Family Futures

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Caring for Children of Color Youth Resource Fair
2025-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | GRCCT, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Join Osofomaame for a day of FREE Family Fun on May 3rd from 12pm-4pm for their Caring for Children of Color Youth Resource Fair!
Get connected to over 15 local youth organization and learn about foster care and its impact on our local community.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Unite & Ignite Community Partner Event
2025-05-08 08:30 - 13:00 | Alpha Grand Rapids, 1725 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Alpha Grand Rapid’s Community Partner event, Unite & Ignite is returning this May! Join them for their complimentary event on Thursday, May 8th to learn how their organization can refer individuals and families to one another for services.
During this events, you will have the opportunity to learn about Alpha Grand Rapids programs, meet staff on a guided tour, and build connections with other organizations.
For more information on how to RSVP check out their website HERE

📚 Spring Parent Cafe
2025-05-08 16:00 - 18:30 | Jacquline Baber-Bey Early Childhood Center, 415 MLK Jr St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
This FREE parent-led Cafe held on Thursday, May 8th from 4pm-6:30pm will focus on social connections and concrete supports in times of need
Dinner, Raffle, Resources, and Childcare are provided
Registration is required. To register click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ A Time for Dinner and Outside Play as a Family
2025-05-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Ken-O-Sha Park, 1353 Van Auken St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49508
Come see us at Ken-O-Sha Park for Dinner and Outside Play as a Family on Monday, May 12th from 4:30pm-6:30pm hosted by PlayGroundGR.
We’ll be hosting a play station along other partners in the community!

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-05-15 16:00 - 19:30 | Kent County Sheriff’s Department, 701 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit
2025-05-17 08:00 - 16:00 | GVSU Downtown Pew Campus, 401 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Come see us at Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, May 17th from 8am-4pm.
To learn more about Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit CLICK HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Grillin 'n Chillin
2025-05-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Joe Taylor Park, 1001 Baxter St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Join Baxter United for a day of family fun on May 17th from 1pm-5pm at Joe Taylor Park including free food, free kites, and games and music!

📚 Human Trafficking Seminar
2025-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Join Save Haven Ministries on March 12th and May 20th to learn more about human trafficking and how you can contribute to the awareness, prevention and response.
The registration fee is $25, which covers all learning materials. If you are a staff, active students, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text the Safe Haven Ministries hotline if you would like information on support groups: (616) 425-6664
Please contact Safe Haven Ministries at (616) 425-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.

To register for the March 12th seminar click HERE
To register for the May 20th seminar click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Laugh & Learn
2025-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, United States
Come see us at Meijer Gardens on Wednesday, May 21st from 5pm-8pm for the Laugh & Learn event hosted by Kent ISD.
Visit our tent for activities and giveaways!

📚 Understanding Fatherhood 2.0
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-17 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

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Food Truck Friday
2025-05-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
Come see us at Riverside Park for Food Truck Friday on Friday, May 23rd from 5pm-9pm hosted by the Food Truck Association!
To learn more about the event click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Bingo for Solidarity
2025-05-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Join Urban Core Collective and Parent Connect on May 30th from 6pm-7:30pm for Bingo for Solidarity at the Baxter Community Center.

🎁 Bike Helmet Giveaway and Bike Safety Event
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Garfield Park, 250 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Join Lids for Kids for a Bike Helmet Giveaway and Bike Safety Event on Saturday, May 31st from 10am-12pm.
For more information CLICK HERE

📚 Black Parent Café
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Urban Core Collective, 413 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Attend Urban Core Collective’s Black Parent Café and celebrate fathers! Held on Thursday, June 5th from 6pm-8pm at Urban Core Collective.
To register click HERE

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-06-09 16:00 - 19:30 | Algoma Township Fire Department, 10820 Edgerton Avenue NE, Rockford, MI

🎁 Diaper Day
2025-06-09 16:30 - 19:00 | Grace’s Table, 909 Watson St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Attend Diaper Day on Monday, June 9th from 4:30pm-7pm at Grace’s Table. Mom’s between the ages of 13-24 are welcome. Receive free diapers and wipes.
For more information click HERE

📚 Healthy Mind Full Life
2025-06-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, 1204 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Join the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan for their FREE four part mental health workshop in Spanish.
Learn simple ways to care for your emotional well-being, connect with others, and feel supported!

Dates:
June 10th: 3pm-5pm
June 13th: 3pm-5pm
June 18th: 3pm-5pm
June 20th: 3pm-5pm

Questions? Call Yolanda at (616)432-3890

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Storytime in the Park
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 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

📚 Catherine's Health Center Coffee and Conversations
2025-06-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Catherines Health Center Streams, 280 60th St SE #Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
Interested in learning more about Catherine’s Health Center? Check out one of their quarterly Coffee and Conversations to tour a clinic, meet staff, learn about their mission and services, and how you can get involved in reducing barriers to healthcare!
Held at Catherine’s Health Center at Streams on June 11th from 9:30am-11am
Reserve your spot HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival
2025-06-13 11:00 - 23:00, 2025-06-14 11:00 - 23:00 | Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Come see us at the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival at the Calder Plaza from June 13th-June 15th! Hosted by the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation.
Dates and times:

Friday, June 13th: 11am-11pm
Saturday, June 14th: 11am-11pm
Sunday, June 15th: 12pm-5pm

To learn more about the event click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Hands Connected
2025-06-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Veterans Memorial Park, 355 48th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
Join Bethany Christian Services on June 14th from 11am-1:30pm for their 2nd annual Hand Connected Refugee Community Baby Shower!
Celebrate and support expecting parents and those caring for children under the age of 5 in refugee communities.
For more information about the event click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Rock the Block
2025-06-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Corner of Madison and Hall, 1167 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Come see us at Rock the Block on June 14th from 11am-4pm. Stop by for music, food, art, and resources!
Learn more about Rock the Block HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival
2025-06-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Father's Day BBQ
2025-06-15 15:00 - 19:00 | Kellogg Woods Park, 275 Kellogg Woods Park Dr SE, Kentwood, MI, 49548
Come see us Sunday, June 15th as we join All Things Fatherhood for their Father’s Day BBQ!

Enjoy

Free Food
Live Entertainment
Games and Activities for Kids

For more information and to RSVP click HERE

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐️ Head Start Summer Event
2025-06-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Henry Head Start, 551 Henry Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join us at the Head Start Summer Event on Tuesday, June 17th from 3pm-5pm!

📚 Lead-Safe Cleaning Workshop
2025-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Saint Gianna’s No Cost Baby Boutique, 1400 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
Attend this Lead Safe Cleaning Workshop taught by Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan on Wednesday, June 18th at 10am.
