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SUMMARY:The Power of Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be amazed at our newest interactive exhibit! From the smallest bees to fluttering butterflies and beyond\, this immersive experience brings you face-to-face with larger-than-life animatronic pollinators that reveal the secrets of nature’s hardest-working heroes. Explore the critical role these creatures play in sustaining ecosystems\, supporting biodiversity\, and ensuring that plants\, flowers\, and crops thrive. Join us to celebrate their incredible impact! Over 20 animatronic pollinators will be on display\, including butterflies\, beetles\, bees\, and the very important Poweshiek Skipperling\, which is the star of one of the Zoo’s most successful conservation programs.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/the-power-of-pollinators/
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-11-06/
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:First Fridays in East Hills
DESCRIPTION:Shop is open late with select books 30% off
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/first-fridays-in-east-hills/2025-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Tots & Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Tots & Coffee Club \nTuesday\, Nov 18\, 2025 \n9-11am \nCaregivers\, treat yourself! \nJoin us for a special monthly morning of play & connection with other toddlers & their grownups while you sip complimentary drinks from our GRCM Coffee Bar.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/tots-coffee-club/
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:3rd Thursday Cozy Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:3rd Thursday Cozy Movie Night \nThursday\, November 20 \n4–8pm \nIn recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Day\, join us for a cozy 3rd Thursday movie night at the museum in your coziest outfit! Snuggle up for a cozy movie night featuring Disney/Pixar’s Coco. \n🎬 Showtime: 5:30pm \n🎥 Runtime: 1h 45m (105 min) \n🎟️ Museum admission: $3 per person from 4–8pm \n🍿 Bonus: Enjoy free popcorn while you watch!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/3rd-thursday-cozy-movie-night/
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SUMMARY:3rd Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Sip. Shop. Stroll. \nThird Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries\, retail spaces\, restaurants\, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route.  It spans the neighborhoods of downtown Grand Rapids including Heartside\, the Hotel District\, Studio Park\, and North Monroe.  Each month over 25 participating venues will host special 3rd Thursday-only art exhibitions\, special events and sales.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/3rd-thursdays/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Healing with Play Partner Programming
DESCRIPTION:Two Special Healing with Play Events at GRCM This November! \nGRCM is part of a national initiative called Healing with Play. This year\, the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) is partnering with the New York Life Foundation and Knology to launch Healing with Play\, a field-wide initiative recognizing the unique role children’s museums can play during Children’s Grief Awareness Month. \n3rd Thursday Cozy Movie Night\nThursday\, November 20\, 4–8pm\nIn recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Day\, join us for a cozy 3rd Thursday evening at the museum! Snuggle up for a cozy movie night featuring Coco — the film begins at 5:30pm. As part of 3rd Thursday\, admission is just $3 from 4-8pm. \nHealing with Play Partner Programming                    \nSaturday\, November 22 | 10am–2pm\nCommunity partners will join us for special programming focused on emotional healing\, resilience\, and the power of play to help children express and process big feelings. Included with regular museum admission.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/healing-with-play-partner-programming/
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night at Switchback. Every Thursday evening 7-10pm. Come play\, listen\, grab a drink\, and have a good time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/acoustic-open-mic-night/2025-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Giftworks!
