Sports
Pro and college games, stadium nights
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Rockford IceHogs
Cheer on the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Detroit Red Wings' AHL affiliate, at Van Andel Arena.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Cedar Rapids Roughriders
Watch the Muskegon Lumberjacks face off against Cedar Rapids in minor-league hockey action.
Cranksgiving 2026: A Ride for Good!
Bike ride & scavenger hunt food drive—collect donations for local charities.
Humane Hustle
Family fun run & walk to benefit the Humane Society—choose 10K, 5K, or 1-mile.
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Manitoba Moose
Minor-league hockey: Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Manitoba Moose.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Cleveland Charge
Watch the Grand Rapids Gold take on Cleveland Charge in pro basketball.
Fall Fling Disc Golf Tournament
Disc golf tournament welcoming all skill levels in Kentwood.
Turkey Trails- Grand Rapids
Kids dash race at Helder Park—packet pickup, dash, and awards at Turkey Trails.
Zeeland Turkey Trot
Zeeland's Thanksgiving tradition—a fun community race on Thanksgiving morning.
Gobble Wobble 5k Fun Run 2026
20th annual Gobble Wobble fun run/walk supporting Kids' Food Basket.
GRPS Turkey Trot 5K
Run the 33rd Annual GRPS Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning; proceeds benefit school programs.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Madison Capitols
Minor-league hockey game between Muskegon Lumberjacks and Madison Capitols.
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Iowa Wild
Grand Rapids Griffins take on Iowa Wild in professional hockey at Van Andel Arena.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Noblesville Boom
Grand Rapids Gold basketball game vs. Noblesville Boom at Van Andel Arena.
WWE Friday Night Smackdown
WWE Friday Night Smackdown wrestling spectacle at Van Andel Arena.
WWE Smackdown
WWE SmackDown wrestling at Van Andel Arena with favorite superstars.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Wisconsin Herd
Grand Rapids Gold faces Wisconsin Herd in exciting minor-league basketball.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Tri-City Storm
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Tri-City Storm at Trinity Health Arena
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals
Grand Rapids Griffins face Milwaukee Admirals in exciting minor-league hockey at Van Andel Arena.
Candy Cane Course - Grand Rapids
Candy Cane Course race in Grand Rapids—a kids' fun run with holiday spirit at Caledonia High School.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Osceola Magic
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Osceola Magic at Van Andel Arena
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Youngstown Phantoms
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Youngstown Phantoms at Trinity Health Arena
Great Lakes Invitational
College hockey rivalry on display at the Great Lakes Invitational in Grand Rapids.
44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run
44-year New Year's Eve tradition with a fun run at scenic Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Chicago Steel
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Chicago Steel at Trinity Health Arena
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Windy City Bulls
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Windy City Bulls at Van Andel Arena
Harlem Globetrotters
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters bring their high-flying tricks and comedy to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Long Island Nets
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Long Island Nets at Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids Gold vs. College Park Skyhawks
Grand Rapids Gold vs. College Park Skyhawks at Van Andel Arena
Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Grand Rapids
Fun-run event with a Kids Dash race option at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints
Junior hockey action: Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Dubuque Fighting Saints.
Michigan Adventure Race: Winter Edition
16th annual winter adventure race—the largest in the U.S.—at Camp Roger in Rockford.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. USA Hockey National Team Development Program
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. USA Hockey National Team Development Program at Trinity Health Arena
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Motor City Cruise
Grand Rapids Gold basketball vs. Motor City Cruise at Van Andel Arena.
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Cleveland Monsters
Grand Rapids Griffins minor-league hockey vs. Cleveland Monsters.
PBR
PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Feel the Velocity Tour at Van Andel Arena, Jan 22–23.
PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
PBR professional bull riding at Van Andel Arena—thrilling rodeo action.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Sioux Falls Stampede
Minor-league hockey game featuring the Muskegon Lumberjacks at Trinity Health Arena.
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Chicago Wolves
Minor-league hockey game featuring the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Westchester Knicks
Minor-league basketball game featuring the Grand Rapids Gold at Van Andel Arena.
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Toronto Marlies
Minor-league hockey game featuring the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Birmingham Squadron
Watch the Grand Rapids Gold take on Birmingham Squadron in exciting minor-league basketball.
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Texas Stars
Professional hockey action as the Grand Rapids Griffins face off against the Texas Stars.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Raptors 905
See the Grand Rapids Gold battle the Raptors 905 in an exciting G League basketball matchup.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Green Bay Gamblers
Watch the Muskegon Lumberjacks take on the Green Bay Gamblers in minor-league hockey.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Maine Celtics
Grand Rapids Gold takes on Maine Celtics in professional basketball at Van Andel Arena.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Omaha Lancers
Watch the Muskegon Lumberjacks face the Omaha Lancers in minor-league hockey action.
Monster Jam
High-flying monster trucks perform jaw-dropping stunts at Van Andel Arena.
Ultimate Sports Show - Grand Rapids
Michigan's premier fishing, hunting, and outdoor sports expo at DeVos Place.
Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Waterloo Black Hawks
Muskegon Lumberjacks battle Waterloo Black Hawks in minor-league hockey at Trinity Health Arena.
Irish Jig 5K
Multi-event 5K race weekend with community spirit in Grand Rapids.
