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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 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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3 events,Authority Zero brings the Apocalyptour with The Raging Nathans, Bayley Gottfried and Misplaced Memories. The venue lists a 7 p.m. event time; the performance start is not separately listed. |
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Farm animals, wagon rides, play areas and fall activities in the final week of Post Family Farm’s season. Some activities cost extra.
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DJames hosts Music Bingo at The Score from 7–9 p.m.Admission: Free to play. |
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Farm animals, wagon rides, play areas and fall activities in the final week of Post Family Farm’s season. Some activities cost extra.
$2 – $11 Jam-band veterans The String Cheese Incident bring their Just Keep Spinning Tour downtown.
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Brian Oberlin hosts a bluegrass jam at Chicago Beef Joint. Location: Chicago Beef Joint, 822 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids. |
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Farm animals, wagon rides, play areas and fall activities in the final week of Post Family Farm’s season. Some activities cost extra.
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Free live music by The River Rogues inside Horrocks Market’s Greenhouse.Admission: Free.
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Create a butterfly textile panel in GRAM Studio. Materials are provided and no experience is required.Admission: $42; 20% member discount. |
29 events,Restaurant Week Grand Rapids runs November 6–14 across participating Greater Grand Rapids restaurants. Special menus include $25, $35, and/or $45 multi-course options. Individual restaurant participation and meal hours vary; consult the official Restaurant Week guide. The all-day calendar span indicates the promotion dates, not that restaurants are open 24 hours.
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Mini Chefs makes quesadillas during this hands-on museum workshop.
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Shop ceramic work by West Michigan Potters Guild artists at the St. Nicholas Cultural Center.
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Farm animals, wagon rides, play areas and fall activities in the final week of Post Family Farm’s season. Some activities cost extra.
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55 events,A fundraising race morning supports Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids with a 5-mile run, 5K and remembrance walk. The opening ceremony and 5-mile start are at 9 a.m.; the […]
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Young entrepreneurs sell their creations at Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Museum admission is required to explore the exhibits.
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Browse Michigan-made goods at Terra Square’s free-entry Made in Michigan Market.
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The museum adjusts exhibit sound and lighting and offers sensory supports during Sensory Sunday.
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Browse the indoor flea market at The Glasshouse.Sunday market, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The linked page is for vendor space reservations; admission details have not been confirmed.
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The Black Dress Event 2026 at The High Five GR, 19 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids. Brunch at noon, awards at 1 p.m., concludes at 4 p.m.
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4 events,Tune-Yards with Rituals of Mine at The Pyramid Scheme in downtown Grand Rapids on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. Ending time and ticket cost not confirmed; 7 p.m. is […]  Broadway Grand Rapids presents Maybe Happy Ending at DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. Separate performance from Wednesday. Actual end time has not been confirmed; 7:30 p.m. is the start, not the finish. Check official ticket source for current prices. almost monday with feel trip at The Intersection's Elevation on Tuesday, November 10. Doors at 7 p.m.; show begins 8 p.m. All ages. Tickets listed at $25 advance or $30 […]
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4 events,The United Veterans Council of Kent County hosts the Grand Rapids Veterans Day Parade Wednesday, November 11 at 6 p.m. Downtown route begins at Division Avenue and Pearl Street, travels south on Division to Fulton, then east along Fulton and north on Park Place into Veterans Memorial Park. Ceremony follows. Parade ending time has not […]
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GVSU Veterans Day Celebration at Loosemore Auditorium in the Richard M. DeVos Center, 401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, on November 11. Free reception begins at 5 p.m.; doors at 5:30 p.m.; main program 6–7:30 p.m. Navy Captain J.J. Cummings speaks. Free admission with required registration, free validated parking, and virtual attendance option.
Free; registration required Broadway Grand Rapids presents Maybe Happy Ending at DeVos Performance Hall on Wednesday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. Separate performance from Tuesday. Actual end time has not been confirmed; 7:30 p.m. is the start, not the finish. Check official ticket source for current prices. |
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Walker’s annual Winterfest is a free municipal seasonal celebration at the Walker Ice & Fitness Center.
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