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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  • 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.

  • Crow’s Hold Halloween Vendor Market

    Crow's Hold 200 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    A free Halloween vendor market with local makers and seasonal shopping.

  • 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

  • GGRFSC 2026 Halloween Skating Session

    Patterson Ice Center 2550 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club hosts a Halloween skating session at Patterson Ice Center. Ice time is approximately 11:10 AM–noon, with a $10 donation and advance signup noted. The exact […]

  • Armentality’s Enchanted Masquerade

    Armentality Movement Arts Center 233 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    233 E Fulton St, costume/dance performance, afternoon format. Venue: Armentality Movement Arts Center, Grand Rapids Age restriction: 21+

  • Spooky Free Comic Book Day 2026 — Grand Rapids

    Vault of Midnight 95A Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Organizer confirms free comics/candy while supplies last; first come first served. Venue: Vault of Midnight, Grand Rapids Price details: Free

  • Sugar Bar Boo Bash

    Sugar Bar Sips and Sweets 132 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Sugar Bar Sips and Sweets in downtown Grand Rapids hosts a Halloween Boo Bash with trick-or-treating, seasonal games and activities.

  • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas — Live to Film, Saturday

    DeVos Performance Hall 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    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 […]

  • Bard to Go — Public Performance

    Louis Armstrong Theatre Allendale

    Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival presents its one free public performance of the touring 50-minute Bard to Go production.

  • Autumn Weekends Live Music — The Morning Yells

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

    Official Garden lineup; admission as applicable. Venue: Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater, Grand Rapids

  • Gems n Genetics Halloween 2026

    The Grand Celebration Center 925 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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

  • Feral Freakshow 2026

    Lilith's Lair 25 Division Ave S, Suite 15, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Official 6-9:30PM free market; 8:30-11PM drag/burlesque/pole show; event 6-11PM. Venue: Lilith's Lair, Grand Rapids Price details: Market free; 18+ show $15 + fees Age restriction: 18+ ticketed show

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show — Saturday 7 PM

    Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    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.