--- title: "Grand Rapids Events" url: https://www.heregrandrapids.com/events-grand-rapids-mi/ date: 2026-06-22T16:27:21-04:00 modified: 2026-06-22T16:27:21-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Grand Rapids" attribution: "HERE Grand Rapids" --- # Grand Rapids Events *Source: [HERE Grand Rapids](https://www.heregrandrapids.com/events-grand-rapids-mi/) — June 22, 2026 by * HERE Grand Rapids Events # Grand Rapids Events Weekday thru Weekend — We Got It All Grand Rapids's community events hub — pulled daily from Experience Grand Rapids, ArtPrize Grand Rapids, MLive Grand Rapids, Van Andel Arena Events, and Grand Rapids Chamber Events. Tourism, festivals, visitor events, business networking, and chamber events, all in one place. Real sources. No guesswork. TourismFestivalsVisitor EventsBusiness NetworkingChamber EventsRibbon CuttingsFamily Friendly 26 Upcoming Events 3 This Week 9 Categories Updated Monday, June 22, 2026 | Sources: Experience Grand Rapids, ArtPrize Grand Rapids, MLive Grand Rapids, Van Andel Arena Events, Grand Rapids Chamber Events, Eventbrite Grand Rapids Events Sponsor Want your business in front of every event-goer in Grand Rapids? Sponsor the Events Page. [Learn More](/advertise/) The Grand Rapids events calendar is pulled directly from 6 authoritative local sources: Experience Grand Rapids, ArtPrize Grand Rapids, MLive Grand Rapids, Van Andel Arena Events, Grand Rapids Chamber Events, and Eventbrite Grand Rapids. We don't scrape Facebook Pages. We don't synthesize fake recurring events. Every listing here points back to a real organization with a real public calendar, refreshed daily. On any given week in Grand Rapids, you'll find business networking and ribbon cuttings and downtown festivals, art walks, and seasonal markets. Filter by category to narrow the calendar to what fits your week. Each event card tells you where it's held, whether it's free or ticketed, and links back to the host organization for tickets or RSVPs. Grand Rapids's seasonal rhythm gives families clear anchor points all year. Spring brings outdoor festivals and farmers markets. Summer fills with concert series, youth sports tournaments, and library reading programs. Fall lights up downtown with art walks and harvest festivals. Winter shifts to holiday parades, tree lightings, and indoor performing arts. The calendar fills January through December. HEREGrandRapids covers every corner of that calendar: weekend roundups, free-vs-ticketed breakdowns, and family-friendly filters. We track food-truck festivals, pop-up markets, and neighborhood events so nothing gets missed. If it's happening in Grand Rapids this weekend, it's HERE. Have an event we're missing? Submit it free below. This Week in Grand Rapids ## Events Happening This Week Jun 23 Making It Work: The Essentials for Professional Women Watermark Country Club 1:30 PM business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-leadership-forum-6-23/) Jun 24 Chamber Happy Hour business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-6-24/) Jun 25 Chamber Issues Forum: Childcare & Public Spaces for Public Good The Information Center at The Rapid Central Station 12:00 PM business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-issues-forum-6-25/) Full Events Calendar ## Upcoming Grand Rapids Area Events All Events (26) mixed (14) business (12) Chamber & Networking (6) College & University (2) Conference & Expo (2) Community & Government (1) Young Professionals (1) Career & Workforce (1) Workshop & Training (1) Jun 23 Making It Work: The Essentials for Professional Women **Watermark Country Club** | 1:30 PM business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-leadership-forum-6-23/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Jun 24 Chamber Happy Hour business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-6-24/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Jun 25 Chamber Issues Forum: Childcare & Public Spaces for Public Good **The Information Center at The Rapid Central Station** | 12:00 PM business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-issues-forum-6-25/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Jul 4 Grand Rapids Fireworks mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/grand-rapids-fireworks/96372/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Jul 16 Business Exchange Luncheon **Sunnybrook Country Club** | 3:30 PM business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/business-exchange-luncheon-7-16/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Jul 17 Upheaval Festival 2026 mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/upheaval-festival-2026/96783/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Jul 20 The Chamber Open business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/the-chamber-open-2026/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Jul 28 Talent & Human Resources Workshop **Grand Rapids Chamber** | 12:30 PM business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/talent-human-resources-workshop-7-28/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Jul 29 Chamber Happy Hour business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-happy-hour-7-29/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Aug 6 West Michigan Housing Summit **Richard M. DeVos Center, GVSU’s Pew Campus** | 4:30 PM business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-housing-summit-2026/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Aug 7 First Friday Update business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/first-friday-update-8-7/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Aug 12 Chamber 101 business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/chamber-101-8-12/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Aug 