Community Events and Activities

The following list shows activities and events around Grand Rapids that are free to attend and open to the public. Click on the links for more information on specific events.

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.
   
• Game Changing Conversation with Wilson Chandler & Mario Moore
  Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Registration is required.
   
• Film Screening: The Fatherhood Project
  Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Registration is required.

Grand Rapids Public Library                                                         

• To Die For: Conversations on Death (Seymour Branch)
  Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
   
• Conversation Circle | English (Main Branch)
  Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. This is designed for adult English language learners.
   
• Making Sense of the News and Finding Trustworthy Sources (Main Branch)
  Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
   
• Making Sense of the News and Finding Trustworthy Sources (Main Branch)
  Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
   
• Food Safety at Home 101 (Main Branch)
  Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
   
• Google Drive Basics: Google Sheets (Main Branch)
  Monday, October 26, 2026, from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
   
• Medicare 101 (Yankee Clipper Branch)
  Monday, October 26, 2026, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.

Kent District Library                                                                      

• Bingo Hour (East Grand Rapids Branch)
  Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am.
   
• Common Reader Book Discussion (Gaines Township Branch)
  Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. They will be discussing The Things We Leave Unfinished, by Rebecca Yarros.
   
• Nelson Twp. Book Club (Gaines Township Branch)
  Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. They will be discussing The Seed Keeper, by Diane Wilson.
   
• Great Lakes Ghosts (Alto Branch)
  Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
   
• The Hidden Life of Trees: Nature's Unsolved Mysteries (East Grand Rapids Branch)
  Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
   
• Autumn Leaves Felted Bookmarks (Tyrone Township Branch)
  Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Registration is required.
   
• Nibwaakaawin: Anishinaabe Stories and Teachings (Wyoming Branch)
  Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Registration is required.

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks