Events & Activities

ArtPrize 2023

21 Sep 2023 ArtPrize is an annual, international art competition and cultural event. It’s a celebration of ideas, conversations, experimentation, inclusiveness, and of this city we love.

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

GR in XR

21 Sep 2023 Join us for a community gathering on the Blue Bridge for a glimpse into what the future may hold for Grand Valley State University and the City of Grand Rapids using extended reality technology!

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Explore Your Parks: Discover Birds in Grand Rapids

23 Sep 2023 Come out and meet with birders from Grand Rapids Audubon Club, check out different birding equipment, and look for unique birds! There will be games, activities, and guided bird walks for all ages!
Guided bird tours begin at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30

Huff Park, 2399 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, Grand Rapids 

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

Tour de Food Trucks

28 Sep 2023 3 food trucks at Lookout Park on the 4th Thursday of each month, April - September 5-8pm.

Lookout Park, 801 Fairview Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49505

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

Oktoberfest Grand Rapids

29 Sep 2023 Join Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids for Oktoberfest!

Oktoberfest style event with German beer, wine, live music, and games.

Riverside Park (Bandshell area), 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49505

1 more date

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

Ballpark Series

14 Oct 2023 Community event to help raise funds with live music, yard games, food vendors, and drinks.

Sullivan Field, 650 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49504

1 more date

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

Walk to End Alzheimer's

14 Oct 2023 World's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids 49503

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

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

21 Oct 2023 Community Walk to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer in West Michigan (American Cancer Society event).

Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids 49503

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

Trunk or Treat for Halloween

31 Oct 2023 Trunk or Treat in MLK parking lot for children in the neighborhood.

MLK Park, 1200 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids 49506

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

Veterans Day Parade

11 Nov 2023 The annual Veterans Day Parade will take place on November 11th. There will also be a ceremony of remembrance in Veterans Memorial Park after the parade.

Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Fulton St E., Grand Rapids 49503

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