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.

Run to the Rapids
April 13, 2024
A 5K run/walk fundraiser for A.L.S. and the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. For more information go to Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Website

Village Garage Sale
August 11 & 12, 2023
Most sales from 9 am to 5 pm

Sunset Jazz & Arts Festival

August 13, 2023

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 8, 2023

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

Hocus Pocus

Oct. 21, 2023

A costume parade for kids with prizes. An adult parade with witches, warlocks and a miscellaneous category. Lots of photo opportunities. This event is designed for family fun! Join us for a little bit of Hocus Pocus!

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 18, 2023 • 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
November 19, 2023 • 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. 8, 2023

Join us in our historic Town Hall for our annual Christmas Sing-a-long.

Light up the Night

Dec. 9, 2023

Annual light up the night parade with special visit from Santa in the Old Fire Station.

Summer Art Camp

June 12-18, 2023

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