The IN List 2025: November 3 - November 9

The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in Rockford, Ada, East Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids, and NE Grand Rapids.

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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, November 3

• 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.

• Sensory Friendly Playtime: 5-7pm at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Grand Rapids, MI. Register online.

• Live Jazz & Oysters: 6:30-9:30pm at Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen. East Grand Rapids, MI. Live Jazz and Oysters with the John Shea Trio every Monday!

Tuesday, November 4

• 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.

• Babies & Bagels Mom Meet Up: 9:30-11am at the Itsy Bitsy Play Cafe. Whether you’re navigating the newborn days or chasing a toddler, you’re welcome here! Hosted by Beyond the Bump - message to RSVP!

• Election Day: In the United States, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, is Election Day for various state and local races.

Wednesday, November 5

• 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: 11:30-12:30pm. 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.

Thursday, November 6

• Thursday Trivia at Archival Brewing: 6-9pm. Hosted by Sporcle right in the Archival taproom every Thursday night. Think you know a little about a lot? Assemble a team and put your random knowledge to the test!

• Riley Green Damn Country Music Tour: 6:45pm at Van Andel Arena. With special guests Jamey Johnson, Drake White & Hannah McFarland. Get tickets online.

• Celebrating 20 years of Gina’s Boutique: 5-8pm at Gina's Boutique. Ada, MI. Here’s what’s happening:
  - 20% off one item all day in-store & online
  - Champagne toast at 6:30 PM
  - Sweet treats & celebration
  - First 20 purchases over $100 receive a free hat
  - Dreamy décor inspired by our theme: “It Was All a Dream”

• Free Thursday Nights at GRAM: 5-8pm at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Downtown Grand Rapids. All guests enjoy free admission to GRAM every Thursday night (5 - 8 pm) thanks to the Meijer Foundation. Explore GRAM's current exhibitions, and enjoy a variety of free Thursday night events throughout the year, plus grab a snack or beverage from the museum's café.

Friday, November 7

• Grand Rapids Gold vs. Noblesville Boom: 7pm at Van Andel Arena. Downtown Grand Rapids. Get tickets online.

Saturday, November 8

• Merry Market at Gather-d: 10am-4pm. Join us for a Holiday Outdoor Market just outside of downtown Rockford near the Family Fare on 10 mile. They are so excited to bring an Outdoor Holiday Market to Rockford again this year! Plan on shopping a parking lot full of local vendors to begin your holiday gift giving!

• Holiday Arts & Craft Show: 9am at the Rockford High School.

• Humane Hustle: 11am at Cannonsburg. Join the Humane Society of West Michigan for the 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit the animals at Humane Society of West Michigan! Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and compassion at the 3rd Annual Humane Hustle, a 5k trail run and 1-mile run designed to raise critical funds for the animals at Humane Society of West Michigan. Sign up online!

• Paws & Pines Holiday Market: 9am-2pm at Lenderink Tree Farm. Come join us for day full of holiday fun. Local vendors & holiday shopping. Fundraisers for rescue organizations. Dog adoptions. Photos with Santa. Bonfire and marshmallows. Festive food and drinks. Plus, Lenderink Tree Farm Coupons for the upcoming Christmas season.

• Cultural Heritage Festival: 10am-4pm at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Celebrate the rich and diverse cultural traditions of our West Michigan community at this year's Cultural Heritage Festival. Find tickets online.

Sunday, November 9

• Matt Rife’s STAY GOLDEN TOUR: 7pm at Van Andel Arena. Get tickets online.