🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-03-20 16:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Walker Fire Department, 4101 Lake Michigan Drive, Walker, MI, 49534
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check held from 4pm-7:30pm.
This safety check provides FREE car seat inspections performed by certified child passenger safety technicians and are available by appointment only! To save your spot call (616)391-7233
A limited number of low-cost replacement car seats are available at all locations, for those who qualify. Children who need a replacement seat must be present with a parent or legal guardian.

Feed The Block
2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Linc Gallery, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
The Mom’s Club of Grand Rapids is hosting a Free Food Distribution Event!
Join them on Saturday, March 22nd for a community nourishment event dedicated to providing free, nutritious foods.
Starting at 10am till supplies last.
Questions? Call (616) 451-9140

Super Dad Awards
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Kent District Library, 4950 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI, 49508
Hosted by All Things Fatherhood, stop by on March 22nd for an afternoon of celebration as they honor the incredible dads in our community. Enjoy refreshments, awards, and inspiring stories.
There will be 5 award categories:

Coach Mentor Award
Single Dad Award
Educator Dad Award
Community Father Award
Super Dad Award

Submit nominations to allthingsfatherhoodinc@gmail.com or visit their website HERE
All nominations must include:

A photo of the nominee
A paragraph (no more than one page) describing why the father deserves the aware in the appropriate category

Learn more about the Super Dad Awards Ceremony HERE

Rest + Refresh
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Mind Body Baby, 2422 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
Presented by MomsBloom, join us for a self-care afternoon.
Held on Saturday, March 22nd from 1pm-3pm, enjoy the perfect opportunity to rest and treat yourself for a great cause. Spoil yourself knowing that all proceeds from the day will benefit the MomsBloom’s program.
RSVP at momsbloom.org/rest

Music and Movement Storytime
2025-03-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Cedar Spring Public Library, 107 N Main St NE, Cedar Springs, MI, 49319
Join Cedar Spring Public Library every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month at 10:30am for Music and Movement Storytime!
Perfect for ages 18 months to 4 years old, join for stretching, reading, and music.
Be sure to stop by the library for more interactive programs.
Visit their Facebook page HERE for more details on this event and all other programs.

One County One Book Celebration
2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join Great Start Family Coalition of Kent County on Tuesday, March 25th at the Grand Rapids Public Library in celebrating the launch of One County One Book!
Every family in attendance will receive a literacy kit, a Rainbow Fish gift bag, and additional surprises.

Ask A Friend of The Court
2025-03-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Alpha Men’s Center, 1725 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Alpha Grand Rapids presents Ask A Friend of The Court.
Held on Tuesday, March 25th from 12pm-5pm, learn how you can receive information or assistance with any child support case, including custody and parenting time.
Registration is required, to register contact Matt at (616) 459-9955, ext.109 or email mhaviland@alphagrandrapids.org

Domestic Violence and Anti-Trafficking
2025-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Join Save Haven Ministries on February 3rd and March 29th to learn more about domestic violence and anti-trafficking.
The registration fee is $25, which covers all learning materials. If you are a staff, active students, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text the Safe Haven Ministries hotline if you would like information on support groups: (616) 425-6664
Please contact Safe Haven Ministries at (616) 425-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.

To register for the February 3rd seminar click HERE
To register for the March 26th seminar click HERE

Fathers Read Too
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | 280 60th St SE, 280 60th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
All Things Fatherhood is hosting a Story Time and Book Giveaway!
Join them on Thursday, March 27th from 5pm – 7pm for storytelling sessions, arts and crafts, free books, and food and drinks.
Free entry for all!

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-04-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Ada Township Fire Department, 6990 Fulton St E, Ada, MI, 49301
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check held from 3pm-6pm.
This safety check provides FREE car seat inspections performed by certified child passenger safety technicians and are available by appointment only! To save your spot call (616)391-7233
A limited number of low-cost replacement car seats are available at all locations, for those who qualify. Children who need a replacement seat must be present with a parent or legal guardian.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Rivertown Mall Spring Event
2025-04-12 11:00 - 14:00 | RiverTown Crossings Mall, 3700 Rivertown Pkway, Grandville, MI, 49418
Come see us at the Rivertown Mall Spring Event on April 12th from 11am-2pm.
Families are welcome to come and see the Easter Bunny, enjoy face painting, crafts and colors, an egg hunt, and balloon animals!

Family Futures 40th Anniversary Luncheon
2025-04-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Kent Country Club, 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids
Join Family Futures on April 15th at Kent Country Club from 11:30 AM – 1 PM as we celebrate 40 years of strong families and the meaningful impact in our community.
This fundraising luncheon is a wonderful opportunity to:

Network with partners and community members
Hear inspiring stories from families
Learn how you can become a “Friend of the Family”

Tickets are on sale NOW. Click here to buy your tickets today!
Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Click here to learn more!
For more information contact development@familyfutures.org.
If you’re unable to attend but still want to support our fundraising goal of $20,000 Click here to donate!
Click Here to View Photos From the Event!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Help us reach 40 by 40!
Our goal for our 40th Anniversary is to secure 40 donors contributing $40 by the end of 2025.
Help us reach this milestone by clicking the button below and becoming a Friend of the Family!