DESCRIPTION:🎁✨ Giftworks! Make it\, wrap it\, gift it! ✨🎁 \nExperience the joy of giving at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum! Each day\, create a unique handmade project to wrap and share with someone special. \n❄️ Giftworks Daily Programs | Dec 2-23: \n✨ Dec 2 & 3: Puzzles \n✨ Dec 4\, 5\, & 6: Wooden Magnets \n✨ Dec 7 & 9: Pencil Cases \n✨ Dec 10 & 11: Wreaths \n✨ Dec 12 & 13: Shrinky Dinks \n✨ Dec 14 & 16: Beaded Suncatchers \n✨ Dec 17\, 18\, & 19: Photo Frames \n✨ Dec 20 & 21: Wooden Magnets \n✨ Dec 22 & 23: Shrinky Dinks \nIncluded with museum admission. Programs available until 1 hour before close\, while supplies last.  \nThank you Giftworks sponsors Glenn Morris & Associates and Auto-Owners Insurance.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/giftworks-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T090000
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SUMMARY:Tots & Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Tots & Coffee Club \nThursday\, Dec 4\, 2025\, 9-11am \nCaregivers\, treat yourself! \nJoin us for a special monthly morning of play & connection with other toddlers & their grownups while you sip complimentary drinks from our GRCM Coffee Bar.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/tots-coffee-club-2/
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T180000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays in East Hills
DESCRIPTION:Shop is open late with select books 30% off
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/first-fridays-in-east-hills/2025-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T170000
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SUMMARY:Thingamajigs Gifts Winter Sale
DESCRIPTION:Thingamajigs Gifts Winter Sale\nSaturday\, December 6\, 5–7pm \nThe Thingamajigs Gifts Winter Sale is a grown-ups-only shopping night at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum! Enjoy special discounts\, complimentary gift wrapping\, festive giveaways\, and a stress-free way to shop local for playful\, experience-based gifts that support GRCM’s mission.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/thingamajigs-gifts-winter-sale/
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SUMMARY:Member Playtime: Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Member Playtime: Winter Wonderland \nMonday\, December 8\, 9am-12pm \nGRCM members\, join us for a special Member Monday as we celebrate the season! Dress in your favorite holiday pajamas as we play from 9am to 12pm. We’ll be decorating cookies\, drinking hot cocoa\, making handprint holiday gifts\, doing some winter window painting\, and engaging in snowy sensory play. ☕✨ 
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/member-playtime-winter-wonderland-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T200000
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135111
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SUMMARY:Sip & Social
DESCRIPTION:The People First Economy team is kicking the holiday season off with a networking Sip & Social event for all of our Detroit connections. Complimentary light appetizers and beverages will be served. \nWe will be hosting our guest speaker: Kenzie Current. Current is the Detroit Deputy District Manager\, Curator of What’s the Pour? \, Founder of What’s the Current \, and a Relationship Builder. \nClick here for tickets!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/sip-social/
CATEGORIES:Signature Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135111
CREATED:20251112T190104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T190104Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Break at GRCM
DESCRIPTION:WINTER BREAK \n  \nJoin us for Winter Break fun at GRCM! \n  \nDec 18-23\, 26-30\, Jan 2-4 \nClosed on Dec 24\, 25\, 31\, & Jan 1 \n✨Make winter break magical at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum! From Dec 18 – Jan 4\, enjoy daily special programs like Giftworks and live performers\, included with admission. Explore two floors of hands-on fun! Visit grcm.org for details. \nWinter Break: Dec 18-Jan 4\nJoin us daily for special activities and performers—free with museum admission! For hours and admission rates\, visit grcm.org. Please note: \n\nClosing early at 3pm on Dec 30\, reopening at 5pm for the New Year’s Early Eve event.\nClosed on Dec 24\, 25\, 31\, & Jan 1.