Valentine’s weekend in Grand Rapids leans heavy into comedy, Galentine’s nights, themed parties, live sports, and a few long-running city traditions. Whether you’re planning a Friday night out, a full Saturday crawl, or something low-key to wrap up the weekend, here’s what’s happening around town.

Thursday, February 11 – Sunday, February 15

Grand Rapids Boat Show

DeVos Place
303 Monroe Ave NW
Runs daily

The 81st annual Grand Rapids Boat Show takes over DeVos Place with boats up to 50 feet, fishing and surf gear, pontoons, kayaks, and marina services. It’s one of West Michigan’s longest-running winter events and an easy way to spend a few hours indoors during February.

Friday, February 13

Brad Williams

DeVos Performance Hall
7:00 PM

Brad Williams brings his national tour to DeVos Performance Hall. Known for fast pacing and sharp crowd work, Williams has built a career spanning Showtime, Netflix, and late-night television. This is one of the bigger stand-up stops of the weekend and likely to sell quickly.

Galentine’s Cookie Soirée

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

A hands-on cookie decorating class led by Vanessa from Sweet Details GR. Expect guided instruction, relaxed pacing, and a take-home set of decorated cookies. Designed as a social, creative pre-dinner plan for Galentine’s Day.

Galentine’s Pink Party

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
New Holland Brewing - The Knickerbocker
417 Bridge St

Pink outfits, music bingo with DJ Gallant, espresso martini specials, and prize giveaways. This one leans energetic and social, especially for groups heading out afterward on Bridge Street.

Heartbreak Hotel: A Murder Mystery Party

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The High Five
19 La Grave Ave SE

An immersive Galentine’s-themed murder mystery created by The Murder Mystery Company. Tickets include champagne on arrival, grazing boards, desserts, live jazz, and a fully interactive storyline. A strong option if you want something structured but still social.

Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day)

Grand Rapids Rise vs. Atlanta Vibe

7:00 PM

The Grand Rapids Rise host Atlanta Vibe in a themed night built around K-Pop energy. Expect music, visuals, and a Rise bucket hat giveaway. A good alternative to dinner-and-a-movie plans.

The Official Valentine’s Day Stoplight Bar Crawl

4:00 PM – Late

A multi-bar crawl across downtown Grand Rapids with themed attire (red, pink, or white), drink specials, professional photographers, and an organized after-party. Tickets include drinks, venue access, and crawl gear. This is one of the largest nightlife events of the weekend and runs well into the night.

Sunday, February 15

Legends of Laughter

DeVos Performance Hall
7:00 PM

A stacked comedy lineup featuring Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Earthquake, and Don DC Curry. This tour leans into classic stand-up styles with nationally recognized names and closes out the weekend strong.

Planning Your Weekend

Comedy events and Galentine’s experiences will fill first, especially Friday night. If you’re aiming for Saturday nightlife, plan transportation early and expect higher crowds downtown. For something quieter, the Boat Show or Sunday night comedy are easier plays.

If you want more Grand Rapids weekend breakdowns like this, keep an eye out for the next roundup.