Good afternoon, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — can you believe Halloween’s already this Friday?
This year’s flying by faster than kids running for full-size candy bars.
I hope you’re taking time to enjoy the spooky season while it lasts. Anyhow, let’s see what’s happening around town.
~LeQwane L.
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The Digest
A briefing of local news that matters
City
Seasonal Parking Starts Soon
It’s that time of year, odd-even and same-side parking rules start on Saturday and will run through March. Local street signs should explain which side of the street parking is allowed, depending on the date. If you break the rule, you can receive a $20 ticket, even if there’s no snow on the ground. | Catch up on the rules
Community
GR Funds 5 Programs to Improve Safety
The City of Grand Rapids awarded $10k to 5 local groups yesterday (Tuesday) during its annual Safe Alliance for Everyone pitch night. Fifteen organizations pitched their ideas to prevent violence amongst young people (12–24). | Read about which ideas won
Development
Former Car Wash Turning Into Offices
The vacant carwash at 5002 Plainfield Ave. NE is being transformed into office and retail space. The $250K project is led by a local insurance agent looking to build a new office and space for one or two tenants. Construction is expected to finish by mid-2026. | Read more
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GR’s Trick Or Treating Times
Get out and enjoy Halloween trick-or-treating safely, Grand Rapids!
Here are the “official” trick-or-treat times for some areas in Kent County:
Wyoming - 5 to 8 p.m.
Walker - Around 6 p.m.
City of Grand Rapids - 6 to 8 p.m.
Grandville - 6 to 8 p.m.
Kentwood - 6 to 8 p.m.
Alpine Township - 6 to 8 p.m.
East Grand Rapids - 6 to 9 p.m.
Talk Of The Town
🌶️ Downtown Chili Competition
On Saturday, Gimmie's Bar and Grill is hosting the first-ever Downtown Chili Throwdown, where multiple restaurants welcome the community to taste chili samples and vote on a victor. There will also be live music, other food, beer, and a heated tent.
🦛 Pygmy Hippo calf Makes Debut
John Ball Zoo’s baby hippo, Hugo, is now able to be seen by the public. The calf is now about 2 months old and will be in its habitat with its mother through the week and weekend.
Opening:
🧑🎨 E’LLA’s Art Gallery → An art gallery at Tanger Outlet is now open for walk-in and private parties to create masterpieces
☕ Every Be Cafe → Gaslight Village now has a new cafe that is donor-funded and provides employment to individuals with intellectual disabilities
🤸♂️ Urban Air → A new indoor adventure park (for adults and kids) with trampolines, gyro chairs, skybrides, foam pits, etc, is opening in November
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What’s Happening?
Wednesday, October 29th
Ghosts of the Grand, Paranormal Indoor Walking Tour | Amway Grand Plaza | (Wed - Thu) 5:30 PM | $55
Franken-Stein Night | New Holland Knickerbocker | 8 PM - 11 PM | Free
Trunk or Treat
Lighthouse Community Center | 5:30 PM
First Reformed Church | 5:30 PM
Thursday, October 30th
Comedy: Gerrit Elzinga | Dr. Grins Comedy Club | (Thu - Sat) Various times | $11+
Hallowee-Ones | Meijer Gardens | 10 AM | Admision
Cornerstone University Leadership Forum | 7:30 AM - 9 AM | $30
Safety & Sweets | Walker Police Department | 3:30 PM | Free
Trick-or-Treat at the Museum | GR Children’s Museum | 5 PM - 8 PM | Admission
Howl-O-Ween | Speciation Cellars | 6 PM | Free
Kip Moore | The Intersection | 6:30 PM | $54+
HallowsEve Murder Mystery Dinner & After Party | High Five | 6:30 PM | $44+
Taylor Tomlinson | Fountain St. Church | 7 PM | $24+
The Birds | Weathy Theatre | 7:30 PM | $10+
Trunk or Treat
Westside | 6 PM - 7 PM
Friday, October 31st
Artist Pumpkin Carving | Vander Mill | 5 PM | Free
Friday the 31st | Gimme’s Par | 8 PM | $12
Just Wicked | JW Marriott | 9 PM | $20
Halloween Party
Halloween Boo Bash | Giggles and Gourmets Play Cafe | 9 AM - 4 PM | $10 (Family)
Halloween Open Skate | Patterson Ice Center | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | $10 (Family)
Kidz Indoor Playground | 4 PM - 8 PM | Admission (Kids)
Küsterer Brauhaus | 5 PM | $9 (Adults)
Rapid River Stillhouse | 7 PM | $5 (Adults)
General Wood Shop | 8 PM | $10
The BOB | 8 PM - 1 AM | $40 (Adults)
The Rumors | 8 PM - 2 AM | $10 (Adults)
Latinoween | Agave | 9 PM | $15 (Adults)
Billy’s Lounge | 9 PM | $ | (Adults)
After Hours Adults Only Halloween | Craig’s Cruisers | 10 PM - 1 AM | $40
Trunk or Treat
Brick or Treat | 10 AM - 8 PM
Ideal Park Church | 5:30 PM
Youth Resurrection | 5:30 PM
Live Music
Wednesday, October 29th
Mushroomhead | The Intersection | 6 PM | $41
Bridge St. Band | Broad Leaf Underground | Free
Thursday, October 30th
Nathan Walton | Rapid River Stillhouse | 6 PM | Free
Dueling Pianos | Horrock’s Market | 6 PM | Free
Friday, October 31st
Beats Beyond the Veil | SILVA | 4 PM - 11 PM | ?
GR Symphony: Lord of the Rings | DeVos Performance Hall | 7 PM | $51+
Thunderstruck | The Intersection | 7 PM | $28
The Moonrays | Speciation Cellars | 8 PM | Free
Third Coast Swing | Tip Top | 8 PM | $10
Daft Disk | Elevation | 9 PM | $22
Halloween Party | Twisted Bull | 9 PM | Free
HALLOWEEN TECHNO RAVE | The Mint | 9 PM | $15
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
Outside The Plaza
Quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids
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