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Grand Rapids Events (Spring/Summer 2021)

3/23/2021

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2021 Spring/Summer Events
​in Grand Rapids, Michigan

As the COVID-19 restrictions begin to lighten, more events are popping up around the Grand Rapids and surrounding area. Some of the community is still being cautious by avoiding populated areas but many others are ready to get out and enjoy the good weather. For those of you ready to go out again, here are some things to do in Grand Rapids this Spring & Summer (in order from when they begin).

​**This article will be updated as new events arise**
Spring (March 1st - May 31st)
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (Year Round) - More Information
  • ​Butterflies are Blooming
  • Michigan All-State Bonsai Show
  • Springtime Walks
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Grand Rapids Symphony (Present - June 12th) - More Information
  • The Soldier's Tale
  • Lights, Camera, Music!
  • Beethoven & Hayden: The Student Besoms The Master
Circle Theatre (Present - October 2nd) - More Information
  • Circle Mystery Singer
  • Circle Popup Concerts
  • Movies on the Lawn
Great Lakes Pub Cruiser (Present - October 31st) - ​More Information
Grand Rapids Helicopter Tours - More Information
  • GR Downtown City Tour
  • Grand Rapids Champagne Tour
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St. Cecilia Music Center (March 4th - April 21st) - More Information
  • Brahms Dvorak
  • Delfeayo Marsalis
  • Marc Cohn
Grand Rapids Ballet (March 26th - April 11th) - More Information
  • Collective Force
  • Jumpstart: On Film
  • Peter & the Wolf
John Ball Zoo (Opening Day: March 27th) - More Information
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GR Fitness Fest (April 30th - May 9th) - More Information
  • Over 75 events and workshops
Grand Rapids Art Museum - More Information
  • Placed/Displaced: Works Exploring Home
  • Mathias J. Alten: An Enduring Legacy exhibit
Grand Rapids Public Museum - More Information
  • Under the Arctic
  • Sean Kennedy's Wild Connections Made with LEGO Bricks
Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium - More Information
  • The Queen Light Show
  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure 
  • Under Starlit Skies 
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Nana's Run 2021 (May 1st) - More Information
Tulip Time Festival (May 1st - May 9th) - More Information
Fulton Street Farmers Market (May 1st - October 30th) - ​More Information
Chris Renzema @ The Pyramid Scheme (May 2nd) - More Information
  • Tickets - $12 - $15
West Michigan Whitecaps (Season begins May 11th) - More Information
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Horse Drawn Carriage Tours in Grand Rapids - More Information
Summer (June 1st - August 31st)
Festival of the Arts (June 4th - June 6th) - More Information
  • Art, Music and Performance
  • ​Highlighting Culture with Food
  • Fun for Kids and Parents Alike
Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2021 (June 11th) - More Information
Blandford Nature Center - More Information
  • ​Wildlife Experiences
  • Camps
  • Tours
East Grand Rapids Special Events (June 14th - August 21st) - More Information
  • Movies in the Park
  • Concerts in the Park
4th of July Fireworks (July 3rd) - More Information
Upheaval Festival @ Belknap Park (July 16th - 17th) - More Information​
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Dermot Kennedy @ 20 Monroe Live (Aug 14th) - More Information
Joe Russo's Almost Dead @ 20 Monroe Live (Aug 26th) - More Information
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit @ Devos Performace Hall (Aug 26th) - More Information
Alabama 50th Anniversary Tour ​@ Van Andel Arena (Aug 28th) - More Information
The Price is Right Live @ Devos Performace Hall (Sep 1st) - More Information
The Doobie Brothers ​@ Van Andel Arena (Sep 12th) - More Information
Michael Buble @ Van Andel Arena (Sep 13th) - More Information
ArtPrize 2021 (September 16th - October 3rd) - More Information
Fozzy @ Elevation (Sep 17th) - More Information
MSU Gran Fondo 2021 (Sep. 18th) - More Information
  • 8th annual cycling event
LMCU Bridge Run 2021 (Sep. 19th) - More Information
Watsky @ Elevation (Sep 26th) - More Information
Cat & Nat @ 20 Monroe Live (Oct 2nd) - More Information
Dan + Shay @ Van Andel Arena (Oct 3rd) - More Information
Other fun things to do in Grand Rapids, Michigan during the Spring & Summer months:
  • Escape Rooms
  • Axe Throwing
  • Fowling
  • Bowling
  • Great Lakes Glow Golf
  • Golf
  • Craig's Cruisers
  • Dave & Busters
  • AJ's Family Fun Center
  • Battle GR Tactical Games
  • Hiking & Biking Trails
  • Fishing
Events will be added as they come about. Let me know if you'd like an event added to this list.

See you around! #WeAreGR
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