# Events & Things To Do In Big Rapids This Weekend | April 24-26, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Big Rapids is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Big Rapids this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Big Rapids

- **Event Name**: MerriMystics Herbal Workshop
  - **Description**: Step into the green realm with us on April 26 as Paula Engelman of Mystic Crow Natural Healer and Kerri Merrill of MerriMoon LLC guide you through an illuminating journey into the world of herbs.

Together, we’ll explore beloved botanicals, their energies
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/big-rapids/merrimystics-herbal-workshop/200029918048818
  - **Venue**: Earth & Aether Big Rapids, 10495 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307
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  - **Categories**: workshops, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: FSU Free Concert - Americana 250
  - **Description**: Join us for an afternoon that celebrates the spirit, history, and heart of America through music.

Experience the powerful sounds of the Ferris State University Symphony Orchestra and the West Central Concert Band at Americana 250!

📍 Williams Auditorium
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/big-rapids/fsu-free-concert-americana-250/200029956446222
  - **Venue**: Williams Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Event Name**: Van's Chicken Dinner
  - **Description**: Delicious chicken dinner cooked by Van Johnson. Menu will include: Baked Chicken, Baked Potatoes, corn, dinner roll & Dessert

Price : $15 per person

Starts at 5pm ends at 8pm. 

Come check it out!!
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/big-rapids/vans-chicken-dinner/200029725724218
  - **Venue**: 18361 16 Mile Rd, Big Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49307
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- **Event Name**: HTRA - Spring 2026 Workbee
  - **Description**: Workbee volunteers should meet at the Day Use Trailhead.  Volunteers will be trimming brush on the trails and clearing/cleaning debris from the winter.

Arrive at 10:00am and stay as long as your schedule allows.  Bring a snack, wear gloves, dress in laye
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/big-rapids/htra-spring-2026-workbee/200029912247320
  - **Venue**: Hungerford Recreation Area Manistee National Forrest
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Celebration of Life - Craig McDonald
  - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate the life of OUR Dad, —mechanic by trade, NASCAR fan by passion, and the greatest Papa/Grandpa.
If it had wheels or an engine, he could fix it. If there was a race on, he was watching it. And if you needed love, support, or a good s
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/big-rapids/celebration-of-life-craig-mcdonald/200029802802454
  - **Venue**: Big Rapids Eagles 2535
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  - **Categories**: sports

## Trending Events in Big Rapids

- **Event Name**: RAM Free Clinic - Big Rapids, MI
  - **Description**: Location: R.L. Ewigleben Sports Complex
210 Sports Dr, Big Rapids, MI

– PATIENT PARKING LOT OPENS
The patient parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. (midnight local time) on Friday night, May 29, and will remain open throughout the clinic weekend
  - **Venue**: Ewigleben Sports Complex
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- **Event Name**: Pride Big Rapids QUEEN-tennial Festival
  - **Description**: It is with joy and hope in our hearts that we prepare for our 5th (yessss, 5TH!!) Pride Festival! 

📢 SAVE THE DATE 
🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE BIG RAPIDS QUEEN-TENNIAL FESTIVAL!! FEARLESS & FREE, LOUDER THAN EVER!! 🏳️‍🌈
📍 Downtown Big Rapids, on Michigan Ave., betwe
  - **Venue**: Downtown Big Rapids
- **Event Name**: Blessing of the Iron
  - **Description**: Blessing of the Iron celebrates the return of chrome, horsepower, and the unmistakable smell of fresh exhaust. Join us as we kick off the 2026 car show season with good friends, good fun, and a ceremonial send-off for every ride brave enough to hit the ro
  - **Venue**: Baker Big Rapids
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- **Event Name**: Big Rapids Summerfest
  - **Description**: Summerfest is back and better than ever! Join us in beautiful Downtown Big Rapids on June 6th from 10 AM to 2 PM to celebrate the beginning of an amazing and fun-filled summer! 

