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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.

     

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