Special events highlight the year in Grand Rapids. The flood watch of Spring draws thousands to view in awe the power of Mother Nature. Rapids Rally Days add fun and frolic to mid-summer. The fall season brings color tours to the river valley and the very successful Applebutter Fest. Finally, the Christmas Season brings festive decorations, the Open House Celebration, and a glimpse of Christmas long ago.
Rally By The River Days
July 12 – 14, 2024
Rally by the River Days – Visit Grand Rapids Ohio
Run to the Rapids
Village Garage Sale
Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival
August 18, 2024
Hosted by the Grand Rapids Arts Council featuring an evening of jazz and art with edibles and spirits on the Grand Rapids Towpath.
A fun filled evening with live jazz music, Artist’s booths, brew and great edibles from our local eateries. Bring your lawn chairs.
For more information or to volunteer, contact 419-832-ARTS
Applebutter Fest
October 13, 2024
Always held the second Sunday of October, this festival features Heritage Craftsmen, juried crafts, entertainment, great food, vintage farm equipment, re-enactment groups and pioneer demonstrations, the traditional apple butter stir, and shops brimming with goodies.
For more information contact
Steve Kryder (419) 748-8238
Chuck Thomas (419) 265-7936
Harvest Moon Gala
Fundraiser for the Arts Council. Enjoy an event with a fine dinner, silent auction and entertainment. Visit grandrapidsartcouncil.org for more details.
Grand Rapids Bloodmobiles
Each bloodmobile will run from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
at the Hosanna Lutheran Church
23019 Kellogg Road
Grand Rapids, OH
Donors need to be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs, and be in good health. Donors need to bring their Red Cross card or their drivers license or another picture ID.
For more information, contact:
Jim or Gloria Kutchenriter
419-215-5416
runnermom2001@hotmail.com
“Save a life, give blood.”
Christmas Open House
November 23, 2024 • 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
November 24, 2024 • 11 am – 5:00 pm
Weekend before Thanksgiving.
Quaint Gift Shops
Tempting Restaurants
Holiday Music & Entertainment
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Ice Sculpting
and More . . .
Call 419-832-1106 for more details and a schedule.
Christmas Sing-a-long
Dec. 13, 2024
Join us in our historic Town Hall for our annual Christmas Sing-a-long.
Light up the Night
Dec. 14, 2024
Annual light up the night parade with special visit from Santa in the Old Fire Station.
Summer Art Camp
June 10-14, 2024
Bring the kids ages 1st grade thru 6th for mini sessions of art camp.
Instructors provide a craft from 9 – 11:30 am Monday – Friday, cost $25/kid.
Rhythm on the River Concert Series
The Rhythm on the River Concert Series is a summer concert series sponsored by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids, Ohio. These concerts are presented free to the public at the Wright Pavilion behind
LaRoe’s on the Tow Path at 4:00 pm. Bring a chair or blanket, but do come and enjoy the music!
To view the current schedule click here.
Seven Eagles Historical Education Center
Seven Eagles Historical Education Center will be open every Saturday from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
(419) 509-0095
www.seven-eagles.org