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This summer there are many options for free outdoor music in Grand Rapids and surrounding townships. There are different offerings depending on the night of the week. But if you can't make it one week, all listed events are recurring on the same weekday throughout the summer.
Most of these events guarantee family-friendly entertainment. Some also provide food vendors and other activities in addition to live music. Check out the websites associated with each event for further information.
Mondays
John Ball Park Bandshell, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
1300 W Fulton St., Grand Rapids
Jazz music and food vendors.
Tuesdays
Beckering Family Carillon Series
Lacks International Plaza, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
401 W Fulton St., Grand Rapids
Performances by various carillonneurs.
Frederik Meijer Gardens, 7:00 p.m.
1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids
Performances by various local and regional musicians. Included with admission or free to Meijer Gardens members.
United Bank's Concerts In The Park
John Collins Park, 7:00 p.m.
650 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids
Family-friendly bands and activities for children.
Lamar Park, 7:00 p.m.
2561 Porter Street SW, Wyoming
Family-friendly bands. Some nights include food vendors and activities for children.
'Music on the Lawn' Summer Concert Series
Averill Historical Museum, 7:00 p.m.
7144 Headley Street, Ada
Performances by a variety of different bands including jazz, classic rock, pop, folk and bluegrass.
Rosa Parks Circle, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
100 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids
Swing dancing. Some dates feature live music.
Wednesdays
Fulton Street Farmers Market, 4:00-7:30 p.m.
1147 E. Fulton Street, Grand Rapids
Vendors remain open late, accompanied by live music.
Rosa Parks Circle, 6:30 p.m.
100 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids
Various blues acts.
Thursdays
Celadon New Town Amphitheater, 6:00 p.m.
2050 Celadon Dr, Grand Rapids
Family-friendly music and food vendors.
One Thursday each month; see Facebook page for details.
Grand Rapids Art Museum Terrace, 6:30 p.m.
101 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids
Performances by a variety of different bands. Outdoor games, food vendors, cash bar and free museum admission also available.
Standale Summer Concert Series
Walker Community Park, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
700 Cummings Ave NW, Walker
Family-friendly music, food vendors and activities for children.
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