Community Events and Activities

The following list shows activities and events around Grand Rapids that are free and open to the public.

Grand Rapids Art Museum

• Meijer Free Thursday Nights
  A gift by The Meijer Foundation which supports free general admission for the public every Thursday night from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
   
• Museums for All
  Free general admission for Michigan Bridge/EBT cardholders and up to 3 guests. Present your card at the front desk to receive this offer.
   
• Sunset on the Terrace
  Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Kick off the summer season with live music, food trucks, drinks, and free museum admission. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Thursdays on the Terrace: Art Show & Share
  Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Registration is required. Click on the link for more information.

Grand Rapids Public Library

• Grand Rapids' Asian History Exhibit (Main Branch)
  Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 31, 2026. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Taiko Drumming with Kioto Aoki (Main Branch)
  Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Conversation Circle | English (Main Branch)
  Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. This is an opportunity for English Language Learners to practice their language skills through conversation. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Ask a Doctor (Main Branch)
  Friday, May 29, 2026, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Juggling Club (Main Branch)
  Monday, June 1, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Cozy Mystery Book Club (Van Belkum Branch)
  Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. They will be discussing Murder in the Dressing Room, by Holly Stars. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Popular Pages Book Club (West Leonard Branch)
  Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. They will be discussing Amateur, by Thomas Page McBee. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Sci-Fi Book Club (Main Branch)
  Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. They will be discussing The Three Body Problem, by Cixin Liu. Click on the link for more information.

Kent District Library

• Language Exchange / Intercambio (Comstock Park Branch)
  Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Craft & Create (Alto Branch)
  Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Brick by Brick: Adult Build Night (East Grand Rapids Branch)
  Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Birds and Birdwatching (Plainfield Township Branch)
  Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Bingo Hour (Gaines Township Branch)
  Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Ada Z Book Club (Gaines Township Branch)
  Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. They will be discussing The Wedding People, by Alison Espach (2024). Click on the link for more information.
   
• Birds and Birdwatching (Nelson Township Branch)
  Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Open Craft Lab (Gaines Township Branch)
  Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Classic Movies of the Silver Screen (Comstock Park Branch)
  Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Click on the link for more information.
   
• Birds and Birdwatching (Grandville Branch)
  Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Click on the link for more information.

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks

• Community Climb at Highland Park
  Friday, June 5, 2026, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. There is a kids climb from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Registration is required. Click on the link for more information.
   

• June Ring Race at Bike Park
  Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Registration is required. Click on the link for more information.

   

Other Events

• Creston Neighborhood Spring Plant Exchange
  Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Click on the link for more information.