Fall Fun in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids gets even cooler in fall – and we’re not just talking more comfy temperatures. Fall brings a dazzling display of tree colors, new sports and performing arts seasons, one of the nation’s best apple harvests and the world’s largest public art event. Browse this page to see what strikes your fall fancy – and make plans for a cool getaway!

Ideas for a Fall Visit

Don’t miss ArtPrize®, the world’s largest public art event, from September 19 through October 7 – you’ll see an astonishing variety of art and you can vote for your favorites to win.

Check out a Fall Festival – there are celebrations organized around ale, art, apples, the fall harvest and more.

Take a self-guided Fall Color Tour that showcases the city’s lush forest canopy, abundant apple orchards and charming covered bridges.

Explore Fruit Ridge Markets and Kent Harvest Trails for fresh-picked apples and fresh-baked goodies plus pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, farm animals, gift shops and more.

Visit a local cidery to taste the liquid results of the fall apple harvest – a tremendously diverse range of crisp, delicious hard ciders.

Join the festivities of Cocktail Week GR (November 7-18) and the Grand Rapids Wine, Beer & Food Festival (November 15-17).

Board a pumpkin train, brave a haunted house or run for your life in a zombie dash – they’re just a few of the Halloween happenings around Grand Rapids this fall.

See a show – Actors’ Theatre Grand Rapids, Broadway Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Ballet, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids Symphony, Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids, Master Arts Theatre and Opera Grand Rapids launch new seasons in fall.

Fall is a beautiful time to bike Millennium Park and Kent Trails – you’ll encounter color-changing trees, vast meadows, small lakes, the Grand River and even a brewery or two.