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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  • Dave & Boo-sters Boo Bash — Kentwood

    Dave & Buster's Kentwood 3660 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI, United States

    Dave & Buster's Kentwood hosts a ticketed Boo Bash with a pancake breakfast and Halloween activities. Guests younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 25 or older. […]

  • Hallowee-Ones Parade, Storytime & Play

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

    Official parade departures at 11AM and 1PM; single umbrella family event for 10AM–2PM. Venue: Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids

  • Zoo Goes Boo 2026

    John Ball Zoo 1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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

  • Horse and Treat at Hestóvin Stables

    Hestóvin Stables 1217 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    1217 E Paris SE, limited capacity; registration deadline Wednesday Oct 28. Venue: Hestóvin Stables, Grand Rapids Price details: $10 family donation RSVP

  • Zoo Goes Boo 2026

    John Ball Zoo 1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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

  • Post Family Farm Fall Festival — Tuesday

    Post Family Farm 5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

    Farm animals, wagon rides, play areas and fall activities in the final week of Post Family Farm’s season. Some activities cost extra.

    $2 – $11

  • Post Family Farm Fall Festival — Wednesday

    Post Family Farm 5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

    Farm animals, wagon rides, play areas and fall activities in the final week of Post Family Farm’s season. Some activities cost extra.

    $2 – $11

  • Post Family Farm Fall Festival — Thursday

    Post Family Farm 5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

    Farm animals, wagon rides, play areas and fall activities in the final week of Post Family Farm’s season. Some activities cost extra.

    $2 – $11

  • Created to Discover: Where Faith and Science Intersect

    Cornerstone University — Christ Chapel 1001 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    A free hands-on STEM evening for students in grades 6–12 and their families at Cornerstone University’s Christ Chapel.

    Free

  • Mini Chefs — Make Your Own Quesadilla

    Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Mini Chefs makes quesadillas during this hands-on museum workshop.

  • Post Family Farm Fall Festival — Friday

    Post Family Farm 5081 Bauer Rd, Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

    Farm animals, wagon rides, play areas and fall activities in the final week of Post Family Farm’s season. Some activities cost extra.

    $2 – $15

  • Discovery Day: My Story

    Grand Rapids Art Museum 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Hands-on art, gallery experiences and interactive activities explore personal stories. Activities are included with museum admission. The included drop-in studio runs 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with a no-sew fabric wall hanging […]

    Included with museum admission