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.
   
• Thursdays on the Terrace: Candid Antics with 88.1 FM WYCE
  Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Registration is encouraged.
   
• Thursdays on the Terrace: Laura Rain and the Caesars with 88.1 FM WYCE
  Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Registration is encouraged.

Grand Rapids Public Library                        

• Juggling Club (Main Branch)
  Monday, August 3, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
   
• Cozy Mystery Book Club (Van Belkum Branch)
  Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. They will be discussing Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, by Benjamin Stevenson.
   
• Conversation Circle | English (Main Branch)
  Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. This is designed for adult English language learners.
   
• Ask a Doctor (Main Branch)
  Friday, August 7, 2026, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This is a drop-in event and participation is first come, first served.
   
• Popular Pages Book Club (Seymour Branch)
  Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. They will be discussing Burn the Place, by Iliana Regan.
   
• Conversation Circle | Spanish (Main Branch)
  Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. This is designed for adult Spanish language learners.

Kent District Library                              

• Open Craft Lab (Byron Township Branch)
  Monday, August 3, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
   
• KDL Author Talks | Paula J. Johnson (Online Event)
  Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Paula J. Johnson will be discussing her book Julia Child's Kitchen (2024). Registration is required.
   
• KDL Gaming | Game On Tabletop for Adults! (Comstock Park Branch)
  Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Space is limited; first come, first served.
   
• Bingo Hour (Wyoming Branch)
  Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
   
• Tiny Gardens Succulent Workshop (Tyrone Township Branch)
  Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Space is limited, and registration is required.
   
• Craft & Create (Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch)
  Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
   
• Night Owls Book Club (Englehardt (Lowell) Branch)
  Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. They will be discussing The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave (2021).
   
• Alpine Ave. Book Discussion (Alpine Township Branch)
  Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. They will be discussing The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi, by S. A. Chakraborty (2023).

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks   

• Incredible Insect Extravaganza at Plaster Creek Family Park
  Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Registration is required.
   
• Skateboard Workshop at Roberto Clemente Park
  Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Registration is required.

Creston Neighborhood Association 

• Creston Night Out
  Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Ada Arts Council

• Ada Plein Air & Art Walk
  Thursday, September 17, 2026 to Saturday, September 19, 2026. 

Studio Park    

• Sunset Cinema: Sinners
  Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 8:00pm.  
   
• Sunset Cinema: Interstellar
  Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 8:00pm.