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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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
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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 |
4 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 Julia Wolf at The Intersection — Elevation. Price: See official page Age: All Ages Ticket status: SOLD OUT. See official event page for details. End time: Not announced. |
7 events,Touring performance at The Pyramid Scheme; consult official event for tickets. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced.
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Grand Rapids Original Swing Society hosts public social swing dancing downtown. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed  Touring stage musical adapted from the bestselling novel, with music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed |
7 events,Country Night at HOME at H.O.M.E. inside The B.O.B. Line-dance lessons 7–8 PM and dancing 8 PM–midnight. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed
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A sculpture collectors' forum titled A Material Passion. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed Touring performance at The Pyramid Scheme; consult official event for tickets. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. A community film/event from Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. |
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A community awareness walk supporting people who are blind or visually impaired. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed
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An outdoor fall market with local vendors, food trucks, face painting and live music. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed Russo hosts a special Thursday wine dinner with John Russo and Chef John. Price: Contact organizer Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. |
33 events,DJ Keller Shaw at EVE inside The B.O.B. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed EDM Night featuring DJ RIINK at Bobarino's inside The B.O.B. Price: See official event 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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Family-focused autumn activities in Michigan's Farm Garden. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed
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Farm festival thanks first responders, educators, health workers and service members with free admission upon eligible ID. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed |
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A community fundraising and awareness gathering at Calder Plaza; the walk starts at 10 AM. Price: Not listed Age: Not listed
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Saturday market with seasonal produce, bakery items and handmade goods. Price: Free to browse Age: Not listed
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A special jewelry design pop-up at the Gardens. Price: See official event page Age: Not listed |
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The 23rd annual Grand Rapids Marathon kicks off with a full marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay. Price: Registration pricing on official site Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. The Run Thru The Rapids 10K joins Grand Rapids Marathon race weekend. Price: Registration pricing on official site Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. The 5K race starts at 8:30 AM as part of marathon weekend. Price: Registration pricing on official site Age: Not listed End time: Not announced. |
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10 events,Country Night at H.O.M.E. at The B.O.B., Grand Rapids. Beginner line-dancing lessons 7–8 PM, followed by country dancing 8 PM–midnight. The venue lists a door cover charge. Verified local start is 7 PM (not 7 AM).
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Bluegrass Jam hosted by Brian Oberlin at Chicago Beef Joint in Grand Rapids.
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Biergarten live music with Drew Alkema at Cedar Springs Brewing Company. LOVKN performs at 317 Coffee, 3424 Chicago Dr Ste 101, Hudsonville, Wednesday Oct 21 at 6:30 PM. End time not confirmed. |
24 events,Thursday karaoke in BOB's Brewery at The B.O.B. starts at 9 PM and runs until midnight Friday. A door cover may apply; exact amount has not been confirmed.
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Thursday wagon rides 1–5 PM, weather permitting. The corn maze is also offered during weekday hours and requires separate admission. Children age 2 and younger ride free. Price: $13 per wagon rider ages 3+. Age: All ages.
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CHIHULY Sensory-Friendly Hours at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids. See official event listing for details.
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Family-friendly indoor trunk-or-treat at Keller Williams Realty Grand Rapids East on Thursday from 4–6 PM. Use the organizer's 1555 Arboretum Drive SE location; an aggregator lists a different address. Price: Free. Age: All ages. |
43 events,Autumn Weekends at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park featuring seasonal food and beverages, live music and daytime activities. Official event calendar lists this occurrence as all day; no individual activity start time is implied. Sweet Diezel Jenkins at The B.O.B. — H.O.M.E. in Grand Rapids. Listed start 21:00. Friday-night Afrobeat party featuring DJ Lyon, DJ Will, and DJ Elo B. Starts at 9 PM Friday and continues until 2 AM Saturday. Ages 21+. Age: 21+.
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.
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Michigan’s Farm Garden Autumn Family Activities at Frederik Meijer Gardens — Michigan Farm Garden in Grand Rapids. See official event listing for details.
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Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place. |
60 events,Autumn Weekends at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, with seasonal activities, food and drinks and live music. Official organizer lists this occurrence as all day; individual programs may have scheduled times. October Fete: Island Night at The Ayo Place in Grandville. See official listing for event details.
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Dunneback Girls Pumpkin Smashin' Bash at Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm Market in Grand Rapids. See official listing for details.
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Songwriter's Workshop Weekend at Sound Check in Lowell. Listed start 09:00.
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming. |
32 events,Autumn Weekends at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, with seasonal activities, food and drinks and live music. Official organizer lists this occurrence as all day; individual programs may have scheduled times.
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.
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Sunday October 25, 10 AM–4 PM, the second day of the Grand Rapids Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market at Tanger Outlets. Saturday has a separate calendar occurrence.
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Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival 2026 is a confirmed future multi-day public event at DeVos Place. |
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CSNIP celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Silver Celebration at Cathedral Square in Grand Rapids. Check the organizer's event listing for attendance and registration details; admission has not been confirmed.
