Grand Rapids Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend

Grand Rapids MI

07 October, 2021

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Want to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? See what's new on your Grand Rapids Patch community calendar. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 a few events happening this weekend in and near Grand Rapids: Effective Storytelling for Community Engagement When: Thursday, October 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Dorothy a. Johnson Center for Philanthropy What: Event listing from Dorothy a. Johnson Center for Philanthropy: Thursday, October 7 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMWe're online! This workshop will be presented online through Zoom. All registrants will receive the access link and password via email from Eventbrite before the event. De... Learn More FLEX Hour - Walker City Recreation Department When: Thursday, October 7th at 1:15 p.m. Where: Walker City Recreation Department What: Event listing from Walker City Recreation Department: Thursday and October 7 from 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM Learn More Asian Student Union Meeting - Kentwood Public Schools When: Thursday, October 7th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday and October 7 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Jeff's High Schoolers (CC) - Streams of Hope When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Streams of Hope What: Event listing from Streams of Hope: Thursday, October 7 from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More NHS Road Clean Up - Eastern High School When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Eastern High School What: Event listing from Eastern High School: Thursday, October 7 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Learn More Mr Jeff's High School Program (CC) When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Streams of Hope What: Event listing from Streams of Hope: Thursday, October 7 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Model UN - Eastern High School When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Eastern High School What: Event listing from Eastern High School: Thursday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PMB-Hall Learn More Boys Freshman Soccer vs ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Spirit Store Open - Kentwood Public Schools When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More 3Rs Program Cultural Competency Training - Session II When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Bar Association What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Bar Association: Thursday, October 7 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM3Rs Program Cultural Competency Training - Session IILearn more athttps://www.grbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=108739Description:Schedule:Thursday, October 7, 20213R... Learn More Boys Freshman Football vs Grandville High School When: Thursday, October 7th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Anime Club - Grand Rapids Public Library When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Library What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Library: Thursday, October 7 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMAnime ClubEvery Thursday May – December 20215:00 – 6:30 pmVirtual Event | DiscordFree Discord account required. Join our virtual Anime Club to talk with other enthusiasts about your favo... Learn More Boys Junior Varsity Soccer vs ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:25 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 5:25 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Girls Freshman Volleyball vs CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Wine, Women & Chocolate 2021 - Women's Resource Center When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Women's Resource Center What: Event listing from Women's Resource Center: Thursday, October 7 at 5:30 PMDetails Our 15th annual Wine, Women and Chocolate event is being held on October 7, 2021. This year we will be hosting a hybrid event, virtual and… More https://www.facebook.com/events/182452290658757 Learn More Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball vs CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL When: Thursday, October 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving vs JENISON HIGH SCHOOL When: Thursday, October 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Mercantile Bank presents Taps + Trails, an IKUS event When: Thursday, October 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Indian Trails Camp What: Event listing from Indian Trails Camp: Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails Mark your calendar and plan on joining us on Thursday, October 7th from 6pm-8pm for Taps + Trails! Mercantile Bank of Michigan presents… More https://www.facebook.com/events/142677590767... Learn More Girls Swim/Dive Senior Night Dinner - Kentwood Public Schools When: Thursday, October 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Boys Junior Varsity Football vs Grandville High School When: Thursday, October 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Girls Varsity Volleyball vs CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More WE ARE ALL Community Auction - Artists Creating Together When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Artists Creating Together What: Event listing from Artists Creating Together: Thursday, October 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails Join us for the WE ARE ALL Community Auction! On the evening of October 7th, community members will join together from across our area to… More https://www.facebook.com/events/1436... Learn More MSU Side-by-Side Concert - Walker City Recreation Department When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Walker City Recreation Department What: Event listing from Walker City Recreation Department: Thursday, October 7 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Boys Varsity Soccer vs ROCKFORD HIGH SCHOOL When: Thursday, October 7th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, October 7 from 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Picture retake day - Northern High School When: Friday, October 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Northern High School What: Event listing from Northern High School: Friday, October 8 at 12:00 AM through Saturday, October 9 at 12:00 AM Learn More Field Day - City High/Middle School When: Friday, October 8th at 8:30 a.m. Where: City High/Middle School What: Event listing from City High/Middle School: Friday, October 8 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Learn More Holly's Tech Help - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Friday, October 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Friday, October 8 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More GRPS Board of Education Legislative Committee Meeting When: Friday, October 8th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Schools