Events
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Boston Square Fair
Boston Square Neighborhood 1553 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MIEvery Year The Boston Square Neighborhood Association and Community Partners UNITE to offer residents an AMAZING FUN FILLED SUMMER EXPERIENCE. Community members that JOIN US experience Great Food, Live Music(Bands and DJ's) Entertainment. We TAKE PRIDE in having unique food and music offerings. Kids enjoy an array of different games, bouncy houses, dunk tanks, face […]
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Grand Rapids African American Arts and Music Festival: Park Party-Christmas in July
Garfield Park 250 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesSummer Family Fun Days! Bring the whole family to celebrate Christmas in July! Join us at Garfield Park for FREE food, games, resources, and FUN!
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Summer Reading Celebration
Roosevelt Park 739 Van Raalte Dr SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesCelebrate summer with the Grand Rapids Public Library, ReadGR, and WZZM-13 On Your Side. Join us for stories, free book giveaways, snacks, craft activities, lawn games, and special guests. Sign up for GRPL’s Summer Reading Challenge during this free event series designed for all ages. Celebre el verano con la Biblioteca Pública de Grand Rapids, […]
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“Fun in the Sun”- Virtual Parent Cafe
VirtualChildren Trust Michigan is proudly hosting Parent Cafes to bring Michigan Families together to discuss common parenting topics. Cafes are physically and emotionally safe places where people talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them, such as: Challenges Victories Navigating landscapes of inequality Enhancing well-being Being involved in the recovery process […]
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2nd Jockey Being Family Back to School Bash
D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s 2172 Dean Lake Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MIJoin AFSN & D.A. Blodgett - St. John's at our 2nd Annual JockeyBeingFamily Back to School Bash on July 25th! The Back to School Bash provides an opportunity for local foster, adoptive, and kinship families to feel celebrated and supported as they get ready for the upcoming school year! There will be FREE fun, food, […]
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Baxter Summer Series: Family Field Day at Joe Taylor Park
Joe Taylor Park 1001 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThe Summer Series is a number of events for the Baxter Neighborhood hosted at Joe Taylor Park. On July 27th, it's Family Field Day- free to all! Entertainment, food, and beverages will be provided. We hope to see you there!
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Day of Play Celebration at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us for the 7th Annual “Day of Play” Celebration on Sunday, July 28, 2024 from 11am-4pm at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. This community outreach initiative began with a proclamation by Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, and is designed to encourage children and families to celebrate PLAY! We're celebrating this special day by bringing […]
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Kids Day at the Zoo
John Ball Zoo 1300 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThis annual event is fun for the whole family, with admission to John Ball Zoo for just $5 per person! It features special guest characters from PBS KIDS shows, as well as live entertainment, games, giveaways, interactive activities, and of course…animals! And 2024 will feature an amazing dinosaur exhibit in the Zoo!
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Mommy & Me: Education for Life
Grace's Table 909 Watson St. SW, Grand Rapids, MIAt the Mommy & Me Education Event you will get to fill a backpack with school supplies and goodies, connect wtih community partners offering paretn & child resources, and enjoy walking tacos! This event is for teen mamas ages 13-24 and their children. ID required at event check-in. Have questions? Reach out to Laura (616) […]
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National Night Out-West Grand Neighborhood Organization
Richmond Park 963 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MINational Night Out is a fun night to get out to meet your neighbors and discover resources that are available in the community. There will be food trucks, games, resources, and so much more!
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National Night Out-Roberto Clemente Park
Roberto Clemente Park 546 Rumsey St SW, Grand Rapids, MINational Night Out is an annual community-building event that promotes police & community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer and more connected places to live. This is a free event open to the entire community that includes food, entertainment, kid’s activities, resources and giveaways!
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National Night Out is Going to the Dogs!
Lincoln Park 231 Marion Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us as we honor GRPS's K-9 Unit & dog walkers who help keep an eye on the neighborhood. Bring your furry friend for a night of fun and enter the Talent Show or the Funniest-Dressed Contest!
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