What’s Happening in Grand Rapids: May 9–11, 2025

Whether you're a country music fan, a runner, or just looking to treat Mom this weekend, Grand Rapids has something lined up for you. Here's what's going on:

Amway River Bank Run | Saturday, May 10

Downtown Grand Rapids
The streets of GR will be packed with energy on Saturday for the 48th annual Amway River Bank Run—the largest 25K road race in the country and host of the USA 25K Championships. With over 10,000 participants expected, the event includes:

• 25K Run
  
  
• 10K Run
  
  
• 5K Run
  
  
• 25K Wheelchair & Handcycle Divisions
  
  
• 5K Community Walk
  
  
• Amway Junior (Wednesday, May 7 at East Kentwood High School)
  
  

Whether you're racing or cheering, it’s one of the biggest athletic events of the year in West Michigan.

More info at https://grandrapidsneighborhoods.com/2025-amway-river-bank-run/ 

Kane Brown at Van Andel Arena | Friday & Saturday, May 9–10

Both nights at 7:00 PM
Kane Brown’s “The High Road Tour” stops for a two-night takeover of Van Andel Arena, with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke. Known for genre-bending hits like Heaven and What Ifs, Brown continues to redefine what country music looks and sounds like.

Tickets are available online only through AXS and are expected to sell quickly.

Get tickets for May 9
Get tickets for May 10

Mother’s Day Brunch | Sunday, May 11

CityFlatsHotel Grand Rapids | Seating at 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Treat Mom to a beautiful brunch in the stunning ballroom at CityFlatsHotel. The spread includes:

• Chef-curated breakfast & lunch entrées
  
  
• Ham & beef carving stations
  
  
• Appetizers & desserts
  
  
• Coffee, tea, and optional MOM-mosas & Bloody Marys
  
  

Adults: $49.95 | Kids 5–12: $19.95 | 4 & under: Free
Reserve your spot: (616) 608-1727

Don’t Miss This Weekend in GR

From community traditions to major concerts and a Sunday celebration for the moms—we’ll see you out and about this weekend.