This weekend
Saturday + Sunday plans
2026 Miss Danish Festival Scholarship Pageant
2026 Miss Danish Festival Scholarship Pageant in Greenville.
Breakaway Music Festival at Belknap Park
Music festival at Belknap Park—outdoor concert experience.
Ascension Con
Collectible/pop-culture convention in Hastings for fans of all ages.
Grant Festival
Town festival in Grant with community fun for families.
Sips & Succulents
Sips & Succulents at Spruced Studio
Sunset Spritz: An Aperol Summer Soirée
Sunset Spritz: An Aperol Summer Soirée at The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
Burn & Bling
Burn & Bling at Spruced Studio
Korean Connection Annual Picnic
Celebrate South Korea's Liberation Day with Korean Connection at an August picnic with food and community.
All About Owls and Pellets
Up-close look at resident owls and dissect pellets at Blandford Nature Center.
Lansing Lugnuts at West Michigan Whitecaps
Minor-league baseball: Lansing Lugnuts vs. West Michigan Whitecaps.
Brush Studio Paint & Sip - Branches in Bloom
Brush Studio Paint & Sip - Branches in Bloom in Grand Rapids
The Enchanted Woods Fantasy Faire & Fae Ball 2026
Fantasy-themed faire and Fae Ball at The Forest Grove in Byron Center.
Saturday Brunch & Brews
Saturday Brunch & Brews at Oakestown Brewery
Democracy Cafe
Democracy Cafe in Grand Rapids
Eva Under Fire
All-ages acoustic set by Eva Under Fire at The Intersection's Stache venue.
A Glimpse of Africa Festival
Celebrate African cultures through music, food, art & education at Calder Plaza.
Summer Music Series: Eli Roe Band
Family-friendly live music with the Eli Roe Band on Vander Mill's patio.
Michigan Meadows
Hands-on floral design workshop creating wildflower bouquets at Eastern Floral.
Grand River Adventure 2026
Family open-house celebration of the Grand River's history, science, and culture with community partners.
Stewardship Day at Two Rivers Greenspace!
Volunteer stewardship day caring for Two Rivers Greenspace.
18th Annual Rhythm Run & Health Fair
Morning fun run/walk and health fair at Ottawa Hills High School and Park.
Aviation Day 2026
Celebrate National Aviation Day with flights, demonstrations, and hands-on airport activities.
Beginning Watercolor Class
Learn watercolor painting basics and create your own landscape at Three Blue Brushes.
Brush Studio Paint & Sip - An August Evening
Brush Studio Paint & Sip - An August Evening in Grand Rapids
Five Finger Death Punch
Major rock concert at Acrisure Amphitheater with multiple headliners.
Drop-In Studio: Creativity Lab
Family-friendly drop-in studio for open-ended creative play included with admission.
Botanical Printing and Watercolor
Creative watercolor and botanical printing workshop at Holland Area Arts Council.
Arts & Drafts Festival Water Ski Show! (Saturday) FREE!
Free arts & crafts festival with exciting water ski show.
🏇 The LTS Annual Derby Cross is BACK!
Annual Derby Cross event with family-friendly equestrian fun.
Peach Perfect Sunflower Fest
Stroll through sunflower blooms and celebrate late summer at a farm market festival.
Goat Yoga at Cannonsburg
Family yoga class with playful goats at Cannonsburg—all levels and ages welcome.
Summer Sizzler- Grand Rapids
Family race day at Riverside Park with a kids dash and activities.
Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Summer concert series at Frederik Meijer Gardens featuring Bruce Hornsby.
Wyoming Housing Commission Meeting
Wyoming Housing Commission Meeting
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Grammy-winning rock legend Bruce Hornsby performs at Frederik Meijer Gardens' scenic amphitheater.
Michigan Titanium
Michigan Titanium sports event at Versluis Park.
The Martins in Hopkins
The Martins perform in Hopkins.
Back to School Family Bash
Celebrate the school year ahead with family activities and fun at a local church.
Back To School
Back To School event in Fennville.
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff performs at the new Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids.
MAGNIFY CHURCH - Praise in the Park ROCKFORD Event
Family-friendly praise celebration at Praise in the Park, Rockford.
Artisan Jewelry Market
Artisan jewelry market at Grand Rapids Downtown Market—handmade wearables and accessories.
ZOMburgers at Worship on the Waterfront (Artist TBA)
Food and music at Worship on the Waterfront in Holland.
Wyoming Historical Commission
Wyoming Historical Commission
More events outside the Grand Rapids area
1 event farther afield.
