# Events & Things To Do In Grand Rapids on 20th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Grand Rapids on 20th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Grand Rapids on 20th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Grand Rapids

- **Event Name**: The Lion King
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to The Lion King, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Devos Hall in the heart of Grand Rapids, MI for an event that defies expectations. 📅 On
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/the-lion-king/2300027905661320
  - **Venue**: Devos Hall
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Grand Rapids Symphony
  - **Description**: "Grand Rapids Symphony tickets 
 
 Don't miss your chance to catch Grand Rapids Symphony live in action! Whether you're going with friends or flying solo, you're guaranteed an unforgettable experience.
 
 Grab your tickets today at Findtick.com and get re
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/grand-rapids-symphony/200028665540934
  - **Venue**: Royce Auditorium Grand Rapids
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- **Event Name**: An Evening with Philip Stead
  - **Description**: Calling all teachers, librarians, booksellers, and local book lovers! Join Philip Stead in our Grand Rapids event studio for a reading, presentation, and discussion as he celebrates the publication of his debut middle-grade novel, A Potion, a Powder, a Li
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/an-evening-with-philip-stead/200029814301554
  - **Venue**: Schuler Books
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: John Ball Zoo Sustainability Tour
  - **Description**: Behind the scene sustainably tour with John Ball Zoo!

Come join us at EAT as we see how the zoo approaches sustainability. This will be a lot of fun! 

- Tour starts at 1:30 PM, please arrive a little early 

- Meet at the statue outside of the administr
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 03:30 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/john-ball-zoo-sustainability-tour/200029892757205
  - **Venue**: John Ball Zoo
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- **Event Name**: Ruff Readers
  - **Description**: This unique read-aloud program in partnership with West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. pairs kids with a trained therapy dog and their handler. Kids read their favorite book and the pooches curl up, listen and enjoy.

Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and s
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/ruff-readers/200029739033325
  - **Venue**: 2650 5 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525
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  - **Categories**: kids, dog
- **Event Name**: Greater Grand Rapids ACF April Event - AHC Hospitality at Amway Grand Plaza
  - **Description**: Behind-the-scenes at Amway, home of the 2026 ACF National Convention—network, explore the venue & connect April 20th!About this EventWelcome to the Great Grand Rapids ACF Networking Event!
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/greater-grand-rapids-acf-april-event-ahc-hospitality-at-amway-grand-plaza/100001983536878198
  - **Venue**: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Capital Connection: Where Your Path to Business Funding Begins
  - **Description**: Struggling to get funding? Learn what lenders look for and how to position your business for capital.About this Eventf you’ve struggled to access capital — or keep hearing “no” without knowing why — this event is for you.
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/capital-connection-where-your-path-to-business-funding-begins/100001986555682523
  - **Venue**: First Merchants Bank
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: The New Tariff Doctrine
  - **Description**: Join us for an in‑depth discussion of the Supreme Court’s decision in the landmark case Learning Resources, Inc. v TrumpAbout this EventThe New Tariff DoctrineJoin the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan –
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/the-new-tariff-doctrine/100001986771891209
  - **Venue**: Miller Johnson Attorneys and Counselors
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Tips and Tricks from a Wild Gardener
  - **Description**: Presented by Marty Arnold, author and past River City Chapter President.

6:30–8:00 pm (EDT)
Kroc Center, 2500 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Public Welcome • Free Event

This presentation will cover the following topics:
• Weird and wonderful pl
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/tips-and-tricks-from-a-wild-gardener/200029854678343
  - **Venue**: GR Kroc Center
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Fabric Decoupage Flower Pot
  - **Description**: Decoupage & Plant
Create a charming, one-of-a-kind terracotta planter using pretty fabric scraps and simple decoupage techniques, then finish it off by potting a beautiful flowering plant to take home.