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lake County Captains
Minor-league baseball action with the West Michigan Whitecaps.
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Colorado Eagles
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Colorado Eagles at Van Andel Arena.
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Cubs
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. South Bend Cubs at LMCU Ballpark
Rivertown Races
Spring running event with 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances in Walker.
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Lansing Lugnuts
Minor-league baseball game at LMCU Ballpark in Grand Rapids.
Bulls Bands And Barrels vs. Sam Barber
Professional rodeo action: Bulls, Bands and Barrels competition featuring Sam Barber.
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons
Minor-league baseball: West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Dayton Dragons at LMCU Ballpark.
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
West Michigan Whitecaps face off against Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at LMCU Ballpark.
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Great Lakes Loons
Minor-league baseball game at LMCU Ballpark in Grand Rapids.
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps
Minor-league baseball game at LMCU Ballpark in the Grand Rapids area.
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
West Michigan Whitecaps vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels—summer baseball fun.
More events outside the Grand Rapids area
69 events farther afield.
Kalamazoo Wings vs. New Mexico Goatheads
Cheer on the Kalamazoo Wings against New Mexico in minor-league hockey at Wings Event Center.
Western Michigan Broncos Hockey vs. Colorado College Tigers Hockey
Watch college hockey: Western Michigan Broncos take on Colorado College Tigers at Lawson Ice Arena.
Western Michigan Broncos Football vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Football
College football: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles.
Ferris State Bulldogs Hockey vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats Hockey
College hockey: Ferris State Bulldogs vs. Northern Michigan Wildcats at Ewigleben Arena.
Western Michigan Broncos Football vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks Football
College football showdown: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks.
Kalamazoo Wings vs. Toledo Walleye
Minor-league hockey showdown between Kalamazoo Wings and Toledo Walleye at Wings Event Center.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Grace Christian Tigers Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Grace Christian Tigers.
Kalamazoo Wings vs. Wheeling Nailers
Kalamazoo Wings hockey game vs. Wheeling Nailers at Wings Event Center.
Kalamazoo Wings vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
Kalamazoo Wings hockey game vs. Cincinnati Cyclones at Wings Event Center.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Buffalo Bulls Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Buffalo Bulls.
Western Michigan Broncos Hockey vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks Hockey
Western Michigan Broncos hockey takes on Miami of Ohio in college play.
Ferris State Bulldogs Hockey vs. Lake Superior State Lakers Hockey
College hockey matchup: Ferris State Bulldogs take on Lake Superior State Lakers.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Toledo Rockets Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Toledo Rockets.
Kalamazoo Wings vs. Fort Wayne Komets
Minor-league hockey: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Fort Wayne Komets.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Great Lakes Christian College Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Great Lakes Christian College.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles.
Ferris State Bulldogs Hockey vs. Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks Hockey
College hockey: Ferris State Bulldogs take on Minnesota State Mankato at Ewigleben Arena.
Western Michigan Broncos Hockey vs. Denver Pioneers Hockey
Western Michigan Broncos Hockey vs. Denver Pioneers Hockey at Lawson Ice Arena
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Kent State Golden Flashes.
Kalamazoo Wings vs. Indy Fuel
Minor-league hockey: Kalamazoo Wings vs. Indy Fuel at Wings Event Center.
Kalamazoo Wings vs. Bloomington Bison
Minor-league hockey: Kalamazoo Wings face Bloomington Bison at Wings Event Center.
Western Michigan Broncos Hockey vs. Nebraska Omaha Mavericks Hockey
College hockey: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Nebraska Omaha at Lawson Ice Arena.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Ball State Cardinals Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ball State at Read Fieldhouse.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Bowling Green Falcons Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Bowling Green at Read Fieldhouse.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Akron Zips Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Akron at Read Fieldhouse.
Western Michigan Broncos Hockey vs. St. Cloud State Huskies Hockey
College hockey game between Western Michigan and St. Cloud State at Lawson Ice Arena.
Ferris State Bulldogs Hockey vs. Augustana Vikings Mens Hockey
Ferris State Men's Hockey battles Augustana Vikings at Ewigleben Arena.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Ohio Bobcats Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ohio at Read Fieldhouse.
Ferris State Bulldogs Hockey vs. Bemidji State Beavers Mens Hockey
Ferris State Bulldogs hockey vs. Bemidji State Beavers at Ewigleben Arena.
Western Michigan Broncos Hockey vs. Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Mens Hockey
College hockey showdown: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs at Lawson Ice Arena.
Kalamazoo Wings vs. Norfolk Admirals
Kalamazoo Wings host the Norfolk Admirals in this exciting minor-league hockey matchup.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. UMass Minutemen Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. UMass at Read Fieldhouse.
Ferris State Bulldogs Hockey vs. Bowling Green Falcons Hockey
Ferris State Bulldogs Hockey vs. Bowling Green Falcons Hockey at Ewigleben Arena
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan at Read Fieldhouse.
Western Michigan Broncos Mens Basketball vs. Miami of Ohio Redhawks Mens Basketball
College basketball: Western Michigan Broncos vs. Miami of Ohio at Read Fieldhouse.
Kalamazoo Wings vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates
Kalamazoo Wings face off against Savannah Ghost Pirates in minor-league hockey.