Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — and I’m starting to feel the fall vibes around town. At least with how cool the nights and early mornings have been.
Heads up, crew! The next two issues of our newsletter will be rather streamlined, as I'll be outdoors touching grass.
I know how much you value your events, so I'll make sure to include those as usual.
Thanks for checking in on Calder News today. Now, let's dive in.
~LeQwane L.
Talk Of The Town
🐒 John Ball Zoo Says Farewell To Two Animals
On Monday, John Ball Zoo announced that Sammy the chimpanzee (47) was euthanized after his quality of life “deteriorated significantly” due to age. In addition to this, Sunny, a Kelp Gull, was also euthanized after developing serious health issues.
🛝 Kensington Park Closed
Kensington Park playground has closed due to trees falling on the play structure. However, the park is still open for public use.
Opening:
Grand Rapids Game Show - This new business will bring game show experiences like Wheel of Fortune, The Price is Right, and Family Feud to downtown Grand Rapids
What’s Happening?
Wednesday, October 1st
Start of Mums at Meijer Gardens | Ends Oct 31st
Pulaski Days | 6th St. Hall | (Wed - Sun) All Day
Halloween Haunted Home Contest | 4151 Remembrance | 12 PM | Free
Intro to Knitting Class | Unwind GR | 5:30 PM | $35
House of Words Open Mic | New Holland | 5:30 PM | Free
Music Bingo | Rapid River Stillhouse | 7 PM | Free
Thursday, October 2nd
Community Spirit Awards | Goei Center | 11:30 AM | $65
Community Admissions | The GRAM | 5 PM | Free
Adaptive Recreation Expo | Kentwood Parks Rec. | 5:30 PM | Free
Sapphic Soiree | General Wood Shop | 6 PM | ?
West MI Light the Night | Calder Plaza | 6 PM | Free
Cheers, Queers! Meet & Greet | Vivant Brewery | 6 PM | Free
Art is Us 2025 Auction | Goei Center | 6 PM
Friday, October 3rd
Fall Fest | Grandville | (Fri, Sat) Various times | Free
Fall Parade of Homes | Grand Rapids | (Fri, Sat) Various times | Free
Fall Market | Evertt’s Gardens | (Fri, Sat) 10 AM
Eastown Mini Fall Fest | Uptown GR
Live Pumpkin Carving & Painting | 5 PM | Free
Art Bash2025 | Kingma’s Market | 6 PM | $20
Art Speaks | 28th St. | 6 PM | Free
ArtPrize Awards Ceremony | Studio Park | 6:30 PM | Free
Improv Comedy Show | Comedy Project | 7 PM | $17
Improv | Vivant Brewing | 7 PM | Free
Adam Sandler | Van Andel Arena | 7:30 PM | ?
Live Music
Wednesday, October 1st
The Surfrajettes Wsg Kitten & The Tonics | Tip Top | 6 PM | $28
Lecrae | The Intersection | 6:30 PM | $45
The Automatic World Tour | Van Andel Arena | 7:30 PM
The California Honeydrops | Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM | $55
Thursday, October 2nd
Nathan Walton and Alex Austin | Rapid River Stillhouse | 6 PM | Free
Serita’s Black Rose Duo | Horrock’s Market | 6 PM | Free
Igor and Red Elvises | Tip Tip | 7 PM | $28
Night Talkers | Skelletones | 7 PM | ?
Friday, October 3rd
Lynn & Ian The Moonshine Runners | Horrock’s Market | 6 PM | Free
Jazz Night | CitySen Lounge | 7 PM | Free
Willis | Elevation | 7 PM | $18+
TS12 Listening Party | The Mint | 7 PM | $15
Cal In Red (EP release show) + Major Murphy + Phabies | Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM | $21
Kody Bryant | Rapid River Stillhouse | 8 PM | Free
Daniel Staggs & The Critters wsg Loffie | Tip Top | 8 PM | $12
Getter | The Intersection | 8 PM | $35
J.H. Patton & The Good Companions | Speciation Cellars | 9 PM | Free
Jenn’s Apartment, Badmount, Gremlin Mode | Mulligan’s Pub | 10 PM | Free
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
Outside The Plaza
Quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids
That’s All For Today…
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