City of Grand Haven

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

2026 City Calendar

The 2026 City of Grand Haven digital calendar is finished! Calendars are available to view, download and print.

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  • Sat 18 Apr
    • Earth Day Litter Cleanup at Harbor Island
      Date: Apr 18
      Time: 10:00 AM
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to one of Grand Haven’s most beautiful spaces.

      Join us for the 2026 Earth Day Litter Cleanup at Harbor Island on Saturday, April 18 at 10AM. We’ll meet at the restroom building and work together to clear litter, protect local wildlife, and keep our lakeshore looking its best.

      Supplies will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own reusable gloves and 5-gallon buckets if you prefer.

      Whether you come solo, with friends, or bring the whole family, every set of hands makes a difference. Let’s take care of the place we all love.

    • Spring Book Swap at Ritual + Root
      Date: Apr 18
      Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Ritual + Root, 925 S Beechtree Street, Suite B, Grand Haven, MI, United States, 49417
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Join us for a literary adventure at our Spring Book Swap β€” and make a day of it while you're here!

      Bring up to 10 gently used books from your collection to swap. You'll receive one ticket per book to use toward new-to-you reads. Browse the swap selection, find your next favorite, and leave with a fresh stack β€” all for free.

      While the book swap is in full swing, our studio will be open for regular hours, so you can also stop by the Candle Bar to pour a custom candle and make an afternoon of it.

      Browse a diverse array of books, shop our thoughtfully curated collection of journals, home fragrance, aromatherapy, ritual goods, and bath & body favorites while you enjoy bookish conversations with fellow enthusiasts.Book genres accepted:Fiction β€’ Biography/Memoir/Autobiography β€’ History β€’ Science Fiction β€’ Fantasy β€’ Mystery β€’ Historical Fiction β€’ Young Adult Fiction β€’ Thriller/Horror β€’ Romance β€’ New Age/Spiritual/Occult β€’ and more!

      Please note:
      - No children's books
      - No catalogs or instruction manuals
      - Books must be in good condition from a smoke free home
      - We reserve the right to decline any books that don't meet our swap standards. We want every book on the table to be something someone will actually love β€” quality over quantity!

  • Mon 20 Apr
    • Small Business Passport Week
      Date: Apr 20 - Apr 25
      Location: Downtown, Centertown, and the Waterfront in Grand Haven, MI
      Calendar: Community Calendar

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

      This spring, we’re inviting you to rediscover the places you loveβ€”and uncover a few new favoritesβ€”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.

      Visit participating businesses throughout Downtown, Centertown, and the Waterfront to get your passport stamped and discover new favorites.Turn in your completed passport for a chance to win gift certificate prize packages totaling $3,000

      PASSPORTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP APRIL 13 - 20 at!
      Silverfire Gallery & Gifts/Gem Source
      Surf Shop
      Glik's
      Rosewood Provisions (Centertown)
      Health Hutt
      Snug Harbor
      Lakeside Eats
      Lucy's
      Morning Star
      Long Road Distillers

      RULES:
      Customers must pick up a passport brochure and visit participating businesses to collect stamps.To enter the grand prize drawing,
      you must collect:
      10 stamps from Centertown businesses
      20 stamps from Downtown businessesGift certificate packages:
      1 - $750
      2 - $500
      2 - $250
      3 - $100
      6 - $50
      6 - $25

      Eligible at participating businesses,
      Gift certificate redemption excludes insurance premiums and
      attorney’s fees.

      Click here to view the list of particiapating businesses!

  • Sat 25 Apr
  • Fri 15 May
    • Hiway Inn 90s Glow Party
      Date: May 15
      Time: 8:00 PM
      Location: Hiway Inn, 600 S Beechtree St, Grand Haven, MI, United States, Michigan 49417
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Get ready to glow and throw it back to the 90s!

      Join us Friday, May 15 at 8PM for a neon-filled night of throwback vibes at our 90s Glow/Black Light Party. We’re turning down the lights and turning up the energy with a live DJ spinning all your favorite 90s hitsWear your brightest whites and wildest neon—anything that glows under black light—and hit the dance floor. We’ll have drink specials flowing all night to keep the party going.

      Grab your crew, get glowing, and let’s make it a night you won’t forget. 

  • Sat 16 May
    • The Kite Festival at Grand Haven
      Date: May 16
      Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Look up and get ready to be amazed! The Grand Haven Kite Festival transforms the Lake Michigan shoreline into a sky full of color, creativity, and high-flying fun. Watch professional kite fliers perform synchronized routines, stroll the beach lined with giant show kites, and even bring your own to join in.

      This free, family-friendly event takes place at Grand Haven State Park on Saturday, May 16 (10 AM–5 PM) and Sunday, May 17 (11 AM–5 PM), weather permitting. It’s the perfect spring getaway—plan your stay and make a weekend of it in Grand Haven.

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  • Tue 21 Apr
    • Duncan Park Commission
      Date: Apr 21
      Time: 6:00 PM
      Location: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Wed 22 Apr
    • Zoning Board of Appeals
      Date: Apr 22
      Time: 7:00 PM
      Location: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Thu 23 Apr
    • Human Relations Commissionn
      Date: Apr 23
      Time: 5:30 PM
      Location: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Mon 27 Apr
    • Central Park Place (Community Center) Board
      Date: Apr 27
      Time: 5:00 PM
      Location: Central Park Place, 421 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United States
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
    • City Council - Regular Meeting
      Date: Apr 27
      Time: 7:30 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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