• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Mindstorm Saturdays

    Mindstorm Saturdays

    Kids ages 10 and up can explore robotics with the Forest Hills COMETS robotics team on select Saturdays at the library. Using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kits, these hands-on robotics activities […]

  • Opening Day – Mandela: The Official Exhibition

    Mandela: The Official Exhibition takes guests on a personal journey through the life of the world’s most iconic freedom fighter and political leader, Nelson Mandela. An immersive and interactive experience, […]

  • Movies at Main / Soul

    Families are invited to visit the Main Library for a special showing of the Pixar film, Soul. Musically inspired, age appropriate crafts and popcorn from Mosby's Popcorn will also be […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Dirty Herd

    The Dirty Herd

    Meet us at Riley Trails each second and fourth Sunday of the month and we'll get some miles in together. Bonus: on special dates we'll welcome some of our favorite brands who will bring some of their models to test drive. All paces welcome!

  • Live Music Mondays at Flat River Grill

    Live Music Mondays at Flat River Grill

    Dine with us every Monday evening and enjoy live music in Tributary at Flat River Grill! Shake up your Mondays with a variety of acoustic talents while you dine in comfort with our Wood-fired delights. Check out our music schedule below! January 22 - RustyPickel Duo January 29 - Clem & Cole from the Flat […]

  • March Wine School: Women in Wine

    Wine School is in session! This year we are selling all tickets online to make it more convenient to reserve your spot. Seating is limited, and our events sell out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets today! The cost to attend is $55 per person which includes wine, food, and the class. Never […]

  • Decoding Neurodevelopmental Disorders Workshop

    We are excited to introduce you to Dr. Rob & Dr. Kassidy Kasperski with Rooted Family Chiropractic! We are excited to collaborate and host this workshop coming up March 12, […]

  • Wednesday Night Hills & Stairs

    -Meet in front of (or just inside the front door) City Built Brewing Co. -Two group run start times- 5:30p & 6:30p (run with one or both). We do leave […]

  • Lansing Home & Garden Show

    Mid Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show has beautiful feature gardens, 3 free seminar stages and hundreds of local businesses featuring every product and service you’ll ever need, all under […]

  • 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 […]

  • Pineweird Derby

    Calling all car, physics and woodworking enthusiasts! Join us April 14th. Broad Leaf is happy to host the first annual, no designs barred, Pineweird Derby. Maybe a Co2 cartridge would […]

  • Lansing Home & Garden Show

    Mid Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show has beautiful feature gardens, 3 free seminar stages and hundreds of local businesses featuring every product and service you’ll ever need, all under one roof. This is the show to attend! Show Dates & Hours: Thursday, March 14 2pm-8pm Friday, March 15 11am-8pm Saturday, March 16 10am-8pm Sunday, […]

  • Sound Bath Under the Stars

    Join Catherine for a unique experience at the Planetarium in the Grand Rapids Public Museum. This will be a sound bath like no other! Under the domed ceiling of the planetarium, we’ll spend 60 minutes immersing in sound from meditative instruments while a tailored projection of the night sky is played overhead on the planetarium […]

  • Outlaw’D

    Delivering some fine authentic country music from the stage at the Ore Dock in downtown Marquette MI. Free Admission 9pm

  • Lansing Home & Garden Show

    Mid Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show has beautiful feature gardens, 3 free seminar stages and hundreds of local businesses featuring every product and service you’ll ever need, all under one roof. This is the show to attend! Show Dates & Hours: Thursday, March 14 2pm-8pm Friday, March 15 11am-8pm Saturday, March 16 10am-8pm Sunday, […]

  • MSU Neuroscience Fair

    Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum for Michigan State University College of Human Medicine’s Neuroscience Fair. Meet scientists and learn about the marvels of the brain – from how it looks, feels and works to how to keep it healthy. The fair includes fun, hands-on activities for the whole family. The event is free with […]

  • 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 […]

  • St. Patrick’s Day Eve Bash with TRAPPED ON MARS!

    Come and celebrate St. Patrick's Day Weekend with your friends at Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits and TRAPPED ON MARS! We'll be bringing the Rock, Funk, Pop & Punk (and […]

  • Lansing Home & Garden Show

    Mid Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show has beautiful feature gardens, 3 free seminar stages and hundreds of local businesses featuring every product and service you’ll ever need, all under […]

  • Commander Night – MTG

    Bring out your brews and enjoy some beers, Broad Leaf Commander Night is here and it’s on March 17th! Enjoy kinship and some kick-ass food while you fight it out […]

  • Master Class Tasting – Spain

    5 wines, small snacks and a plethora of knowledge from our wine pro friends at AHD Wine Distributors! We've set up an amazing class series for you, a "master class" […]

  • March Wine School: Wine’d into Spring

    Wine School is in session! This year we are selling all tickets online to make it more convenient to reserve your spot. Seating is limited, and our events sell out […]

  • Crafternoons

    Crafternoons

    Join us for an afternoon of coffee, cookies, and crafts. Bring your own project or make a craft with the supplies provided by the library. Meet new friends and chat […]

  • 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 […]

  • 3rd Thursdays

    3rd Thursdays

    Sip. Shop. Stroll. Third 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 […]

  • Music in the Stacks / PHABIES

    Led by Laura Hobson, PHABIES’ music is a blend of 60's-era folk and genre-blending pop, alternative, and indie. Joining Hobson are guitarist Kevin Burrows, drummer Joshua Holicki, keyboardist Max McKinnon, […]

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