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June 5, 2026

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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April 1, 2026

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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March 31, 2026

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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March 9, 2026

2025 GHDPS Annual Report

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More Community Events
  • Mon 29 Jun
    • Kenzie's Be Cafe Kids Week
      thru Thu Jul 2
      7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
      Kenzie's Be Cafe Kids Week
      Date: Jun 29 - Jul 2
      Time: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      Join us for Kids Week Fun at Kenzie's Be Café! We're celebrating summer with four days of family-friendly fun from June 29th–July 2nd!

      June 29: The Hot Dog Cart will be at Kenzie's serving up delicious hot dogs from 11am–2:30pm, plus chalk our walk and other fun activities!
      June 30: Scavenger Hunt around Washington Square and outdoor games!
      July 1: Buttercream Bakeshop will be at the café from 10am–12pm with their delicious sweet treats.
      July 2: Fancy Faces Face Painting from 10am–12pm and coloring projects for kids!

      Plus, we'll have daily drink specials throughout the week! 

      Bring the whole family and join us for a week full of fun, treats, and community. We can't wait to see you! 

  • Tue 30 Jun
    • Books & Board Games Night - NORA Kid's Night
      Date: Jun 30
      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 30 is Books & Board Games Night! 

      Join us downtown for a GIANT book swap - bring a book, take a book. Forget to bring a book? No worries - there will be plenty of books for everyone!We will have some fun reading spots set up so you can read in the streets and we will have board games all over so kids can play together or with their families.

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    • Sounds of Summer Concert Series
      Date: Jun 30
      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 1 Jul
    • Farmers Market 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Farmers Market
      Date: Jul 1
      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: Jul 1
      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

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    • Music on the Grand 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
      Music on the Grand
      Date: Jul 1
      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.”

    • ONTRAC presents Your Vote, Michigan's History
      Date: Jul 1
      Time: 7:00 PM
      Location: Central Park Place, 421 Columbus St. Grand Haven, MI 49417
      Calendar: Community Calendar

      To celebrate the 250th birthday of American democracy, ONTRAC (Ottawa Norrth Tri-Cities Action Committee) is hosting a screening of the new documentary Frontier to Freedom - a fascinating exploration of Michigan's history.

      The film will be followed by a presentation on election security by Ottaw County Clerk, Justin Roebuck, representatives from local nonpartisan organizations will also be on hand to offer information about upcoming elections.

      The event is free but seating is limited. Register at https://www.ontracadvocates.com/your_vote_michigans_history. 

  • Thu 2 Jul
    • NORA Cornhole Adult League 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      NORA Cornhole Adult League
      Date: Jul 2
      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.

  • Fri 3 Jul
    • Grand Haven Free Fridays Concert Series
      Date: Jul 3
      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: The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute Band
      Opener: Elvy Mobley

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  • Wed 1 Jul
    • Parks and Recreation Board
      Date: Jul 1
      Time: 6:00 PM
      Location: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Mon 6 Jul
    • Brownfield/EDC
      Date: Jul 6
      Time: 4:00 PM
      Location: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
    • City Council - Regular Meeting
      Date: Jul 6
      Time: 7:30 PM
      Location: City Hall City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Wed 8 Jul
    • Musical Fountain Committee
      Date: Jul 8
      Time: 6:00 PM
      Location: City Hall City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
      Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
  • Thu 9 Jul
    • Main Street DDA
      Date: Jul 9
      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: Jul 9
      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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