The IN List 2025: March 10 - March 16
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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday, March 10
Kent District Library Krause Branch Events
Baby Time: 10-10:30am. Delight and engage your baby with songs, a story and playtime. Get to know other families and help your baby develop listening and language skills. For babies from birth to 18 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
Rhyme Time Music and Movement: 11:30am-12pm. Move and groove together with action rhymes, songs, games and hands-on musical activities that will help children develop motor, listening and literacy skills.
Kent District Library Comstock Park Branch Events 3943 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI.
Story Time: 10-11am. Nurture your child’s love of books and build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, music and movement. No registration required.
Kent District Library East Grand Rapids Branch Events 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI
Baby Time: 9:30-10am. Delight and engage your baby with songs, a story and playtime. Get to know other families and help your baby develop listening and language skills. For babies from birth to 18 months with a caregiver.
Tuesday, March 11
Kent District Library Krause Branch Events
Toddler Time: 10-10:30am. Nurture your toddler's love of books through music, movement and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills.
Nutrition Myths Debunked: 6:30pm. Do you feel confused about all the conflicting nutrition information out there? Tired of feeling guilty about what to eat? Kristi Veltkamp, a Registered Dietitian, will sift through misconceptions on healthy eating and empower you to make healthy choices for you and your family.
Trail Tuesdays @ Third Nature Brewing Company: 5-8pm. Every Tuesday stop by between 5 and close and run, walk, bike on the White Pine Trail and receive $2 off your first post workout pint. Be sure to check-in at the host stand. Dogs are welcome in our Biergarten.
Wednesday, March 12
Toddler Time: 10-10:30am. Nurture your toddler's love of books through music, movement and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills.
Story Time: 11:30am-12:30pm. Nurture your child’s love of books and build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, music and movement. (ages 0-5).
Kent District Library East Grand Rapids Branch Events 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI
Toddler Time: 10-10:30am & 11-11:30am. Nurture your toddler's love of books through music, movement and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills.
Thursday, March 13
Kent District Library East Grand Rapids Branch Events 746 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI
Rhyme Time Music & Movement: 10-10:30am & 11-11:30am. Move and groove together with action rhymes, songs, games and hands-on musical activities that will help children develop motor, listening and literacy skills. Ages 0-5.
Teen Zone: 3-4pm. Teen-only fun for you and your friends at the library! Stop by for activities that may include board games, food and more.
Kent District Library Comstock Park Branch Events 3943 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI.
Women in the Military: 6:30-7:30pm. Hear from Carey Wagen, an Army Colonel who spent 26 years piloting helicopters, as she shares stories from her time serving and experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field.
Friday, March 14
St. Patricks Day Pre-Party at Third Nature Brewing Company: 11am-9pm. Kick-off SPD weekend with a night of live Celtic music, Irish dancers, green beer and Irish themed food! Celtic and folk band, Whorled, will be here for an open session from 4:45-5:45 pm for any and all who wish to bring their favorite Irish instrument and play together prior to the band performing from 6-8:15 pm. Irish dancers will be joining them. Bring the kids and dance along!
Popcorn and Wine Pairings at St. Julian Winery Tasting Room: 8pm. This is going to be a popping good time! Join them at their Rockford tasting room for a savor specially curated flights of dry or sweet wines, perfectly complemented by popcorn from The Grand Rapids Popcorn Company. This delightful popcorn and wine pairing will be available all weekend long.
St. Paddy’s Play Day at Backyard Fun Zone: 11am-4pm. Kids can jump, climb, and play on our showroom playsets while enjoying some festive fun games. Wear green and get half off Pay-for-Play!
Dude Dad at 20 Monroe: 7pm. Ages 18+ Welcome with Valid ID. Doors open 7:00pm. Show begins 8:00pm. Will Call opens two hours prior to door time. All support acts are subject to change without notice.
ST.PATTY LONG WEEKEND OF CELEBRATIONS AT HONEY CREEK INN: 12pm -10pm. St. Patrick's Weekend of Irish celebrations will kick off at Honey Creek Inn with a full Irish dinner menu!
West Michigan Spring RV Show: 12-8pm. Browse hundreds of NEW RVs from the nation's top manufacturers & brands like Jayco, Forest River, InTech, Coachmen, DRV, Heartland, Keystone, and MORE. Work with an expert sales team and brand reps on site to help you find the best RV fit AND price for your summer travels.
2025 Ultimate Sport Show at Devos Place: 12-8pm. 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 features are famous: Antique Lures, Trout Pond, Hawg Trough, Woodcarvers, Big Buck Night and the Rock Wall. Nearly 100 fishing and hunting seminars will be held on 5 stages, including Lake Ultimate, the 110,000 gallon indoor lake.