14 Breakaway Music Festival 2026 mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/breakaway-music-festival-2026/96782/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Aug 19 OutPro Forum business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/outpro-forum-8-19/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Aug 19 Business Transition: From Value Building to Exit Strategies **Anonymous Zoom Webinar** | 12:30 PM business [Event Details](https://grandrapids.org/event/business-transition-from-value-building-to-exit-strategies/) Source: Grand Rapids Chamber Events Aug 29 Burning Foot Beer Festival 2026 mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/burning-foot-beer-festival-2026/96385/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Sep 10 Pitbull mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/pitbull/96465/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Sep 12 ArtPrize 2026 mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/artprize-2026/95397/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Sep 12 John Mulaney mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/john-mulaney/96203/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Sep 19 LMCU Bridge Run 2025 mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/lmcu-bridge-run-2025/97197/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Sep 25 Oktoberfest GR 2026 mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/oktoberfest-gr-2026/96377/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Oct 3 Beer City Brewers Festival 2026 mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/beer-city-brewers-festival-2026/98776/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Nov 6 Restaurant Week GR mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/restaurant-week-gr/95758/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Nov 18 CHRISTKINDL MARKT 2026 mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/christkindl-markt-2026/96332/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Nov 23 ENLIGHTEN Presented by PNC Bank mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/enlighten-presented-by-pnc-bank/96824/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Nov 25 Christmas and Holiday Traditions mixed [Event Details](https://www.experiencegr.com/event/christmas-and-holiday-traditions/96825/) Source: Experience Grand Rapids Events Calendar Sponsor Put your brand at the center of Grand Rapids's event calendar — 100% of event-seekers see this spot. [Sponsor This Section](/advertise/) Community Events ## Submit Your Event to Grand Rapids ### Free Community Event Listing Church socials, car washes, bake sales, block parties, fundraisers, community meetings, school activities — if it is happening in Grand Rapids or the West Michigan, it belongs here. Submit your event and we will publish qualifying community events at no charge. Business events, corporate functions, and promotional events may qualify for our sponsored event placement. Church Events Fundraisers Community Meetings School Activities Sports Arts and Culture Festivals Neighborhood Business Events Promote your corporate event, grand opening, or business function to the Grand Rapids community. [Paid Options](/corporate-communication/) Tell Grand Rapids What's Happening Qualifying community events are published free within 24 hours. Event Name * Event Date * Event Type * Select type... Church / Faith Event Youth / School Fundraiser Community Meeting Neighborhood Event Sports / Recreation Arts and Culture Food and Market Charity / Nonprofit Other Time Location / Address * Brief Description Your Name Contact Email Event Website or Registration Link Submit My Event Qualifying community events are published free. We review all submissions within 24 hours. For businesses, [see our paid options](/corporate-communication/). What's Happening ## Grand Rapids Events: Questions and Answers What events are happening in Grand Rapids this week?+ Grand Rapids's weekly events calendar includes business networking, chamber events, college activities, church events, community meetings, and festivals. Events are sourced directly from local colleges, the City of Grand Rapids, and local chambers of commerce. Scroll up to the "This Week" section for the latest. How do I submit a community event to HERE Grand Rapids?+ Use the "Submit Your Event" form on this page. Qualifying community events — church socials, fundraisers, school activities, neighborhood events — are published free within 24 hours. Business events and corporate functions may qualify for sponsored event placement through our paid options. Where do you get your event listings?+ We source events directly from local colleges, chambers of commerce, the City of Grand Rapids's official calendar, community submissions, and verified local news. Every event is real and verified — we do not use automated AI-generated event listings. Is it free to list my event?+ Yes. Community events — church events, school fundraisers, neighborhood block parties, charity drives, and similar non-commercial events — are listed free. Business promotions, corporate events, and grand openings can be featured through our sponsored event packages. What types of events can I find here?+ Our events calendar covers chamber and networking events, college and university activities, community and government meetings, conferences and expos, career and workforce events, workshops and training, young professionals gatherings, church services, youth sports, festivals, fundraisers, and more across Grand Rapids and the greater West Michigan. How often is the events calendar updated?+ Our events calendar is updated daily. New events from verified sources are added as they are announced, and community submissions are reviewed and published within 24 hours.