A major Dale Chihuly exhibition spans indoor and outdoor spaces at Meijer Gardens through November 1.
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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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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming. |
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming. |
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming. |
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming.
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Professor and author Jonathan Turley discusses his book Rage and the Republic, followed by a book signing. Price: Free; registration requested Age: Not listed |
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming.
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Black-tie fashion, art, culture and entertainment gala supporting mental-health education and suicide prevention. Price: $45 GA / $70 VIP
$45 – $70
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Land Conservancy of West Michigan's 50th-anniversary art exhibition and fundraiser. Price: $30–$50
$30 – $50 |
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming.
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ArtPrize closes with its largest awards celebration, a couture runway and live ballet, symphony and opera performances. Price: Free GA ticket required; VIP paid options
Free GA ticket required; VIP paid options
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The Grand Rapids Symphony performs music from across the Star Trek franchise. Price: Price varies Age: All Ages / family-friendly
Price varies |
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The Grand Rapids Symphony performs music from across the Star Trek franchise. Price: Price varies Age: All Ages / family-friendly
Price varies |
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A public evening introduces ICS president Dr. Beth Green and features CNN Director of AI Ryan Struyk, with music by The Choral Scholars. Price: Free Age: Not listed GV Arts Celebration: Ying Quartet, Schubert's C Major Quintet at Cook-DeWitt Center. Price: See official page Age: Not listed |
3 events,Cello Fest Ensemble Concert at GVSU Haas Center for Performing Arts. Price: See official page Age: Not listed
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Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery presents a talk and Q&A followed by a book signing at Calvin University. Price: Free; RSVP requested Age: Not listed |
3 events,An Evening with John Cusack is a newly tracked future event on the current GLC Live schedule. Price: See official ticket page Age: Not listed America at 250 — Oct. 9 at DeVos Performance Hall. Price: $22–$110; fees may apply Age: Not listed |
3 events,John C. Reilly is Mister Romantic at Fountain Street Church. Price: See official page Age: Not listed America at 250 — Oct. 10 at DeVos Performance Hall. Price: $22–$110; fees may apply Age: Not listed |
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2 events,Octubafest 2026 at GVSU Haas Center for Performing Arts. Price: See official page Age: Not listed |
2 events,Screening of the supernatural thriller The Sixth Sense. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. |
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A sculpture collectors' forum titled A Material Passion. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed A community film/event from Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. |
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A Celtic Halloween performance by Selkie at the Cascade library branch. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed Free poetry evening with Craig Santos Perez. Price: Free Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. |
2 events,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. |
3 events,Grand Valley State University voice students perform in a special alumni and student showcase. Price: Free per GVSU organizer announcement; reserve ticket Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. 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. |
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An open-house opportunity at the DeVos Japanese Gardens teahouse. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed 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. Grand Valley State University voice students perform in a special alumni and student showcase. Price: Free per GVSU organizer announcement; reserve ticket Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. |
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2 events,Halloween edition of Open Projector Night at Wealthy Theatre, Grand Rapids. End time not confirmed. |
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CHIHULY Sensory-Friendly Hours at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. See official event listing for details. TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH presents Actually, It Is Rocket Science at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids. See official event listing for details. |
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Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place. Hocus Pocus Under the Stars at Covered Bridge Park — South in Ada. Showtime listed; end time not confirmed. See official listing for details. |
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The Bridge: Midwest Culture Summit at Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives in Grand Rapids. See official listing for event details.
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Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place. Grand Rapids Pride Pageant: The Luminary Crown at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids. See official listing for event details. |
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Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place. |
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The 5:30 PM departure of Ghosts of the Grand is a one-hour guided indoor walking tour of Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids. This departure runs 5:30–6:30 PM; other tour departures continue later in the evening. |
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A haunted-history presentation with Nicole Du Shane in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market's second-floor Greenhouse. Free RSVP; cocktails optional. An additional paid ghost tour is offered separately.
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The 5:30 PM departure of Ghosts of the Grand is a one-hour guided indoor walking tour of Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids. This departure runs 5:30–6:30 PM; other tour departures continue later in the evening. A screening of Sinners paired with a Democratic midterm-election fundraiser at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids. Thursday, October 29 at 7 PM. The event's ending time and ticket price have not been confirmed; this listing provides the verified start only. |
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The Grand Rapids Symphony performs Danny Elfman’s score live as Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas plays on screen at DeVos Performance Hall. Friday, October 30, 7:30–9:30 PM. The film is rated PG. The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids on Friday, October 30 at 8 PM. This is one of three separate Halloween-weekend screenings; no ending time was confirmed. |
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233 E Fulton St, costume/dance performance, afternoon format. Venue: Armentality Movement Arts Center, Grand Rapids Age restriction: 21+ The Grand Rapids Symphony performs Danny Elfman's score live alongside Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Saturday 2 PM performance, distinct from the Friday 7:30 PM show. Actual performance ending time has not been confirmed. The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids on Saturday October 31 at 7 PM. Distinct from Saturday's 11 PM performance; no verified ending time published. |
2 events,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 confirmed. |