s plays in an irreverent, fast-moving comedy. Price: $20 advance / $25 at door Age: PG-13
Pat McGann at Dr. Grins
Touring stand-up comedian Pat McGann at Dr. Grins. Price: See official event page Age: 18+ early End time: Not announced.
The Notebook — Broadway Grand Rapids
Touring stage musical adapted from the bestselling novel, with music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
Broken Wings — A Frida Kahlo Ballet
Grand Rapids Ballet production inspired by the life and art of Frida Kahlo; program also includes A Dreamer. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
The Singularity Play by Jay Stull — October 16
Actors' Theatre Grand Rapids presents Jay Stull's The Singularity Play on Friday evening. Price: See official ticket page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
Standing Together Benefit Concert for Mel Trotter Ministries
Troll for Trout and regional musicians reunite for a benefit concert supporting Mel Trotter Ministries. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed Ticket status: SOLD OUT. See official event page for […]
Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena.
Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram — The Hard Road Tour
Award-winning blues guitarist and singer Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram. Price: See official event page Age: All Ages End time: Not announced.
John Merchant & The Desolation Angels + County Parks + Melissa Dylan
Live performance at Tip Top Deluxe; ticket information available on venue's Live Nation calendar. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
DJ Nights at AC Lounge
An eight-to-midnight DJ night at the AC Lounge. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
VIBES @ IDC
A Friday-and-Saturday DJ night at IDC on the second floor of the Pantlind Lobby. Price: $10 cover Age: Not listed
Live Music at Rendezvous
Live lounge music at Rendezvous in the Amway Grand Plaza. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed
Crankdat — Electronic/Dubstep Live
Crankdat headline DJ set with different supporting lineups each night. Price: See official event page Age: 18+ End time: Not announced.
DJ Edwin at Back Forty Saloon
DJ Edwin hosts late-night entertainment at Back Forty. Price: Not listed Age: 21+ End time: Not announced.
Jordan Gerard Country Band at Billy’s Lounge
Jordan Gerard’s country band performs Friday night at Billy’s Lounge. Price: $5 cover Age: 21+ End time: Not announced.
BELICO EL ASUNTO — Los Varones de California
A Friday regional Mexican music event featuring Los Varones de California, presented by 4 Aces Ent. Price: See official ticket page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
Free Show Friday: Ascension & Strange Skin
Industrial, post-punk and shoegaze at Speciation; a 21+ show. Price: Free / no cover Age: 21+
Pat McGann at Dr. Grins
Touring stand-up comedian Pat McGann at Dr. Grins. Price: See official event page Age: 21+ late / 18+ early End time: Not announced.
J.H. Patton & The Good Companions / Apiaries / Kara Cole
Friday late-night live music from J.H. Patton & The Good Companions, Apiaries and Kara Cole. Price: Free Age: 21+ End time: Not announced.
DJ Keller Shaw
DJ Keller Shaw at EVE inside The B.O.B. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed
EDM Night featuring DJ RIINK
EDM Night featuring DJ RIINK at Bobarino's inside The B.O.B. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed