Community Calendar: November 2026
Here's what's happening in November.
Sunday, November 1
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The Greatest Show on Earth: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids. Jaw-dropping moments, world-class performances, all happening at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Get ready to dance, cheer and celebrate from your seat. For more information and tickets, click here.
Trivia Night: 6-9 p.m. at New Holland Brewing Co., 66 E. Eighth St., Holland. Free.
Monday, November 2
Movement Monday with Heather Winia: 10-11 a.m. at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. Click here for more information. $12.
Notes on Cloud Formation Art Exhibit: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at De Pree Art Center and Gallery, 275 Columbia Ave., Holland. Free.
Trivia Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tulyp, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 61 E. Seventh St., Holland. Free.
Trivia Night: 7-9 p.m. at Grand Armory Brewing, 17 S. Second St., Grand Haven. Get ready for a fun trivia night with a new theme each time. Gather your friends, bring a team of any size, and test your knowledge. Enjoy great food, drinks, friendly competition, and a chance to win prizes.
Trivia Night: 7-9 p.m. at Itty Bitty Bar, 1136 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. Free.
Classic Film Series: The Kid: 7-9 p.m. at Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E. Eighth St., Holland. $10.
Open Mic with Jesse: 7-10 p.m. at New Holland Brewing Co., 66 E. Eighth St., Holland. Free.
Tuesday, November 3
Notes on Cloud Formation Art Exhibit: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at De Pree Art Center and Gallery, 275 Columbia Ave., Holland. Free.
Euchre Night: 6-9 p.m. at Smokey Jose's, 100 Washington Ave., Grand Haven. Grab your partner, shuffle up, and get ready for a fun night of cards, friendly competition, and community connection. Whether you're a seasoned Euchre pro or just learning the game, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.
Open Mic Night: 8-11:30 p.m. at Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave., Holland. $5.
Wednesday, November 4
Holland Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Holland Civic Center Place, 150 W. Eighth St., Holland. With over 75 farmers and vendors throughout the seasons, you’re guaranteed to find the widest selection of Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants right here at the Holland Farmers Market.
Tots at Tri-Cities: 10-11 a.m. at Tri-Cities Historical Museum, 200 Washington Ave., Grand Haven. It’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.
Notes on Cloud Formation Art Exhibit: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at De Pree Art Center and Gallery, 275 Columbia Ave., Holland. Free.
Bingo Night: 6-7 p.m. at Sperry's Moviehouse, 84 W. Eighth St., Holland. $1 per card.
Grand Rapids Griffins: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids. Come out and cheer on the Griffins as they take on their next opponent. Tickets can be purchased at vanandelarena.com.
From Wenters to Wisconsin: 7:30-9 p.m. at 263 College Ave., Holland. Film, poetry, archival footage, historical letters, and live music combine in a unique program about Dutch immigrants to America in the 19th century. Free.
Thursday, November 5
Coffee & Collections, Historical Documents: 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Holland Museum, 31 W. 10th St., Holland. $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Notes on Cloud Formation Art Exhibit: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at De Pree Art Center and Gallery, 275 Columbia Ave, Holland. Free.
AUTHOR EVENT - Philip Stead: 6-7:30 p.m. at The Bookman, 715 Washington Ave., Grand Haven. Come meet award-winning picture book author Philip Stead. He will be signing his new middle-grade book, "A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm (a story out of order)."
Ladies Night at the Lumberyard: 6-8 p.m. at Rycenga, 1053 Jackson St., Grand Haven. A relaxing evening of shopping, sipping, snacking, and pampering. Guests will enjoy fun activities, local vendors, delicious treats, gifts, and raffle prizes. Guests who bring a donation for Love in Action will receive an extra raffle ticket. Gather your friends and enjoy a relaxing, fun night.
Craft and Sip: 6-8 p.m. at New Holland Brewing Co., 66 E. Eighth St., Holland. $47.50.
Trivia Night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tulip City Bar and Grill, 430 W. 17th St., Ste. 110, Holland. $2 Entry Fee.
Friday, November 6
Freedom Village's Annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 145 Columbia Ave., Holland. Free admission.
Knee-high Naturalists: 10-11:30 a.m. at Dragonflies Discovery Preschool, 30 152nd Ave., Holland. Knee-high naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. The suggested age range is 3-6 years old. Guardians drop children off or stay with the class. Registration is required. Register and pay for attending children only (except infants). Fee: $10 per child, $5 for members.
Live music: 6-10 p.m. at Porto Bello, 41 Washington Ave., Grand Haven.
Live music: 6-11 p.m. at Tulip City Bar and Grill, 430 W. 17th St., Ste. 110, Holland. Free.
Mandolin with Brian Oberlin: 7 p.m. at Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St., Saugatuck. Experience mandolin with Brian Oberlin in the SCA’s 55-seat listening room for an intimate evening of swing and bluegrass. Click here for more information. $45.
Grand Rapids Griffins: 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids. Come out and cheer on the Griffins as they take on their next opponent. Tickets can be purchased at vanandelarena.com.
The Soul Syndicate: 7-11 p.m. at Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave., Holland. $15+. Click here for more information.
GR Symphony Presents Midori Plays Shostakovich: 7:30 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. Click here for more information.
H2 Dance: 7:30-9 p.m. at Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E. Eighth St., Holland. $15 Adults, $10 seniors, $5 children 12-19.
Live music: 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Kelly's Bar & Grill, 977 Butternut Drive, Holland. Free.
Live music: 8-11 p.m. at Hops at 84 East, 8th Street, Holland. No cover.
Live music: 9 p.m.-Midnight at Itty Bitty Bar, 1136 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. No cover charge.
Saturday, November 7
Holland Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Holland Civic Center Place, 150 W. Eighth St., Holland. With over 75 farmers and vendors throughout the season, you’re guaranteed to find the widest selection of Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants right here at the Holland Farmers Market.
Freedom Village's Annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 145 Columbia Ave, Holland. Free.
Children's Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main St., Coopersville. Join us for the Children’s Market at Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center! Kids under 18 are invited to sell items they’ve made. Come support young creators and discover handmade treasures.
Free Family Art Drop-In: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Holland Area Arts Council, 150 E. Eighth St., Holland. Free.
Netherlands “Klok” Runs at Noon: 12 p.m. at Holland Museum, 31 W. 10th St., Holland. Included with Museum admission. See the wonderful moving parts of the Netherlands “Klok” from the 1939 World’s Fair.
Short’s Beer Dinner: 6 p.m. at Frederik Meijer Gardens, 1000 E Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids. Click here for tickets and more information.
Live Music: 6-11 p.m. at Tulip City Bar and Grill, 430 W. 17th St., Ste. 110, Holland. Free.
The Traveling Wilburys Revue: 7-10:30 p.m. at Park Theatre, 248 S. River Ave., Holland. $20+.
GR Symphony Presents Midori Plays Shostakovich: 7:30 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. Click here for more information.
H2 Dance: 7:30-9 p.m. at Knickerbocker Theatre, 86 E. Eighth St., Holland. $15 Adults, $10 seniors, $5 children 12-19.
Live music: 8-11 p.m. at Hops at 84 East, 84 E. Eighth St., Holland. No cover.
Live music: 9 p.m.-midnight at Itty Bitty Bar, 1136 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland. No cover charge.
— To submit an event, email newsroom@ottawanewsnetwork.org.
