Events
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WGVU’s Kid’s Day at the Zoo
John Ball Zoo 1300 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWe are so excited to attend Kids Day at the Zoo again this year! WGVU’s Kids Day at the John Ball Zoo, presented by PNC Bank is back on Thursday, August 3! Kids Day is guaranteed to provide a packed day of fun, adventure, and entertainment for kids, families, and friends. Family Futures is one […]
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Family Fun Days
Martin Luther King Park 1200 M.L.K. Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesThe Grand Rapids African American Arts and Music Festival, Grand Rapids Public Library, and The City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events are hosting the 3rd Annual Family Fun Days at MLK Park. These events feature free food, music, games, books, and community resources and vendors. Check out more details on Family Fun Days! […]
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Safety Celebration
At the Zoo, safety is of the utmost importance, and John Ball Zoo wants to celebrate all the community partners that help keep us safe! The zoo is partnering with local first responders as well other organizations to promote and educate guests on all different aspects of keeping the community safe! Zoo members are free. […]
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Empowering Parents Conference
Kent ISD 2930 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesChildren don't come with a guidebook, so Kent ISD created the next, best thing - a conference to empower parents of children, birth to five years old, with tips, resources and knowledge to make raising your little one just a little easier. This first-ever Empowering Parents conference is for families enrolled in Kent ISD early […]
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Friday @ The SAL
The Salvation Army - Fulton Street 1235 Fulton St East, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesFamily Futures is excited to attend Friday @ the SAL! Dinner is provided and there is games and crafts for all ages. There is a $3 attendance fee for this event. We will be doing car seat checks at the event! Our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be present to make sure your child […]
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Sibley Elementary School Resource Fair
Sibley Elementary School 943 Sibley St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesConnect with Community Partners, register your GRPS students for the 2024-2025 school year, and learn about summer programs. Food is provided. The Critter Barn will be there with animals.
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Kent ISD Early Childhood Laugh & Learn
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesLaugh and Learn is a free event for all families with children enrolled in a Kent ISD Early Childhood Program (including: Early On, Bright Beginnings, Great Start Readiness Program, and Great Start to Quality). Families are invited to come and explore the gardens, participate in activity stations, and learn about resources in our community.
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Grand Rapids African American Arts and Music Festival
Garfield Park 250 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesAn annual festival celebrating African-American art, music, culture, and people! The first Summer Park party of the season! Bring the whole family, & join us at Garfield Park on Friday, May 17 from 6-8 pm for FREE food, games, resources, and FUN! Theme: Mental Health Matters
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Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit
The Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit is a transformational day-long learning experience centered around Summit’s core values of resident voice and racial equity. Summit brings Grand Rapids residents and stakeholders together to learn, strategize and connect to strengthen neighborhoods and belonging in community, with the overall goal to make Grand Rapids a more equitable place for […]
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Baxter Summer Series at Joe Taylor Park
Joe Taylor Park 1001 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin Us for a Neighborhood Cookout! - Entertainment, food, and beverages provided The Summer Series is a number of events for the Baxter Neighborhood hosted at Joe Taylor Park.
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SECOM Community Day
SECOM Resource Center 1545 Buchanan SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesMark your calendars for our 2nd annual Community Day at SECOM Resource Center! Join us for an afternoon of prizes, giveaways, food trucks, folklorico dancing, games, music, and more! This event is FREE for the whole family and is from 1-4pm on Saturday, June 1. Hope to see you there! ¡Marque sus calendarios para nuestro […]
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Festival of the Arts
Calder Plaza 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesWestern Michigan artists, performers, food vendors, sponsors, and hundreds of volunteers are hard at work planning for Festival 2024. You’ll experience your favorite traditional activities as well as new surprises. Four performance stages, cultural food booths, visual art exhibits and activities, and artisan craftsmen. Join us for Western Michigan’s unofficial start of summer! In addition […]
