Global Water Festival 2024

Canal Park 910 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Embark on a two-day water adventure at the annual Global Water Fest in Canal Park this July! Experience the thrill of Dragon Boat Races on the Grand River, featuring four […]

Whistlestops for Ukraine – Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Chamber 250 Monroe Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The German Marshall Fund of the United States, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and Farm Journal are partnering on a multi-state public diplomacy initiative in support of Ukraine’s victory, recovery, and […]

Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival 2024

Calder Plaza 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival is the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan's premier annual celebration of the community's rich heritage, taking place August 2-4. Celebrate with Latinx culture, amazing food, and […]

A Glimpse of Africa Festival

Calder Plaza 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

A Glimpse of Africa provides a platform that brings people together to celebrate, educate, and share the diverse rich African cultures through food, music, dance,  fashion, art & crafts, and […]

Summer Dance Festival 2024

Peter Martin Wege Theatre at Grand Rapids Ballet 341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Get ready for the third annual FREE Summer Dance Festival, happening outdoors at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre on August 23 and 24. Join us for an incredible showcase of […]

Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival 2024

Calder Plaza 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Experience Polish culture through traditional Polish food, beer, music, cultural tents, Polish vendors, food demos, children's activities, and more at the Polish Festival! Thousands of people turn out each year for […]

Grand Rapids Public Museum Cultural Heritage Festival 2024

Grand Rapids Public Museum 272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The City of Grand Rapids and the surrounding region have a long-standing history of diversity and various cultural traditions dating back […]

Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt at the Downtown Market

Grand Rapids Downtown Market 435 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, United States

November 15 - December 23 The second annual Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt is back with 60+ outdoor artisan food and gift vendors, holiday food favorites, strolling holiday entertainment, and festive […]

Celebrating Ghanaian Holiday Traditions

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park 1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Celebrating Ghanaian Holiday Traditions Join the Ga West District Committee of Grand Rapids Sister Cities International and presenters Michael Crankson and Albert Okwei for an exciting, interactive exploration of Ghanaian […]

Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade

Grand Rapids

What you can expect at the 2024 Grand Rapids Santa Parade: The Gentex Santa Parade in downtown Grand Rapids is moving to Saturday, December 7th beginning at 5 pm. Thanks to the […]