Grand Rapids Events Calendar

Looking for things to do in Grand Rapids? Browse upcoming events across Greater Grand Rapids, including live music, festivals, nightlife, food and drink events, comedy, theater, sports, markets and family activities.

Find events happening today, this weekend and throughout the coming weeks in Grand Rapids and nearby communities including Wyoming, Kentwood, Grandville, Walker, Ada, Cascade, Rockford and more. Grand Rapids Night Out updates the calendar as new events are announced and event details change.

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CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids

A major Dale Chihuly exhibition spans indoor and outdoor spaces at Meijer Gardens through November 1.

Ongoing

Gems n Genetics Halloween 2026

The Grand Celebration Center 925 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids

Halloween event with DJs and music, vendors, costumes and activities at the Grand Celebration Center.

Monsters, Magic & Martians — Saturday

The B.O.B. 20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids

The B.O.B.'s Monsters, Magic & Martians Halloween party returns Saturday, October 31, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. (21+). Entertainment from 9 p.m.–1 a.m. includes karaoke at BOB's Brewery, DJ […]

Scream, Queens! Halloween Dance Party

Hard Times Bar 950 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids

Jersey Collective and Dimension Door Dancefloor bring ten DJs to a Halloween dance party at Hard Times. RA presale tickets are sold out. Door admission was advertised at $10; availability […]

$10

HD017: Sacred Hearts — Dead Lovers Society (Hipster Disco 17)

Four Star Theatre Grand Rapids

Hipster Disco 17 presents Sacred Hearts — Dead Lovers Society, a Halloween-themed dance party at Four Star Theatre. Saturday, October 31 at 9 PM through Sunday, November 1 at 2 […]

$25 – $30

¡No Descanses en Paz! — Halloween en Despecho

Despecho Sports Bar Grand Rapids

A separate Saturday Halloween party at Despecho Sports Bar in Grand Rapids organized by DJ Tony Banks. Saturday October 31 at 9 PM through Sunday November 1 at 2 AM […]

WUBZ Shop of Horrors

Rapid River Stillhouse 401 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids

Halloween DJ lineup featuring Ether, JED, S’moores, KVPE and Rush Hour 4. Costume contest begins at 10 p.m. with over $1,000 in prizes.Ages 21+.

Merchants and Makers Holiday Market

Fulton Street Market 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids

The Merchants and Makers Holiday Market fills Fulton Street Market on Sunday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop from more than 120 makers, plus food trucks and live music. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children; cash and cards are accepted at the door.

$3

Zoo Goes Boo 2026

John Ball Zoo 1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids

John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.

Día de los Muertos at City Built Brewing

Mason Street — Across from Canal Park Grand Rapids

Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Sunday, November 1, from noon to 7 p.m. outdoors on Mason Street across from Canal Park in Grand Rapids. City Built Brewing hosts live music from Los de Arriba, Death Is a Business, Cabildo and Furia del Ritmo, plus a community ofrenda, face painting, food and vendors. Admission is […]

Free

GR Dog Video Fest

Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

A local dog-themed video festival listed on the Wealthy Theatre/GRCMC calendar, Sunday November 1 starting at 2 PM in Grand Rapids. Event end time and admission price have not been […]

Autumn Weekends Live Music — Dede Alder

Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids

Official Autumn live music listing. Venue: Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater, Grand Rapids

Jazz Jam with Tommy Pancy

Speciation Cellars 928 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids

Tommy Pancy hosts a Sunday jazz jam at Speciation Cellars from 5–8 PM. Venue: Speciation Cellars, Grand Rapids

Latin Dance at Nick Fink’s Bar

Nick Fink's Bar 3965 West River Dr NE, Comstock Park

Join DJ Erick Romero for Latin dancing at Nick Fink's Bar in Comstock Park on Sunday, November 1. A free lesson runs from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by open […]

Buzzed Bard at Fulton Street Pub

Fulton Street Pub & Grill Grand Rapids

Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents scenes from several Shakespeare plays with themed improvisation and an optional audience participation drinking game at Fulton Street Pub & Grill, Grand Rapids. Sunday November 1, 7–9 PM. $15; age 21+.

$15

Flamingosis + Pablo Eskobear + Drop Catch

The Pyramid Scheme 68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Flamingosis performs at The Pyramid Scheme with Pablo Eskobear and Drop Catch. Sunday, November 1 at 8:30 PM through Monday, November 2 at 1 AM.

Tricks vs Treats Halloween Hang Over

Metro Grand Rapids 1901 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids

Sunday night Halloween hangover party hosted by Nugisyofficial at Metro Grand Rapids.