Special Events

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

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

You voted and we tallied. We're excited to share the list of this year's highest honors in categories ranging from Best Restaurant Service to Best Tattoo Shop and everything in between.

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.

The 2024 Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit is gearing up for a day of meaningful engagement, learning, and community building.

Mother’s Day may be two months away, but on Saturday March 22, West Michigan moms can get a jump on celebrating with a special afternoon of self-care.

Arbor Day celebrations are in full swing as two area communities join forces to honor the occasion with tree plantings, festivities, and free tree seedling giveaways.

A number of events that celebrate and examine the Black experience are planned throughout the month of February.

The line of people waiting outside St. Cecilia Music Center, 24 Ransom Ave. NE, in Grand Rapids, Michigan stretched all the way down the block.

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

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.

A Lakeshore-based nonprofit organization has announced a day-long event during which guests will learn from local powerhouses about combining passion with profession.

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

A cool annual event returns to Holland this Friday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb. 3.

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Grand Rapids will host the exclusive Michigan screening of the critically acclaimed Sundance film "To Live and Die and Live" at the AMC Alpine Theater.

A beloved West Michigan tradition returns Saturday, July 5, as the Grand Rapids Fireworks light up the skyline

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.

The Grand Rapids Fire Department will host a public retirement reception to honor Deputy Chief Eric Freeman

Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp and his team of election professionals have been busy.

Mark your calendars, foodies and libation enthusiasts!