Halloween Story Time at Hackley Public Library
Hackley Public Library, Muskegon
Free, and fine for kids.
Thu Oct 29 · Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore
Good morning, Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore.
24 things this week, 2 of them free.
On the rundown
The next 7 days in Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore
Trick-or-Treat at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids
Included with admission.
Blue October: The Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour
GLC Live at 20 Monroe, Grand Rapids
All 24 in the next 7 daysEvery link goes to the official page.
Announcements
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 3
Michigan's early in-person voting runs Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 1, and Grand Rapids started early on Oct 20.
- Grand Rapids, Tue Oct 20 to Sun Nov 1: 9:00a to 5:00p; Tue and Thu 11:00a to 7:00p; Sat Oct 31 7:00a to 3:00p
- Holland, Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 1: 8:00a to 4:00p daily
- Grand Haven, Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 1: 8:00a to 4:00p daily, at the Spring Lake Community Center
US-131 bridge work at I-196 in downtown Grand Rapids
MDOT is repairing the southbound US-131 bridge over northbound US-131 at I-196.
- Expect single and double lane closures on southbound US-131 from Ann Street to I-196.
- Closed ramps: eastbound I-196 Exit 77A to northbound US-131, the Pearl Street ramp to northbound US-131, and the Leonard Street and Turner Avenue ramp to southbound US-131.
School calendar
- Mon Nov 2: No school for Grand Rapids Public Schools students
- Tue Nov 3: No school for Grand Rapids Public Schools students (Election Day)
- Fri Nov 6: No school for Holland Public Schools students (staff professional development)
Reader pick 2027 · voting now
Best breakfast or brunch in Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore?
Voting closes Sun Nov 1. One vote per email a week.
Votes can't be bought. Businesses that ask for votes are removed. The options are the top four on the Brunch list.
Kids
Kids, the next 7 days
Live music
Who is playing
After Wed Nov 4
Coming up
Sign-ups closing soon
Open nowPreseason basketball clinic Holland Parks and Recreation
Open nowLittle Dribblers basketball Holland Parks and Recreation
Open nowKindergarten and 1st grade basketball clinics Holland Parks and Recreation
Open now2nd grade basketball league Holland Parks and Recreation
Holidays
Wed Nov 18Christkindl Markt Grand Rapids
Wed Nov 18Holiday Market at Studio Park Grand Rapids
Fri Nov 20Kerstmarkt Holland
Sat Nov 21Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade Grand Rapids
New in town? Start here
Your first month in Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore
The questions every new family asks, with the official page for each.
Trash and recycling dayBy town
Water and city utilitiesBy town
Which school is yoursBy town
Register your carMichigan Secretary of State, new residents
Register to voteMichigan voter registration (Michigan.gov/Vote)
Thinking about moving here? Living in Grand Rapids · Living in East Grand Rapids · Living in Holland · Living in Grand Haven
The short version
Quick answers
What is there to do in Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore this weekend?
19 things Fri Oct 30 to Sun Nov 1, 1 free. First up:
- Coffee with TrueNorth Community ServicesFri 9:00a · Hackley Public Library
- What Can a Citizen Do? Storytime at the Muskegon Museum of ArtFri 10:30a · Muskegon Museum of Art
- Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) at HPLFri 12:30p · Hackley Public Library
- Bingo Loco: Halloween EditionFri 5:30p · Holland Civic Center Place
What is free to do in Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore this weekend?
- Halloween Story Time at Hackley Public LibrarySat 10:30a · Hackley Public Library
What is there to do with kids in Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore this weekend?
- What Can a Citizen Do? Storytime at the Muskegon Museum of ArtFri 10:30a · Muskegon Museum of Art
- Family and Pet Halloween Parade and Park PartySat 10:15a · Downtown Saugatuck, Butler and Mason streets
- Halloween Story Time at Hackley Public LibrarySat 10:30a · Hackley Public Library
- Halloween in the VillageSat 4:00p · Downtown Spring Lake
- City of Muskegon Trick-or-TreatingSat 6:00p · Neighborhoods across the city
Is there high school football in Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore this week?
- Kalamazoo at HopeSat 1:00p · Ray and Sue Smith Stadium
When is early voting in Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore?
Michigan's early in-person voting runs Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 1, and Grand Rapids started early on Oct 20.
- Grand Rapids, Tue Oct 20 to Sun Nov 19:00a to 5:00p; Tue and Thu 11:00a to 7:00p; Sat Oct 31 7:00a to 3:00p
- Holland, Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 18:00a to 4:00p daily
- Grand Haven, Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 18:00a to 4:00p daily, at the Spring Lake Community Center
- Muskegon, Sat Oct 24 to Sun Nov 1Sat 8:00a to 4:00p; Sun 10:00a to 6:00p; Mon to Wed and Fri 9:00a to 5:00p; Thu 11:00a to 7:00p
- Tue Nov 3, Election Day7:00a to 8:00p at your precinct
The lists
The lists
BrunchTop 7, ranked by local listsCoffeeTop 8, ranked by local listsLooking for a churchEvery church, with times
Date nightOpens in November
Kids eat freeOpens in November
Watching the gameOpens in November