Things to do in Grand Rapids

DEC5SatSaturday, December 541 events · Afternoon

1. 12 p.m.

   RLM Amusement - 4th Annual Win A Pinball Machine Tournament

   RLM Amusements

2. 12 p.m.

   The Rock and Roll Playhouse

   Elevation at The Intersection - Complex

   Music

3. 12 p.m.2 p.m.

   Distribution Day!

   Pleasant Hearts Pet Food Pantry

4. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

   Birds of Prey

   Blandford Nature CenterFamily

   Outdoors

5. 1 p.m.2:30 p.m.

   Gallery Chat: Textile Art

   Grand Rapids Art Museum

   Arts & Culture

6. 1 p.m.

   Homeschool Wednesdays at Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids

   Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids$0+Family

   Family & Kids

7. 1 p.m.5 p.m.

   Kelloggsville Rockets vs Wyoming Wolves

   Van Andel Area$5

   Sports

8. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

   Meet & Greet with Wendy Speake

   Baker Book House CoFree

   Business & Networking

9. 1 p.m.2:30 p.m.

   Natural Evergreen Wreaths

   Blandford Nature Center

   Outdoors

10. 1 p.m.4 p.m.

    Paint Bob Ross style at Spruced Studio in Grand Rapids!

    Spruced Studio Grand Rapids

11. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    Reel workshop: build a 60-second cut that gets you hired

    Schuler Books

    Arts & Culture

12. 1 p.m.4 p.m.

    Santa's Magical Reindeer Meet And Greet at Meijer Gardens

    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Huizenga Grand RoomFreeFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

13. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    The Grinch's Christmas Math Adventure

    One Plaza, 4693 Wilson Ave SWFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

14. 1 p.m.3 p.m.

    The Grinch's Christmas Math Adventure

    4693 Wilson Avenue SW Suite J, Grandville, MI

    Festivals & Holidays

15. 1 p.m.

    The Nutcracker

    Forest Hills Fine Arts Center$50+

    Theater & Dance

16. 1 p.m.

    Wyoming Boys Varsity Basketball @ Kelloggsville

    Kelloggsville High School

    Sports

17. 1 p.m.

    Wyoming Girls Varsity Basketball @ Kelloggsville

    Kelloggsville High School

    Sports

18. 1 p.m.4 p.m.

    Alexis Graham Release Party

    Pages & Grapes LLC

19. 1:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Jenison Wildcats vs East Side Stars

    Hudsonville Ice Arena$6+

    Sports

20. 1:30 p.m.

    Lee Boys Varsity Basketball @ Allendale

    Allendale High School

    Sports

21. 1:30 p.m.

    Sparta Boys Varsity Ice Hockey @ Forest Hills Eastern

    Forest Hills Eastern High School

    Sports

22. 2 p.m.

    Annie

    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

    Also at 7:30 p.m.

    Theater & Dance

23. 2 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    Crocheting for Mindfulness- A Small Group Workshop for Beginners

    Exhale Therapy and Wellness PLLC$33.85

    Health & Wellness

24. 2 p.m.

    Holiday Pops Presented by Meijer - Grand Rapids Symphony

    DeVos Place – Exhibit Hall C

    Music

25. 2 p.m.4 p.m.

    NF Michigan's Annual Holiday Party 2026

    VanderLaan Room at Hager Park

    Festivals & Holidays

26. 2 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    Winter Reindeer Planter

    Koetsier's Greenhouse$67

27. 2:30 p.m.5 p.m.

    Pokemon Locals

    All-Star Sports Cards & Gaming

28. 2:45 p.m.3:45 p.m.

    Adoration: SJP2

    St. John Paul II Catholic Church

29. 3 p.m.

    Greenville Boys Varsity Basketball @ Forest Hills Northern

    Van Andel Arena

    Sports

30. 3 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Merry, Mindful & Manifesting - Alegre, Consciente y Manifestando

    The Grand Rapids Yoga Company$25

    Health & Wellness

31. 3 p.m.3:30 p.m.

    Reconciliation: SJP2

    St. John Paul II Catholic Church

32. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

    Youth Event: Mall Madness

    Woodland MallFamily

    Family & Kids

33. 3 p.m.5 p.m.

    Poetry Critique Group (Sat)

    Grand Rapids Public Main Library — 4th Floor

    Arts & Culture

34. 3 p.m.4 p.m.

    Handel's "Messiah"

    Calvin University Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium

35. 3:30 p.m.

    Mattawan Boys Varsity Ice Hockey @ Catholic Central

    Catholic Central High School - Grand Rapids

    Sports

36. 4 p.m.8 p.m.

    Art Battle Grand Rapids - December 5, 2026

    Billy's Lounge Billy's Lounge Billy's Lounge Billy's Lounge Music$22.26

    Arts & Culture

37. 4 p.m.5 p.m.

    Mass: SJP2

    St. John Paul II Catholic Church

    Community

38. 4:30 p.m.5 p.m.

    Christmas Tree Lighting

    Gardens of the Heart of Cedar Springs

    Festivals & Holidays

39. 4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    The Nutcracker

    Kenowa Hills High School Performing Arts Center$12

    Theater & Dance

40. 4:30 p.m.

    The Nutcracker - Grand Rapids

    Forest Hills Fine Arts Center$56+

    Theater & Dance