Events

our Local First Member, Fruit Ridge Markets, wanted to help out our community by pointing us in the direction of where to pick up local produce???? ????Fruit Ridge Members raising or […]

ArtPrize is an annual, international art festival and competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan—a celebration of creative ideas, conversations, experimentation, and inclusiveness. ArtPrize 2023 is free and open to the public, […]

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 […]

It’s baaaaack…. Featuring local artists, live entertainment, and all things magical, mysterious, and macabre just in time for Halloween! Don’t spend your money at those big-box stores this year. Come support local artists, experience live performances, and jump into the most wonderful time of the year! Sunday, October 1st, 3:00-7:00pm Check back for vendor, performer, […]

Brew Feast is back for it's third year, and this time, things are lager than ever. This is the event of the fall that you do not want to miss. […]

Join us for an informative and interactive seminar on the ins and outs of buying a business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is designed […]

Our Grand Rapids store is honored to have been chosen as the location for the next gathering of the Michigan Radio Reads book club on October 4 to discuss Firekeeper's […]

Event coordinated by GVSU Arts Celebration Start time 7 pm (set up will be earlier) Contact: Kristen Krueger-Corrado <kruegekr@gvsu.edu>

Comedy Night! Dave Wellfare Headlines the Ore Dock Brewery, with local guests! Hosted by Vincent Schultz Dave Wellfare Short on stature and big on personality is one way to describe […]

Beltline Bar is thrilled to be celebrating 70 years in business! To thank you for your continued support, we're throwing a fiesta filled with free instant win scratch off tickets, […]

Mix, mingle, and meet the artists behind the creepy themed art and products in this exhibition and shopping event! Cocoon Art Space will be hosting a one-month group art show […]

What's that? Chicken Wire Empire will be playing LIVE at the Ore Dock Brewing Co?! 2019 saw a unique musical pairing on the European stage when Chicken Wire Empire and […]

It's finally FALL! We'll have your favorite fall things all week, including: U-Pick apples (Honeycrisp, Empires, Gala, McIntosh), Donuts, Farm Market And on Saturday, an added bonus of horse-drawn hayrides from noon-5! Don't miss out!

Come get your groove on at the banned book fair!

Get ready for our annual Poutine showdown! Join us at Brewery Vivant for Poutine Clash and savor the tastiest battle of gravy, curds and fries. Our talented cooks will go head-to-head, crafting their unique Poutine creations, and it's your chance to be the judge! Taste, vote, and crown the Poutine champion!

Learn all the tricks of the trade for producing events on public property. This opportunity is free and open to the public, specifically event organizers, volunteers and staff. - ABOUT: This free Event Management Training course is designed by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events (OSE) […]

Shop in store or curbside on Tuesday October 10th to give back to our Charity of the Month: Grace's Table as 5% of our sales will be donated directly. “At Grace's Table, we know that teen moms are often isolated, alone, and without access to resources. We know they want to secure a bright future […]

We’re super excited to introduce your young readers to this new series!  A hidden tunnel in the White House that leads to an underground clubhouse full of antique curiosities, with doors heading in all directions—and a mysterious invitation to join the ranks of White House kids? It’s an adventure every kid will want to go […]

Even though Banned Books Week is technically just the first week in October, we're not going to let that stop us from celebrating banned books and discussing this issue. Even though it may not seem like a big election year, we have really important things on our ballots! Depending on where you live, that's city […]

Learn all the tricks of the trade for producing events on public property. This opportunity is free and open to the public, specifically event organizers, volunteers and staff. - ABOUT: […]

Our friend, Michigan author Colleen Cambridge joins us to share the second book in her Phyllida Bright Mysteries Series. Join us to discover your next favorite cozy mystery! This event […]

Gold Coast Doulas offers a Saturday Series of classes including Comfort Measures for Labor, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Survival. You can sign up for one, two, or all three classes. Comfort Measures 9:00am – 11:00am Lunch Break 11:00am – 12:00pm Breastfeeding 12:00pm – 3:00pm Break 3:00pm – 3:30pm Newborn Survival Can be watched anytime. Comfort Measures […]

Join us at Frederik Meier Gardens & Sculpture Park to discover the wealth of learning opportunities Grand Rapids has in store for your students. Our collaboration with community organizations presents a hub for your 2023-24 school year field trip planning. Delve into field trip offerings from Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Public […]

Join us at MeXo on Thursday, October 12th from 5:30 - 7pm for an exciting Tequila Tasting event! We'll be showcasing Padre Azul's Silver, Reposado, and Anejo tequilas, along with a special cocktail crafted by Chrystal and Chris using Padre Azul's organic silver tequila, Padrecito. Chef Oscar will delight your taste buds with delicious appetizers. […]

Boy oh boy does the Ore Dock Brewing Co. have a treat for you - Them Coulee Boys live on stage! Them Coulee Boys craft a brand of Americana that blends folk, punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. They sing their conversational songs in 4 part harmony, often with a banjo stomp and rhythm section […]