• 2024 World of Winter Festival

    Dates: January 12 - March 10, 2024 - ABOUT THE EVENT: Bundle up and join the fun! The largest winter festival in the United States is back! Join us for […]

  • Canvas & Cookies with E’lla Webber

    Get in touch with your creative side at this painting workshop for adults! Led by local artist E’lla Webber, attendees will create their own art work, while enjoying Daddy’s Dough […]

  • West Michigan Home and Garden Show

    West Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show is back for its 44th season! With 13 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and […]

  • People First Economy: 2024 Annual Meeting

    Join committed partners, area business leaders, program participants, and community champions for an engaging and inspiring evening. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of People First Economy, our program areas, our financials, and some new friends. We're excited to include some Local First favorites like a Mini Fork Fest, a Member Marketplace, and […]

  • Wine on Thursdays

    Wine on Thursdays

    EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk […]

  • West Michigan Home and Garden Show

    West Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show is back for its 44th season! With 13 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and […]

  • Vegan Weekend

    Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and come indulge in a guilt-free feast that's as good for the planet as it is for your palate. Whether you're a seasoned vegan […]

  • I Heart Recycled Art – Opening Night –

    Cocoon Art Space presents a two-month long celebration of recycled art! Beginning with a juried art exhibition featuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional art pieces created from found objects and reused or […]

  • Dining in the Dark at the Kirby House

    Friday, March 1st at 6pm $49/person (price includes 4-course Chef’s dinner. Cash bar available.) **Reservations Required.** Call 616.846.3299 to reserve your seats! (Please let staff know of any food allergies […]

  • Vibras Con Mi Gente at City Built!

    Vibe with us to celebrate the continued growth of our Hispanic & Latino beer collaboration initiative along with our charitable partners, The Somos Comunidad Fund and The Grand Rapids Community […]

  • Round Creek String Band

    Round Creek String Band

    Hailing from West Michigan, Round Creek String Band is headed to the Ore Dock Brewing Co. in Marquette, MI. Bringing you some old time folk vibes, this high-energy string band […]

  • West Michigan Home and Garden Show

    West Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show is back for its 44th season! With 13 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and […]

  • Girlfriend’s Weekend Cocktail Making Class

    Get ready to shake things up at our Girlfriend's Weekend Cocktail Making Class! Join us Saturday, March 2nd for an interactive, step-by-step tutorial where you'll learn to whip up a martini that's a party for your taste buds! The dynamic duo of Holland's coolest bartenders, Steve Jakubczak and Grayson Stewart will show you how to […]

  • Flights & Insights

    Flights & Insights

    Ready to elevate your Saturday afternoons? Join us starting February 10th at 3pm for Flights & Insights - the newest beer experience at Brewery Vivant!  Sip on a flight of delicious Vivant brews while our in-house Advanced Cicerone®, Angela, leads you in a discussion about the fascinating characteristics, flavors and intricacies of each beer.  Plus, you can ask […]

  • Round Creek String Band

    Round Creek String Band

    Hailing from West Michigan, Round Creek String Band is headed to the Ore Dock Brewing Co. in Marquette, MI. Bringing you some old time folk vibes, this high-energy string band […]

  • Pretty Rage at Kirby

    Let's sing, dance and drink together!!

  • West Michigan Home & Garden Show

    West Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show is back for its 44th season! With 13 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and […]

  • Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids

    Michigan’s finest tradition for the avid fisherman, hunter or outdoor loving family! Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. The […]

  • Wine on Thursdays

    Wine on Thursdays

    EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk […]

  • Big BITE Weekend

    Take a delicious bite out of the weekend! Catch your favorite shark film on the big screen while enjoying seafood specials. Bartenders will be serving up shark inspired drinks, including […]

  • Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids

    Michigan’s finest tradition for the avid fisherman, hunter or outdoor loving family! Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. The […]

  • March Coffee Hour

    The Local First Coffee Hour events are a casual opportunity to connect with member businesses, hear about our upcoming programs, and learn how to build an economy that puts people […]

  • Dining in the Dark at the Kirby House

    Friday, March 1st at 6pm $49/person (price includes 4-course Chef’s dinner. Cash bar available.) **Reservations Required.** Call 616.846.3299 to reserve your seats! (Please let staff know of any food allergies […]

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