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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  • Hot Cider Hustle Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

    Millennium Park 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids

    Halloween-morning races at Millennium Park in Walker on Saturday, October 31. The 5K starts at 8:30 AM, while the half marathon and 10K are scheduled for 8:40 AM. Prices vary by distance; see race registration for current information. Ending times are not specified for the races, so this listing shows the first scheduled start.

    $5 – $44.99

  • Alger Heights Halloween 5K & Community Costume Events

    The 2026 Alger Heights Halloween 5K starts Saturday October 31 at 10 AM. Race registration is SOLD OUT. Spectators and neighbors can still enjoy free activities including the community costume contest, neighborhood cheering, business-district trick-or-treating and Eastern & Alger pop-up market (which has its own hours). Race start/finish is on Alger Street near Eastern Avenue […]

  • 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. Check the official listing for ticket information.

  • 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.

  • 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 formal ending has not been separately verified.

  • 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 ending time has not been confirmed.