Family Futures

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ GR Pride
2025-06-22 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Come see us at GR Pride Fest on June 21st from 12-10pm and June 22nd from 12-8pm.
Learn more about the GR Pride Fest HERE

📚 EmbraceHer Summit
2025-06-24 10:00 - 15:30 | The 1530, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Attend the EmbraceHer Summit on June 24th. The EmbraceHer Summit brings together young girls of color, providing a space to instill their confidence and establish a firm belief in their strength.
Includes:

Inspiring speakers
Insightful workshops
Engaging activities
Giveaways
Catered Lunch

REGISTER NOW for this FREE event — registration closes June 1st.
For more information about EmbraceHer click HERE

📚 Gather 2 Grow
2025-06-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Kent District Library, 4950 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI, 49508
Join My Community Dental Centers at the Kent District Library for a fun-filled oral health adventure with a registered dental hygienist.
Kids will discover exciting ways to keep their smiles healthy and bright through interactive learning. Plus, take home awesome oral hygiene goodies!
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to nourish both bodies and smiles all summer long!

🎁 Food Distribution Event
2025-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, 1204 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Attend the food distribution event held by the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan on Tuesday, June 24th from 4pm-6pm.
Questions? Call (616)742-0200

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Storytime in the Park
2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Lincoln Park, 231 Marion Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Come see us at Lincoln Park for Storytime in the Park from 6:30pm-8pm hosted by Storytime GR!
Dates:

Tuesday, June 10th
Tuesday, June 17th
Tuesday, June 24th

To learn more about the event click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Fun at the Park
2025-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Algoma Park, 10401 Algoma Ave NE, Rockford, MI, 49341
Join Head Start for Kent County on Wednesday, June 25th from 9am-11am at Algoma Park for Fun at the Park!
For more information click HERE

🎁 Free Clothing Giveaway
2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Hispanic Center of West Michigan, 1204 Cesar Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Stop by In the Image’s Pop-Up Shop on Thursday, June 26th from 2-3pm for their free clothing giveaway!

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-06-26 16:00 - 19:30 | Wyoming Fire Department, 2300 Gezon Parkway SW, Wyoming, MI, 49519
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.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Cultivate the Community - Nature Based Restoration
2025-06-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Garfield Park, 250 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Join Garfield Park Neighborhood Association for their Nature Based Restoration event on June 26th from 5:30-8:30pm at Garfield Park!
Learn how restoring natural habitats can benefit your community, from improving water quality to supporting local wildlife. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and like-minded individuals!
Click HERE to confirm your attendance.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Art in the Park
2025-06-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Garfield Park, 250 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Come see us at Garfield Park on Friday, June 24th from 4pm-7pm for Art in the Park! Hosted by Garfield Park Neighborhood Association.
We’ll have children and family activities as well as a special item giveaway including books, toys, and more!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Kent City Freedom Festival
2025-06-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Main Street, 43 S. Main St, Kent City, MI, 49330
Come see us at the 5th Annual Kent City Freedom Festival on Friday, June 27th on Main Street in Kent City at 6pm!
For more information click HERE

📚 Empower Youth with Lifesaving Skills
2025-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Zayleigh Alexander Training Center, 3060 Madison Ave SE, Wyoming, MI, 49548
Join Pulse For The People for this FREE CPR and First Aid youth class on Saturday, June 28th from 10am-4pm.
Students will learn:

Adult CPR and AED Use
Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
First Aid Basics

Open to all 7th grade to graduated seniors.
For more information and to book your seat CLICK HERE

📚 Money Management Webinar
2025-07-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
Join Michigan State University for their FREE Money Management Webinars!
Registration is required — to register click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Storytime in the Park
2025-07-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Lincoln Park, 231 Marion Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Come see us at Lincoln Park for Storytime in the Park from 6:30pm-8pm hosted by Storytime GR!
Dates:

Tuesday, July 1st
Tuesday, July 8th
Tuesday, July 15th
Tuesday, July 22nd
Tuesday, July 29th

To learn more about the event click HERE

📚 Homeownership Education Webinar
2025-07-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-16 09:00 - 13:00 | MI

📚 Safety Event
2025-07-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Plainfield Head Start, 1710 Woodworth St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525
Join Head Start for Kent County on Thursday, July 10th from 9am-11am for their Safety Event at Plainfield Head Start!
For more information click HERE

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-07-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Gaines Charter Township Fire Department, 3471 68th Street SE, Caledonia, MI, 49316
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.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Lookout Cookout
2025-07-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Lookout Park, 801 Fairview Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join us at the Lookout Cookout by Neighbors of Belknap Lookout on Saturday, July 12th from 12-3pm at Lookout Park!
For more information click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Rooted: Summer Circle for Mothers
2025-07-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-07-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Highland Park, 700 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join Rooted: A Summer Circle for Mothers, a six-week therapy group for pregnant and parenting moms hosted by LeadHERWell Village and facilitated by Lariesha Lee, LLMSW.

This weekly group will meet outdoors at Highland Park in Grand Rapids every Sunday from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, starting June 30 and running through August 4. Registration is required.

To register, click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Splash Pad / Park Fun
2025-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Garfield Park, 250 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Join Head Start for Kent County on Tuesday, July 15th from 1pm-3pm at Garfield Park for Splash Pad/Park Fun!
For more information click HERE

📚 The Moms Club of Grand Rapids Parent Café
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:00 | 501 Eastern Ave, 501 Eastern Ave, Grand Rapids, MI
Join the M.O.M.S Club of Grand Rapids on Thursday, July 17th from their Parent Café!

Real professionals for one-on-one support
Community connection
Helpful resources
Snacks & good vibes

📚 Understanding Fatherhood 2.0
2025-07-17 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

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Outdoor Storytime
2025-07-21 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, July 21st from 10:30am-11:00am at Lincoln Park!
For more information about the event click HERE
