Events

Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The City of Grand Rapids and the surrounding region have a long-standing history of diversity and various cultural traditions dating back […]

Join us for a Venetian Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner A fundraiser for the Grand Rapids - Perugia, Italy Sister City Committee Costumes optional, but encouraged. Sunday, November 10 2:00 PM […]

November 15 - December 23 The second annual Grand Rapids Christkindl Markt is back with 60+ outdoor artisan food and gift vendors, holiday food favorites, strolling holiday entertainment, and festive […]

This exhibition—honoring cultures and holiday traditions from around the world—has grown to 46 unique displays depicting fact and folklore, past and present. University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions is a […]

Celebrating Ghanaian Holiday Traditions Join the Ga West District Committee of Grand Rapids Sister Cities International and presenters Michael Crankson and Albert Okwei for an exciting, interactive exploration of Ghanaian […]

What you can expect at the 2024 Grand Rapids Santa Parade: The Gentex Santa Parade in downtown Grand Rapids is moving to Saturday, December 7th beginning at 5 pm. Thanks to the […]

Celebrating Mexican Holiday Traditions Join Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park as they celebrate La Posada, a Mexican Christmas tradition that is celebrated with songs and gatherings that emphasize community. Guests […]

Celebrating Ukrainian Holiday Traditions The Ukrainian Society of Michigan is excited to present a special performance celebrating Ukrainian Christmas traditions, featuring a Vertep, a theatrical Christmas tradition. This captivating performance will […]

SISTER CITIES SUMMER SOLSTICE A Festive Celebration of Global Rhythms and Flavors Presented by Grand Rapids Sister Cities International Honoring former Mayor Rosalynn Bliss Celebrate the coming of summer with […]