Family Futures

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Outdoor Storytime
2025-08-18 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | 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

📚 Perinatal Mental Health Workshop
2025-09-26 08:30 - 16:00 | Postma Center, 300 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Attend this workshop tackling the link between Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use on Friday, September 26th from 8:30am-4pm at the Postma Center – Building C-2.
For more information about the workshop event click HERE