📚 Understanding Fatherhood 2.0
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Corewell Health Healthier Communities, 665 Seward Ave NW, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Join Corewell Health as they host an “Understanding Fatherhood 2.0” class.
After the anticipation of pregnancy and delivery, this “I am a Dad…now what?” class offers a more comprehensive approach to fatherhood. Covering three things all dads should do, supporting your co parent, engaging with your kids, legacy, and so much more. This interactive class offers anyone stepping into the title of a “Dad” the opportunity to engage, learn, and grow in their important new role.
This is a 2.5 hour class and registration is required to attend.
To register click HERE
For more information visit Corewell Health: Pregnancy and Family Classes

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Cedar Springs Community Night
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Cedar Spring High School, 5212 17 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs, MI, 49319
Come see us at Cedar Spring Community Night on Thursday, April 17th from 6pm-8pm at Cedar Springs High School.
This is a great opportunity to learn about local businesses, churches, non-profits, governmental agencies, and individuals and see what they are doing in the community.

📚 37th Annual Fair Housing Workshop Series
2025-04-24 13:00 - 16:30 | MI
Join the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan in celebrating 45 years of fair housing in West Michigan at their 37th Annual Fair Housing Workshop Series.
This event will be held virtually on Thursday, April 24th from 1:00pm — 4:30pm. The event will include a single track of three workshops focused on different fair housing issues and topics, including recent fair housing cases, new source of income protections in Michigan, and work that FHCWM has been able to support across West Michigan. One of the workshops is certified by CE Marketplace for 1 hour of Continuing Education credit for real estate professionals.
Advanced registration is required. General admission tickets are $30. Discounted tickets and full scholarships are available for older adults, students, nonprofits, and those experiencing financial hardship.
You can find more information about the event, including registration, workshop descriptions, speaker biographies, and scholarship opportunities, on their website at fhcwm.org/lws
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/n7za73v
For questions, please call (616) 451-2980 ext. 30 or email lowens@fhcwm.org

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-04-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Caledonia Fire Department, 8192 Broadmoor Avenue SE, Caledonia, MI, 49316
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check held from 4pm-7pm.
This safety check provides FREE car seat inspections performed by certified child passenger safety technicians and are available by appointment only! To save your spot call (616)391-7233
A limited number of low-cost replacement car seats are available at all locations, for those who qualify. Children who need a replacement seat must be present with a parent or legal guardian.

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-05-01 16:00 - 19:30 | Thornapple Township Fire Department, 128 High Street, Middleville, MI, 49333

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Caring for Children of Color Youth Resource Fair
2025-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 | GRCCT, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Join Osofomaame for a day of FREE Family Fun on May 3rd from 12pm-4pm for their Caring for Children of Color Youth Resource Fair!
Get connected to over 15 local youth organization and learn about foster care and its impact on our local community.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Unite & Ignite Community Partner Event
2025-05-08 08:30 - 13:00 | Alpha Grand Rapids, 1725 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Alpha Grand Rapid’s Community Partner event, Unite & Ignite is returning this May! Join them for their complimentary event on Thursday, May 8th to learn how their organization can refer individuals and families to one another for services.
During this events, you will have the opportunity to learn about Alpha Grand Rapids programs, meet staff on a guided tour, and build connections with other organizations.
For more information on how to RSVP check out their website HERE

📚 Spring Parent Cafe
2025-05-08 16:00 - 18:30 | Jacquline Baber-Bey Early Childhood Center, 415 MLK Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
This FREE parent-led Cafe held on Thursday, May 8th from 4pm-6:30pm will focus on social connections and concrete supports in times of need
Dinner, Raffle, Resources, and Childcare are provided
Registration is required. To register click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ A Time for Dinner and Outside Play as a Family
2025-05-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Ken-O-Sha Park, 1353 Van Auken St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49508
Come see us at Ken-O-Sha Park for Dinner and Outside Play as a Family on Monday, May 12th from 4:30pm-6:30pm hosted by PlayGroundGR.
We’ll be hosting a play station along other partners in the community!

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-05-15 16:00 - 19:30 | Kent County Sheriff’s Department, 701 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit
2025-05-17 08:00 - 16:00 | GVSU Downtown Pew Campus, 401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Come see us at Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, May 17th from 8am-4pm.
To learn more about Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit CLICK HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Grillin 'n Chillin
2025-05-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Joe Taylor Park, 1001 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Join Baxter United for a day of family fun on May 17th from 1pm-5pm at Joe Taylor Park including free food, free kites, and games and music!

📚 Human Trafficking Seminar
2025-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Join Save Haven Ministries on March 12th and May 20th to learn more about human trafficking and how you can contribute to the awareness, prevention and response.
The registration fee is $25, which covers all learning materials. If you are a staff, active students, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text the Safe Haven Ministries hotline if you would like information on support groups: (616) 425-6664
Please contact Safe Haven Ministries at (616) 425-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.

To register for the March 12th seminar click HERE
To register for the May 20th seminar click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Laugh & Learn
2025-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States
Come see us at Meijer Gardens on Wednesday, May 21st from 5pm-8pm for the Laugh & Learn event hosted by Kent ISD.
Visit our tent for activities and giveaways!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Food Truck Friday
2025-05-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
Come see us at Riverside Park for Food Truck Friday on Friday, May 23rd from 5pm-9pm hosted by the Food Truck Association!
To learn more about the event click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Bingo for Solidarity
2025-05-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Join Urban Core Collective and Parent Connect on May 30th from 6pm-7:30pm for Bingo for Solidarity at the Baxter Community Center.

🎁 Bike Helmet Giveaway and Bike Safety Event
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Garfield Park, 250 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Join Lids for Kids for a Bike Helmet Giveaway and Bike Safety Event on Saturday, May 31st from 10am-12pm.
For more information CLICK HERE
