The IN List 2025: September 8 - September 14
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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, September 8
Krause Memorial Library Events:
Babytime: 10am-10:30am. Join us for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.
Rhyme Time Music & Movement: 11:30am-12:30pm. Get your wiggles out with rhymes, songs and musical activities. Move and groove together while strengthening motor, listening and early literacy skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
Krause Evening Book Club: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss The Rosary Murders by William Kienzle. Copies are available at the Krause Memorial Branch.
Kent District Library - East Grand Rapids Branch Events:
Babytime: 9:30-10am. Join us for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.
Coffee: Roasts, Types & Flavors: 6:30-7:30pm. There's an art to roasting coffee, and Tess Dodd from The Last Mile Cafe in Grand Rapids is here to give an overview of the different types and how roasting affects the flavor. Coffee will be available to taste and determine for yourself.
Fulton Street Graveyard Walking Tour: 6-7:30pm. Grand Rapids, MI. Join us for a 90-minute guided walking tour through this historic resting place, where humble headstones mark the lives of Grand Rapids’ original pioneers. Who were they? What did they leave behind? Let your curiosity lead the way as we uncover dramatic tales of grit, growth, and ghostly echoes from the past. Led by the captivating Caroline Cook of Grand Rapids Running Tours, this immersive experience blends storytelling, history, and a touch of mystery. Rain or shine, we’ll walk the grounds together—so wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather. Meeting location will be shared in your confirmation email after ticket purchase. Purchase tickets online.
Tuesday, September 9
Krause Memorial Library Events:
Toddler Time: 10-10:30am. Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
Hit the Trail Tuesday Women’s Run Club: 7:15pm. Join their private Facebook group for location information. No registration required.
Trail Tuesdays at Third Nature Brewing Company: 5-8pm. Join us for Trail Tuesdays! 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. We’ll raise a glass to that! Be sure to check-in at the host stand. Dogs are welcome in our Biergarten if you would like for your four legged friend to join. Grab the family and friends for some exercise followed by a Biergarten meal and a pint.
The Art of Meditation: 4:30-6pm at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Downtown Grand Rapids. Explore the benefits of creative awareness practice on our mental and physical well-being. In this session, we will explore a new way of looking deeply at art through a guided meditation as you engage the artwork on view in David Hockney: Perspective Should Be Reversed. The session will conclude with a discussion of our experiences, and practical ways to build on these practices in your own life. Get tickets online.
Wednesday, September 10
Krause Memorial Library Events:
Toddler Time: 10-10:30am. Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
Storytime: 11:30am-12:30pm. Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
Rock the Uke: 5:30-7:30pm. Play ukulele at the library! Beginners and newcomers welcome. Learn with ukulele enthusiasts followed by a group strum along.
Kent District Library - East Grand Rapids Branch Events:
Toddler Time: 10-10:30am. Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
Yoga at the Market: 10-11am at Fulton Street Market. Fulton Street Market Plaza, 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI. Led by the instructors of Grand Rapids Yoga Company!
Wednesdays On Wealthy: 4-8pm. Gaslight Village, GR. Live music, yard games, business discounts, a food truck, and more. Grab takeout from your favorite Gaslight Village restaurants and enjoy it outside in Regatta Plaza while soaking up the summer vibes.
Thursday, September 11
Krause Memorial Library Events:
Awesome Adults: 3:30-4:30pm. A time for fun activities with friends. This program is designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners.
Kent District Library - East Grand Rapids Branch Events:
Storytime: 10-10:30am. Enjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
Relax at Rosa Park Circle: 12-1:30pm. Downtown Grand Rapids. This free lunchtime concert series feat. a variety of local bands, food trucks, and performers every Thursday from May 1 to September 11.
East Grand Rapids Farmers Market: 8:30am-1pm. In the NORTH PARKING LOT of the East Grand Rapids Community Center on Thursdays this July & August each week from 8:30am-1:00pm for the 2025 Farmers Market season!
Game Day Cooking Class: Flavorful Tailgate Bites: 6-8pm at Thought Design in Downtown Rockford. Whether you’re tailgating, hosting a watch party, or just love great snacks, this class will teach you how to master classic game day dishes from scratch. Purchase tickets & sign up online.
Fall Women’s Night in Ada Village: 6-9pm. Ada Village. Grab your girlfriends and head to Ada Village on September 11 from 6–9 PM! Enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, and laughs — plus snag a free professional headshot by Michelle Kristine Photography in the Ada Hotel lobby. Visit her website to book your headshot. Each participating business will receive a pumpkin. It’s the perfect excuse for a night out!
Whitecaps First 2025 Playoff Game: 6:35pm at LMCU Ballpark. Comstock Park, MI. For the first time since 2018, the Whitecaps are headed to the playoffs! We want YOU to be a part of the action! Get tickets online!