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The 5:30 PM departure of Ghosts of the Grand is a one-hour guided indoor walking tour of Amway Grand Plaza, 187 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids. This departure runs 5:30–6:30 PM; other tour departures continue later in the evening.
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 Halloween-themed guided painting and cocktails with instructor Ivy at Long Road's Rickhouse in Grand Rapids. Wednesday, October 28, 6:30–8:30 PM. Admission: $45.
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21 events,Thursday weekly Latin dancing through Oct30 1AM, DJ Amistad Latina, lessons 8–9PM. Distinct from Friday/Saturday Halloween parents. Venue: H.O.M.E. at The B.O.B., Grand Rapids Admission: No admission/registration fee Age restriction: 18+ lessons; 21+ after 9 PM
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Dueling pianos featuring Dan Louisell at Forest Hills Fine Arts Center; this 1 PM matinee is a separate performance from the evening session. Venue: Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, Grand […]
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Celebrate Halloween in the biergarten at Third Nature Brewing in Rockford with live music, face painting, a balloon artist, bounce house, photo booth and treats.
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After-hours trick-or-treating, treat-bag decorating and a glow dance party throughout the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Thursday, October 29, 5–8 PM; included with regular museum admission.
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35 events,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.
$ at door10 The B.O.B.'s Monsters, Magic & Martians Halloween party runs Friday, October 30, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. (21+). Across the building, entertainment runs 9 p.m.–1 a.m.: karaoke at BOB's Brewery; DJ RIINK at Bobarino's; Sophia McIntosh & The Sages at H.O.M.E.; DJ Ryan Henry at Ashton; and DJ Keller Shaw at EVE. Friday's costume […] Shots on the River in Belmont hosts a Halloween costume party Friday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. See the organizer's event listing for activities and attendance details. DJ RIINK at JW Marriott ballroom 9PM-1AM; separate event from B.O.B. DJ RIINK Halloween slots, do not conflate. Venue: JW Marriott Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Price details: $20 reported by Revue Age restriction: 21+ Friday Halloween party at Despecho Sports Bar in Grand Rapids, promoted by DJ Tony Banks, with a costume contest, guest DJ and hip-hop, R&B and dance music. Friday October 30, 9 PM to Saturday October 31 at 2 AM. Organizer lists $10 cover and a free Eventbrite RSVP; age 21+.
$ cover (Eventbrite RSVP free)10 DJ Kyndred spins Top 40, throwbacks, EDM and Halloween favorites at Firebird Bar GR's Devil's Night party on Friday, October 30, from 9 PM to 1 AM Saturday, October 31. Drink specials and late-night food are advertised. Ages 21+; free admission (no cover).
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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 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 identify The Tin Can as a check-in point, but its published address/check-in windows conflict; verify current check-in details and venue map directly with the organizer […]
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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. |
49 events,Halloween event with DJs and music, vendors, costumes and activities at the Grand Celebration Center. The B.O.B.'s Monsters, Magic & Martians Halloween party returns Saturday, October 31, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. (21+). Entertainment from 9 p.m.–1 a.m. includes karaoke at BOB's Brewery, DJ RIINK at Bobarino's, DJ Matt B at H.O.M.E., DJ Ryan Henry at Ashton and DJ Van Hekken at EVE. Saturday has its own costume contest. […] Jersey Collective and Dimension Door Dancefloor bring ten DJs to a Halloween dance party at Hard Times. RA presale tickets are sold out. Door admission was advertised at $10; availability is unconfirmed.Ages 21+.
$10 Hipster Disco 17 presents Sacred Hearts — Dead Lovers Society, a Halloween-themed dance party at Four Star Theatre. Saturday, October 31 at 9 PM through Sunday, November 1 at 2 AM after the daylight-saving time change. Ages 21+. General admission $25; $30 day of show per organizer.
$25 – $30 A separate Saturday Halloween party at Despecho Sports Bar in Grand Rapids organized by DJ Tony Banks. Saturday October 31 at 9 PM through Sunday November 1 at 2 AM local time, after the daylight-saving clock change. See the official ticket listing for admission and age details. Halloween DJ lineup featuring Ether, JED, S’moores, KVPE and Rush Hour 4. Costume contest begins at 10 p.m. with over $1,000 in prizes.Ages 21+. 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 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. |
20 events,Flamingosis performs at The Pyramid Scheme with Pablo Eskobear and Drop Catch. Sunday, November 1 at 8:30 PM through Monday, November 2 at 1 AM. Sunday night Halloween hangover party hosted by Nugisyofficial at Metro Grand Rapids.
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John Ball Zoo’s major Halloween attraction returns across three weekends with daytime general-admission programming.
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The Merchants and Makers Holiday Market fills Fulton Street Market on Sunday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop from more than 120 makers, plus food trucks and live music. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children; cash and cards are accepted at the door.
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Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Sunday, November 1, from noon to 7 p.m. outdoors on Mason Street across from Canal Park in Grand Rapids. City Built Brewing hosts live music from Los de Arriba, Death Is a Business, Cabildo and Furia del Ritmo, plus a community ofrenda, face painting, food and vendors. Admission is […]
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