What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Schools: Friday, October 8 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More EK Var Football Team Dinner - Kentwood Public Schools When: Friday, October 8th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Friday, October 8 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Northview Hall of Fame Ceremony - Northview Public Schools When: Friday, October 8th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Northview Public Schools What: Event listing from Northview Public Schools: Friday, October 8 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMThe ceremony will take place at 4:00 pm in the NHS auditorium with dinner to follow. Tickets can be purchased starting on September 1st in the NHS Athletic Office from 9:00-4:00pm. Tickets ar... Learn More EK Var Football Meeting - Kentwood Public Schools When: Friday, October 8th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Friday, October 8 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Homecoming Parade (Rahn to access road to Crossroads and to the stadium) When: Friday, October 8th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Northview High School What: Event listing from Northview High School: Friday, October 8 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More South Christian Football - Kentwood Public Schools When: Friday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Friday, October 8 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More Homecoming Football Game - Northview High School When: Friday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Northview High School What: Event listing from Northview High School: Friday, October 8 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Varsity Football (home) vs Lowell - Northview Public Schools When: Friday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Northview Public Schools What: Event listing from Northview Public Schools: Friday, October 8 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More EK Boys Tennis Team Dinner - Kentwood Public Schools When: Friday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Friday, October 8 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More AYSO Games - Kentwood Public Schools When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Saturday, October 9 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Learn More Middle School Water Polo - Kentwood Public Schools When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Saturday, October 9 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More EK Invitational Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Traverse City West HS When: Saturday, October 9th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Saturday, October 9 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Learn More Ssturday School - Kentwood Public Schools When: Saturday, October 9th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Saturday, October 9 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Second Saturday Workday at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Land Conservancy of West Michigan What: Event listing from Land Conservancy of West Michigan: Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin us at Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve to help collect native grass and wildflower seeds. These seeds will be used to expand prairie habitat on our preserves. Tools, water, and ... Learn More Girl Scout Tree Promise Planting Day When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Kent County Parks Department What: Event listing from Kent County Parks Department: Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Kent County Parks and Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore are partnering on the Girl Scout Tree Promise initiative! Scout Troops are invited to work with park staff to plan their ow... Learn More Rocket Football Games - Kentwood Public Schools When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Saturday, October 9 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Learn More Fall Fest - Blandford Nature Center When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Blandford Nature Center What: Event listing from Blandford Nature Center: Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMEnjoy the splendor of autumn at Blandford's Fall Fest on October 9th, 2021! Bring the whole family to enjoy a day of crafts, games, candle dipping, and even make your own scarecrow* to tak... Learn More Faith And Blue - West Grand Neighborhood Association When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: West Grand Neighborhood Association What: Event listing from West Grand Neighborhood Association: Saturday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Volunteer Opportunity!! Saturday, October 9, 2021 10 AM-1 PM Meet at the Leonard/Quarry Social Zone - 537 Leonard St. NW Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/9979... Learn More Outside Reading Club: All About Love When: Saturday, October 9th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Library What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Library: Saturday, October 9 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMOutside Reading ClubSaturday, Oct 9, 2021, 12:00 – 1:00 pmSeymour Branch | 2350 Eastern Ave SESpace is limited. Registration required.  This event is weather permitting.  Calling all re... Learn More Homecoming Dance (Grades 9 - 12 only) When: Saturday, October 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City High/Middle School What: Event listing from City High/Middle School: Saturday, October 9 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Homecoming Dance in Northview HS - Northview High School When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Northview High School What: Event listing from Northview High School: Saturday, October 9 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Learn More BIGGBY 'B the One' Walk/Run - East Grand Rapids Community Center When: Sunday, October 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: East Grand Rapids Community Center What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids Community Center: Sunday, October 10 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe Biggby Coffee 'B the One' Race is a 5K meant to encourage people to 'B the One' for someone struggling with mental illness. Proceeds will go towards supporting iUnderstand Lo... Learn More KIDS Speed & Agility Grades K-8 - Kentwood Public Schools When: Sunday, October 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Sunday, October 10 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More KIDS Boys Basketball Grade 3-5 - Kentwood Public Schools When: Sunday, October 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Sunday, October 10 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More KIDS Lacrosse grades 4-8 - Kentwood Public Schools When: Sunday, October 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Sunday, October 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More KIDS Soccer - Kentwood Public Schools When: Sunday, October 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Sunday, October 10 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Football Coaches Meeting - Kentwood Public Schools When: Sunday, October 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Sunday, October 10 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Fall leaf pickup begins - East Grand Rapids Community Center When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: East Grand Rapids Community Center What:Event listing from East Grand Rapids Community Center: Monday, October 11 (all day)http://www.eastgr.