Grand Rapids is buzzing with food, music, comedy, and community events this weekend. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly festival, a night of live entertainment, or a chance to shop local, there’s something happening across the city.
Friday, September 5
First Fridays Food Fest
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Uptown Grand Rapids, 978 Cherry St SE
Explore Uptown businesses, pop-up shops, live music, and food from local vendors. Shops and restaurants will stay open late for this monthly community celebration.
Girls Night Out
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Warehouse One Antiques & Collectibles
The Grand Rapids Girlies host a private vintage shopping event with fun finds and local connections.
Locked Zoo: Fab Forest
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | John Ball Zoo
After-hours escape room adventure through the zoo. Teams solve puzzles and unravel mysteries in a unique setting. Ages 18+.
Retro Car Show
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Green Acres Retirement Home
A free community event featuring classic cars, motorcycles, live music, games, food, and family fun.
Saturday, September 6
Eastown Streetfair
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Wealthy and Lake Dr. SE
A full day of arts, crafts, food, and music in Eastown.
Parking Lot Pig Roast
12:00 PM | Harmony Brewing Company – Eastown
Part of the Eastown Streetfair, Harmony Brewing hosts its annual pig roast with plenty of food and beer.
Brooke Alexx
7:00 PM | The Stache at The Intersection
Pop singer-songwriter Brooke Alexx brings her honest and catchy sound to Grand Rapids.
Steve Martin & Martin Short: The Dukes of Funnytown
8:00 PM | DeVos Performance Hall
Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short team up for a one-night show.
Sunday, September 7
Sunday Football Kickoff Party ft. DKML
4:30 PM | Founders Brewing Company
Watch the game on the big screen with DKML, beer flights, food specials, and a tailgate atmosphere.
All Weekend
Wheatland Music Festival
September 5–7 | Remus, MI
A three-day traditional arts festival with live music, workshops, and activities across 130 acres.
Wrap-Up
From Uptown’s First Fridays to Eastown’s all-day street fair, Grand Rapids has plenty happening this weekend. Add in live music, comedy, food fests, and the kickoff of football season, and you’ve got a packed September weekend.