06/01/2026
Happy June! ☀️ Summer is almost here, and Grand Rapids is packed with events all month long. Check out this month’s event list!
🎨1–Nov 1: Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - Chihuly’s iconic glass art transforms indoor and outdoor spaces.
🏮Select Dates 1–10: Grand Rapids Lantern Festival - A breathtaking one‑mile walk of illuminated lantern displays brings art, wildlife, and culture to life at John Ball Zoo.
🐾2: Bissell Blocktail Party - Support BISSELL Pet Foundation's dog‑friendly event with food, music, and adoptable pets for a good cause.
🎉5: First Fridays - A chance to explore Uptown with fresh specials, pop-ups, and local favorites.
🌮5, 12, 19, & 26: Food Truck Fridays - A weekly night of food trucks, live music, and local shopping at Riverside Park.
🍻6: City Built Block Party - Celebrate 9 years of City Built Brewing Co. with a high-energy block party featuring live music, food trucks, and local vendors.
🛍️6: Mitten Vintage Market - A full day of vintage shopping hits downtown as Mitten Vintage Flea Market brings 80+ vendors to Calder Plaza.
🎭9–14: Broadway Grand Rapids: The Outsiders - A story of friendship, family, and finding your place in the world.
🌏12–13: Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival - Two days of music, dance, food, and cultural experiences celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
🎶Select Dates 7-28: Summer Concert at the Frederik Meijer Gradens & Sculpture Park - A summer concert series bringing national and international artists to Grand Rapids.
✊19: Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam - A vibrant, free celebration honoring Black culture, creativity, and community in Grand Rapids.
🌈20–21: Grand Rapids Pride Festival - Joyful celebrations of the LGBTQIA+ community with entertainment, vendors, food, and family fun.
🌊25: World Ocean Day at John Ball Zoo - An underwater‑inspired day of learning, entertainment, and aquatic fun.
🍹27: Grand Rapids Taco and Tequila Fest - Tacos, tequila, margaritas, and live music at Riverside Park.
Dates are subject to change. Click the link for even more local events this June!🌸
https://www.experiencegr.com/events/this-month/?view=grid&sort=date&bounds=false&filter_daterange%5Bstart%5D=2026-06-01&filter_daterange%5Bend%5D=2026-06-30&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=HappeningThisMonth
