Grand Rapids Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Grand Rapids MI

19 August, 2021

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Grand Rapids. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a speaker series, a cooking class, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events throughout Grand Rapids: 5th Gr. Open House; pls watch for School Messenger emails with time frames within this visit. When: Thursday, August 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Central Woodlands Middle School What: Event listing from Central Woodlands Middle School: Thursday, August 19 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Learn More 6th Gr. Open House; pls watch for School Messenger emails with time frames within this visit. When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Central Woodlands Middle School What: Event listing from Central Woodlands Middle School: Thursday and August 19 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Teacher Meet and Greets (Grades K-5) When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Breton Downs Elementary What: Event listing from Breton Downs Elementary: Thursday and August 19 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Teacher Meet & Greet - Wealthy Elementary When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Wealthy Elementary What: Event listing from Wealthy Elementary: Thursday, August 19 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More 6th grade school pictures during orientation When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Eastern Middle School What: Event listing from Eastern Middle School: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More 2021/22 Season Kick-Off - Opera Grand Rapids When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Opera Grand Rapids What: Event listing from Opera Grand Rapids: Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMDetails Celebrate the kick-off of our 2021/22 season! Join us August 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the courtyard of the Fulton Street Farmers Market for an… More https://www.facebook.com/events/30357810813... Learn More Boys Varsity Football vs Forest Hills Northern HS When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Back to School Event - Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center (Academic) When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center (Academic) What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center (Academic): Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Thornapple Open House - Thorn Apple ES When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Thorn Apple ES What: Event listing from Thorn Apple ES: Thursday, August 19 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Chamber After Hours - Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, August 19 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMChamber After HoursJoin the Grand Rapids Chamber for casual networking in a fun, inclusive setting that epitomizes the importance of Chamber membership and building long-lastin... Learn More Open House/Curriculum Night - Ada ES When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Ada ES What: Event listing from Ada ES: Thursday, August 19 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Open House - Families A-L - Knapp Elementary School When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Knapp Elementary School What: Event listing from Knapp Elementary School: Thursday, August 19 from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Open House 1st - 4th Grade - Pine Ridge ES When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Pine Ridge ES What: Event listing from Pine Ridge ES: Thursday, August 19 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Mulick Park Open House - Mulick Park Elementary When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Mulick Park Elementary What: Event listing from Mulick Park Elementary: Thursday, August 19 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMMore details TBA Learn More Open House - Families M-Z - Knapp Elementary School When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:15 p.m. Where: Knapp Elementary School What: Event listing from Knapp Elementary School: Thursday, August 19 from 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM Learn More PN 9 Ice Cream Social - Northern High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Northern High School What: Event listing from Northern High School: Thursday, August 19 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Pinewood Open House - Kentwood Public Schools When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Crestwood Open House - Kentwood Public Schools When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Boys Junior Varsity Football vs Forest Hills Northern HS When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Valleywood Open House - Kentwood Public Schools When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Boys Freshman Football vs Forest Hills Northern HS When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Open House/Curriculum Night - Orchard View ES When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Orchard View ES What: Event listing from Orchard View ES: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More PN12 Bags Tournament - Northern High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Northern High School What: Event listing from Northern High School: Thursday, August 19 from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM Learn More GR Crime Tours - Grand Rapids Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Library What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMGR Crime ToursThursday, August 19, 2021, 7:00 pmMeet at the flagpole at the Main Library – 111 Library St NE Learn about some of the most infamous crimes in Grand Rapids on this 1 hour w... Learn More Movies in the Park - East Grand Rapids Community Center When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: East Grand Rapids Community Center What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids Community Center: Friday, August 20 (all day)Join us for FREE family-friendly entertainment on the