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Grand Rapids
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Halloween Noogiefest returned to Gilda's Club in Grand Rapids (Oct. 22) where children and families impacted by cancer enjoyed fun activities together. WOOD TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Saturday events in spooky season included a Dia De Los Muertos celebration at the Holland Armory with live music, dance, and face painting from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and a Baile Dance Party for guests 16 and older after 8 p.m.—locals also enjoyed a South Division Taco Crawl, a merchants market at downtown, a guided fall foliage tour at Duck Lake State Park, and an Oddities event on Ottawa with live music and game viewing. FOX 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On October 23, the USDA told Michigan to pause issuing SNAP coupons for November because of the federal government shutdown—leaving SNAP recipients worried about their future benefits. Many fear this pause will create uncertainty until the shutdown ends. WOOD TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday evening, fans filled Grand Rapids bars to watch the University of Michigan and Michigan State rivalry game—local bar owners reported that mixed groups of supporters boosted business as they cheered for their teams. WOOD TV
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2025 Great Lakes Summit
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — L.V. Eberhard Center — Registration required — Engage with industry experts at Michigan's inaugural summit for data and analytics professionals.
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Trunk or Treat Event
6-7:30 p.m. — Messiah Lutheran Church — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of treats, games, and family fun in a festive outdoor setting.
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Thunderstruck - America's AC/DC Tribute
8-11 p.m. — The Intersection — Tickets required — Experience the high voltage energy of America's premier AC/DC tribute band live on stage.
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Grand Rapids Ballet: Sherlock
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Peter Martin Wege Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating ballet that immerses you in the world of Sherlock Holmes with stunning choreography and storytelling.
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Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band Concert
5-6:30 p.m. — Royce Auditorium — Tickets from $76 — Experience an unforgettable evening with Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band in Grand Rapids.
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State Champs Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Stache — Tickets available — Experience high-energy pop-punk as State Champs showcases their latest album.
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The Book of Mormon
7:30-9 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets required — Experience the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical hailed as “the best of this century.”
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Vended Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Stache — Purchase tickets online — Experience Vended's energetic performance pushing the boundaries of heavy music.
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Dogs In A Pile Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Ticket prices vary — Experience the eclectic sounds of Dogs In A Pile as they blend funk, jazz, and rock on stage.
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Ryan Hurd Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Elevation — Tickets available — Experience the chart-topping hits of Nashville's own Ryan Hurd in an electrifying live performance.
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