What's happening this week

Grand Rapids Fall Home Show Presented by MICHIGAN HOME SHOWS

DeVos Place

303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Join us October 24-25 for the Grand Rapids Fall Home Show presented by Michigan Home Shows! This event will feature some of the best home improvement companies in Michigan. You'll be able to talk with companies who do work in the area and even set up appointments for estimates.

Merchants of the Macabre Oddities Market

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Oddities market featuring unusual, spooky, and macabre vendors at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

R&B Fest at The Intersection - Elevation

The Intersection - Elevation

133 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

R&B festival showcase at The Intersection's Elevation room featuring live R&B performers.

Rock the Lot Trunk-or-Treat

School of Rock

Grand Rapids, MI

Free Halloween trunk-or-treat event hosted by School of Rock with music and decorated cars.

Sleeping With Sirens

GLC Live at 20 Monroe

11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Rock band Sleeping With Sirens performs live at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids.

The Bridge: Midwest Culture Summit

Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives

Grand Rapids, MI

The Midwest Culture Summit convenes at the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives.

Zombie Dash 5k

Sixth Street Bridge Park

Our Solidarity / Nuestra Solidaridad

Fountain Street Church

24 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

A solidarity-themed music and community performance event at Fountain Street Church.

BassBin: Detroit/Chicago Connection - Dan Bain, Angelo V., Duke Shin

1437 Wealthy St SE

1437 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

BassBin electronic music night featuring a Detroit/Chicago connection lineup: Dan Bain, Angelo V., and Duke Shin.

University of Michigan Health West Grand Rapids Marathon 2026

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

Founded in 2004, the Grand Rapids Marathon delivers a fun, highly personal, authentic race experience for runners who value a well-organized event over crowded big-city fields, celebrating every individual accomplishment and the spirit of friendship and community.

University of Michigan Health West Grand Rapids Marathon

Grand Rapids (UM Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon course)

Grand Rapids, MI

Founded in 2004, the Grand Rapids Marathon delivers a fun, highly personal, authentic race experience for runners who value a well-organized event over crowded big-city fields through concrete canyons. No one is a stranger on the course.

Outlander in Concert

DeVos Performance Hall

303 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

A live concert performance of music from the Outlander television series at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids.

The Story So Far

GLC Live at 20 Monroe

11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Pop-punk band The Story So Far performs live at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids.

Tea 101 with Spice Merchants at Sav Sav

Sav Sav at Grand Rapids Downtown Market

435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Introductory tea class presented by Spice Merchants at Sav Sav inside the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

Blue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary

Grand Rapids (see event page for venue)

Grand Rapids, MI

Blue October brings its 20th anniversary tour celebrating the album 'Foiled' to Grand Rapids on October 29, 2026.

Chris Webby

The Intersection

GIFT (USA) at Grewal Hall at 224

Grewal Hall at 224

GIFT (USA) with Post Animal performs at Grewal Hall at 224 in Grand Rapids.

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus Tickets

Van Andel Arena

130 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The Greatest Show On Earth brings its touring circus production to Van Andel Arena, October 29–31, 2026.

Spirits and Spirits

Grand Rapids Downtown Market (Greenhouse, 2nd floor)

435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

Spend an evening filled with paranormal investigations and libations at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. Nicole Du Shane (The Haunted Historian) presents on Michigan's haunted history and Paranormal Michigan's investigation methods, equipment, notable cases, and historical research, followed by Q&A. Themed craft cocktails available for purchase. Optional add-on: Ghosts of Grand Rapids walking tour from Rosa Parks Circle (tickets sold in-person during the event). Presented by Downtown Market Education Foundation.

Dancin' With The Devil - Halloween Party at The Pyramid Scheme

The Pyramid Scheme

Halloween party event at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids.

Flamingosis

The Pyramid Scheme

68 Commerce SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Electronic/funk producer Flamingosis brings his beat-driven live set to The Pyramid Scheme.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (Evening Show)

Van Andel Arena

130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The evening performance of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Van Andel Arena.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Texas Stars

Van Andel Arena

130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

AHL hockey as the Grand Rapids Griffins host the Texas Stars at Van Andel Arena.

String Cheese Incident

GLC Live at 20 Monroe

11 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Jam band String Cheese Incident performs live at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.

Bela Fleck

Royce Auditorium

24 Ransom Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49501

Grammy-winning banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck performs at Royce Auditorium.

Chicks in the Office

Intersection

133 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Live show from Barstool Sports' popular 'Chicks in the Office' podcast at Intersection.

Blitzkid

The Pyramid Scheme

68 Commerce SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Horror-punk band Blitzkid takes the stage at The Pyramid Scheme.

Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals

Van Andel Arena

130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

AHL hockey as the Grand Rapids Griffins host the Milwaukee Admirals at Van Andel Arena.

Grand Rapids Symphony: Marcelo Lehninger – Midori Plays Shostakovich

DeVos Hall

245 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The Grand Rapids Symphony, conducted by Marcelo Lehninger, welcomes violinist Midori for Shostakovich's violin concerto at DeVos Hall.

Grand Rapids Symphony: Midori Plays Shostakovich

DeVos Hall

245 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Marcelo Lehninger conducts the Grand Rapids Symphony with violinist Midori performing Shostakovich.

