🎁 4th Annual Back to School Fair
2025-08-17 15:30 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Celebration Cinema South, 1506 Eastport Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49508
Join Rocks Trash Service and Celebration Cinema for their 4th Annual Back to School Fair on Sunday, August 17th from 3:30pm-7pm at Celebration Cinema South!

FREE Haircuts
2 braid hairstyles
500 backpacks filled with school supplies

For more information about the event click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Outdoor Storytime
2025-08-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Lincoln Park, 231 Marion Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Come see us at Outdoor Storytime hosted by Grand Rapids Public Library on Monday, August 18th from 10:30am-11:00am at Lincoln Park!
For more information about the event click HERE

📚 Homeownership Education Webinar
2025-08-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-24 16:00 - 20:00 | MI
Join Michigan State University for their FREE Money Management Webinars!
Registration is required — to register click HERE

📚 Money Management Webinar
2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 and 4 more dates | MI

Car Seat Safety Check
2025-08-21 16:00 - 19:30 | Alpine Township Fire Department, 1100 Henze St NW, Comstock Park, MI, 49321, United States
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.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community Baby Shower
2025-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Grand Rapids International Fellowship Church, 3765 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49508
Attend a Community Baby Shower on Saturday, August 23rd from 1pm-3pm at the Grand Rapids International Fellowship Church.
Questions? Call (616) 752-8604 or email gsparents@successstartsearly.org
Registration is required, to register click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Baxter Community KickBack
2025-08-28 16:00 - 21:00 | Joe Taylor Park, 1001 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Join Baxter Community Center for their 5th Annual Community KickBack on Thursday, August 28th from 4pm-9pm at Joe Taylor Park!

Enjoy

Food trucks
Face painting
Lawn games and more!

📚 Breastfeeding & Returning to Work
2025-08-29 11:45 - 13:30 | Corewell Health Wellness Center, 1534 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Join the Kent County Community Breastfeeding Coalition for an educational event on Friday, August 29th from 11:45am-1:30pm at the Corewell Health Wellness Center HUB 07 at Boston Square.
This event connects moms and employers with tools, policies, and support for a breastfeeding-friendly workplace.
Registration is required, register HERE.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Meet your Neighbors
2025-09-09 16:30 - 19:00 | Samaritas, 2080 Union Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Come see us at the Meet Your Neighbors event hosted by Samaritas on Tuesday, September 9th from 4:30pm – 7:30pm.
Join us for a FREE, fun-filled day of community, connection, and celebration! Samaritas invites YOU to Meet Your Neighbors — a lively event bringing together local families, partners, and friends to spotlight foster care and adoption in our community.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Guided tours of our beautiful Affordable Living space
Family-friendly activities for all ages
Tasty bites from popular food trucks
Meet the people behind the mission – staff, families, and partners

Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, and bring your appetite! Let’s build a stronger, more connected Grand Rapids—together

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ March for Fatherhood
2025-09-13 10:30 - 14:30 | Central High School, 421 Fountain St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join us for the March for Fatherhood event hosted by All Things Fatherhood on Saturday, September 13th from 10:30am – 2:30 pm from Central High School to Fuller Park.
Join the Movement. March for Fatherhood. This isn’t just a walk—it’s a powerful stand for present, passionate, and purpose-driven dads. This back-to-school event is more than just a march—it’s a time of fellowship, encouragement, and food!
For more information about the event CLICK HERE
RSVP HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Sparta Books, Blocks, and Balls
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Sparta Center Church, 38 S State Street, Sparta, MI, 49345
Join us for the Sparta Books, Blocks, and Balls event on Saturday, September 20th from 10am-1pm at Sparta Center Church.
There will be free books, raffle drawings every 30 minutes, and great giveaways from community partners!
For more information about this event CLICK HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ 9in 9out Parent and Baby Expo
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | The Kroc Center, 2500 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Join us for the 9in 9out Parent and Baby Expo on Saturday, September 20th from 10am-2pm at the Kroc Center.
For more information about this event and to RSVP CLICK HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Grand Rapids Plays
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Congress Elementary, 940 Baldwin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Join us for PlayGround GR’s Grand Rapids Plays event on Saturday, September 20th from 1:00pm-3:30pm at Congress Elementary.

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-09-25 16:00 - 19:30 | Kent County Sheriff’s Department, 701 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
