City of Grand Haven

7th Street Reconstruction Public Engagement Meeting

7th Street Reconstruction Public Engagement Meeting at Central Park Place on July 15, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Coast Guard Blanket Policy

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Grand Haven invites the public to place sheets,caution tape, golf tees and chairs on all public property to reserve space for theparade and fireworks, after 12:01 A.M. on Friday, July 31, 2026. Materials placed before12:01 A.M. will be removed by City crews.

The placement of spot marking materials PRIOR to 12:01 A.M. on Friday, July 31, 2026 is strictly prohibited.

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Fourth of July Blanket Policy

The City of Grand Haven invites the public to place sheets,caution tape, golf tees and chairs on all public property to reserve space for thefireworks, after 12:01 A.M. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Materials placed before 12:01 A.M. willbe removed by City crews.

The placement of spot marking materials PRIOR to 12:01 A.M. on Friday, July 3,2026 is strictly prohibited.

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MSDDA's Small Business Passport

There’s something special about exploring your own downtown with fresh eyes. 

This spring, we’re inviting you to rediscover the places you love—and uncover a few new favorites—during our Small Business Passport event, happening April 20–25, 2026. With 75 participating businesses across Downtown, Centertown, and the Waterfront, it’s the perfect opportunity to step inside shops you’ve always meant to visit, meet the people behind the counters, and experience the energy that makes our business community so unique.

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  • Tue 4 Aug
    • Bluey Night - NORA Kid's Night
      Date: Aug 4
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Join us on Tuesday nights this summer, Downtown Grand Haven in the first block social area for Kids Nights - activities for kids of all ages on Tuesdays through the summer!

    • Sounds of Summer Concert Series
      Date: Aug 4
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Bolt Park
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Join us this year for the 10th Annual Summer Concert Series at Bolt Park! This is a free, family-friendly summer concert series held every Tuesday at 7pm beginning on June 16, 2026 through August 4, 2026 (except for Coast Guard Festival Week) featuring a mix of musical genres. 

      2026 Schedule:

      The NXT - June 16
      Funky Brewster - June 23
      Big Nick & the Rhythm Kings - June 30
      HyRdr - July 7 
      The Electric Red - July 14
      The Carl Webb Band - July 21
      No concert ue to Coast Guard Festival - July 28
      Roosevelt Diggs - August 4 

  • Wed 5 Aug
    • Farmers Market 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Farmers Market
      Date: Aug 5
      Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Location: 301 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI, United States, 49417
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Open in May
      Saturdays ONLY
      8am-1pm

      Open from June-October
      Wednesdays and Saturdays
      8am-1pm 

      Seasonal Vendors (vendors with dedicated stalls):

      Aldea Coffee
      Big Bear Honey
      Blueberry Haven
      Dahlia acres farm
      Diemer's Farm & Greenhouse
      Frozen Creek Farms
      Grand Finale
      Happy Matt’s Kettlecorn
      Kittywampus Soda Brewing
      Lakeside Orchards
      Latchaw Farms
      MF Seasoning Co
      Mycophile's Garden
      Pilar's Empanadas Argentinas
      Salt & Fire
      SoulShine Juice Company 
      The Bloomin' Goat LLC
      The Cheese People of Grand Rapids
      The Flower Garden
      The Great Bread Company
      The Village Baker
      Visser Farms

      Daily Vendors (vendors without dedicated stalls who fill in):

      Honey Girl
      Driftwood Coffee and Outpost
      Mitten Microgreens

    • Tots at Tri-Cities
      Date: Aug 5
      Time: 10:00 AM
      Location: Tri-Cities Historical Museum
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Tots at Tri-Cities StorytimeIt’s not your average story hour. Come play with us at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum as we dive into books, materials, and the Museum itself. Set your wheels of curiosity in motion with a new theme each month. Tots at Tri-Cities is our first program series for our preschool-aged explorers. It's free!