Opening Night - BENEATH THE SURFACE

Cocoon Art Space

Opening night for the Beneath the Surface exhibition.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

Elevation at The Intersection

133 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Funk-jam quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong brings their energetic live show to Elevation at The Intersection.

Restaurant Week GR

Various locations in Grand Rapids

Restaurant Week GR is serving up a delicious offer this year: treat yourself to some fantastic food made at participating restaurants.

Said The Sky

Intersection

133 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Melodic electronic artist Said The Sky performs at Intersection.

Aaron Dye

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Aaron Dye performs live at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids.

Blake Whiten

The Intersection

133 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Blake Whiten performs live at The Intersection in Grand Rapids.

CKY

The Pyramid Scheme

68 Commerce SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Rock band CKY performs live at The Pyramid Scheme.

David Cross

The Big Room

975 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Comedian and actor David Cross brings his stand-up tour to The Big Room.

Grand Rapids Gold vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce

Van Andel Arena

130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

NBA G League basketball as the Grand Rapids Gold host the Sioux Falls Skyforce at Van Andel Arena.

Mega 80's - The Ultimate 80's Retro Party

Elevation at The Intersection

133 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The Ultimate 80's Retro Party brings 1980s cover hits and nostalgia to Elevation at The Intersection.

Mega 80's – The Ultimate 80's Retro Party

Elevation at The Intersection

133 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The Ultimate 80's Retro Party brings classic new wave and pop covers to Elevation at The Intersection.

Pouya

Intersection

133 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Rapper Pouya brings his tour to Intersection in downtown Grand Rapids.

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

DeVos Performance Hall

303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Postmodern Jukebox brings its vintage-style reinventions of modern pop hits to DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids.

Trivium

GLC Live at 20 Monroe

11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Metal band Trivium performs live at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids.

almost monday

Elevation

133 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Indie pop band almost monday performs live at Elevation at The Intersection complex in Grand Rapids.

Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical

DeVos Hall

245 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The Broadway musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' makes its Grand Rapids stop at DeVos Hall.

Maybe Happy Ending – A New Musical

DeVos Hall

245 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The hit Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending makes its Grand Rapids stop at DeVos Hall.

Gavin Adcock

Van Andel Arena

130 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Country artist Gavin Adcock performs live at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.

Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour

Van Andel Arena

135 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Grammy-winning a cappella group Pentatonix brings their Christmas in the City holiday tour to Van Andel Arena.

Christkindl Markt 2026

Grand Rapids Downtown Market

A traditional German-style Christmas market featuring vendors, food, drinks, and holiday cheer in downtown Grand Rapids.

The Holiday Market at Studio Park 2026, Presented by Arts Marketplace

Studio Park

Nestled in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, The Holiday Market at Studio Park transforms one of the city’s most vibrant destinations into a whimsical, holiday‑themed marketplace celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and festive cheer.

The Holiday Market at Studio Park 2026

Studio Park

A holiday-themed marketplace in downtown Grand Rapids featuring artisan makers, gift vendors, and festive entertainment from November 18 to December 23, 2026.

WHY?

The Pyramid Scheme

68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Indie hip-hop project WHY? performs live at The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids.

ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Illuminated holiday light experience at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, running November 23, 2026 through January 10, 2027.

Christmas and Holiday Traditions

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Meijer Gardens' annual holiday exhibition featuring displays of Christmas and holiday traditions from around the world, November 24, 2026 through January 10, 2027.

Harvest Market

Fulton Street Market

Get Thanksgiving-ready at our Harvest Market! Prepare for your holiday meal with fresh, local ingredients from Fulton Street Market.

34th Annual Grand Rapids Turkey Trot

VanAndel Arena

130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Grand Rapids Public Schools' Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot returns with the theme 'Together We Are Better!' — promoting physical fitness, movement, and nutrition while supporting after-school opportunities for GRPS students. Medals for top 3 finishers in each age group, plus a free Mini Trot for ages 12 and under. Early registration discounts available.

Black Friday Market

Fulton Street Market

Skip the crowds and shop local with us this Black Friday! Shop for handmade art, crafts, sweet treats, and more while sipping on boozy hot cocoa or spiked apple cider.

The Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and 1 MILE

Ken-O-Sha

Get out and run the trails at Ken-O-Sha in Grand Rapids, MI on Black Friday. Come discover these hidden trails along Plaster creek.

Dexter and The Moonrocks

The Intersection

133 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Dexter and The Moonrocks perform live at The Intersection in Grand Rapids.

Michael W. Smith

Van Andel Arena

130 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Contemporary Christian music artist Michael W. Smith performs live at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Jackson Dean

The Intersection

133 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Country singer-songwriter Jackson Dean performs live at The Intersection in Grand Rapids.

for KING + COUNTRY

Van Andel Arena

135 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Grammy-winning Christian pop duo for KING + COUNTRY performs live at Van Andel Arena.

Winter Holiday Market

Fulton Street Market

1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Complete your holiday shopping with handcrafted gifts from dozens of local artisan vendors — cozy textiles, unique art pieces, festive treats, and seasonal décor. Bundle up, sip something warm, and support local makers at Fulton Street Market.