Things to Do This Week in Grand Rapids

Your weekly guide to events and activities in Grand Rapids. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.

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Youth Mario Kart Tournament

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Gaines Township Branch · Ages 5–10

It's esports time for kids ages 5-10! Bring your friends to play Mario Kart using Nintendo Switch. Many will enter, but only one will be crowned champion! Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 5 minutes before the program begins, and program begins promptly at the scheduled time.

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Urban Air Grand Rapids: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Grand Rapids

Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid

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Comedy Magic Show

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 7, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Cascade Township Branch

Hold onto your hats and don’t blink an eye! Join magician Gordon Russ, along with his trusty sidekick George the Raccoon, as they bring a unique brand of illusion to the library.

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Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Grand Rapids

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

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Locked 460 Escape Rooms

2035 28th Street Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Escape room Apartment 460 by Locked 460 Escape Rooms in Grand Rapids on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-6 players.

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Teen | Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Kelloggsville Branch · Ages 10–17

It's esports time for teens! Bring your friends to compete at Super Smash Bros. using Nintendo Switch. Many will enter, but only one will be crowned champion! Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 5 minutes before the program begins.

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Ruff Readers

In 2 weeks · Mon, Apr 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Plainfield Township Branch

This unique read-aloud program in partnership with West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc . pairs kids with a trained therapy dog and their handler. Kids read their favorite book and the pooches curl up, listen and enjoy. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and secure a time slot. First come, first served.

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Christopher Myers: Harlem Is a Myth

Grand Rapids, MI

Christopher Myers's (b. 1974) wall-mounted, metal-based installation, Harlem Is a Myth (2025), will be on display in the Museum’s new Education Workshop.

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A New Act for Opera: AAPI Voices and the Future of the Art Form

Tue, May 5, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cascade Township Branch

Explore the history of opera and the ways racism has been historically embedded — and often permitted — within the genre. Opera Grand Rapids is responding to this history by dedicating an entire season to AAPI artists and stories. Hear about the Guest Artistic Director’s approach to addressing and..

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Grand Rapids Escape Room

2675 East Paris Ave. SE Ste. A Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Escape room Licastro's Lair by Grand Rapids Escape Room in Grand Rapids on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 3-8 players.

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G.R. Farmers And Craft Market

4590 3 Mile Rd Ne

G.R. Farmers And Craft Market is a farmers market in Grand Rapids, MI. Indoor market. Products: Organic (USDA Certified); Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic; Certified "Naturally Grown"; Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified; No antibiotics; Non-GMO; No hormones; No pesticides; Grass Fed;..

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The Ruse Escape Rooms

25 Division Avenue S Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Escape room The Inventor's Guild by The Ruse Escape Rooms in Grand Rapids on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.

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Reading Is Magic!

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Gaines Township Branch

Witness amazing feats of magic and puppetry as magician Brad Lancaster shares how reading can lead you into your own awesome adventures.

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The Great Escape Room

233 E Fulton St #211 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Escape room Poker Night at the President's Bunker by The Great Escape Room in Grand Rapids on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of...

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Urban Air Grand Rapids: School Day Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Grand Rapids

An event especially for kids who are homeschooling, learning or distance learning. Come get your PE credits or take a break...