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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.
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.
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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19th Annual Earth Day Celebration 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM19th Annual Earth Day CelebrationDate: Apr 25Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMLocation: First Presbyterian Church, 508 Franklin Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417Calendar: Community Calendar
Celebrate Earth Day with a full afternoon of community, creativity, and sustainability in Grand Haven.
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The Kite Festival at Grand Haven 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMThe Kite Festival at Grand HavenDate: May 16Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: 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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The Kite Festival at Grand Haven 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMThe Kite Festival at Grand HavenDate: May 17Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMCalendar: 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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Music on the Grand 6:30 PM to 9:00 PMMusic on the GrandDate: Jun 3Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PMLocation: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United StatesCalendar: 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.”
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Grand Haven Airport Open House 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMGrand Haven Airport Open HouseDate: Jun 6Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMCalendar: Community Calendar
Open house open to all public and pilots (drive-in and fly-in event!) Please come out for some fun at the Grand Haven Memorial Airport! Flights will be limited to possible weather or number of pilots and aircraft volunteering.
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Parks and Recreation Board 6:00 PMParks and Recreation BoardDate: Apr 1Time: 6:00 PMLocation: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
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Cemetery Board 3:00 PMCemetery BoardDate: Apr 13Time: 3:00 PMLocation: Cemetery Chapel, 1304 Lake Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417, United StatesCalendar: City Meetings Calendar
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Brownfield/EDC 4:00 PMBrownfield/EDCDate: Apr 13Time: 4:00 PMLocation: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
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City Council - Regular Meeting 7:30 PMCity Council - Regular MeetingDate: Apr 13Time: 7:30 PMLocation: City Hall City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
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Community Land Trust Board 5:30 PMCommunity Land Trust BoardDate: Apr 14Time: 5:30 PMLocation: City Hall City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
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Planning Commission 7:00 PMPlanning CommissionDate: Apr 14Time: 7:00 PMLocation: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
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Historic Conservation District CommissionDate: Apr 15Time: 5:00 PMLocation: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
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Musical Fountain Committee 6:00 PMMusical Fountain CommitteeDate: Apr 15Time: 6:00 PMLocation: City Hall City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: City Meetings Calendar
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Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 PMZoning Board of AppealsDate: Apr 15Time: 7:00 PMLocation: City Hall – City Council Chambers, 519 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI, 49417Calendar: 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.
