Things to Do in Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids hosts around 1,200 upcoming events, with approximately 600 scheduled within the next thirty days for its population of about 200,000 people as of 2020. Roughly twenty percent of these listings are free to attend. The largest categories include concerts and live music with about 350 options, followed by theater and performing arts with around 250 events. Business and networking gatherings number about 150, matching the count for sports and fitness activities. Food and drink events account for about 80 listings, while workshops and classes make up approximately 70. Major venues featuring the most upcoming dates are Van Andel Arena, DeVos Performance Hall, The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, GLC Live at 20 Monroe, and Grand Rapids Civic Center. Notable performers with upcoming dates include the Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids Griffins, touring artist Annie, and the Grand Rapids Gold.

City facts

Population

198,917 (2020)

Area

117.4 km²

Elevation

195 m

Source: Wikidata