Friday, September 12
Permanent Jewelry Pop Up W/ Lakuna Links: 5-7pm at St. Julian Winery. Rockford, MI. Get ready to shine at our permanent jewelry event! Join us as the talented team from Lakuna Links showcases their stunning collection of permanent jewelry, featuring beautiful rings, bracelets, necklaces, and anklets in luxurious silver and stylish gold!
Honeycrisp Fest: 1-6pm at Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm. Grand Rapids, MI. 3 days of Honeycrisp Apple U-pick, live music, Corn maze, wagon rides, and so much more. Tickets required (Kids 3 and under are free). Link to tickets.
Free Jazz Show Friday: 9-11pm at Speciation Cellars. Jazz Flux is a group comprising several of Milwaukee's most active performing jazz musicians.
Food Truck Fridays at Riverside Park: 5-9pm. Join us each week as we have around 20 food trucks, merchant vendors and live music each and every week.
Saturday, September 13
Rockford Farmers Market: The Rockford Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8am-1pm May 3, 2025 through October 25, 2025. The Farmers Market is located in the newest city lot behind the Post Office with an entrance off Main St across the street from Rocky's.
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.
Flower & Flow: 9am-11:30am at Myers Lake Farm Stand & Florals. Rockford, MI. Join us for a morning yoga class in one of the flower fields. Then stroll any of our fields to cut your own bouquet to take with you.
To bring- a yoga mat and your favorite vases or jar. $25 per person and a max capacity of 25 people. So prepay and RSVP is required. 8739 Myers Lake Ave NE is the location. Light refreshments provided.Perfect Pairings - Fall Cheese & Wine Charcuterie: 6:30-8pm at Spruced Studio. Grand Rapids, MI. Join Barb Kasper and Spruced studio for a delicious evening where you will learn the art of arranging the meats, cheeses, fruit, and other fun accompaniments all while sampling several delicious fall wines! Registration ends 9/9. Register here!
Honeycrisp Fest: 9am-5pm at Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm. Grand Rapids, MI. 3 days of Honeycrisp Apple U-pick, live music, Corn maze, wagon rides, and so much more. Tickets required (Kids 3 and under are free). Link to tickets.
Wildlife Exploration Day: 9am-6pm at the John Ball Zoo. Grand Rapids, MI. Fly on over to see your favorite orange butterfly with Tinker Bell, Mirabel, Iridessa, Anna & Elsa. Immerse yourself in the world of pollinators and learn your role in conservation to help them flourish, flit, and flutter for years to come. $2 Discount if you wear wings to fit the theme. *Discount is only available when purchased at ticketing window. Not valid in conjunction with other promotions.
Sunday, September 14
Restorative Yoga at Aptitude: 6-7pm. Join us all summer long for fun, affordable, and energizing community fitness + yoga classes! Whether you’re looking to build strength, find calm, or just get moving with a welcoming group, we’ve got a class for you. Buy a $5 drop-in credit on our app and redeem it for any of the three community classes all summer long! All fitness levels are welcome — bring a mat, bring a friend, and join the fun. Location: 251 Northland Drive , Rockford, MI
Goat Yoga at Cannonsburg Ski Area: 5-6pm. Belmont, MI. Get ready to downward dog with adorable goats roaming around you. This event combines the benefits of yoga with the joy of interacting with friendly goats. Whether you're a yoga pro or a beginner, this experience is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this one of a kind event in a beautiful outdoor setting. Grab your mat and join us for a memorable yoga session with our furry friends. Register online.
Pups, Poses, and Pints: 10am-2pm at Archival Brewing. Belmont, MI. Join us for a fun-filled morning at Archival Brewing as we combine yoga, adoptable pups and refreshing pints for a one-of-a-kind event to support BISSELL Pet Foundation! Register online.
Honeycrisp Fest: 11am-5pm at Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm. Grand Rapids, MI. 3 days of Honeycrisp Apple U-pick, live music, Corn maze, wagon rides, and so much more. Tickets required (Kids 3 and under are free). Link to tickets.
LMCU Bridge Run: 8am at the 6th Street Bridge. Downtown Grand Rapids. Join us for the tradition that started on the second Sunday after Labor Day in 2002. The LMCU Bridge Run offers participants a 5K and 10 K option that takes them through the streets of downtown Grand Rapids, over the historic bridges, and through a few of the great parks. Expect cheer stations, live bands, and all of the big race vibes, but in an easy-to-navigate setting. We hope to see YOU at the starting line. Sign up online!
Art at the Market: 11am-4pm at Fulton Street Market. Grand Rapids, MI. Celebrate the vibrant creativity of West Michigan at ART! at the Market!
