Grand Rapids Halloween Fun Starts Now!
Good Morning Grand Rapids!
The spooky season is underway, and we already have TONS of fun events for the entire month. And, if Halloween isn’t your bag, we’ve got a bridal show, tons of live music, and a festival dedicated to grilled cheese.
Let’s get into it! 🎃
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📰 This Week’s Grand Stories
GRPS Seniors Getting Free Ride to MSU: In a new program, 15 students are getting free rides (including room and board) to MSU to become teachers who come back to teach at GRPS.
Meals On Wheels Needs Your Help! Grands Rapids’ Meals On Wheels program is in need of volunteers to deliver meals before the winter weather hits.
Win Tickets to See Shrek the Musical: You can enter here at WoodTV
Serious PFAS Contamination: An old landfill near the Grand River has been declared a PFAS contamination site
Michigan Eateries Team Up: 22 Michigan restauarants (14 from GR), are joining forces to help victims of Helene (and soon to be Milton)
🌉Read A History of Blue Bridge: Read a history of one of Grand Rapids’ most iconic structures from WoodTV.
💈Free Cuts! A Grand Rapids barber is giving away free haircuts to anyone who wants one.
☄️Bright Lights! Big Comets! Astronomers announced that the strange celestial event the other night was most likely part of the Jupiter comet family.
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🎵 Shows & Concerts -
DISPATCH - AMPlifying Democracy Tour: Dispatch are bringing their iconic indie roots rock to GLC Live on October 11. 7 PM/$79
🎥 Carrie (Prom Themed Party!): Celebrate the new digital restoration of Brian DePalma’s Carrie with a special prom-themed screening at the Wealthy Theatre on October 12. $8 online/$10 admission.
💒 Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan: Are you planning your big day? On October 12, the biggest names and brightest lights in the wedding industry are coming together at the DeVos Place Convention Center to show off the latest bridal fashion and accessories. Adults $11/children free
🎵 Nate Dill: Here’s one for family-friendly music lovers. Nate Dill is playing Vander Mill on October 11 for free from 6:30 - 8:30. All ages welcome!
🩰 Deos Days: A Free JANE EYRE Inspired Event: Get ready for the upcoming Jane Eyre ballet with a special free preview on October 12.
🤘 Dirtwire: Dirtwire’s Pyrochrome Tour is coming to The Stache on October 12. 7 PM $20 Advance/$25 DOS
🔪 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show in Grand Rapids: The biggest mystery will be why you haven’t seen one of these whodunnits before. October 12 $59.
🎷 Soultry Nights @ VI: Ease your way into the cozy season with an evening of intimate jazz and soul music at Village Inn Pizza on October 12. Tickets are going fast, so make sure to reserve your spot!
🎸 Judah & the Lion - The Process Tour: It’s a big weekend at GLC Live, as Judah and the Lion bring their distinctive blend of folk and hip-hop to Grand Rapids on October 13. 5:30/$75+
🤣 Pop Scholars: Improv Comedy: Better start studying to laugh your butt off, Pop Scholars is coming back to the Wealthy Theatre on October 13.
🤘Boris @ Elevation: Japanese psych-metal legends Boris will be performing their legendary debut album, Amplifier Worship, in its entirety. October 15 8 PM.
🧛 Blade: Bide your time for the much-anticipated Blade remake with a special screening of the cult Marvel classic starring Wesley Snipes at the Wealthy Theatre on October 16.
🍎 Fun Fact
The iconic Blue Bridge is now over 130 years old (was built in 1892).
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Fun -
😺 Hello Kitty Food Truck: The Hello Kitty Cafe Food Truck is coming to Woodland Mall on October 12.
🥪 Grilled Cheese Festival: Serious foodies know that grilled cheese can be so much more than just sliced American cheese on white bread. You’ll have a chance to find out for yourself when the Grilled Cheese Festival comes to Fuller Park on October 13.
Hallow Glow Nights - Grab your kids and go climb some trees to celebrate the spooky season at TreeRunner Adventure Park. Starts October 11th.
🏀 Sports & Hobbies-
🚵 Explore Your Parks: Mountain Biking Workshop: It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for mountain biking! Come out to Plaster Creek Family Park on October 10 to explore Grand Rapids’ beautiful parks in the crisp autumn air.
🏵️ Tropical Plant Giveaway: Gear up for the coming gloom with a chance to win some free tropical plants along with specialty drinks and other goodies at The Score Restaurant on October 10.
🏃 Knights Run For Education: Here’s a chance to get in shape while doing some good! On October 12, the Knights Run for Education will host seasoned athletes and casual strollers alike for a 5K walk-and-run to raise funds for education. October 12, 8 AM - 11 AM, $30 5K/$10 Fun.
🏒 Griffins Get New Goaltender: The Griffins have signed a new goaltender, Macolm Subban.
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🎃Halloween Fun for the Family
🌽Abandoned Acres Farm: One of Western Michigan’s scariest haunted attractions is open now!
🐘Zoo Goes Boo: There will be cute, spooky animals and twisted treats galore at the John Ball Zoo on October 11.
🤡Halloween Costume Swap: There are still a few days left to participate in Stomping Ground’s costume swamp, which runs until October 11.
🐕️ Cascade Trunk-or-Treat + Pet Parade & Costume Contest: What could be better than a pet parade? A pet parade IN COSTUME! On October 12, come to Paws & Claws to see some of the cutest, furriest costumes Grand Rapids has to offer with the Cascade Trunk-or-Treat!
👾 Bish Bash Monster Mash: Experience the best that BattleGR has to offer with an evening of Halloween fun for the whole family. October 12 6 - 10 PM $35.
🦴 Member Playtime: BOO Bash!: Get ready for a scary good time, with trick-or-treating and other special Halloween-themed activities at the Grand Rapids Children Museum on October 12. Free for members!
🎃 Michigan Adventure’s Halloween Event: Michigan Adventure’s Halloween Event will be going on all month.
😎 Ongoing Stuff That’s Pretty Cool
This “Michigan Bundle” for Cedar Point is STILL a GREAT DEAL.
On Fridays, Rebounderz Park is hosting their Parents Night series, where parents can enjoy a night on the town with a night of fun and affordable childcare.
Ada Village Farmers Markets are running from October 1 - October 29.
Apple Season on West Michigan’s Fruit Ridge is taking place from October 1 - October 31.
🎵 Music
Pyramid Scheme, as usual, has a show every night this upcoming week. Tickets are typically $10 and many of the shows are for all ages.
There’s jazz at Noto’s every Saturday.
Greyline Free Music Series is running from September 10 through the New Year at Greyline Brewing Co.
Live Music at Rendezvous will be taking place from September 13 - December 28.
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👨💼 Highlighting New Businesses
The Mines Golf Club jus opened a new wedding venue.
Woodchuck.ai, an innovative AI-driven platform for eliminating wood waste, is opening their first physical headquarters in Grand Rapids.
People are already calling Roti Indian Kitchen the best Indian food in the area.
Thai Table’s new location is officially open and according to Yelp, is yet to receive anything less than 5 stars!
The Main Event family amusement center recently opened over at the Woodland mall. With bowling, laser tag, a full bar and restaurant, and more - it’s definitely a place to check out!
The nostalgic Rocket Fizz candy store just opened a new location over at the Tanger Outlets. Go give them some love and make your kiddos happy.
Thanks for reading, I’m Brandon.
& this is my lil ginger squad. I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life and in West Michigan since GVSU in ‘99. I’m a real person behind this, and if you ever have any suggestions, just reply to this email or shoot me a friend request on Facebook!
