• Red, Wine & Blue Voter Information Night

    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 […]

  • Free Event Management Training: Planning Your Vision

    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: […]

  • Murder By Invitation Only with Colleen Cambridge

    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 […]

  • Saturday Series with Gold Coast Doulas

    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 […]

  • 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!

  • Free Educator Night

    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 […]

  • Tequila Tasting Event Featuring Padre Azul!

    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. […]

  • Them Coulee Boys

    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 […]

  • October 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 […]

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