shores of Reeds Lake. Movies will be shown on an inflatable screen at dusk. Come early for the best seat and bring your lawn chair or blanket... Learn More GR Charity Fair When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 300 Monroe Ave NW What: The GR Charity Fair is a new event where twelve charities will have fun exhibits including an art gallery, animal adoption exhibit, cookie booth, teddy bear drive, jewelry booth, and farmer's market! There will also be a DJ and food trucks. It will be at Calder Plaza in Grand... Learn More Kroc Block Party - Salvation Army Kroc Center When: Friday, August 20th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Salvation Army Kroc Center What: Event listing from Salvation Army Kroc Center: Friday, August 20 from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PMDetails Help us wind down the summer with a big Kroc Block Party on Friday, August 20 from 5:30–10 PM. This outdoor event is free for everyone!… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1887744... Learn More FHPS Foundation Scavenger Hunt - Orchard View ES When: Friday, August 20th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Orchard View ES What: Event listing from Orchard View ES: Friday, August 20 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More New student Gathering - Northern High School When: Friday, August 20th at 3:45 p.m. Where: Northern High School What: Event listing from Northern High School: Friday, August 20 from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM Learn More Freshmen Orientation - Northern High School When: Friday, August 20th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Northern High School What: Event listing from Northern High School: Friday, August 20 from 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Boys Junior Varsity Soccer vs Forest Hills Central High School When: Friday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Friday, August 20 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More #FreeFridayNight - Emily Scott Robinson When: Friday, August 20th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium, 1 North Harbor Drive, Grand Haven, Michigan, 49417, United States What: Courtyard Concerts #FreeFridayNight Summer Concert Series For more info, visit https://bit.ly/freefridaynight Artist: Emily Scott RobinsonTime: 18:15 - 20:30 Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Music Learn More Boys Varsity Soccer vs Forest Hills Central High School When: Friday, August 20th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Friday, August 20 from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Back to School Dance - Northern High School When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Northern High School What: Event listing from Northern High School: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More East Grand Rapids Movies in the Park - Aladdin (2019) When: Friday, August 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: John Collins Park What: Movies in the Park is sponsored by The Brouwers Agency, Auto-Owners Insurance & Consumers Credit Union. Join us for a night of family-friendly fun at John Collins Park with a screening of Aladdin (2019)! The movie begins at sunset. Movies cancelled due to inclement weather... Learn More HS Water Polo - Kentwood Public Schools When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Learn More East Kentwood JV Volleyball Invite Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball vs South Christian HS When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:00 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More EK Boys Tennis Invite Boys Varsity Tennis vs South Christian HS When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:30 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Saturday, August 21 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Cerulean Sea Family Celebration - Grand Rapids Public Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Library What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Library: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMCerulean Sea Family CelebrationSaturday, August 21, 2021, 10:00 am – 2:00 pmRiverside Park Bandshell – 3060 Monroe NE Come celebrate families of all kinds!  Enjoy crafts, lawn games and... Learn More 2021 Powerful by Faith Regional Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses When: Sunday, August 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Event What: United In Faith Worldwide! Jehovah's Witnesses Hold Global Virtual Event in 240 Lands, 500+ Languages. For decades, delegates from the Grand Rapids congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses have traveled each summer to a variety of venues for their regional conventions: South Ben... Learn More Picture Day - Central High School When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central High School What: Event listing from Central High School: Monday, August 23 at 12:00 AM through Tuesday, August 24 at 12:00 AM Learn More School Picture Day - Central Middle School When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central Middle School What: Event listing from Central Middle School: Monday, August 23 at 12:00 AM through Tuesday, August 24 at 12:00 AM Learn More 1st Day of School - Ada ES When: Monday, August 23rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ada ES What: Event listing from Ada ES: Monday, August 23 at 12:00 AM through Tuesday, August 24 at 12:00 AM Learn More ECSE AM Open House - Ada ES When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Ada ES What: Event listing from Ada ES: Monday, August 23 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More KCCA GOVERNING BOARD MEETING - Kent County Community Action When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Kent County Community Action What: Event listing from Kent County Community Action: Monday, August 23 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More ECSE PM Open House - Ada ES When: Monday, August 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Ada ES What: Event listing from Ada ES: Monday, August 23 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Boys Freshman Soccer vs Grandville High School