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THINGS TO DO

Grand Rapids is a destination like no other: art, culture, dining, and nightlife. From a hip and friendly downtown to an endless array of outdoor activities, Grand Rapids will surprise, excite and delight you!
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Grand Rapids Events

Festivals celebrating everything from art and automobiles to food and comedy. Concerts featuring the world's top touring acts and the finest local talent. Entertainment that runs the gamut from Broadway to Beethoven. Every day is filled with special events in Grand Rapids!

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Special Exhibits

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Today's Events

A day-by-day guide to the week ahead.

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This Week's Events

Weekly listings to help you plan your trip.

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ArtPrize

The world's richest art competition takes over GR in autumn.

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Culture Pass GR

Get the Pass for special deals on area cultural attractions.

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LaughFest

World-famous comedians bring the funny to town every March.

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Music in Grand Rapids

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Restaurant Week

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Top 10 Reasons to Visit

Awesome Art

From the world’s largest art competition to one of the world’s most-visited art museums, Grand Rapids boasts an art scene to rival much bigger cities. Find art events that match your trip dates. More

Fantastic Food

Grand Rapids is renowned for farm-to-fork restaurants that transform the dawn’s harvest into the day’s specials. From breakfast haunts to burger joints, we’ve got every taste covered. Find a restaurant that tickles your palate. More

Magnificent Music

You’ll find music to suit every taste and temperament here, every day of the week. A chart-topping superstar at Van Andel Arena, an indie favorite at a downtown club, a Broadway warbler at a local theatre … see who’s appearing when you’re here. More

Great Beer

Grand Rapids earned the title Beer City USA in 2012 – and we were named one of the Top 10 Best Vacation Cities for Beer Lovers. A craft beer tour will show you why. Don’t miss the world’s 2nd best brewery and 3rd best beer bar! More

Grand Outdoors

Outdoor recreation is a four-season pursuit here, thanks to an abundance of natural resources. World-class golf courses, some of America’s best fishing, endless biking and hiking trails … Grand Rapids is a great place for an active vacation! More

Beach Bonanza

Sugar-sand beaches, towering sand dunes, crystal-clear waters, glorious sunsets … no wonder our Lake Michigan shoreline has been named among the world’s best. A sight to behold in any season, it’s just minutes from downtown GR. More

Signature Shopping

Massive shopping malls and unique neighborhood shopping districts offer anything and everything your heart desires – especially if your heart desires art, antiques, furniture or clothing. Start your shopping plan today! More

Culture Club

Visit our museums and historic sites for a look at those who shaped our culture, from the original Native American inhabitants to the Dutch immigrants that settled here in the 1800s to today’s rich blend of races and ethnic groups. More

Hospitality Plus

Grand Rapids offers big-city amenities without the big-city attitude. We cling tight to our small-town values – so expect friendly hellos, attentive service and pay-it-forward hospitality everywhere you go. More

Connecting Point

Location, affordability and all-ages appeal make Grand Rapids a great place to connect with your favorite people. Get together for a friend meetup, family reunion, girls’ getaway, or men’s weekend. More