ECA Events
Community Wide Clean-Up
8:30am-12pm April 20, 2024
Wilcox Park
In celebration of Earth Week, join your neighbors and clean up the city! Free supplies available at Wilcox Park. Every volunteer will get free entry to the after-party at John Ball Zoo, which includes free food and drink.
Dumpster Day
8am-12pm May 11, 2024
Ethel Parking Lot at Wealthy/Ethel
Offload your clutter for free at Eastown's Dumpster Day! We provide the dumpsters, you bring the junk. Drive up and drop off. Must haul your own refuse into the dumpster. Must show proof of Eastown residency, $5 suggested donation.
Picnic in the Park
10am-2pm May 18, 2024
Sigsbee Park, 445 Benjamin Ave
Join the ECA and community partners to enjoy FREE food, plus family-friendly activities! Participate in a free Funky Buddha yoga class at 11am, grab a free tree from Friends of Grand Rapids Parks or some plants from John Ball Zoo Habitat Hero Program!
Eastown Bizarre Bazaar
9am-5pm June 15, 2024
Ethel Ave between Wealthy/Sigsbee
Eastown’s annual celebration of the arts with artists, family friendly activities, entertainment, food, and a craft beer tent. NEW FOR 2024: The EBA Kids' Bazaar! From 9AM-11:30AM the Eastown Business Association will be hosting a vendor sale from our smaller businesses run by Eastowners age 7-13.
Eastown Streetfair
September 7, 2024
9am-10pm
Wealthy Street between Giddings and Lake
The Eastown Streetfair is a family-friendly celebration of arts, crafts, food, drinks, music, and the Eastown neighborhood; one of Grand Rapids’ most eclectic districts! Featuring the EBA Small(er) Business Market for business owners 8-16.
Volunteers Register Here
Smaller Business Application Here Ages 8-16
Vendor Application Here
Artist Vendor FAQ Here Pay Artist Vendor Fee Here
Nonprofit Vendor FAQ Here
Food Vendor FAQ Here
Howl-oween Pawty
October 26, 2024
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Wilcox Park
Past Events
Join us for a spooktacular afternoon at the Eastown Howl-oween Pawty on October 26 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Wilcox Park!
This free family-friendly event features a pet costume contest, local pet-friendly vendors, a craft beer tent, live music, and a variety of festive activities. Don’t miss out on the chance to mingle with fellow pet lovers and enjoy a day full of festive fun and tail-wagging excitement. 🎃👻🐶
Event Details:
📅 Date: October 26
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Wilcox Park, Grand Rapids, MI
Grab your pup, dress up in your Halloween Best, and come celebrate the season with us! 🎃👻🐶
Interested in being a vendor? Check out our vendor guide to learn more and sign up!
We need your help to make this event fun for everyone - consider joining us as a volunteer!