Saturday, March 15
Saturday Farmer’s Market @ Fulton Street Market: 10am-1pm. 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI. Second Season starts on November 2nd and goes through April 26th. We are open on Saturdays from 10 AM - 1 PM.
BUTTERFLIES ARE BLOOMING: 9am - 5pm. This highly anticipated event, the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the United States, showcases the stunning diversity and intricate beauty of butterflies and moths. Butterflies Are Blooming invites visitors to celebrate the unique spectacle of lepidopteran flight and the exquisite patterns of their wings in the lush environment of the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.
Sugarbush Festival at Blandford Nature Center: 10am-2pm. The 55th year of celebrating the sweet arrival of spring! Learn the maple sugaring process through Sugarbush demonstrations & techniques including a taste test in our Sugarhouse. Activities include wildlife encounters, maple cotton candy, games/crafts, and more. Check-in and walk-in registration will be located in front of the Visitor Center. There will be no other activities at the Blandford Nature Center Farm. Online pre-registration is optional, but recommended.
Popcorn and Wine Pairings at St. Julian Winery Tasting Room: 8pm. This is going to be a popping good time! Join them at their Rockford tasting room for a savor specially curated flights of dry or sweet wines, perfectly complemented by popcorn from The Grand Rapids Popcorn Company. This delightful popcorn and wine pairing will be available all weekend long.
Yoga on Tap at Archival Brewing (6266 W River Dr NE, Belmont, MI): 10-11am. Enjoy a 60-minute all-levels yoga class, followed by a refreshing drink of your choice (beer, cider, or non-alcoholic option) in the cozy ambiance of our favorite local brewery.
Irish Off Ionia: 11am-9pm. One of Michigan’s most beloved St. Patrick’s Day traditions is getting a fresh new look for 2025! Formerly known as Irish On Ionia, the festival is rebranding as Irish Off Ionia and moving to Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids. The zero-waste festival will take place on will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 AM to 9 PM, bringing all the Irish spirit to an exciting new venue. The new location at Calder Plaza will provide more space, a better guest experience, and an opportunity to enhance the festival while keeping it at the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Purchase tickets online.
ST.PATTY LONG WEEKEND OF CELEBRATIONS AT HONEY CREEK INN: 12-10pm. Join them for a Guinness beer pop-up featuring Guinness beer art, Irish cocktails, a full Irish dinner menu, Irish beer on tap, and more!
John Ball Zoo Adventure Hiring Party: 1-3:30pm. Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and adventurous environment? John Ball Zoo is hosting an Adventure Hiring Party, where you can learn about thrilling seasonal positions, interview, and potentially be hired on the spot! Get more info on their website!
2025 Ultimate Sport Show at Devos Place: 10am-8pm. 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 features are famous: Antique Lures, Trout Pond, Hawg Trough, Woodcarvers, Big Buck Night and the Rock Wall. Nearly 100 fishing and hunting seminars will be held on 5 stages, including Lake Ultimate, the 110,000 gallon indoor lake.
Irish Jig 5k: 6:30 - 8:15am. Corewell Health invites you to join us for the 41st annual Irish Jig! Start off the running season with Corewell Health Irish Jig 5K, one of Michigan’s premier 5K (3.1 mile) road races. This USA Track & Field Certified Course that takes you through the beautiful East Grand Rapids community and brings out thousands of participants and supporters. The Irish Jig begins and ends at Grand Rapids High School and is known for its jubilant participants who dress for the St. Patrick’s Day occasion making the event festive and exciting.East Grand Rapids High School (2211 Lake Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506) use the pool lobby, which can be accessed using door #21, located near Lakeside & Wealthy, near the Library. Register Online.
47th Annual Grand Rapids St. Patrick's Day Parade: 11am. The parade begins at 11:AM near Fulton and Sheldon streets, and can be viewed all along Monroe Center St. SW, ending with a Cultural Presentation at Rosa Parks Circle!
Sunday, March 16
Popcorn and Wine Pairings at St. Julian Winery Tasting Room: 8pm. This is going to be a popping good time! Join them at their Rockford tasting room for a savor specially curated flights of dry or sweet wines, perfectly complemented by popcorn from The Grand Rapids Popcorn Company. This delightful popcorn and wine pairing will be available all weekend long.
2025 Ultimate Sport Show at Devos Place: 10am-5pm. 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 features are famous: Antique Lures, Trout Pond, Hawg Trough, Woodcarvers, Big Buck Night and the Rock Wall. Nearly 100 fishing and hunting seminars will be held on 5 stages, including Lake Ultimate, the 110,000 gallon indoor lake.
