Special Events

This year, why not kick off your Thanksgiving festivities early with a unique twist?

A celebration centered around culinary creations is on the horizon with the second annual Harvest Fest fundraiser.

As the leaves turn a fiery orange and the air becomes crisp, the enchanting spirit of Halloween beckons kids of all ages to to embrace the magic of Halloween with a delightful night of trick-or-treating.

Colleen McMurray of Rockford was sitting at the counter in the Milwaukee Clipper’s soda shop during its Memorial Day party.

On September 23, 2024, Northern Trust’s podcast The Road to Why made its live audience debut in Grand Rapids featuring Brett VanderKamp, CEO of New Holland Brewing and Spirits.

This fall, the Grand Rapids Public Museum will spotlight the Mighty Wurlitzer organ with a series of concerts featuring this historic instrument.

On Friday, Sept. 20, amidst the bustling atmosphere of ArtPrize in downtown Grand Rapids, the area surrounding Van Andel Arena buzzed with energy.

Hey, Grand Rapids youth! Want to get up close and personal with the city’s future mayor?

The inaugural Michigan Cannabis Convention will be held on September 20-21 at DeVos Place, open to anyone over 18.

The Grand Rapids community is invited to Calder Plaza to celebrate the spirit of innovation that fuels the entrepreneurial journey as Start Garden hosts its fifth annual Demo Day.

Get ready for a crisp, apple-filled weekend as Sparta welcomes the highly anticipated Michigan Apple Fest on September 20 and 21.

Mark your calendars, foodies and libation enthusiasts!

On September 11, 2001, the world was shaken as the Twin Towers fell and thousands of lives were lost in a devastating terrorist attack.

With visitors flocking to the city, the Mobile GR Department has provided key tips for parking and navigating downtown from September 13 to 28. 

ArtPrize, the internationally renowned art competition and cultural celebration, is set to return to Grand Rapids, Michigan, from September 13–28, 2024

Grand Rapids is gearing up to welcome back the Brickworld LEGO Exposition for its second year, set to transform the DeVos Place Convention Center into a vibrant playground of imagination from September 13–15, 2024.

Le Dîner en Blanc is making a grand return.

Confluence, an annual festival celebrating art, music, science, and technology, returns for its fourth year on September 20–21 at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids.

Boat enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The inaugural Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat Show is set for August 16-18 at the new Muskegon area marina. T

On Tuesday, August 6, neighborhoods across the greater Grand Rapids Area will come alive with family-friendly festivities as the city celebrates National Night Out.