GR& Riverfront

07/30/2026

Two wins, one amazing community! ArtPrize just landed Best Annual Event/Party and Best Outdoor Art Show in R***e's Best of the West awards, and it's easy to see why. This is what makes downtown GR and the riverfront so special. Congrats to ArtPrize and everyone who makes it happen!

🏆 Two wins. One incredible community.

Thanks to your votes, ArtPrize was named Best Annual Event/Party and Best Outdoor Art Show in R***e Magazine's Best of the West awards!

These honors belong to the artists who transform our city, the venues that open their doors, the volunteers who make it all happen, our partners and sponsors, and every person who comes downtown to experience ArtPrize.

Thank you, West Michigan, for your continued support. We'll see you this fall!

ArtPrize Competition: Sept 18-Oct 3
Preview Week: Sept 12-17

❤️ Congratulations to all of this year's Best of the West winners!

📸 Austin Coyer

07/28/2026

Last week, photography met accessibility in Downtown GR. 📸

Viewfinder brought participants with disabilities on a guided walk-and-roll route through Downtown, where they learned inclusive photography techniques, and the results are stunning.

This community-led experience was made possible through a Activate Grant, and it's exactly the kind of programming that makes our city more welcoming for everyone.

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07/27/2026

The Polish Heritage Society invites you to downtown Grand Rapids for the Dozynki Festival, August 28–30 — a celebration of Polish culture, food, music, and community!

07/24/2026

Join the Grand Rapids Public Museum this Saturday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for Music and Dance Summer Saturday! 🎶

The Midwest Alphorn Retreat brings their towering horns for a live demo, Avant Theatre Ballet performs, and Grand River Squares will get you on the dance floor with some square dancing basics.

Grand Rapids, grab your dancing shoes — we hope to see you there!

07/06/2026

The world's biggest game deserves West Michigan's biggest watch party! Join us at Acrisure Amphitheater on Sunday, July 19 for the FIFA World Cup Final, free with a ticket reservation.

The Biggest FIFA World Cup Final 2026 Watch Party in West Michigan 🏆🌎

AC Grand Rapids is partnering with FOX 17, Acrisure Amphitheater, the West Michigan Sports Commission, Experience Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. to celebrate the final match of World Cup 2026🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽

🗓️Sunday, July 19
• Doors Open: 2:00 p.m.
• Kickoff: 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Acrisure Amphitheater
• Admission: Free (Tickets Required)

Link to reserve your FREE tickets in the comments ⤵️

06/22/2026

Summer just got even better. 🎶 Breakaway Michigan returns to Grand Rapids August 14-15, 2026!

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! We are proud to share this from our friends at Grand Rapids Public Museum. Today is a day of remembrance, celebration, and community. Read their post to learn about the incredible artifacts they'll be bringing to the Justice 4 ALL Juneteenth Jam at the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives today. We hope to see you there!

06/18/2026

Wednesday was 616 Day, and we know the Grand Rapids love runs deep!