Oddities on Ottawa Brings Spooky Fun to Grand Rapids

Most Halloween events around Grand Rapids are geared toward kids, but one block party gives adults a chance to get out and enjoy the holiday.

Halloween Isn't Just for Kids

70% of adults say Halloween is just as much for grown-ups as it is for kids. More than half plan to dress up in costumes, decorate their homes, or head out to a Halloween party.

Halloween generates billions of dollars in annual sales, and adults account for part of that spending. Adults are helping drive the holiday’s popularity by hosting parties, having horror movie marathons, hitting up themed bar nights, visiting haunted attractions, and going all out with spooky yard decorations.

Halloween Fun For Adults Is Coming to Grand Rapids

WOOD TV8 reports that Garage Bar & Grill in downtown Grand Rapids is hosting a huge Halloween block party just for the 21-and-over crowd. Meanwhile, Oddities on Ottawa returns for its third year with a festival celebrating all things creepy, strange, and extraordinary.

Oddities on Ottawa will feature live music and entertainment on three stages along Ottawa Avenue between Mason Street and Newberry Street on Saturday, October 24, with VIP entry at 3 p.m. and general admission at 4 p.m. The event runs until 10 p.m.

There will be local food vendors, a costume contest, and original arts and crafts at the brand-new Merchant Hollows pop-up market.

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G.A. tickets cost $25, while VIP tickets are $50 and include early entry, additional food and beverage options, seating and more.

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