We will have live music, a vintage car show, treats galore, inflatables, fun
  - **Venue**: Downtown Big Rapids
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- **Event Name**: Greenhaven Yard Sales
  - **Description**: 🎈 Greenhaven 52nd Annual Yard Sale!!! 🎈

This is a neighborhood-wide event with 100+ homes participating!
We’ve extended this sale to surrounding neighbors, and last year (2025) was a HUGE SUCCESS!

🗺️ A map of participating homes will be continuously upd
  - **Venue**: Ross Parkway
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- **Event Name**: Corewell Health Big Rapids & Reed City Hospitals Wheatlake Wellness Walk & 5k
  - **Description**: Join the fight against cancer and participate in the 20th Annual Wheatlake Wellness Walk and 5K benefiting the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center! 

$30 Registration Fee
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. Start

Big Rapids Bandshell (behind Big Rapid
  - **Venue**: Big Rapids Middle School
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- **Event Name**: Angels of Action's Annual Chicken BBQ at the Mecosta County Fair
  - **Description**: Hey BBQ fans! 🍗💛

We’re so excited to be firing up the grill again for this year’s Angels of Action Chicken BBQ and we’d love to see your smiling face as you dig into some seriously delicious chicken!

Join us at the Chicken Coop during the Mecosta County
  - **Venue**: Mecosta County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Big Rapids High School Annual All Class Reunion
  - **Description**: Join us for our annual All Class Reunion on Saturday, August 1st, 2026! This event will again be held on the block of Michigan Avenue in front of Shooter's. A short program will begin at 5pm with the presentation of our annual Distinguished Alumni Award a
  - **Venue**: Downtown Big Rapids
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- **Event Name**: Bandshell Summer Concert Series - Ferris Community Summer Band
  - **Description**: Join us for the first installment of the 2026 Hemlock Park Bandshell Summer Concert Series! This week we will have the Ferris Community Summer Band performing live at the Bandshell! 

The Bandshell is located in Hemlock Park along the Riverwalk. Bring a c
  - **Venue**: Hemlock Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Big Rapids?
  - **A:** MerriMystics Herbal Workshop (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am at Earth & Aether Big Rapids, 10495 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307), FSU Free Concert - Americana 250 (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Williams Auditorium), Van's Chicken Dinner (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 05:00 pm at 18361 16 Mile Rd, Big Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49307), HTRA - Spring 2026 Workbee (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Hungerford Recreation Area Manistee National Forrest), Celebration of Life - Craig McDonald (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Big Rapids Eagles 2535).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Big Rapids this weekend April 24–26, 2026?
  - **A:** MerriMystics Herbal Workshop (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am at Earth & Aether Big Rapids, 10495 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307), FSU Free Concert - Americana 250 (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Williams Auditorium), Van's Chicken Dinner (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 05:00 pm at 18361 16 Mile Rd, Big Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49307), HTRA - Spring 2026 Workbee (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Hungerford Recreation Area Manistee National Forrest), Celebration of Life - Craig McDonald (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Big Rapids Eagles 2535).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Big Rapids in April 2026?
  - **A:** MerriMystics Herbal Workshop (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am at Earth & Aether Big Rapids, 10495 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307), FSU Free Concert - Americana 250 (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Williams Auditorium), Van's Chicken Dinner (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 05:00 pm at 18361 16 Mile Rd, Big Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49307), HTRA - Spring 2026 Workbee (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Hungerford Recreation Area Manistee National Forrest), Celebration of Life - Craig McDonald (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Big Rapids Eagles 2535).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Big Rapids?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Big Rapids on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Big Rapids?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Big Rapids?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Big Rapids include Earth & Aether Big Rapids, 10495 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307, Williams Auditorium, 18361 16 Mile Rd, Big Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49307.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Big Rapids?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Big Rapids include MerriMoon llc, Ferris State University Athletic Bands, Big Rapids Eagles 2535.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Big Rapids?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Big Rapids.

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