Family events in Toledo · October 2026
Everything family-friendly on the Toledo calendar for October 2026.
Zeeland Pumpkin Fest
Annual Zeeland fall festival with live music, food, parade, and kid-friendly activities.
Jonathan Turley presents: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution
Constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley discusses American Revolution history.
Tony Rock
Tony Rock at The Intersection
Tulip Time Fall Makers Market
Browse 50+ vendors and handmade goods at the Tulip Time Fall Fest Makers Market.
Fall Fest 2026
Two days of fall-themed family fun across downtown Holland, Windmill Island & Civic Center.
San Holo
All-ages electronic concert by San Holo at The Intersection.
Dan & Shay
Country superstars Dan + Shay bring The Young Tour to Grand Rapids.
Fire Truck Parade
Watch 50+ fire trucks parade down 8th Street during Fire Safety Week in early October.
Radiohead
Radiohead tribute by Android Paranoid at the historic Park Theatre in Holland.
Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai Class (Adults) (Beginner)
Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai Class (Adults) (Beginner) in Grand Rapids
Zach John King
All-ages concert featuring Zach John King and special guest Macy Todd.
Jaboticaba Bonsai Workshop (Adults) (Beginner/Intermediate)
Jaboticaba Bonsai Workshop (Adults) (Beginner/Intermediate) in Grand Rapids
Cedar Spring's Red Flannel Festival
Cedar Springs' beloved Red Flannel Festival returns with fall fun and festivities.
Overland Fall Crawl
Off-road vehicle tour and market at Gilmore Car Museum—explore rugged rides and gear.
Blue Coast Artists Fall Tour of Studios
Tour working artist studios on Grand Rapids' Blue Coast.
Franciscan Rhythms 5K Trail Run & Walk
Scenic 5K trail run & walk supporting music therapy and land restoration.
Walker Pumpkin Bash
Fall fun celebrating pumpkins and Halloween season at Walker Community Park.
The Art of Bonsai Photography Class
The Art of Bonsai Photography Class in Grand Rapids
Ada Farmers Market
Ada Farmers Market—browse fresh local produce and crafts with the family.
BOUTIQUE TOWEL DESIGN WORKSHOP
Design hand-painted watercolor patterns to create custom towels.
thrown
All-ages rock concert featuring thrown, Norma Jean, and more at Elevation.
Don't Tell The President With Jean Becker and Tom Collamore
Don't Tell The President With Jean Becker and Tom Collamore at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
The Jack Wharff Band
All-ages live music with The Jack Wharff Band at The Intersection.
Chef's Specialty
Chef's Specialty at The Goei Center
Books & Brews Trivia Night
Books & Brews Trivia Night at Speciation Cellars
Kenny Barron Trio Concert
Kenny Barron Trio Concert at St. Cecilia Music Center
Grand Rapids Griffins
Catch the Grand Rapids Griffins, a minor-league hockey team, at Van Andel Arena.
Alana Springsteen
All-ages concert featuring country artist Alana Springsteen at Elevation.
Second Saturday Workday
Second Saturday Workday at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve
Yoga at Blandford
Yoga at Blandford at Blandford Nature Center
International Festival of Holland
Free cultural festival celebrating international food, music, and traditions in Holland.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Family-friendly walk & carnival at Centennial Park with music, booths, snacks & kids' activities.
Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids
Spooky Sprint - Grand Rapids at Caledonia High School
Monster Mash Theme Night
Monster Mash Theme Night at SILVA
Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour
Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour at GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Modified Car Show
Custom car show at Gilmore Car Museum—extreme builds and high-performance machines.
ART! at the Market
ART! at the Market at Fulton Street Market
Fallasburg 5K Trail Race
Fallasburg 5K Trail Race at Fallasburg Park
Scene Queen
Scene Queen at Elevation
Julia Wolf
All-ages live concert featuring Julia Wolf at Elevation in Grand Rapids.
Boo Bash
Members-only Halloween playtime celebration with spooky fun for all ages.
The Linda Lindas
All-ages punk rock show by The Linda Lindas at Elevation.
The Notebook
Broadway musical adaptation of the beloved novel and film 'The Notebook.'
Michael Franti Trio
All-ages concert with socially conscious artist Michael Franti and supporting act.
Reagan: His Life and Legend With Max Boot
Reagan: His Life and Legend With Max Boot at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Adventurer Club: Role-Playing Games for Kids
Kids join an Adventurer Club to play tabletop role-playing games, build stories, and explore fantasy worlds.
The Tom Merchant & Glen Johnson Sculpture Forum - A Material Passion: On Collecting Sculpture & Objects
Sculpture forum at Frederik Meijer Gardens—explore art and collecting history.
Modern Lettering for Beginners
Modern Lettering for Beginners at Spruced Studio
Wheeler Walker Jr.
All-ages country concert with Wheeler Walker Jr. at The Intersection.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram at Elevation
Nanotechnology 2026
Nanotechnology 2026 at Singapore
ZOO GOES BOO
Spooky-themed zoo adventure with Halloween fun across three October weekends.
Broken Wings - A Frida Kahlo Story
Ballet inspired by Frida Kahlo's life and art, from acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.
