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

Our Lady Guadalupe Procession

11 Dec 2023 Come out and join the Diocese of Grand Rapids in a procession honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 101 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, Grand Rapids 

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

Parkrun Riverside Park

09 Dec 2023 A free, fun, and friendly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49505

2 more dates

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

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

Blessing of the Waters

06 Jan 2024 Come and gather as we bless the waters at Ah-Nab-Awen Park.

Ah-Nab-Awen Park, 220 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Grand Rapids 

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, 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 

1 more date

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

Walk for Warmth

10 Feb 2024 Come join us for a short walk to raise awareness and funds for heating fuel assistance programs.

121 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE, Grand Rapids 

Tagged as: , Office of Special Events, City park or street event, 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