      'Tots' is offered the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10 am. Program run time is approximately 30 minutes. A 1-minute registration is required, and children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire session.

      Location: Tri-Cities Historical Museum, 200 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417

      Phone: 616-842-0700

      Website

    • Music on the Grand 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
      Music on the Grand
      Date: Aug 5
      Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      FREE live music on the waterfront in downtown Grand Haven every Wednesday evening all summer! Event times in June & July are 7-9 pm, and in August times are 6:30-8:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair or dancing shoes–either way, you’ll be glad you stopped by for great tunes by the beautiful Grand River! For weather updates tune into 92.1 WGHN. For details, follow Music on the Grand on Facebook. Donations are payable to “Music on the Grand.”

  • Thu 6 Aug
    • NORA Cornhole Adult League 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      NORA Cornhole Adult League
      Date: Aug 6
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Adult Cornhole - Session 2

      https://norarec.org/content/19107/Adult-Cornhole

      Get ready for summer nights in the Social District with NORA’s Adult Cornhole League! Grab your partner and join us in downtown Grand Haven for a fun, social, and competitive evening of bags. This league is designed for players of all skill levels and is the perfect way to enjoy the waterfront, connect with friends, and meet new people in a relaxed outdoor atmosphere.

      Teams can choose between a Competitive Division for experienced players looking for higher-level play or a Recreational Division for those who just want a fun night out with some friendly competition. Whether you’re aiming for the championship or just playing for laughs, this league offers the perfect mix of community, sunshine, and summer fun.

  • Fri 7 Aug
    • Purple Heart Commemoration Ceremony
      Date: Aug 7
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
      Location: Escanaba Park, 673 S Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Chris Petras, with support of the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Post #28 will host a Purple Heart Commemoration Ceremony on National Purple Heart Day, August 7, 2026 at Escanaba Park. 

    • Grand Haven Free Fridays Concert Series
      Date: Aug 7
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Grand Haven Free Fridays is back for 2026! Six Fridays. Free live music. Community under the lights. 

      Mark your calendars:
      July 3, 10 & 17
      August 7, 14 & 21

      Headliner: Asamu Johnson and The Association of the Blues
      Opener: Van Mason

  • Sat 8 Aug
    • Tote Club Days
      Date: Aug 8
      Location: Main Street Downtown
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Tote Club Days – 2026
      Any Main Street Tote • Any Main Street Business

      Brought to you by Grand Haven Main Street, Tote Club Days are our way of saying thank you to the loyal shoppers who support Downtown and Centertown all year long!

      On four special dates in 2026, bring any official Main Street tote bag from past Light Night Open Houses and enjoy exclusive perks at participating businesses. It’s the perfect excuse to stroll the districts, discover new favorites, and revisit the places you love.

      Show your tote and enjoy:
      - Exclusive discounts
      - Fun gifts
      - Special offers

      2026 Tote Club Days Dates:Winter: February 14
      Spring: May 9
      Summer: August 8
      Fall: November 7

      Tote Club Days are held quarterly as part of our ongoing Downtown and Centertown loyalty program. Any color Main Street tote is eligible—from 2016 through 2025.

      Note: Not all businesses are required to offer a special or sale.

      Any color is eligible for customers:
      2026 Royal Blue
      2025 Red and Purple
      2024 Hunter Green
      2023 Navy
      2022 Cool Blue
      2021 Purple
      2020 Orange
      2019 Purple
      2018 Royal Blue
      2017 Lime Green

      Grab your tote, hit Main Street, and make a day of it!

