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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  • Faculty Artist Recital: Dan Graser, saxophone

    GVSU — Sherman van Solkema Recital Hall, Haas Center for Performing Arts Allendale, Michigan, United States

    Dan Graser presents Caprice, a solo recital of alto and soprano saxophone repertoire.Advertised start time only; end time has not been announced.

  • Raanan Hershberg — Thursday Stand-Up Show

    Dr. Grins Comedy Club 20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Stand-up comedian Raanan Hershberg begins his November 5–7 Dr. Grins run with a Thursday 8PM show.Tickets advertised from $12.33; check the ticket page for fees and current availability.

    $12.33

  • Restaurant Week Grand Rapids 2026

    Restaurant Week Grand Rapids runs November 6–14 across participating Greater Grand Rapids restaurants. Special menus include $25, $35, and/or $45 multi-course options. Individual restaurant participation and meal hours vary; consult the official Restaurant Week guide. The all-day calendar span indicates the promotion dates, not that restaurants are open 24 hours.

    $35 – $45

  • 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.

  • West Michigan Potters Guild Fall Show — Friday

    St. Nicholas Cultural Center 2250 East Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    Shop ceramic work by West Michigan Potters Guild artists at the St. Nicholas Cultural Center.

  • 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

  • Violet Velure at Horrocks Market

    Horrocks Market — Greenhouse 4455 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood

    Free live music by Violet Velure inside Horrocks Market’s Greenhouse.Admission: Free.

  • First Friday Game Night at Vander Mill

    Vander Mill 505 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Vander Mill opens its production floor for cornhole, foosball, ping pong, Giant Jenga and Connect Four.Location: Production floor.Admission: Free.

  • Opening Night – BENEATH THE SURFACE: An anatomy of expression

    Cocoon Art Space 1509 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

    Cocoon Art Space opens Beneath the Surface, a group exhibition featuring six Michigan artists.Opening reception Friday, November 6, 6–9 p.m. The exhibition continues through December 20; this listing is for opening night only.

  • Smitten with the Mitten — Paint & Sip

    Brush Studio 11 Ionia Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

    Paint-and-sip class at Brush Studio, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $38 per seat; drinks extra. Ages 15+ with full parental supervision.

    $ per seat; drinks extra38

  • Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Dizgo

    The Intersection — Elevation 133 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Pigeons Playing Ping Pong performs with Dizgo at Elevation. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the show begins at 7 p.m.Ages: All ages.

  • Blitzkid: Modern Hel Tour

    The Pyramid Scheme 68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Blitzkid shares the bill with EPCYA, RTNR and The Burdens. Advertised doors are 7 p.m.Advertised doors: 19:00. Performance start is not separately confirmed.Ages: All ages.