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SUMMARY:🌳🦉Admission Free September- Blandford Nature Center!
DESCRIPTION:Admission is free for the entire month of September at Blandford! Come join us on the trails\, just in time to usher in the fall weather.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b3%f0%9f%a6%89admission-free-september-blandford-nature-center/
LOCATION:Blandford Nature Center\, 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Let Them Play
DESCRIPTION:Let Them Play\n \nThis weekly drop-in time is designed for children of all ages along with their caregivers to explore the farm and deepen their connection to nature. The education garden\, pine grove and mud kitchen will be open for child-led\, self-guided\, unstructured play. Come engage all your senses – taste what’s ripe each week\, search for bugs and birds\, build a fort\, or cook up a mudpie. Staff will be available to answer questions as needed. Stop in the Welcome Shed for a map and instructions\, including our Visitor’s Guide.\n‍\nDates/Times: Mondays 9:30-11:30am April 13-Nov 23\n‍Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm June 3-Oct 14\nCost: Free \nAt Plainsong Farm we are seeking to gather a community around good food\, good work\, and care for the earth and each other. Whether you’re looking to learn sustainable home economics\, looking for community\, or a place for your child to explore\, there is something for you.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/let-them-play-2/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Plainsong Farm\, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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SUMMARY:📗Storytime- KDL Ada Branch
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%93%97storytime-ada/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Kent District Library- Ada Branch\, 7215 Headley Street SE\, Ada\, MI\, 49301
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time- Kentwood KDL
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers\, but all ages are welcome. \nHosted by KDL- Rockford branch— Event is at a temporary off-site location: \nParkside Early Childhood Center\, 156 Lewis St.\, Rockford MI 49341
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/toddler-time/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Parkside Early Childhood Center\, 56 Lewis St.\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
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SUMMARY:Babytime at KDL-Cascade Township Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for songs\, rhymes\, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers\, but older siblings are welcome.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/babytime-at-kdl-cascade-township-library/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:KDL- Cascade Branch\, 2882 Jacksmith SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546
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SUMMARY:📗Storytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%93%97storytime-kdl-kentwood-branch/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:KDL- Kentwood/ Richard L. Root Branch\, 4950 Breton SE\, Kentwood\, MI\, 49508
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SUMMARY:📗Storytime- Gaines Twp. KDL
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers\, but all ages are welcome.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%93%97storytime-gaines-twp-kdl/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:KDL- Gaines Twp Branch\, 421 68th St. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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SUMMARY:Babytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for songs\, rhymes\, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers\, but older siblings are welcome.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/babytime-kdl-kentwood-branch/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time- Kentwood KDL
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy stories\, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers\, but all ages are welcome. \nHosted by KDL- Rockford branch— Event is at a temporary off-site location: \nParkside Early Childhood Center\, 156 Lewis St.\, Rockford MI 49341
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/toddler-time/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Parkside Early Childhood Center\, 56 Lewis St.\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
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SUMMARY:Let Them Play
DESCRIPTION:Let Them Play\n \nThis weekly drop-in time is designed for children of all ages along with their caregivers to explore the farm and deepen their connection to nature. The education garden\, pine grove and mud kitchen will be open for child-led\, self-guided\, unstructured play. Come engage all your senses – taste what’s ripe each week\, search for bugs and birds\, build a fort\, or cook up a mudpie. Staff will be available to answer questions as needed. Stop in the Welcome Shed for a map and instructions\, including our Visitor’s Guide.\n‍\nDates/Times: Mondays 9:30-11:30am April 13-Nov 23\n‍Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm June 3-Oct 14\nCost: Free \nAt Plainsong Farm we are seeking to gather a community around good food\, good work\, and care for the earth and each other. Whether you’re looking to learn sustainable home economics\, looking for community\, or a place for your child to explore\, there is something for you.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/let-them-play-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Plainsong Farm\, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
CATEGORIES:Free Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Plainsong Farm":MAILTO:hello@plainsongfarm.com
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UID:10001089-1788978600-1788984000@familyfutures.org
SUMMARY:📚KDL's Early Childhood Essentials | The First Years Matter: Stress and Early Development
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nStress and trauma can have a large impact on young children and their development. Examine how caregivers play a pivotal role in reducing both the direct and indirect effects of stress on the children and families they serve. Learn how supportive\, responsive relationships can foster resilience and create nurturing environments that promote healthy development. \nRegister with KDL to attend. If seeking professional development credit\, register with your MIRegistry account. Those not seeking credit may attend by registering as a guest. \nEvent Website: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?programs=5f2c5172a63d204500b1b108