    • Farmers Market 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Farmers Market
      Date: Aug 8
      Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Location: 301 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI, United States, 49417
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Open in May
      Saturdays ONLY
      8am-1pm

      Open from June-October
      Wednesdays and Saturdays
      8am-1pm 

      Seasonal Vendors (vendors with dedicated stalls):

      Aldea Coffee
      Big Bear Honey
      Blueberry Haven
      Dahlia acres farm
      Diemer's Farm & Greenhouse
      Frozen Creek Farms
      Grand Finale
      Happy Matt’s Kettlecorn
      Kittywampus Soda Brewing
      Lakeside Orchards
      Latchaw Farms
      MF Seasoning Co
      Mycophile's Garden
      Pilar's Empanadas Argentinas
      Salt & Fire
      SoulShine Juice Company 
      The Bloomin' Goat LLC
      The Cheese People of Grand Rapids
      The Flower Garden
      The Great Bread Company
      The Village Baker
      Visser Farms

      Daily Vendors (vendors without dedicated stalls who fill in):

      Honey Girl
      Driftwood Coffee and Outpost
      Mitten Microgreens

    • Pack Walk with Bob Crough 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Pack Walk with Bob Crough
      Date: Aug 8
      Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Must Love Dogs
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Pack/Group walks are a GREAT way to socialize the adult and young dog in a non-threatening and positive way and also a great way to work leash etiquette in a semi-controlled setting! If your dog is anxious, walk further away from the pack and work your way in at your own dog’s comfort level.

      NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES on our walks and please remember to bring your own waste bags for responsible clean up after our dogs. A portable water source is a good idea as well.

      This walk begins at Must Love Dogs at 106 Washington, Grand Haven. We will walk the waterfront to Escanaba Park where we will take a water break and then to base of pier after which we will proceed back to Must Love Dogs! It is about a 2 mile walk. You may jump in at any point if your dog might not be able to do the entire walk.

      There is no cost to join our walks.
      Keep an eye on Must Love Dogs' Facebook page & event page for rain cancellations.

      Thank you for joining us on our walks and making them so fun! Pack Walk Schedule:
      May 9 - 9am
      May 20 - 6pm
      June 6 - 9am
      June 17 - 6pm
      July 11 - 9am
      July 22 - 6pm
      Aug 8 - 9pm
      Aug 19 - 6pm
      Sep 5 - 9am
      Sep 16 - 6pm
      BONUS WALK - Oct 3 - 9am

    • Walk the Beat 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Walk the Beat
      Date: Aug 8
      Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Get ready for the annual "Walk the Beat" Grand Haven!

      Our signature Walk the Beat music festival brings together community, local businesses, and live bands to offer a one-day FREE event to the public. Our walkable, family friendly, pet friendly event features 25 sponsored venue sites that will showcase 50 live bands/musicians (in two time slots) performing along Beechtree Street. Vote for your favorite bands, join the raffle, stop at a food truck or local eatery for a treat, and enjoy a day filled with music and community. We can't wait to see you there!

      **Attend our event to join the raffle for a chance to win the $5000 grand prize and MANY other door prizes!**

      Walk the Beat is a volunteer non-profit organization that builds communities through music. We support youth in music by helping provide lessons, instruments and opportunities. We sponsor a variety of local organizations with our raffles and fundraisers throughout the year. We live our mission: MUSIC EVERYWHERE FOR EVERYONE. 

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  • Wed 5 Aug
    • Parks and Recreation Board
      Date: Aug 5
      Time: 6:00 PM
      Location: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Mon 10 Aug
    • Cemetery Board
      Date: Aug 10
      Time: 3:00 PM
      Location: Cemetery Chapel, 1304 Lake Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
    • Brownfield/EDC
      Date: Aug 10
      Time: 4:00 PM
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Tue 11 Aug
    • Planning Commission
      Date: Aug 11
      Time: 7:00 PM
      Location: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Wed 12 Aug
    • Musical Fountain Committee
      Date: Aug 12
      Time: 6:00 PM
      Location: City Hall City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar

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Mission Statement

The City of Grand Haven respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make people who they are. The pillars of equity, diversity and inclusion are vital to a vibrant community, and we believe that bringing diverse individuals together and encouraging all voices to be heard allows us to build a stronger community. The City of Grand Haven upholds these pillars as crucial to healthy people and a healthy community.

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