
Zoo Goes Boo 2026
John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.

Grand Rapids Halloween Bar Crawl (Crawl With US), Friday October 30, with participating downtown bars from 2–10 PM. This is the Friday portion of a two-day ticketed event. Organizer materials […]

A Halloween-weekend tap takeover at Horrocks Market Tavern in Kentwood featuring beers from 3 Floyds and War Pigs. Check the organizer's event page for featured pours and availability.

Nigerian singer 2Baba (2Face Idibia) headlines a live concert at The Ayo Place in Grandville. Verified start: 18:00 local time. The actual ending time has not been confirmed; check with […]

Activities begin at 6 PM Friday, October 30 at 6th Street Hall's public Simpsons-themed Halloween party: outdoor movies, a pool tournament, music, shuffleboard, costume contests and themed drink specials. The […]

Danny performs Sinatra/Rat Pack 6–7:30PM; food service may continue beyond music. Venue: Russo Ristorante & Mercato, Byron Center Price details: $25 optional wine flight (NOT admission)

Artist Marquita Bernard, live music and music bingo, walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended. Venue: RÁK at Grand Rapids Downtown Market, Grand Rapids

Ticketed family Halloween bash with monster bowling, laser tag, crafts, trick-or-treating, a DJ and costume contests.Family; under 18 accompanied by adult 25+.Admission was advertised at $28.33; check the ticket page […]

Costume-friendly, family-friendly social dancing at Social Dance Studio inside Grand Celebration Center in Grand Rapids. Friday, October 30, 6 PM–midnight; $10 admission at the door.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena.

L7 and VIAL perform at The Big Room at The Pyramid Scheme on Friday evening. Start: 19:00 local time. A confirmed ending time is not available; check organizer updates.

Four Willett bourbon pours paired with a multi-course dinner and guided tasting at The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, Grand Rapids. Friday, October 30, 7–9:30 PM. Admission $170 plus ticketing fees; […]

The Stray official ticketing confirms Friday music 7PM; Red Thyme, Futuretime Stringband, Rupple Brothers; ticket prices organizer social; venue is in Wyoming. Venue: The Stray, Wyoming Price details: $25 advance […]

Calvin University’s Capella presents its fall concert, Come Home, at Calvin University Chapel. Admission is listed as free. Start: 19:30 local time. A confirmed ending time is not available; check […]

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 […]