SOURDOUGH FOR BEGINNERS
Learn to bake sourdough from scratch at Spruced Studio.
Crankdat - Night 2
Crankdat - Night 2 at The Intersection
Murder Mystery Co. Dinner Theater Show at Pietro’s Italian Restaurant
Interactive dinner theater murder mystery at Pietro's Italian Restaurant in Grand Rapids.
Supersonic - North America’s Tribute to Oasis
Supersonic - North America’s Tribute to Oasis at Elevation
Gilmore Museum Oktoberfest Show & Market
Gilmore Museum Oktoberfest Show & Market at Gilmore Car Museum
DeutscheMarques Oktoberfest, Color Tour & Market
Family-friendly Oktoberfest with car tours and market at Gilmore Car Museum.
Highlands Fall Festival
Farm animals, food trucks, and fall fun at Thunder Acres Highlands.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Huge used-book sale at Grand Rapids Public Library — great deals for kids and families.
Grand Rapids Marathon
Grand Rapids Marathon at David D. Hunting YMCA
The Brook & The Bluff
All-ages indie rock concert at The Intersection with The Brook & The Bluff.
AFI
All-ages punk-rock show featuring AFI at The Intersection in Grand Rapids.
Gilmore Car Museum's Trunk or Treat
Safe Halloween trick-or-treating from decorated cars at Gilmore Car Museum.
Guided Shinrin-Yoku: October After Dark
Guided Shinrin-Yoku: October After Dark at Blandford Nature Center
Boo at the Barn
Halloween fun at a petting farm with seasonal activities and animal encounters.
Judah & The Lion
All-ages indie-pop band Judah & The Lion live at The Intersection.
The Verve Pipe
The Verve Pipe performs at Park Theatre — live '90s rock for families and fans.
Ada Village Pumpkin Prowl 2026
Spooky trick-or-treating event in Ada Village with thousands of costumed kids celebrating Halloween.
GRAND RAPIDS FALL HOME SHOW
Home design, renovation & decor expo at DeVos Place — families explore trends & ideas.
Celebrate Fall at Parkside Farm with the Pygmy Goats!
Free fall farm event with hayrides, tours, and petting pygmy goats at Parkside Farm.
Grand Rapids Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market
Halloween craft vendors and seasonal shopping at Tanger Outlets.
Rock The Lot Trunk-or-Treat
Halloween trunk-or-treat with music and costumes at School of Rock.
The Insiders: Tribute to Tom Petty w/ Fleetwood Magic
The Insiders: Tribute to Tom Petty w/ Fleetwood Magic at The Big Room
Lakeview
All-ages indie rock show at The Intersection featuring Lakeview's Wreck My Night Tour.
Festive Fall Arrangement Class @ Eastern Floral
Festive Fall Arrangement Class @ Eastern Floral in Grand Rapids
Harvest In Bloom
Craft a festive fall floral arrangement in a charming pumpkin vase at this workshop.
Merchants of the Macabre Oddities Market
Quirky Halloween oddities & curiosities market at Downtown Market — taxidermy, skeletal decor & unusual vendors.
Zombie Dash 5k
Family-friendly Halloween-themed 5K fun run in Grand Rapids.
Good Vibrations: A 60s party
Step back to the 1960s at Gilmore Car Museum with vintage cars, music, and nostalgia.
Sound Baths at Boochie: A Spooky Sonic Journey
Sound Baths at Boochie: A Spooky Sonic Journey at Boochie Bar - Acai & Kombucha Cafe
Downtown Holland Trick-Or-Treating
Kids trick-or-treat in costume through Downtown Holland on Halloween morning.
Spite
All-ages rock concert featuring Spite and supporting bands at Elevation.
All Them Witches
All-ages rock concert at The Intersection featuring All Them Witches.
ACOTAR Midnight Masquerade Release Party
ACOTAR Midnight Masquerade Release Party at Grimsby Hollow Meadery
Evan Honer
All-ages concert by Evan Honer at Elevation in Grand Rapids.
Tots & Coffee Club
Monthly playdate for toddlers & caregivers with coffee and peer connection.
The Longest Johns
All-ages folk-sea shanty concert by The Longest Johns at Elevation.
This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History with Beverly Gage
This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip Through U.S. History with Beverly Gage at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Tea 101 with Spice Merchants at Rák
Tea 101 with Spice Merchants at Rák at Rák Thai
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CenterDvořák, Debussy, and Chaminade
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CenterDvořák, Debussy, and Chaminade at St. Cecilia Music Center
Blue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour
Blue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour at GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus Tickets
Classic circus spectacle with acrobats, performers, and stunts at Van Andel Arena.
American Aquarium
All-ages Americana rock concert by American Aquarium at Elevation.
Free Show Friday: The Moonrays (cosmic surf rock)
Free Show Friday: The Moonrays (cosmic surf rock) at Speciation Cellars
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The Greatest Show on Earth
Classic circus with acrobats, animals & performers at Van Andel Arena.
The Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Grand Rapids
The Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Grand Rapids at The Tin Can
GR Creator Coffee
GR Creator Coffee at GR Creator Studio
Grand Valley Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff
Trunk-or-treat and chili cookoff at a family-friendly fall celebration.