A major Dale Chihuly exhibition spans indoor and outdoor spaces at Meijer Gardens through November 1.
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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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Calendar of Events
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming. |
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming. |
6 events, Wednesday Country Night features a beginner line-dance lesson followed by open dancing at H.O.M.E. inside The B.O.B. Price: Cover charge collected at the door Age: Not listed
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming.
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 Taking Back Sunday is a newly tracked future event on the current GLC Live schedule. Price: See official ticket page Age: Not listed |
18 events,The B.O.B.'s weekly Big Old Bass night features emerging DJ talent at Bobarino's. Price: Cover charge collected at the door Age: Not listed
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming.
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 Weekly Thursday car show at Roasted Sports Bar & Grill in Walker.
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25 events,DJ Keller Shaw spins a late-night set at EVE inside The B.O.B. Price: Cover charge collected at the door Age: 21+ venue policy may apply
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Grand Rapids’ major citywide art competition returns for more than two weeks of installations, voting and public programming.
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Farm Oktoberfest with craft beer, cider, pumpkins, u-pick apples, live music and fall-festival activities.
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The B.O.B. hosts a Dan + Shay-themed pre-party before the Oct. 2 Acrisure Amphitheater concert. |
37 events,DJ VanHekken spins a Saturday-night set at EVE inside The B.O.B. Price: Cover charge collected at the door Age: 21+ venue policy may apply
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Cedar Springs' long-running Red Flannel Festival returns with marketplace vendors, competitions, car show and a 3 PM grand parade. Price: Free festival areas; some activities may charge
Free festival areas; some activities may charge
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 Saturday farmers market in downtown Rockford with local produce and food goods. Price: Free admission
Free admission
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Cars-and-coffee gathering at Grand Rapids Grand Prix in Byron Center, open to all makes and models. Price: Free
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Farm Oktoberfest with craft beer, cider, pumpkins, u-pick apples, live music and fall-festival activities.
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Sunday afternoon live music by The Andrews at Dunneback Girls Farm.
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 Annual Halloween Bash at Fulton Street Market. Price: Free Age: All ages |
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The Stray's full-band-friendly open mic welcomes solo performers and groups with a stage setup ready to use. Price: Free Age: All ages Mark Lavengood and friends + The Travelures (album release) at The Pyramid Scheme. Price: See official page Age: Not listed |
13 events,Cello Fest Ensemble Concert at GVSU Haas Center for Performing Arts. Price: See official page Age: Not listed National Coming Out Day celebration and fundraiser with music, storytelling, community building and live entertainment. Price: See registration Age: Not confirmed on official page |
29 events,The AC Lounge hosts a Friday-night DJ set in downtown Grand Rapids. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed IDC hosts a live DJ set on the second floor of the Pantlind Lobby. Price: $10 cover Age: Not listed Whiskey Bound plays Twisted Bull's Friday live-music slot. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed
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 Right Bank Wine Selections offers a Friday tasting in the Amway Grand Plaza lobby. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed
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Jeff Schroeder at Bostwick Lake Inn at Bostwick Lake Inn. Price: See official page Age: Not listed
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Margaux hosts an evening of live jazz in the JW Marriott. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed |
42 events,The AC Lounge hosts its Saturday-night DJ set in downtown Grand Rapids. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed Hattrick Band plays Twisted Bull's Saturday live-music slot. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed
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Bowerman's Pumpkin Fest includes pumpkin-season food and activities, a 1–4 PM dog adoption and live music, and 5–7 PM trivia. Price: See official event page Age: All ages  Annual ruck and Freedom Walk fundraiser supporting service-dog placements, with multiple challenge formats. Price: See registration Age: Not listed Trail-running and rucking event with 12-hour, 6-hour, 10K, 5K and weighted-ruck options benefiting Egress Endurance Project. Price: See registration Age: Not listed |
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Fulton Street Market fills with 100+ local artists, handmade goods and artist-led workshops. Price: Not listed Age: All ages
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Schuler Books brings an adult spooky-season book fair to Broad Leaf with creepy reads, puzzles, games and more. Price: RSVP; no price listed Age: Adult-focused; exact age restriction not listed American Foundation for Suicide Prevention community walk supporting research, education, advocacy and local prevention programs. Price: Free registration; fundraising encouraged Age: All ages |
3 events,Sweet Pill + Heart To Gold + Spaced at The Pyramid Scheme. Price: See official page Age: Not listed Octubafest 2026 at GVSU Haas Center for Performing Arts. Price: See official page Age: Not listed |
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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. |
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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.
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Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place. |
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.
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Grand Rapids Fall Home Show 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place.
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Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place. |
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.
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Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place.
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Grand Rapids Fall Home Show 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place. |
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2 events,Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena. |
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena. |
4 events,Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena.
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena. |
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is a confirmed future public event at Van Andel Arena. |