\n\nWe’ll be closed Jan 5-8 for maintenance and exhibit updates. Make the season magical at GRCM! ✨ \n  \n✨ Dec 17\, 18\, & 19: 🎁 Giftworks: Photo Frames \n✨ Dec 20 & 21: 🎁 Giftworks: Wooden Magnets \n✨ Dec 22 & 23: 🎁 Giftworks: Shrinky Dinks \n  \n⛔ CLOSED DEC 24 & 25 ⛔ \n  \nFriday\, Dec 26 \n❄️ 10 AM – 12 PM  Full Bloom Yoga \n❄️ 1 – 3 PM Mr. Juggling Man \n  \nSaturday\, Dec 27 \n❄️ 9 AM – 3 PM  Woodworking Studio \n  \nSunday\, Dec 28 \n❄️ 9 AM – 3 PM  Woodworking Studio \n  \nMonday\, Dec 29 \n❄️ 10 AM – 12 PM  Boredom Fighters \n❄️ 1 – 3 PM Cirque Amongus \n  \nTuesday\, Dec 30 \n❄️ 9am-3pm GRCM is open for play \n❄️ 10 AM – 12 PM  Opera Tots \n❄️ 1 – 3 PM Mr. Juggling Man \n🎊 5-8pm New Year’s Early Eve ticketed event \n  \n⛔ CLOSED DEC 31 & JAN 1 ⛔ \n  \nFriday\, January 2 \n❄️ 10 AM – 12 PM Drumming with Josh \n❄️ 1 – 3 PM Boredom Fighters \n  \nSaturday\, January 3 \n❄️ 9 AM – 3 PM  Woodworking Studio \n  \nSunday\, January 4 \n❄️ 9 AM – 3 PM  Woodworking Studio \n  \n⛔ CLOSED JAN 5-8 ⛔
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/winter-break-at-grcm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T183000
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SUMMARY:A People First Economy Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate all that 2025 has brought during our Holiday Mixer at Arts Marketplace. The holiday season can be busy\, but it’s always better when we gather together—connecting\, celebrating\, and supporting local. Take an hour (or two!) with your team\, enjoy time with your business besties\, and shop your heart out. Click here for tickets! \n✨ Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate from Last Mile Cafe\, tasty treats\, and more! Stay tuned for even more details. \nAgenda: \n\n4:00 PM | Welcome & Networking\n5:00 PM | Short Presentation by People First Economy\n5:30 PM | Networking\n6:20 PM | Stocking Contest Winner Announcement\n6:30 PM | Conclusion & Happy Holidays!\n\n🎄 Stocking Decorating Contest:\nDecorate a stocking and stick around to see if you’re the winner! Voting will happen near the end of the event\, with holiday gift prizes provided by our members. \nParking:\nMetered street parking is available nearby.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/a-people-first-economy-holiday-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Signature Event
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UID:10000244-1766073600-1766088000@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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UID:10002656-1766073600-1766088000@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:3rd Thursday at GRCM
DESCRIPTION:3rd Thursdays \nThursday\, December 18\, 4-8pm \nGRCM is open late with $3 admission from 4-8pm! While you’re downtown\, check out some of the other businesses in the Hotel District participating in 3rd Thursdays! In December\, we’re getting cozy with hot cocoa & fun winter crafts!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/3rd-thursday-at-grcm/
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SUMMARY:3rd Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Sip. Shop. Stroll. \nThird Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries\, retail spaces\, restaurants\, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route.  It spans the neighborhoods of downtown Grand Rapids including Heartside\, the Hotel District\, Studio Park\, and North Monroe.  Each month over 25 participating venues will host special 3rd Thursday-only art exhibitions\, special events and sales.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/3rd-thursdays/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251225T160000
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UID:10000245-1766678400-1766692800@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2025-12-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251230T170000
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SUMMARY:New Year's Early Eve
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Early Eve \nDecember 30\, 5-8pm \nGrand Rapids Children’s Museum \n  \n🪩 Join us for our magical annual celebration & make a wish for the new year with your little ones\, all before bedtime. Tickets on sale December 1st! \n  \nShine brighter than a disco ball with: \n  \n🪩 Sparkling wish wands \n🪩 Party hats\, noise makers\, & facepainting \n🪩 Capture your sparkle at the Glitter Booth photo booth \n🪩 Countdown to the disco ball drop with confetti \n🪩 Music\, dancing\, & snacks \n​ \n🎟️ Tickets: \nGeneral admission: $26 \nMuseums for all $16 \nGRCM members $16 \nUnder 1 free
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/new-years-early-eve-3/
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UID:10000246-1767283200-1767297600@peoplefirsteconomy.org
SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2026-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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