The IN List 2025: March 24 - March 28
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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 24
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 & 10:30-11am. 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.
Oberon Day at the Corner Bar: 11am. They'll have $3 pours of Oberon all day long!
Grand Rapids Gold vs Wisconsin Herd: 7pm at Van Andel Arena. The Official NBA G League Affiliate of the Denver Nuggets! Find tickets online.
Tuesday, March 25
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.
Kent District Library Comstock Park Branch Events 3943 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI.
Classic movies of the Silver Screen: 2-4pm. Join other classic movie lovers to watch films from the golden age of the silver screen.
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 26
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
The Gut Nexus: Where Your Brain, Immunity, and Microbiome Collide: 6pm at Boochie Bar Downtown Rockford (39 Courtland St NE, Rockford, MI 49341). Presented by Freedom Functional Medicine. Embark on a journey through your inner ecosystem with 'The Gut Nexus: Where Your Brain, Immunity, and Microbiome Collide.' Uncover the profound impact of your gut microbiome on brain health, immune function, and overall vitality. From the gut-brain axis to immune system modulation, this engaging lecture breaks down cutting-edge science into actionable insights. Whether you’re passionate about mental wellness, disease prevention, or optimizing gut health, come learn how your gut bacteria shape your life—and learn practical tips to nurture them. Free event. Register online!
Thursday, March 27
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.
Rock Spring Wreath Workshop with Do Something Co: 6pm at Lee & Birch Downtown Rockford (41 Courtland St Rockford, MI). Attendees will be guided through the skill of making a beautiful Spring hoop wreath using faux greens and other florals and flair. We'll also have drinks to enjoy and a shopping party with discount! Register online.
Croft Haus 2nd Birthday Party: 5-8pm. They are turning two! We hope you can join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, sipping, and celebrating as we mark two amazing years in business. Be one of the first 50 customers to spend $100+ and receive an exclusive Croft Haus gift bag!
Free Wine Tasting at Art of the Table: 606 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI. 4-8pm. Whether you are are needing some quick inspiration for a bottle to take home for the weekend or if you are looking to learn a little more about the ever evolving world of wine.
Friday, March 28
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.
Explore the John Ball Zoo: 10am-4pm. From up-close animal encounters to unforgettable family outings, a membership offers endless opportunities to explore, learn, and make memories all year long. Explore memberships online.
Art in Bloom Night Market at the Grand Rapids Art Museum: 5-8pm. Celebrate opening day of Art in Bloom with an Artist Night Market curated by multidisciplinary artist, Carolyn Ferrari. Shop a showcase of extraordinary women artists whose work spans fine art, jewelry, textiles, and other handmade crafts. Stop by the market during Art in Bloom to support local artists and add a new piece to your wardrobe or home. See a list of participating artists here.
Saturday, March 29
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.
Cloth & Cabin Spring Soiree: 11am-4pm. Let's celebrate the arrival of Spring at the Cloth + Cabin rooftop shop! Explore their brand new Spring Collections filled with Spring Break essentials, fresh spring decor, and more! Come check out their newly mini interiors studio, now equipped with rug + wallpaper samples you can touch + feel. Plus, indulge in a free gift with purchase + enter for a chance to win a $250 spring shopping spree!
An Afternoon with Jean Stoffer: 2-3:30pm at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. In celebration of GRAM’s biennial art and floral design exhibition, Art in Bloom, join us for a special conversation with award-winning interior designer Jean Stoffer. Moderated by GRAM Director and CEO Cindy Foley, Jean will share insight into her design inspirations and practice with a key focus on the natural world. Following the conversation, Jean will be available to sign copies of her book, “Establishing Home.” Copies of the book will be available to purchase during the event. Get tickets online.
Russell Dickerson: 7pm at 20 Monroe. All Ages Welcome. 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. Get tickets online!
Spring Break Zoology Day at the Grand Rapids Public Museum: 11am-3pm. Meet some animal friends with Zoology from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a special presentation at 1:30 p.m. Investigate insect specimens with Museum volunteers. Learn more about butterflies. Take home milkweed seeds for monarch butterflies along with a fun butterfly craft. Explore our West Michigan Habitats exhibit to see life-size dioramas of animals in their natural environments.
Welcome the Bunny to Woodland Mall: 11am-1pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day with the Bunny, plus special appearances by Elsa and Spiderman! Remember to grab those keepsake photos with the Bunny while you're here. Don't miss out on face painting and balloon twisting! Reserve a photo time with the bunny here.
Sunday, March 30
Night of the Butterflies: 6-8pm. Free for members and guests covered by membership level. Members may bring registered nonmember guests and pay for their daily admission price entry at time of check-in. This family-friendly evening features access to the Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition—bring your flashlights to find butterflies as they roost in the trees—family-friendly entertainment, a themed art activity, and light refreshments.
Spring Break: Game Day at the Grand Rapids Public Museum: Bring a friend and several fun games throughout the Museum and in their newly redesigned arcade.
