Category: Events

Meijer State Games of Michigan

photo by Photo courtesy of Lonna Blair

Published Dec. 22, 20221 Min Story

Meijer State Games of Michigan is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event that welcomes state residents of all ages and abilities to compete in Grand Rapids. Both Winter Games and Summer Games are held…

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New Year's Celebrations

photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Dec. 14, 20224 Min Story

Say goodbye to 2021 and ring in 2022 in Grand Rapids, which celebrates the new year with everything from extravagant adult parties to fun-filled activities for kids and families. Kids’ New Year’s Eve…

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Holiday Lights in Grand Rapids: Downtown & Around Town

photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Dec. 01, 20229 Min Story

Grand Rapids was named America’s Jolliest City for the way we celebrate the holidays. Generous and friendly residents coupled with fun holiday events, safe streets and Christmas tree farms make this…

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Halloween

photo by Erick Orlando

Published Oct. 18, 20221 Min Story

Halloween isn’t just a day in Grand Rapids – it’s several weeks’ worth of weird, wild, wacky, wonderful activities and events for all ages. Popular annual attractions include The Haunt, one of…

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Labor Day

Published Sep. 05, 20221 Min Story

It’s the last big hurrah of summer – and Grand Rapids knows how to make it memorable. Take advantage of the long weekend to squeeze out a few more rounds of golf, miles on the trail and days at the…

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Fourth of July

photo by Experience Grand Rapids

Published Jun. 09, 20221 Min Story

Fireworks, parades and live entertainment are just a few of the ways locals celebrate the birth of the nation in Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids Fourth of July Celebration is the city’s biggest…

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