Grand Rapids Events (Spring/Summer 2021)

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

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
  

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

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 

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

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​

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