• Pumpkin Painting

    For the month of October you can paint a pumpkin while enjoying your experience at Hancock.  10 piece paint kit, brush and pumpkin for $5.  Look forward to seeing your […]

  • Trick-or-Treat at GRCM

    Trick-or-Treat at GRCM

    No tricks, just treats! This year we are hosting THREE spooktacular trick-or-treating events at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Get ready for themed crafts, trick-or-treating, entertainers, and lots of silly not-too-spooky fun […]

  • Halloween Costume Contest

    It's that time of year again when Vivant transforms into a haunted haven, and we're dying for you to join in our Halloween Costume Contest on October 31st! No need to sign up, just throw on that killer costume and be ready to show us your wildest creative ideas. So come on in for dinner or drinks […]

  • King Trivia at City Built!

    King Trivia at City Built!

    Join us for game nights in the taproom! 6:30 - 8:30pm On Tuesdays we will play SURVEY SLAM! Get your team together and battle for prizes. • $30 gift card for 1st Place • $20 gift card for 2nd Place • $10 gift card for second to last place Local food trucks will be on-site […]

  • Día de los Muertos with Donkey!

    November 1st & 2nd, we invite you to join us for this all-day celebration⁠ ⁠  Family Friendly⁠  Free Entry⁠  Heated Covered Patio⁠  Food & Drink Features⁠  Sugar Skull Painting Contest⁠ […]

  • 2nd Annual Stand U.P. Comedy Festival

    Comedy Showcase- Wednesday, Nov 1 @ Ore Dock Brewing 7:00pm- Feature: Eric Laksonen; Jim Berry, Kash Money Karl, Raegan Nielela, Trevor Clumpner Headliner: Sean Patrick Moore Thursday, November 2 @ Ore Dock Brewing Co. 7:00pm- Feature: Louis D. Michael; Headliner: Zach Martina 9:30pm- Feature: Matt Conn; Headliner: Camila Ballario Friday, November 3 @ Ore Dock […]

  • Local First Workshop: Conflict to Conversation

    Led by Tatiana Richardson, LMSW, of the Mental Health Clinicians of Color, this workshop will discuss a people first approach to de-escalation and conflict resolution as it pertains to inside and […]

  • Building Basic Computer Skills

    Building Basic Computer Skills

    Building Basic Computer Skills Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Thursday, November 2, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Main Library – 111 Library St NE Are you often confused by computer terms and lingo? In this class, you will gain skills to help you start navigating the internet, mobile devices, 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 with our staff while you sip!

  • Celebrate One Year with Us!

    Each Saturday for the entire month of November, we are offering specials, sales, and shopping snacks to celebrate our first year of Cocoon Art Space! Nov 4 Saturday Specials! Open […]

  • Holiday Gift Show

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year—again! Join us Saturday, November 4, for our annual Holiday Gift Show. Kick off our holiday season and get a head start on your shopping. We have 40-plus artisans and vendors joining us this year, with returning favorites and new ones to ensure you check everyone off your […]

  • Merchants and Makers Fulton Street Holiday Market

    Come join us at The Fulton Street Farmers Market from 10am - 3pm for our Grand Rapids Holiday Market!! We will have 100+ makers lining this historical covered OUTDOOR space. […]

  • Gratitude Month!

    We are so thankful for you! Enjoy some discounts at the Zoo! For the REMAINDER of the season - we have some WILD deals! ALL discounts will be honored from […]

  • Sampling Top Seedz!

    Tiffany Baden will be here to sample out the amazing Top Seedz Crackers!! We hope you can stop by and give them a try!

  • 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 […]

  • Jay & Betty Van Andel Legacy Awards Gala

    Join the GRPM for the 15th Annual Jay & Betty Van Andel Legacy Awards Gala on Thursday, November 9. Celebrate and honor this year’s award winners who have inspired others […]

  • November Coffee Hour (United Bank HOLLAND)

    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 […]

  • Wizard Day!

    Releasing this Year's Vintage of our Legendary Bourbon Barrel Aged Quad plus a Brand New Wizard Version! Wizard Burial Ground is a Bourbon Barrel Aged Quadrupel Ale. This rich and powerful brew combines the flavors of charred oak and vanillin from the barrels with the dried fruit and caramel maltiness present in the beer. The […]

  • Tik Tok Trends

    All these kids with their Tiks and Toks got us thinking... What if we take the best food and drink Tik Toks and draw inspiration from them to bring you […]

  • Mishigami – An Art Show about Michigan – Opening Night!

    Meet the group of artists who are sharing their art and artisan goods for a Michigan themed art exhibition and shopping experience called Mishigami. Mishigami, the name derived from the Ojibwe word meaning large water, will explore Michigan's natural beauty, wildlife, and humans. Snacks and refreshments. Family-friendly. 6pm-8pm.

  • Bridge Street Makers Market & Bar Hop

    Shop local artists and makers this holiday season by joining us on Bridge Street in Grand Rapids to shop 30 local vendors with a drink in hand! Locations Include: One Bourbon 608 Bridge St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Bridge St Market 405 Seward Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Küsterer Brauhaus 642 Bridge St […]

Stay up to date with our People First Economy Initiatives

×
×

Cart