Here are the Grand Rapids weekend picks with source-confirmed date coverage for April 24 to April 26. Use this as a clean starting point, then open each listing before you go because venues can still adjust times, tickets, and availability.
Confirmed Weekend Picks
Spring Nights: Bourbon & Butterflies
Confirmed window: April 24, 2026 through April 26, 2026. Source: Open the event listing.
Celebrate spring in full flight during two special late-night evenings at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Spring Nights: Bourbon & Butterflies invites guests to experience the magic of
Disney’s The Lion King
Confirmed window: April 24, 2026 through April 26, 2026. Source: Open the event listing.
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people…
Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming
Confirmed window: April 24, 2026 through April 26, 2026. Source: Open the event listing.
The annual Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies are Blooming exhibition at Meijer Gardens is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the nation. More than 60 species from Africa, Asia,
Backyard Adventures
Confirmed window: April 24, 2026 through April 26, 2026. Source: Open the event listing.
In every backyard, playground, or field, there are adventures to be had and discoveries to be made. Have you ever wondered what the world looks like to a bee? How all the…
Spring Candlemaking
Confirmed window: April 24, 2026 through April 26, 2026. Source: Open the event listing.
Join us for a special Spring candlemaking workshop, where you will learn how to blend fresh fragrances of the season to create your own custom candle! Enjoy access to special vessels and…
How To Use The Weekend Board
The strongest plan is to pick one anchor event, confirm the details at the source link, then build the rest of the day around the neighborhood. This keeps the guide useful without pretending to know details the source does not confirm.
If an organizer changes a listing after this guide is generated, trust the linked source first. The Grand Rapids Best keeps these drafts source-first so the site can grow without unsupported specifics or hype.
That means fewer picks when the confirmed source list is thin, but the recommendations stay cleaner and easier to trust.
Source Trail
- Spring Nights: Bourbon & Butterflies (Trusted)
- Disney's The Lion King (Trusted)
- Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming (Trusted)
- Backyard Adventures (Trusted)
- Spring Candlemaking (Trusted)