This relaxed, hands-on class is perfect for begi
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/fabric-decoupage-flower-pot/200029590409615
  - **Venue**: 1601 Spaulding Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Horses in the Moment
  - **Description**: These workshops center around activities with the horses at liberty and will focus on learning about how mindfulness techniques can help us to live in the present and capture moments of joy daily.
* Held the third Monday of each month from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/horses-in-the-moment/200029890149003
  - **Venue**: 1217 East Paris Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Shadows & Spells Book Club: The Stardust Thief
  - **Description**: Join us to discuss The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah. Inspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, The Stardust Thief weaves the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince, and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a lege
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 08:15 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/shadows-and-spells-book-club-the-stardust-thief/200029718287419
  - **Venue**: 415 Bridge St NW, Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Grand Rapids

- **Event Name**: Poems of Proximity
  - **Description**: Poems of ProximitySaturday, June 6, 2026 | 4:00 PMConcert run time: Approximately 80 minutesLocationAziza Poggi Voice Studios741 Kenmoor Ave, Suite BC
  - **Venue**: Aziza Poggi Voice Studios
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- **Event Name**: Aziza Poggi's Classical Concert
  - **Description**: Aziza is a versatile concert and event singer whose artistry spans opera, classical art song, Broadway, and symphonic rock. A classically trained mezzo-soprano, she has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall with the West Michigan Oper
  - **Venue**: St. Cecilia Music Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6983f5078641b.jpg
- **Event Name**: Machine Gun Kelly at Acrisure Amphitheater
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Machine Gun Kelly at Acrisure Amphitheater, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Acrisure Amphitheater in dynamic Grand Rapids
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
- **Event Name**: Kid Cudi at Acrisure Amphitheater
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Kid Cudi at Acrisure Amphitheater, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Acrisure Amphitheater nestled in bustling Grand Rapids, MI
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
- **Event Name**: Lionel Richie at Acrisure Amphitheater
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Lionel Richie at Acrisure Amphitheater, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Acrisure Amphitheater in vibrant Grand Rapids,
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Zac Brown Band Love & Fear Tour Presented by Margaritaville at Sea
  - **Description**: Zac Brown Band brings his Love & Fear Tour Presented by Margaritaville at the Sea to Van Andel Arena on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00PM.

With special guest Fitz and the Tantrums.

Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning Southern roc
  - **Venue**: 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503
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- **Event Name**: Jelly Roll at Acrisure Amphitheater
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Jelly Roll at Acrisure Amphitheater, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Acrisure Amphitheater in the heart of Grand Rapids, MI for a
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps  Karlous Miller  DC Young Fly & Chico Bean
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps  Karlous Miller  DC Young Fly & Chico Bean, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Van Andel Arena in Gr
  - **Venue**: Van Andel Arena
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- **Event Name**: Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner at Acrisure Amphitheater
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner at Acrisure Amphitheater, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Acrisure Amphitheater in the heart of Gran
  - **Venue**: Acrisure Amphitheater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** The Lion King (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Devos Hall), Grand Rapids Symphony (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Royce Auditorium Grand Rapids), An Evening with Philip Stead (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at Schuler Books), John Ball Zoo Sustainability Tour (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 03:30 pm at John Ball Zoo), Ruff Readers (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at 2650 5 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** Greater Grand Rapids ACF April Event - AHC Hospitality at Amway Grand Plaza (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 05:30 pm at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel), Capital Connection: Where Your Path to Business Funding Begins (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 05:30 pm at First Merchants Bank), The New Tariff Doctrine (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at Miller Johnson Attorneys and Counselors).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Grand Rapids in April 2026?
  - **A:** The Lion King (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Devos Hall), Grand Rapids Symphony (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Royce Auditorium Grand Rapids), An Evening with Philip Stead (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at Schuler Books), John Ball Zoo Sustainability Tour (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 03:30 pm at John Ball Zoo), Ruff Readers (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at 2650 5 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Grand Rapids on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Grand 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 events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Grand Rapids include Devos Hall, Royce Auditorium Grand Rapids, Schuler Books.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Grand Rapids include Ticket Network Events, William Johnson, Schuler Books.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Grand Rapids?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Grand Rapids.

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