City of Grand Haven

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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Spring 2026 Yard Waste Drop Off Dates

Spring yard waste drop off kicks off this Saturday, October April 4, 2026 and will be available every Saturday only until May 9, 2026. The drop off site is located on Harbor Island in the boat launch overflow lot at the north end of the island. These services are only for residents of the City of Grand Haven who are Republic Services Customers. No staff will be present to assist in your drop-off. However, the site is under video surveillance. Any dumping other than qualifying yard waste is strictly prohibited.

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2025 GHDPS Annual Report

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  • Wed 3 Jun
    • Grand Haven Pride Pre-Party
      thru Sat Jun 6
      6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Grand Haven Pride Pre-Party
      Date: Jun 3 - Jun 6
      Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: Grand Armory Brewing
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Getting ready for Pride? Looking for a fun night out? Want to support the community? The Armory is the place to be! Come celebrate with us at Grand Armory on June 3rd from 6–9 PM to kick off Pride month with an evening of music, dancing, art, and community! Cassidy will be DJing, so get ready to hit the dance floor and don’t miss your chance to win unique art and craft giveaways from local creators!     

      Donations to GH Pride are greatly appreciated to help support raising the remaining funds for our annual festival and our work to expand year-round programming for the community. We are so grateful for you! 

      We will also be hosting a can and bottle drive collection outside of the Armory during the event. We will have a drop off in the parking lot!Happy Pride! 

  • Tue 9 Jun
    • Bike Night - NORA Kid's Night
      Date: Jun 9
      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!

      Tuesday, June 9 is the kickoff event!

      Free bike maintenance for kids bikes, a bike obstacle course, free bike flags, bike decorating and more! 

  • Wed 10 Jun
    • Farmers Market 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Farmers Market
      Date: Jun 10
      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

    • Music on the Grand 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
      Music on the Grand
      Date: Jun 10
      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 will take place from 6:30-9:00 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 11 Jun
    • NORA Adult Corn Hole League
      Date: Jun 11
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Adult Cornhole - Session 1

      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.

  • Sat 13 Jun
    • Farmers Market 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Farmers Market
      Date: Jun 13
      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

    • Feast of the Strawberry Moon
      thru Sun Jun 14
      9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Feast of the Strawberry Moon
      Date: Jun 13 - Jun 14
      Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Harbor Island Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Join us as we bring the frontier to life! We feature reenactment groups from the 1600's through 1815, with a focus on frontier life, and including Revolutionary War soldiers to celebrate America's 250th!

      This is great event for the whole family! There will be lots to see and do! Meet with historical individuals from many different nations and cultures, witness a flintlock era battle, learn historical crafts, watch great historical entertainment, and shop through hand-made products to celebrate our history!

      Admission is $7 per person or $20 for the whole family! Follow the "Feast of the Strawberry Moon by WMHA" page for updates and visit the website for more information: https://www.feastofthestrawberrymoon.com/

    • Pride Festival 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
      Pride Festival
      Date: Jun 13
      Time: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
      Location: Lynn Sherwood Waterfront Stadium Musical Fountain
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Join us for the fourth annual Grand Haven Pride Festival! Come celebrate with a full day of community, connection, and Pride. Enjoy live entertainment, including a DJ and musical performances, plus Drag Bingo, the Poetry Series, the Pride Vendor Market, and kids’ activities. The celebration continues all the way to the Musical Fountain, where we’ll dance and sway into the night together.

      Want to keep the party going? Join us afterward at Burzurk Brewing for the Pride After Party, featuring good beer, a food truck, and great people.

      Come as you are. Celebrate together.

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  • Mon 8 Jun
    • Cemetery Board
      Date: Jun 8
      Time: 3:00 PM
      Location: Cemetery Chapel, 1304 Lake Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
    • Special Mtg - Human Relations Commission
      Date: Jun 8
      Time: 5:30 PM
      Location: Council Chambers of City Hall, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Tue 9 Jun
    • Planning Commission
      Date: Jun 9
      Time: 7:00 PM
      Location: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Wed 10 Jun
    • Musical Fountain Committee
      Date: Jun 10
      Time: 6:00 PM
      Location: City Hall City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Thu 11 Jun
    • Main Street DDA
      Date: Jun 11
      Time: 7:30 AM
      Location: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
    • Sustainability and Energy Commission
      Date: Jun 11
      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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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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