While largely residential, the Eastgate Neighborhood is home to a number of popular annual events. Take a look at our latest Gatewatch newsletter for dates and further details!

Garage Sale Items

Garage Sale Days

Each June, Eastgate residents host yard sales all throughout the neighborhood. Take a stroll and make a deal… and perhaps even a new friend!

Ice Cream Social

This event coincides with our neighborhood garage sale days, although the pandemic has made it difficult to host over the past few years.

Dumpster Day at Fifth Reformed Church

Dumpster Day

The Eastgate Neighborhood Association partners with the City of Grand Rapids and Fifth Reformed Church to offer free dumpster services to neighborhood residents.

Trunk or Treat

Hosted by Fifth Reformed Church, this event occurs on Halloween night and is a popular haunt for both young and old.

Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting

Each year in October, the Eastgate Neighborhood Association holds its annual meeting featuring officer reports and much more.

Christmas Lights

Holiday Lights Contest

Do you have what it takes to be the neighborhood Griswold? The ENA organizes this annual contest with prizes for top contenders.