- Spring events in West Michigan 2026
Spring is blooming, and if you’re anything like us, the anticipation of flowers blooming is so exciting!
Here’s a list of local events happening in West Michigan for the Spring of 2026 to add to your calendar.
Happening all spring
-The Butterflies are Blooming exhibit at Frederik Meijer Gardens CLICK HERE
-The John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival starting April 8 CLICK HERE
-The West Michigan Whitecaps‘ opening day is April 7 CLICK HERE
–All spring: Backyard Adventures: Unearth the science of your own backyard! CLICK HERE
– The Fulton Street Farmers Market stays open in the Winter on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. CLICK HERE
-Karaoke on Tuesdays at Main St Pub in Allendale
– Trivia every night of the week! (CLICK HERE FOR A LIST)
– Live music every Friday at Archival Brewing in Belmont. CLICK HERE
-FREE Bocce play at SILVA every Wednesday from 8-10pm. CLICK HERE
-Storytime at Lola Lees Coffee at Tanger Outlets (select dates). CLICK HERE
-Fitness classes with GR Parks and Rec. CLICK HERE
March
-March 6-8: West Michigan Women’s Expo. CLICK HERE
-Friday, March 6: Local and Late – Shop til 8 in Lowell. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, March 7: Spaghetti Western Late Night Street Food at The Sovengard with Tex-Mex Italian, dance music, and saloon drinks from 10p to 1p. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, March 7: Ada/Forest Hills Extravaganza. CLICK HERE
-Sunday, March 8: Dancing With The Stars Live at DeVos Place. CLICK HERE
-March 10-15: & Juliet by Broadway Grand Rapids. CLICK HERE
-Tuesday, March 10: FREE First Time Buyer Event at The Local Element Office. CLICK HERE
-March 11-15: Laughfest. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, March 7 and Saturday, March 21: Free movie at Orchards at Red Barn in Lowell! CLICK HERE
-Friday, March 13: St Patricks Day Celebration at Third Nature Brewing. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, March 14: Irish Off Ionia St Patricks Day Celebration. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, March 14: Book Market at Godwin Mercado. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, March 14: Discovery Day at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (FREE ADMISSION) CLICK HERE
-Saturday, March 14: Sugarbush Festival at Blandford Nature Center CLICK HERE
-Sunday, March 15: Bake Effect Baking Club March Meetup at Scorpion Hearts Club. CLICK HERE
-Thursday, March 19: Girls Gotta Walk GR Meetup at Millennium Park. CLICK HERE
-Thursday, March 19: Craft night at Orchardhouse Books. CLICK HERE
-March 20-22: Monster Jam at Van Andel Arena. CLICK HERE
-Tuesday, March 24: Learn to Watercolor Class at Pursuit Ada. CLICK HERE
-Friday, March 27: Make a room spray with July Sky Candle Co at Lola Lee’s Coffee at Tanger Outlets. CLICK HERE
-Tuesday, March 31: The Prince of Egypt plays at The Wealthy Theatre. CLICK HERE
April
-Friday, April 3: Wyatt Flores at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. CLICK HERE
-April 3-12: Spring Break at Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park. CLICK HERE
-Sunday, April 5: FireRock Grill’s Easter Brunch Buffet. CLICK HERE
-Tuesday, April 7: Opening day for the Whitecaps. CLICK HERE
-Friday, April 10: BigXThaPlug at the GVSU Fieldhouse. CLICK HERE
-Friday, April 10: Broadway Rave party at The Stache. CLICK HERE
-April 17-May 3: Dial M for Murder by the Civic Theatre. CLICK HERE
-Thursday, April 23: Paint and Sip class at Spruced Studio. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, April 25: Yoga on tap at Archival Brewing. CLICK HERE
May
-Sunday, May 3: Opening day for the Godwin Mercado Farmers Market. CLICK HERE
-Saturday, May 9: Amway Riverbank Run. CLICK HERE
-May 13-17: Sparta Town and Country Days. CLICK HERE