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Tuesday July 1

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Euchre Night

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2026 on Tue )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center
Ope It's Euchre Night at the Morley Community Center
Wednesday July 2

Adult Pickleball

9:00 am - 12:00 pm morning pickleball ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/01/2026 on Mon Wed Fri )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Pickleball open play

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( Occurring 06/25/2025 - 09/24/2025 on Wed )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Hemlock Park
Pickleball open play
Thursday July 3

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Adult Pickleball

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Evening Pickleball ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2026 on Thur )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center

Celebrating Freedom

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ( 07/03/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Outside between St. Mary Church & School
A singalong of Old Country Gospel songs with The Alleluia Assembly

Big Rapids Fireworks Spectacular

10:15 pm ( 07/03/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Mecosta County Fairgrounds
Big Rapids Fireworks Spectacular
Friday July 4

Independence Day Festivities at All County Parks

( Occurring 07/04/2025 - 07/06/2025 )
Location: All Mecosta County Parks
Celebrate Independence Day in the Heart of Pure Michigan at Mecosta County Parks!

Big Rapids Farmer's Market

8:00 am - 2:00 pm ( Occurring 05/09/2025 - 10/31/2025 on Fri )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Downtown Big Rapids Across from City Hall
Big Rapids Farmers' Market

Adult Pickleball

9:00 am - 12:00 pm morning pickleball ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/01/2026 on Mon Wed Fri )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Fourth of July in the Village of Mecosta

10:00 am ( 07/04/2025 )
City: Mecosta
Location: Downtown Village of Mecosta
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Mecosta with a full day of family-friendly fun, classic Americana, and community pride!

Pocket Park Concert Series

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ( Occurring 05/30/2025 - 08/29/2025 on Fri )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Pocket Park - Downtown Big Rapids
Unwind & Groove: The Pocket Park Concert Series in Downtown Big Rapids!

Morley 4th of July Community Celebration

12:00 pm ( 07/04/2025 )
City: Morley
Location: Morley
Searching for Fourth of July events near Big Rapids? Morley delivers an all‑day lineup that covers every classic Independence Day highlight in Mecosta County.
Saturday July 5

Independence Day Festivities at All County Parks

( Occurring 07/04/2025 - 07/06/2025 )
Location: All Mecosta County Parks
Celebrate Independence Day in the Heart of Pure Michigan at Mecosta County Parks!

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

More Fourth of July Weekend Fun in Mecosta

12:00 pm ( 07/05/2025 )
Make your Fourth of July weekend last with more events happening Saturday in Mecosta!

Tullymore Craft Beer Festival

6:00 pm - 10:30 pm ( 07/05/2025 )
City: Stanwood
Location: Tullymore Clubhouse
Whether you're coming for the beer, the buffet, the band—or all three—you won’t want to miss this festive kickoff to the 4th of July weekend at Tullymore.
Sunday July 6

Independence Day Festivities at All County Parks

( Occurring 07/04/2025 - 07/06/2025 )
Location: All Mecosta County Parks
Celebrate Independence Day in the Heart of Pure Michigan at Mecosta County Parks!

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition
Monday July 7

Adult Pickleball

9:00 am - 12:00 pm morning pickleball ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/01/2026 on Mon Wed Fri )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Beginner Pickleball

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2026 on Mon )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center
Beginner Pickleball class
Tuesday July 8

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Euchre Night

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2026 on Tue )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center
Ope It's Euchre Night at the Morley Community Center
Wednesday July 9

Adult Pickleball

9:00 am - 12:00 pm morning pickleball ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/01/2026 on Mon Wed Fri )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Pickleball open play

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ( Occurring 06/25/2025 - 09/24/2025 on Wed )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Hemlock Park
Pickleball open play

Margaritaville: A Mixology Night

6:00 pm ( 07/09/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: The Peaks Event Center
Thursday July 10

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Adult Pickleball

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Evening Pickleball ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2026 on Thur )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center
Friday July 11

Big Rapids Farmer's Market

8:00 am - 2:00 pm ( Occurring 05/09/2025 - 10/31/2025 on Fri )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Downtown Big Rapids Across from City Hall
Big Rapids Farmers' Market

Adult Pickleball

9:00 am - 12:00 pm morning pickleball ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/01/2026 on Mon Wed Fri )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Pocket Park Concert Series

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ( Occurring 05/30/2025 - 08/29/2025 on Fri )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Pocket Park - Downtown Big Rapids
Unwind & Groove: The Pocket Park Concert Series in Downtown Big Rapids!
Saturday July 12

Learn how to play pickleball

8:00 am - 10:00 am ( Occurring 07/12/2025 - 08/02/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Hemlock Park
Learn how to play pickleball

Boater's Safety at Brower Park

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( 07/12/2025 )
City: Stanwood
Location: Brower Park
Prepare for a safe and enjoyable boating season!

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

TNT Demo Derby Bump N Run King of the Track Demo Derby

6:00 pm - 9:45 pm ( 07/12/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Mecosta County Fairgrounds grandstands
Get ready for explosive action and crushing competition at Bump N Run King of the Track Demolition Derby!

Dinner & Hot Summer Nights Disco Party!

7:00 pm ( 07/12/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: The Peaks Event Center
Sunday July 13

Learn how to play pickleball

8:00 am - 10:00 am ( Occurring 07/12/2025 - 08/02/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Hemlock Park
Learn how to play pickleball

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Composting Workshop

11:00 am - 1:00 pm ( 07/13/2025 )
City: Remus
Location: Wheatland Township Park Pavilion
Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where we’ll break down the science of composting and share practical tips to help you turn waste into rich, fertile soil
Monday July 14

Learn how to play pickleball

8:00 am - 10:00 am ( Occurring 07/12/2025 - 08/02/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Hemlock Park
Learn how to play pickleball

Adult Pickleball

9:00 am - 12:00 pm morning pickleball ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/01/2026 on Mon Wed Fri )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Beginner Pickleball

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2026 on Mon )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center
Beginner Pickleball class
Tuesday July 15

Learn how to play pickleball

8:00 am - 10:00 am ( Occurring 07/12/2025 - 08/02/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Hemlock Park
Learn how to play pickleball

The Art & Science of Plants Exhibition @ Artworks

10:00 am - 4:00 pm ( Occurring 06/19/2025 - 07/26/2025 )
City: Big Rapids
Location: Artworks
Botanical Visions: Illustration & Photography Exhibition

Euchre Night

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ( Occurring 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2026 on Tue )
City: Morley
Location: Morley Community Center
Ope It's Euchre Night at the Morley Community Center