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3073 Learn More 9th Grade Vision Screening (AM only) When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central High School What: Event listing from Central High School: Monday, October 11 at 12:00 AM through Tuesday, October 12 at 12:00 AM Learn More Family/Teacher Conferences - Central High School When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Central High School What: Event listing from Central High School: Monday, October 11 at 12:00 AM through Tuesday, October 12 at 12:00 AM Learn More Parent-Teacher Conferences - Northview Public Schools When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Northview Public Schools What: Event listing from Northview Public Schools: Monday, October 11 through Thursday, October 14 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at con... Learn More Ask a Realtor - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Monday, October 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Monday, October 11 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Fall Fun on the Lawn | Main Library - Grand Rapids Public Library When: Monday, October 11th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Library What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Library: Monday, October 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMFall Fun on the Lawn | Main LibraryMondays, October 4, 11, 18, 2510:30 amMain Library –  111 Library Street NE Bundle up and join the fun! Come sing, dance, and play outside on the lawn... Learn More 2021 Parks Improvement Millage Education Meeting When: Monday, October 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: East Grand Rapids Community Center What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids Community Center: Monday, October 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMhttp://www.eastgr.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3068 Learn More Mr Jason's Middle School Program (CC) When: Monday, October 11th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Streams of Hope What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids Community Center: Monday, October 11 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMhttp://www.eastgr.org/calendar.aspx?EID=3068 Learn More Mr Jeff's Middle School Program (CC) When: Monday, October 11th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Streams of Hope What: Event listing from Streams of Hope: Monday, October 11 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More HS Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences When: Monday, October 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Northview High School What: Event listing from Northview High School: Monday, October 11 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Boys Junior Varsity Soccer vs Portage Northern High School When: Monday, October 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday, October 11 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More GRPS Board of Education Special Board Meeting/Work Session When:Monday, October 11th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Schools What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Schools: Monday, October 11 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMSPECIAL BOARD MEETING/WORK SESSIONS Second Monday of the Month 4:30 p.m. (Room 101) Monday, January 14, 2019 Monday, February 11, 2019 Monday, March 11, 2019 Monday, April 8, 2019 Monda... Learn More When: Board of Education Meeting-Middle School Learning Commons When: Monday, October 11th at 5:30 p.m. Where: East Grand Rapids High School What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids High School: Monday, October 11 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting When: Monday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: East Grand Rapids Community Center What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids Community Center: Monday, October 11 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PMThe East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 6:00 pm on the 2nd Monday of each month. All meetings are open to the public. Public comment is received at the begi... Learn More KIDS Volleyball Grades 3-6 - Kentwood Public Schools When: Monday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday, October 11 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Northview Public Schools When: Monday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Northview Public Schools What: Event listing from Northview Public Schools: Monday, October 11 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis Board of Education meeting will be held IN-PERSON at the Northview Administration Building. If you would like to address the Board of Education, there will be an opportunity to do so du... Learn More Kentwood Board of Education Meeting - Kentwood Public Schools When: Monday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday, October 11 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Team Boosters Meeting in LC - East Grand Rapids High School When: Monday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: East Grand Rapids High School What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids High School: Monday, October 11 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Boys Varsity Soccer vs Portage Northern High School When: Monday, October 11th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday, October 11 from 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Vocal Music Boosters Meeting - Kentwood Public Schools When: Monday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday, October 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Choir Kickoff Concert - Northern High School When: Monday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Northern High School What: Event listing from Northern High School: Monday, October 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Walk Your Park - Richmond Park - West Grand Neighborhood Association When: Tuesday, October 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: West Grand Neighborhood Association What: Event listing from West Grand Neighborhood Association: Tuesday, October 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department would like to extend an invitation to attend the Walk Your Park With Your Parks Director event this fall in your neighb... 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.