
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.

The Bridge: Midwest Culture Summit at Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives in Grand Rapids. See official listing for event details.

Merchants of the Macabre Oddities Market at Downtown Market — Market Shed in Grand Rapids. See official listing for details.

Grand Rapids Fall Home Show 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place.

Fall Harvest Festival at Parkside Farm at Parkside Farm in Byron Center. Listed start 11:00. Organizer's listing: free admission, limited RSVP required; confirm availability before attending.

Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place.

Saturday Boo Bash at Breton Village from noon–2 PM, with live music, family activities and a meet-and-greet. Ticketing sources differ on the beneficiary, so no donation beneficiary is claimed. Price: […]

Grand Rapids Pride Pageant: The Luminary Crown at Wealthy Theatre in Grand Rapids. See official listing for event details.

Autumn Weekends Live Music with Selkie at Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater in Grand Rapids. See official listing for event details.

Rock The Lot Trunk-or-Treat at School of Rock Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids. See official listing for event details.

Saturday afternoon spooky book fair with Next Stop Bookshop at Speciation Cellars, 2–6 PM.

Fall, In Love at Ladies Literary Club in Grand Rapids. Listed start 15:00.

R&B Fest — A Celebration of 90s and 00s R&B at The Intersection — Elevation in Grand Rapids. Listed start 16:00. End time is not confirmed. Start is doors/event opening, […]

Fiesta de Oddities — City Built Brewing at City Built Brewing Company in Grand Rapids. See official listing for event details.

Creep Comp Bouldering Competition at Terra Firma Bouldering Co. in Grand Rapids. Listed start 16:00.