When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday, August 23 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Boys Junior Varsity Tennis vs NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday, August 23 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Boys Junior Varsity Soccer vs Grandville High School When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:25 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday, August 23 from 5:25 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More GRPS Board of Education Finance Committee Meeting When: Monday, August 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Schools What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Schools: Monday, August 23 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Landowner Workshop: Fighting Hemlock Woolly Adelgid When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Land Conservancy of West Michigan What: Event listing from Land Conservancy of West Michigan: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe Land Conservancy of West Michigan is hosting an educational meeting for landowners near the Lake Michigan shoreline to learn about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA), an invasive insec... Learn More Circle Theatre - Hello Sunshine - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:15 p.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Monday, August 23 from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Marching Band - Northern High School When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Northern High School What: Event listing from Northern High School: Monday, August 23 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Boys Varsity Soccer vs Grandville High School When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:15 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday, August 23 from 7:15 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Northview High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Northview High School What:Event listing from Northview High School: Tuesday, August 24 (all day) Learn More Geskus Photo Day - Central Woodlands Middle School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central Woodlands Middle School What: Event listing from Central Woodlands Middle School: Tuesday, August 24 at 12:00 AM through Wednesday, August 25 at 12:00 AM Learn More School/ID Picture Makeup Day - Eastern High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Eastern High School What: Event listing from Eastern High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM Learn More Classes Begin - Crossroads Middle School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:25 a.m. Where: Crossroads Middle School What: Event listing from Crossroads Middle School: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:25 AM to 2:30 PM Learn More Welcome Back Students!! - East Oakview Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 8:30 a.m. Where: East Oakview Elementary School What: Event listing from East Oakview Elementary School: Tuesday, August 24 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More All Things Google - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Tuesday, August 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Tuesday, August 24 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Girls Volleyball Tryouts-attend for 2 days When: Tuesday, August 24th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Northern Hills Middle School What: Event listing from Northern Hills Middle School: Tuesday, August 24 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMSign up at School Orientation on Aug 19 or in the office. $75 Pay to Play fee can be made at SchoolPay.com.   All students MUST have a physical dated after April 15, 2021 on file at scho... Learn More East Kentwood Early Bird Tournament Girls Varsity Volleyball vs CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Northern Hills Middle School: Tuesday, August 24 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PMSign up at School Orientation on Aug 19 or in the office. $75 Pay to Play fee can be made at SchoolPay.com.   All students MUST have a physical dated after April 15, 2021 on file at scho... Learn More East Kentwood Tennis Quad Boys Varsity Tennis vs Grand Rapids Catholic Central When: Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Tri Meet Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving vs Traverse City Central HS When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Freshman Parent Forum in PAC - East Grand Rapids High School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: East Grand Rapids High School What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Storytime in the Park with StorytimeGR (MLK Park) When:Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Library What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMStorytime in the Park with StorytimeGRTuesdays, June 15, July 27, August 10, 246:30 pmMartin Luther King Jr. Park – 900 Fuller Ave SE Join us this summer for stories, free books and ice c... Learn More When: Fish Boil/Dune Ride - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Wednesday, August 25 from 9:15 AM to 4:30 PM Learn More Cardio Drumming - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Wednesday, August 25th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Wednesday, August 25 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM$3 drop in fee. Cardio Drumming combines the benefits of a traditional physical fitness program with the benefits of music and rhythm. No experience necessary... Learn More Lunch & Learn: 3 Ways of Seeing African American Philanthropy When: Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dorothy a. Johnson Center for Philanthropy What: Event listing from Dorothy a. Johnson Center for Philanthropy: Wednesday, August 25 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMWe're online! This session will be presented online through Zoom. All registrants will receive the access link and password via email from Eventbrite before the event. E... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Grand Rapids Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.