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%93%9akdls-early-childhood-essentials-the-first-years-matter-stress-and-early-development/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T120000
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SUMMARY:🧑‍🤝‍🧑Relax at Rosa
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\n  \nFree lunchtime concerts return to Rosa Parks Circle every Thursday throughout the summer starting May 7th through September 24th\, 2026! \n\nEach week features a rotating lineup of live music and food trucks.\n\nHere’s your 2026 Relax at Rosa Lineup \nMay 7 – Clarke\, Reed\, and Meadows \nMay 14 – MexiCuba \nMay 21 – The Temperances \nMay 28 – Hot Like Mars \nJun 4 – Na Bonsai \nJun 11 – Remnose \nJun 18 – Bleau Otis \nJun 25 – Tuvergen Band \nJul 2 – Mar In Color \nJul 9 – Morgan Haner \nJul 16 – SoSoHiFi \nJul 23 – Ark Laci \nJul 30 – Chris Bota Band \nAug 6 – Jennifer Westwood & the Handsome Devils \nAug 13 – Sabbatical Bob \nAug 20 – Tent \nAug 27 – Loren J. Clarke \nSept 3 – Hip Hop Showcase \nSept 10 – Pajamas \nSept 17 – Cabildo \nSept 24 – Aurora & Antheia
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%91%f0%9f%a4%9d%f0%9f%a7%91relax-at-rosa/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T230000
DTSTAMP:20260908T001636Z
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SUMMARY:🧑‍🤝‍🧑Festival Mexicano
DESCRIPTION:Fiesta Mexicana #57 – West Michigan 2026\n ¡La tradición continúa! \n¡Prepárate para celebrar uno de los festivales culturales más grandes del Medio Oeste!\nÚnete a nosotros en “Fiesta Mexicana #57”\,Una celebración de tres días llena de música\, baile\, gastronomía auténtica\, entretenimiento familiar y lo mejor de la cultura mexicana.\n Fechas:\n-Viernes\, 11 de Septiembre** | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM-Sábado\, 12 de Septiembre** | 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM-Domingo\, 13 de Septiembre** | 12:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n Calder Plaza320 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids\, MI 49503\n¿Qué encontrarás?\n Deliciosa comida mexicana auténtica Música en vivo durante todo el fin de semana Ballet Folklórico y presentaciones culturales Torneo de Fútbol Show de Carros Actividades para toda la familia Mercado con artesanías y productos mexicanos Entretenimiento en vivoCelebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana\nDurante **57 años**\, Fiesta Mexicana ha reunido a miles de familias de todo **West Michigan** para celebrar nuestras tradiciones\, cultura y comunidad. Ven y sé parte de esta gran historia.\n **¡Entrada gratuita para toda la familia!**\nInvita a tus familiares y amigos y acompáñanos a celebrar una de las tradiciones más importantes de West Michigan.\n¡Nos vemos del 11 al 13 de Septiembre del 2026!
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%91%f0%9f%a4%9d%f0%9f%a7%91festival-mexicano/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Calder Plaza\, 300 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260912T230000
DTSTAMP:20260908T001636Z
CREATED:20260908T001636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T001636Z
UID:10001094-1789214400-1789254000@familyfutures.org
SUMMARY:🧑‍🤝‍🧑Festival Mexicano
DESCRIPTION:Fiesta Mexicana #57 – West Michigan 2026\n ¡La tradición continúa! \n¡Prepárate para celebrar uno de los festivales culturales más grandes del Medio Oeste!\nÚnete a nosotros en “Fiesta Mexicana #57”\,Una celebración de tres días llena de música\, baile\, gastronomía auténtica\, entretenimiento familiar y lo mejor de la cultura mexicana.\n Fechas:\n-Viernes\, 11 de Septiembre** | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM-Sábado\, 12 de Septiembre** | 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM-Domingo\, 13 de Septiembre** | 12:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n Calder Plaza320 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids\, MI 49503\n¿Qué encontrarás?\n Deliciosa comida mexicana auténtica Música en vivo durante todo el fin de semana Ballet Folklórico y presentaciones culturales Torneo de Fútbol Show de Carros Actividades para toda la familia Mercado con artesanías y productos mexicanos Entretenimiento en vivoCelebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana\nDurante **57 años**\, Fiesta Mexicana ha reunido a miles de familias de todo **West Michigan** para celebrar nuestras tradiciones\, cultura y comunidad. Ven y sé parte de esta gran historia.\n **¡Entrada gratuita para toda la familia!**\nInvita a tus familiares y amigos y acompáñanos a celebrar una de las tradiciones más importantes de West Michigan.\n¡Nos vemos del 11 al 13 de Septiembre del 2026!
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%91%f0%9f%a4%9d%f0%9f%a7%91festival-mexicano/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Calder Plaza\, 300 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T001636Z
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UID:10001095-1789300800-1789322400@familyfutures.org
SUMMARY:🧑‍🤝‍🧑Festival Mexicano
DESCRIPTION:Fiesta Mexicana #57 – West Michigan 2026\n ¡La tradición continúa! \n¡Prepárate para celebrar uno de los festivales culturales más grandes del Medio Oeste!\nÚnete a nosotros en “Fiesta Mexicana #57”\,Una celebración de tres días llena de música\, baile\, gastronomía auténtica\, entretenimiento familiar y lo mejor de la cultura mexicana.\n Fechas:\n-Viernes\, 11 de Septiembre** | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM-Sábado\, 12 de Septiembre** | 12:00 AM – 11:00 PM-Domingo\, 13 de Septiembre** | 12:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n Calder Plaza320 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids\, MI 49503\n¿Qué encontrarás?\n Deliciosa comida mexicana auténtica Música en vivo durante todo el fin de semana Ballet Folklórico y presentaciones culturales Torneo de Fútbol Show de Carros Actividades para toda la familia Mercado con artesanías y productos mexicanos Entretenimiento en vivoCelebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana\nDurante **57 años**\, Fiesta Mexicana ha reunido a miles de familias de todo **West Michigan** para celebrar nuestras tradiciones\, cultura y comunidad. Ven y sé parte de esta gran historia.\n **¡Entrada gratuita para toda la familia!**\nInvita a tus familiares y amigos y acompáñanos a celebrar una de las tradiciones más importantes de West Michigan.\n¡Nos vemos del 11 al 13 de Septiembre del 2026!
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%91%f0%9f%a4%9d%f0%9f%a7%91festival-mexicano/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Calder Plaza\, 300 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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