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2026 Danish Festival: Meijer Grand Dansk Parade
2026 Danish Festival parade in Greenville—colorful community celebration.
Brush Studio Paint & Sip - Endless Summer Bouquet
Brush Studio Paint & Sip - Endless Summer Bouquet in Grand Rapids
Annual Traditional Hot Rods, Customs, and Motorcycle Show
Classic cars, customs & motorcycles on display at annual show at Gilmore Car Museum.
🧩 Puzzle Race: August 22nd
Puzzle race challenge—fun brain teaser competition for all ages.
Summer Sounds Under the Shed
Live Irish music, yard games, and market food at Grand Rapids Downtown Market.
Saturday Brunch & Brews
Saturday Brunch & Brews at Oakestown Brewery
Merchants and Makers at Return to the River!
Craft & vendor market as part of Return to the River festival at 6th Street Park.
Gallery Chat: French Art at the Turn of the Century
Guided tour exploring French art from the late 1800s and early 1900s with museum docent.
Unity in Motion Festival
Community festival celebrating unity and togetherness at Gezon Park in Wyoming.
Trillium Irish at 28th Street Metro Cruise PIT STOP
Classic cars, live Irish music, and summer fun at 28th Street Metro Cruise.
Summer Music Series: Block Party with Ten Peso Version & False Harbor
Family block party with live music, food, and fun at Vander Mill cider house.
Drop-In Studio: Creativity Lab
Family-friendly drop-in studio for open-ended creative play included with admission.
Tiny Trainer Drone Race
Watch fast-flying drones race in epic action at Helder Park—free family fun.
Michigan State University White Coat Ceremony
Michigan State University White Coat Ceremony at DeVos Performance Hall
Brush Studio Paint & Sip - Bonfire Beach
Brush Studio Paint & Sip - Bonfire Beach in Grand Rapids
Return to the River Festival 2026
River-themed community festival in downtown Grand Rapids.
Hudsonville Fair 5k
Hudsonville Fair 5K race—part of the community fair celebration.
Build a Leather Mail Pocket for Office and Home
Build a Leather Mail Pocket for Office and Home at Tandy Leather Grand Rapids
Tulip City Walls Mural Festival
Celebrate public art at Holland's annual mural festival featuring live street artwork.
Power of Love, Huey Lewis Tribute
Power of Love, Huey Lewis Tribute at Park Theatre
Hudsonville Community Fair 5K presented by Renewed Physical Therapy
Hudsonville Community Fair 5K—part of the fair celebration.
Thomas Rhett
Country star Thomas Rhett performs the Soundtrack to Life Tour.
The American Legion Car Truck Bike Show
Classic cars, trucks & bikes on display at American Legion show.
2026 Danish Dash 5K and Kid's Half Mile Fun Run
Danish Dash 5K plus kids' half-mile fun run—family race at the festival.
Flea Market Lakeside Markets
Evening flea market with vendor treasures, food, and entertainment under the stars.
Bark in the Park
Bark in the Park at Windmill Island Gardens
End of Summer Celebration at WRTS
End-of-summer celebration with foam play and outdoor fun at WRTS.
Innovation and Tradition: Crafting the American Studio Glass Movement
Free lecture on the history and innovation of American studio glass art.
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile at Acrisure Amphitheater
Kentwood SDA Church's 5K Fun Run
Family-friendly 5K fun run at Kentwood Community Church in Grand Rapids.
Story Spark: A Moth-Inspired Storytelling Event, It's Break Time!
Story Spark: A Moth-Inspired Storytelling Event, It's Break Time! at Park Theatre
Stewardship End-of-Summer Garden Party
End-of-summer garden party celebrating stewardship in Grand Haven.
FREE Summer Classic Movie Series: Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
Free classic movie screening of Singin' in the Rain in Muskegon.
Jazz Jam w/ Tommy Pancy
Jazz Jam w/ Tommy Pancy at Speciation Cellars