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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.
     
  • Artist Talk with Alfield Reeves
    Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Registration is encouraged.
     
  • Women in Business: Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion
    Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Registration is required.
     
  • Community Exchange at GRAM
    Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Registration is encouraged.

 

Grand Rapids Public Library                                               
  • Contabilidad básica para pequeños negocios (Main Branch)
    Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This program is presented in Spanish.
    El miércoles, 30 de septiembre de 2026, 6:00pm a 7:00pm. Este programa se ofrece en español.
     
  • Hora de cuentos en español para adultos con Teatro Hispano de Michigan (City Built Brewing)
    Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. This program is presented in Spanish.
    El miércoles, 30 de septiembre de 2026, 6:30pm a 7:30pm. Este programa se ofrece en español.
     
  • Conversation Circle | English (Main Branch)
    Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. This is designed for adult English language learners.
     
  • Crafternoons (Madison Square Branch)
    Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
     
  • Ask a Doctor (Main Branch)
    Friday, October 2, 2026, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This is a drop-in event and participation is first come, first served.
     
  • Job Search Basics (Main Branch)
    Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
     
  • Genealogy Saturdays (Main Branch)
    Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
     
  • Conversation Circle | Spanish (Main Branch)
    Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. This is designed for adult Spanish language learners.

 

Kent District Library                                                           

 

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks