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2,830 events in the next 30 days, from the Grand Rapids events calendar.

Friday, December 496 events

  1. All day

    Christkindl Markt

    Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

  2. All day

    Grand Rapids Ghosts Tour

    299 Lyon St NW$26

  3. All day

    Gymnastics on the Grand

    Devos Place - Complex

  4. All day

    Michigander - 3rd Annual Holiday Special Two-Night Pass 2026

    The Pyramid Scheme

  5. All day

    Speaking from the Heart – Michigan

    Michigan Marriage Center$699

  6. 7 a.m.8 a.m.

    Men's Breakfast Gatherings

    The Gathering Place Restaurant

  7. 7:30 a.m.8:30 a.m.

    Business Cafe Referral Group

    Upper$75

  8. 8 a.m.11 a.m.

    Boston Square NA Coffee and Conversation

    1551 Kalamazoo Ave SE

  9. 8 a.m.9 a.m.

    Weekly Real Estate Investor Networking Breakfast

    Russ' Restaurant

    Business & Networking

  10. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Bowling (Boys V) - OK Green Pre Season Tournament

    Jenison Junior High School

    Sports

  11. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Bowling (Girls V) - OK Green Pre Season Tournament

    Jenison Junior High School

    Sports

  12. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    God Winks Gatherings

    Sugar Momma's Bakery and Cafe

  13. 10 a.m.12 p.m.

    Holiday Afternoon Tea

    Amway Grand Plaza Hotel$37.38+Family

    Festivals & Holidays

  14. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Loose Parts Play

    Grandville BranchFamily

    Family & Kids

  15. 10 a.m.2 p.m.

    OK Green Pre Season Tournament

    Station 300 Grandville$5

    Sports

  16. 10:35 a.m.2 p.m.

    Christkindl Market visit downtown GR

    Wyoming Senior Center ~ WSC

    Community

  17. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    Christmas Open House

    Hestóvin StablesFreeFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

  18. 11 a.m.

    Craft & Small Business Event at Rivertown Crossings Mall Holiday December 4-6

    3700 Rivertown Pkwy SW

    Festivals & Holidays

  19. 11 a.m.1 p.m.

    More Than Money: What the Abrahamic Faiths Teach Us About Giving

    Acton InstituteFree

    Classes & Talks

  20. 1 p.m.9 p.m.

    Holiday Market

    Midtown at Studio ParkFree

    Festivals & Holidays

  21. 1 p.m.

    Homeschool Wednesdays at Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids

    Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids$0+Family

    Family & Kids

  22. 1 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Wreath Sale Fundraiser

    Ada History Center

    Community

  23. 1:30 p.m.

    Mott Boys Varsity Ice Hockey @ Forest Hills Eastern

    Forest Hills Eastern High School

    Sports

  24. 3:30 p.m.

    St. Francis Boys Varsity Ice Hockey @ Catholic Central

    Catholic Central High School - Grand Rapids

    Sports

  25. 4 p.m.6 p.m.

    Basketball (Boys F) - Forest Hills Central High School

    Jenison Junior High School

    Outdoors

  26. 4 p.m.8 p.m.

    Cedar Springs Red Hawks vs Ottawa Hills Bengals

    Cedar Springs High School$5

    Sports

  27. 4 p.m.11 p.m.

    Jenison Wildcats vs Forest Hills Central Rangers

    Jenison Junior High School$5

    Sports

  28. 4 p.m.11 p.m.

    Union Red Hawks vs Holland Dutch

    Union High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan)$5

    Sports

  29. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    First Fridays @ Vander Mill

    Vander Mill Grand Rapids

  30. 5 p.m.

    Wellspring Prep Boys Varsity Basketball @ West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

    West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science

    Sports

  31. 5 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Winter Wine & Design

    Koetsier's Greenhouse$77

  32. 5:15 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Tinsel, Treats, & Trolleys

    Ada History Center

  33. 5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Basketball (Boys JV) - Forest Hills Central High School

    Jenison Junior High School

    Outdoors

  34. 5:30 p.m.10 p.m.

    Christmas Lite Show

    Christmas Lite Show (LMCU Ballpark)

    Festivals & Holidays

  35. 5:30 p.m.10 p.m.

    Enlighten

    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Huizenga Grand Room$16+

    Outdoors

  36. 5:30 p.m.

    Enlighten - Winter lights

    Frederik Meijer Gardens$94

    Theater & Dance

  37. 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Friday Nights at the Bar | Barbell • Kettlebell • Strength Training

    Forever Young Studios$10

    Health & Wellness

  38. 5:30 p.m.11 p.m.

    Kelloggsville Rockets vs Grand River Preparatory Titans

    Kelloggsville High School$5

    Sports

  39. 5:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.

    Memory Lane Train 2026

    Christmas Lite Show (LMCU Ballpark)

  40. 5:59 p.m.

    Michigander - 2 Day Pass (12/4 - 12/5)

    The Pyramid Scheme$136

    Music

  41. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    A Dinner to Remember

    The Farmhouse

  42. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    A Very Merry Holiday Market Mixer

    Arts Marketplace at Studio Park$20+

    Festivals & Holidays

  43. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Craft and Yap: Upcycle ! DIY toilet paper gingerbread ornaments

    Panera Bread Standale on the corner of Wilson and Lake Michigan Dr.

    Classes & Talks

  44. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Craft Night-Porch Signs

    The Stave and Barrel$45

    Classes & Talks

  45. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    First Friday Game Night

    Vander Mill Grand RapidsFree

    Arts & Culture

  46. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    First Friday: Open Market & Studio Night

    359 Division ave s suite 305

    Arts & Culture

  47. 6 p.m.

    Friday Night Magic

    All-Star Sports Cards & Gaming

  48. 6 p.m.9 p.m.

    Live music w/ Chris Clayton Loop

    Third Nature Brewing Company

    Music

  49. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    The Unraveling of Novah Bellitome Release Party!

    Pages & Grapes LLC

  50. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Aly Kuch Book #3 Release Party & Author Signing

    Pages & Grapes LLC

    Arts & Culture

  51. 6:15 p.m.7 p.m.

    Ukulele Club Pre-Concert Performance at the Symphony

    DeVos Place – Exhibit Hall C

    Music

  52. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Friday Night Kirtan

    Grand Rapids Ohio

  53. 6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Junior High Band Christmas Concert

    Jenison Center for the ArtsFamily

    Family & Kids

  54. 6:30 p.m.8 p.m.

    Natural Evergreen Wreaths

    Blandford Nature Center

    Outdoors

  55. 6:30 p.m.

    WWE Friday Night SmackDown

    Van Andel Area$68+

    Sports

  56. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    🧋Meet Fellow Geeks and Nerds

    Cafe Boba

    Classes & Talks

  57. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Basketball (Boys V) - Forest Hills Central High School

    Jenison Junior High School

    Outdoors

  58. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Bourbon & Bites: A Willett Affair

    The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck$181.67

    Food & Drink

  59. 7 p.m.

    Comstock Park Boys Varsity Basketball @ Zion Christian

    Zion Christian High School

    Sports

  60. 7 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Enlighten at Meijer Gardens

    Frederik Meijer Gardens

    Festivals & Holidays

  61. 7 p.m.

    Friday Nights in Wyoming | Dinner with New Friends (Giving Back Edition)

    Byron Center Avenue Southwest$44.52

  62. 7 p.m.

    Godwin Heights Boys Varsity Basketball @ Northview

    Northview High School (Michigan)

    Sports

  63. 7 p.m.

    Holland Boys Varsity Basketball @ Union

    Union High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

    Sports

  64. 7 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Hopkins Vikings vs Hastings Saxons

    High School Gym - Hopkins$5

    Sports

  65. 7 p.m.

    Ionia Boys Varsity Basketball @ Belding

    Belding High School

    Also at 7 p.m.

    Sports

  66. 7 p.m.11 p.m.

    Jenison Wildcats vs Mona Shores Sailors

    Hudsonville Ice Arena$6+

    Sports

  67. 7 p.m.

    Lowell Boys Varsity Basketball @ Potter's House Christian

    Potter's House Christian High School

    Sports

  68. 7 p.m.

    Michigander

    The Pyramid Scheme$58+

    Music

  69. 7 p.m.

    Mona Shores Boys Varsity Basketball @ East Grand Rapids

    East Grand Rapids High School

    Sports

  70. 7 p.m.

    Newaygo Boys Varsity Basketball @ Allendale

    Allendale High School

    Sports

  71. 7 p.m.

    Oakridge Boys Varsity Basketball @ Forest Hills Eastern

    Forest Hills Eastern High School

    Sports

  72. 7 p.m.

    On The Lash

    River City ChurchFree

  73. 7 p.m.

    Ottawa Hills Boys Varsity Basketball @ Cedar Springs

    Cedar Springs High School

    Sports

  74. 7 p.m.9 p.m.

    Sci-Fi Book Club (Grand Rapids)

    Wealthy Street BakeryFree

    Arts & Culture

  75. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    Silveroot (Brian Oberlin

    Chicago Beef JointFree

  76. 7 p.m.

    South Christian Boys Varsity Basketball @ Catholic Central

    Catholic Central High School - Grand Rapids

    Sports

  77. 7 p.m.

    Sparta Boys Varsity Basketball @ Covenant Christian

    Oakridge High School

    Sports

  78. 7 p.m.10 p.m.

    Twilight Tunes: Jake and Cass

    Roasted Sports Bar and Grill

  79. 7 p.m.

    Unity Christian Boys Varsity Basketball @ Calvin Christian

    Calvin Christian High School - Grandville

    Sports

  80. 7 p.m.

    Wayland Boys Varsity Basketball @ Zeeland West

    Zeeland West High School

    Sports

  81. 7 p.m.

    Zeeland East Boys Varsity Basketball @ Byron Center

    Byron Center High School

    Sports

  82. 7:15 p.m.

    Brian Simpson - Comedian

    Dr. Grins Comedy Club$43+

    Also at 9:45 p.m.

    Comedy

  83. 7:30 p.m.

    Annie

    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

    Theater & Dance

  84. 7:30 p.m.

    Holiday Pops Presented by Meijer - Grand Rapids Symphony

    DeVos Place – Exhibit Hall C

    Music

  85. 7:30 p.m.

    WWE Friday Night Smackdown

    Van Andel Arena

    Sports

  86. 7:30 p.m.

    WWE Friday Night Smackdown

    Fremont High School Van Andel Arena

    Sports

  87. 7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    Handel's "Messiah"

    Calvin University Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium

  88. 8 p.m.

    Clownvis Presley wsg Vlad's Skeletal Circus

    Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grille

    Theater & Dance

  89. 8 p.m.

    GRAM After Dark

    Grand Rapids Art Museum$25

    Arts & Culture

  90. 8 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    JH Orchestra Christmas Concert

    Jenison Center for the Arts

    Music

  91. 8 p.m.11 p.m.

    Michigander - 3rd Annual Holiday Special Night One + Metal Bubble Trio + Dawning

    The Pyramid Scheme

    Music

  92. 8 p.m.

    Michigander - 3rd Annual Holiday Special Two-Night Pass

    The Pyramid Scheme

  93. 8 p.m.11 p.m.

    Nostalgic TV & Movies

    Harmony Brewing Company

    Arts & Culture

  94. 9 p.m.

    Back Forty DJ's

    The Back Forty Saloon

  95. 9 p.m.

    Get Wild: Celebrating the Music of Prince

    HOME at The BOB

    Music

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