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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.
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.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena.
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 […]
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.
Official parade departures at 11AM and 1PM; single umbrella family event for 10AM–2PM. Venue: Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids
John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.
A free Halloween vendor market with local makers and seasonal shopping.
1217 E Paris SE, limited capacity; registration deadline Wednesday Oct 28. Venue: Hestóvin Stables, Grand Rapids Price details: $10 family donation RSVP
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 […]
233 E Fulton St, costume/dance performance, afternoon format. Venue: Armentality Movement Arts Center, Grand Rapids Age restriction: 21+
Organizer confirms free comics/candy while supplies last; first come first served. Venue: Vault of Midnight, Grand Rapids Price details: Free
Sugar Bar Sips and Sweets in downtown Grand Rapids hosts a Halloween Boo Bash with trick-or-treating, seasonal games and activities.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena.
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.
Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival presents its one free public performance of the touring 50-minute Bard to Go production.
