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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.
     
  • Thursdays on the Terrace: Vinyl & Vintage Night
    Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Registration is encouraged.
     
  • Sunset on the Terrace
    Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Registration is encouraged.

 

Grand Rapids Public Library                             
  • Conversation Circle | English (Main Branch)
    Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. This is designed for adult English language learners.
     
  • Ask a Doctor (Main Branch)
    Friday, August 21, 2026, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This is a drop-in event and participation is first come, first served.
     
  • Conversation Circle | English (Main Branch)
    Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. This is designed for adult English language learners.
     
  • Dungeons & Dragons for Adults (West Side Branch)
    Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
     
  • Mystery Book Club (Van Belkum Branch)
    Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. They will be discussing The House in the Pines, by Ana Reyes.
     
  • Crafternoons (Madison Square Branch)
    Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

 

Kent District Library                                      
  • Blood Drive (Englehardt (Lowell) Branch)
    Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Appointments are preferred but not required.
     
  • Open Craft Lab (Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch)
    Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
     
  • Awesome Adults (Alpines Township Branch)
    Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. This is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners.
     
  • All Aboard! Book Club (Alto Branch)
    Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. They will be discussing The Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters (2023).
     
  • Concerts in Cascade (Cascade Township Branch)
    Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. 
     
  • Awesome Adults (Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch)
    Friday, August 21, 2026, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. This is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners.
     
  • Krause Afternoon Book Club (Off-Site)
    Friday, August 21, 2026, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. They will be discussing Home Fire, by Kamila Shamsie (2017). This will take place at City of Rockford - City Hall in the Chamber Room, 7 South Monroe St., Rockford, MI 49341.
     
  • Classic Movies of the Silver Screen (Grandville Branch)
    Friday, August 21, 2026, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. They will be showing Till the End of Time (1946).

 

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks     

 

Ada Arts Council

 

Studio Park