Events and things to do in Grand Rapids

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7:10-9:20am

9 holes by 9:30am

Start your Friday off with 9 holes by 9:30am. We’ll be playing Indian Trails, a short and lovely walkable public course. All experience levels...

9-11am

Free Friday Line Dance

9am-5pm

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Grand Rapids, MI

Get ready to level up your skills in managing vendors like a pro at our intensive 1-day workshop - it's time to take control!

9am-5pm

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Grand Rapids, MI

Get ready to level up your interview game with our 1-Day Training – boost those skills and land that dream job!

9am-5pm

Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | Grand Rapids, MI

Get ready to amp up your motivation and learn new ways to inspire others at the Motivating People 1 Day Workshop!

9am-5pm

Risk Management & Financial Forecasting – 1 Day Session in Grand Rapids, MI

Learn to evaluate and manage financial risks to protect assets and improve decision-making in your organization.

10-11am

Storytime

Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. **Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but...

10-11am

Spiritual Gathering

10-11am

Storytime

Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. **Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but...

10-11am

Miss Rainbow’s Bubble Lab

Miss Rainbow's Bubble Lab explores the fun and science of soap bubbles! Enjoy giant bubbles, energy, bubble magic tricks and lots of laughs...

10-11am

Storytime

Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. **Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but...

10:30-11:30am

Storytime

Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. **Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but...

10:30-11:30am

Family Storytime | Ottawa Hills Branch

These storytimes feature great books, songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun. Classes end with an art activity and playtime designed to help your...

10:30-11:30am

Family Storytime | Van Belkum Branch

These storytimes feature great books, songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun. Classes end with an art activity and playtime designed to help your...

11:30am-12:30pm

Soup and Salad Lunch

12-12:45pm

Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library

KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide **free lunches for students under the age of...

12-12:45pm

Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library

KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide **free lunches for students under the age of...

12-1pm

Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library

KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide **free lunches for students under the age of...

12-1pm

Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library

KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide **free lunches for students under the age of...

12:30-1pm

Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library

KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide **free lunches for students under the age of...

12:30-1:30pm

Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library

KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide **free lunches for students under the age of...

12:30-3:30pm

Cards

1-2pm

Awesome Adults

A time for fun activities with friends. This program is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care...

1-2:30pm

Gallery Chat: Highlights of the Permanent Collection

Drop in to a gallery and chat with a GRAM docent about the works of art on view. Focusing on works of art in GRAM’s permanent collection on the...

2-3pm

Raptors LIVE!

Learn all about birds of prey and meet some of the birds from North Sky Raptor Sanctuary in this amazing, live presentation...

2-3pm

Outdoor Discovery Center Presents Dinosaurs of Today

Are there dinosaurs hiding right here in Michigan? You might be surprised! Step back in time and learn about what made dinosaurs so unique and...

2-4pm

Teen Zone | D&D

Join a group of adventurers on a Dungeons and Dragons quest! New and experienced players are welcome.

3-4pm

Kids’ Food Basket Sack Suppers at the Library

KDL is proud to partner with Kids’ Food Basket to provide free evening meals to children and teens. Meals...

4:30-5:30pm

Kids’ Food Basket Sack Suppers at the Library

KDL is proud to partner with Kids’ Food Basket to provide free evening meals to children and teens. Meals...

5:30-6:30pm

Friday Nights at the Bar

We’re excited to introduce a new way to kick off your weekend at Forever Young Studios! Every Friday, we’re hosting **"Friday Nights at the...

6-8pm

Pottery for Beginners: Hands-On Wheel Workshop in Grand Rapids

Pottery for Beginners in Grand Rapids! Try the wheel, create with clay, and enjoy a fun hands-on night. No experience needed.

6-9pm

Skeptics in the Pub (Grand Rapids)

Skeptics in the Pub, “Critical Thinking with a Pint,” is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere...

6pm-1am

Country Night at The Grand!

$10 Cover-- Every 3rd Friday of the month is Country Night at The Grand Celebration Center! We start serving dinner at 5pm so be sure to call...

7-9pm

🧋Meet Fellow Geeks and Nerds

Cafe Boba. Nerds and geeks welcome. Come as you are...

7-10pm

Temple of the Fuzz Witch + Bog Wizard + Solar Monolith + Mothertomb

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/temple-of-the-fuzz-witch-the-pyramid-scheme-tickets/14174094

7:30-9:30pm

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show at Pietro's in Grand Rapids

Become immersed in a comedic murder mystery dinner theater show where YOU are part of the story at Pietro’s in Grand Rapids!

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