Our guide to events, goings-on and things to do in Grand Rapids and all around West Michigan for the month of August.
8/4
BIPOC Night Market
Fulton Street Market
1145 E. Fulton St., dGrand Rapids
Aug. 4, 6-9 p.m.
fultonstreetmarket.org
Join us for the bi-annual BIPOC Night Market, celebrating the rich diversity of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color-owned businesses in our community. These vibrant evening events feature local artisans, makers and entrepreneurs, live entertainment, delicious eats and community connection.
8/7
Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival
Calder Plaza
Aug. 7-8
hispanic-center.org
Now in its 48th year, the Grand Rapids Hispanic Festival celebrates the diverse cultures of all Latin America countries through authentic entertainment, food, beverages, goods and art. Expect a two-day fiesta complete with live music, dancing, food booths, merchandise booths and more. It’s a joyous and fun-filled journey through the multifaceted cultures of Latin America.
Jurassic Park
Wealthy Theatre
Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m.
grcmc.org
In memory of Sam Neill, Wealthy Theatre presents “Jurassic Park” on the big screen, Friday August 7th. If somehow you’ve never seen it: A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.
8/8
Grand Rapids Zine Fest
Fountain Street Church
Aug. 8, 12-6 p.m., FREE
grzinefest.com
Come check out zines (self-published magazines), stickers, prints, pins, and more from local and regional artists! You'll discover an incredibly wide range of art styles and genres, including comics, illustration, photography, RPGs, nonfiction, fiction, fandoms, social issues, LGBTQ pride, cryptids, plants... the list goes on!
8/13
The Dear Hunter: The Road to Sunya Tour
The Pyramid Scheme
68 Commerce Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m.
pyramidschemebar.com
Known for ambitious concept albums and genre-defying arrangements, The Dear Hunter brings their cinematic sound to an intimate venue setting. Fans can expect soaring melodies and intricate storytelling that seamlessly blends progressive rock, orchestral influences, and emotional depth.
8/14
Breakaway Michigan
Belknap Park, Grand Rapids
Aug. 14–15
breakawayfestival.com
Belknap Park becomes an open-air dance party when Breakaway returns with two days of electronic music, immersive production, and festival energy. National touring DJs like Canabliss, Two Friends and Subtronics, along with interactive experiences and a vibrant crowd, make this one of the region’s premier EDM events—and a perfect way to keep summer going strong.
8/15
A Glimpse of Africa Festival
Calder Plaza
Aug. 15, 2-7 p.m.
facebook.com
A Glimpse of Africa is the largest annual African Cultural Festival in Grand Rapids and West Michigan. It is a Free-Family Friendly event that will showcase the rich, diverse, and beautiful cultures from different African countries, through fashion, art, food, dance, music, poetry, and arts and crafts as well as family and kids interactive educational activities
8/16
Hilary Duff
Acrisure Amphitheater
201 Market Ave. SW, Grand Rapids
Aug. 16, 7 p.m.
acrisureamphitheater.com
Hilary Duff is bringing her first major tour in years to Grand Rapids. Fans can sing along to early-2000s favorites like “Come Clean” and “So Yesterday” while celebrating the return of one of pop culture’s most beloved stars. With special guests La Roux and Jade LeMac joining the bill, this will be a night packed with throwback energy and pop anthems.
8/22-23
Return to the River
Downtown Grand Rapids
Aug. 22-23
facebook.com
You’re invited to a two-day celebration of music, art and community in Downtown Grand Rapids. This free, all-ages festival features live music, interactive art, traveling installations, a huge artisan market, food trucks, beverages, and more! It’s all at 555 Monroe, Sixth Street Park, and the Sixth Street Bridge. All sites are connected and walkable.
8/29
Burning Foot Beer Festival
Heritage Landing, Muskegon
Aug. 29, 2026
burningfoot.beer
Burning Foot Beer Festival is a celebration of art, music, and craft beers. The festival is now held each at Heritage Landing, with a beautiful view of Muskegon Lake. While the venue has changed, the spirit remains the same—a uniquely lakeside experience brought to life by the collaboration of the Lakeshore Brewers Guild’s breweries.
MORE FESTIVALS
Walk The Beat
Grand Haven | Aug. 8
walkthebeat.org
Michigan Fiber Festival
Allegan | Aug. 12-16
michiganfiberfestival.info
Suds on the Shore
Ludington | Aug. 15
sudsontheshore.com
Arts and Drafts Festival
Norton Shores | Aug. 15
nortonshoresparksandrecreation.com
SUNSET CINEMA
studioparkgr.com/sunset-cinema
As always, the Sunset Cinema series at Studio Park’s Piazza is free and open to the public. Shows begin at 8:00 PM.
Here’s the month’s lineup:
Sinners (8/1/26)
Interstellar (8/8/26)
High School Musical (8/15/26)
Twilight (8/22/26)
