What’s on for singles

Events through the year that make an easy first or second date.

May

Tulip Time in Holland

Holland's tulip festival runs for about ten days each May, and in 2026 it was May 1 to 10. Events are ticketed one by one, so plan your day ahead.

Source: Tulip Time: FAQ, checked 8 November 2026

September to October

ArtPrize

In 2026 ArtPrize ran from a preview week starting September 12 to October 3, with more than 1,000 entries across 180 or more venues. Seeing the art is free, and 2027 dates are still to come.

Source: Experience Grand Rapids: ArtPrize, checked 8 November 2026

September to mid-November

The salmon run

Salmon swim up the Grand River and leap the Sixth Street Dam each fall. Coho peak in mid to late September and again in early November, so watch from Fish Ladder Park.

Source: Experience Grand Rapids: Grand River coho salmon fishing, checked 8 November 2026

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