Events & Activities

Chanukah Lighting on Calder Plaza

09 Dec 2023 Come celebrate the 8-day Jewish holiday with a Chanukah Lighting on Calder Plaza!

Calder Plaza, 320 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Grand Rapids 

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, Kid friendly, Permitted Special Event

The Whoville 5K

10 Dec 2023 The silliest, zaniest, Grinchiest fun run in Michigan! Join us for a festive afternoon running through Whoville.

Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49505

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, Community events, Kid friendly, Sports, Permitted Special Event

December Luminary Walk

21 Dec 2023 Come enjoy a moonlit, wintery stroll at Ken-O-Sha Park! Trails will be lit with battery-powered candles along the path. The night will end with a free hot chocolate bar and a campfire.

Ken-O-Sha Park, 1353 Van Auken St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, Grand Rapids 

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, Kid friendly, Permitted Special Event

World of Winter

12 Jan 2024 World of Winter Festival takes advantage of Michigan’s cold climate to provide interesting ways for people to experience and enjoy the winter season. All programming and activities are FREE!

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, Community events, Kid friendly

Great Skate Winterfest

27 Jan 2024 Come out and skate with the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey players and coaches! This 34-hour ice skating fundraising marathon will be held at Rosa Parks Circle from January 27th - 28th.

Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Grand Rapids 

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Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, Kid friendly, Sports, Permitted Special Event

Donut Dash

13 Feb 2024 Come out for a free run or walk along a well-lit 5k course where you can eat paczki along the way!

Swift Printing, 404 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids 49504

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, Kid friendly, Sports, Permitted Special Event

2024 Girls on the Run Celebration 5K

18 Mar 2024 5k run to celebrate the culmination of the GOTR program for girls, coaches, and their families.

Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49503

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, Kid friendly, Sports, Permitted Special Event

Grand Rapids Public Museum Eclipse Party

08 Apr 2024 The Grand Rapids Public Museum will be hosting a solar eclipse viewing party on April 8th on the Blue Bridge. Come on down and safely view the eclipse while learning more with the Planetarium staff and activities going on inside the museum!

Blue Bridge, 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Grand Rapids 

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, Kid friendly, Permitted Special Event

Hope Network Bridge Walk for Autism

25 Apr 2024 Help promote autism awareness with Hope Network to support families affected by Autism.

Blue Bridge, 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Grand Rapids 49504

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, Community events, Kid friendly, Pet friendly, Permitted Special Event

Festival del Cinco de Mayo

04 May 2024 Celebrate the mission of the Mexican Heritage Association by promoting our culture and culinary arts!

Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, Grand Rapids 

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, Kid friendly, Permitted Special Event