The IN List 2025: November 10 - November 16
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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 10
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.
Evening Book Club: 6:30-7:30pm. Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Made in China by Amelia Pang.
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!
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live: 6pm at Devos Performace Hall. Downtown Grand Rapids. Tickets may be purchased online.
Tuesday, November 11
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.
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.
3rd Annual STEAM Night: 5:30-7:30pm at East Rockford Middle School. STEAM Night – a night of hands-on fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! Open to all DK–5th grade families, STEAM Night will feature:
- Science experiments
- Technology demos
- Engineering challenges
- Art activities
- Math puzzles
- Prizes, food trucks & FUN for all ages!Free admission for Veterans at Meijer Gardens: 9am-9pm. Grand Rapids, MI. To honor our veterans, we're offering FREE admission* to all veterans and active military on November 11, 2025. Their concessions team will have a pop-up station inside where active duty, and military personnel will receive a 10% discount on all non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. *Present a valid military ID at the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Ticketing Center.
Wednesday, November 12
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.
November Fiction Book Club: 6:30-7:30pm. Epilogue Books. Downtown Rockford. Join for our discussion of Meg Shaffer's "The Wishing Game." You will meet inside the store.
Winter Job Fair at Cannonsburg Ski Area: 5-6:30pm. Belmont, MI. Join the Cannonsburg Crew! They're hiring for all departments and want you to join the team. A FREE SEASON PASS and flexible schedule are just some of the job perks! The job fair will take place in the main lodge on Wednesday, November 12th. Stop by anytime between 5:00pm-6:30pm to interview with managers on-site.
Thursday, November 13
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.
Holiday Walk Through Rockford: 4-8pm. Downtown Rockford. Stroll our charming downtown and immerse yourself in the holiday magic! The town will be aglow with twinkling lights. Explore shops and studios as they unveil festive décor, holiday apparel, and unique gifts. Enjoy seasonal specials, festive bites & drinks, and soak up the sparkle of the season!
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 14
Holiday Walk Through Rockford: 10am-8pm. Downtown Rockford. Stroll our charming downtown and immerse yourself in the holiday magic! The town will be aglow with twinkling lights. Explore shops and studios as they unveil festive décor, holiday apparel, and unique gifts. Enjoy seasonal specials, festive bites & drinks, and soak up the sparkle of the season!
Grand Rapids Comic Con: 10am at DeVos Place Convention Center. Downtown Grand Rapids. Get tickets online.
Saturday, November 15
Holiday Walk Through Rockford: 10am-8pm. Downtown Rockford. Stroll our charming downtown and immerse yourself in the holiday magic! The town will be aglow with twinkling lights. Explore shops and studios as they unveil festive décor, holiday apparel, and unique gifts. Enjoy seasonal specials, festive bites & drinks, and soak up the sparkle of the season!
Yoga on Tap at Archival Brewery: 10am-11pm at Archival Brewery. Belmont, MI. Enjoy a 60-minute all-levels yoga class, followed by a refreshing drink of your choice (beer, cider, or non-alcoholic option) in the cozy ambiance of our favorite local brewery. Spots are limited—reserve yours now here!
Grand Rapids Comic Con: 10am at DeVos Place Convention Center. Downtown Grand Rapids. Get tickets online.
Grand Rapids Gold VS Motor City Cruise: 7pm at Van Andel Arena. Get tickets online.
2025 Hearts & Holly Bazaar: 9am-3pm. Join Our Lady of Consolation School in Rockford, MI for the 51st Annual Hearts & Holly Craft Bazaar. $3.00 Admission, kids 12 and under are free. 100 + local vendors and artisans will offer goods including: woodworking, jewelry, art, crafts, toys, sweet treats, candles, hand-knit stuffies, Christmas swag, Christmas cookies, organic goods, clothing and much more! The kids will have a blast in our Kid’s Activity Area featuring games and prizes! Be sure to visit Santa’s workshop to pose for a photo with Mr. & Mrs. Clause and much more!
Christmas Lite Show 5k: 6:30pm at LMCU Ballpark. Whether you’re chasing a new personal record or simply soaking yup the holiday magic, the Christmas Light Show 5K is the perfect way to kick off the season. Bundle up, bring your loved ones, and experience the joy of the holidays like never before. Spots are limited – don’t miss your chance to run through the lights! Register online.
Nidra For a Cause: 3:30pm at Twisted Hot Yoga. Grand Rapids, MI. Yoga Nidra — “yogic sleep” — is a guided practice that brings your body, mind, and emotions into their deepest state of rest. Through breath, awareness, and moving through different layers of being, you’ll settle into a place between wake and sleep where you can restore, release, and set intention. Our focus for this class? Gratitude. Just bring a mat or rug, cozy layers, pillows, and an open heart.
Suggested donation items: canned goods, shelf stable milk, rice, cereals, pasta, peanut butter, and personal care items.
Sunday, November 16
Polar Pedal Bike Ride: 6-8pm at LMCU Ballpark. Bike Through the Magic of the Holidays! Ride through a winter wonderland at the Christmas Light Show, where every turn takes you through dazzling displays of holiday cheer. This family-friendly evening winds through millions of sparkling lights, festive tunnels, and glowing holiday scenes that will leave you breathless with wonder. Register online.
Anne Wilson: 7:30pm at Devos Performance Hall. Downtown Grand Rapids. Get tickets online.
Balance & Brunch: 9:30-11:45am with Aptitude Fitness + Yoga and The Fresh Fix Kitchen. Rockford, MI. Balance & Brunch is the perfect pairing of movement, community, and nourishment. We’ll begin with a 60-minute, all-levels yoga flow led by Aptitude Fitness + Yoga—designed to leave you feeling strong, centered, and refreshed. After class, we’ll transition into a vibrant brunch prepared by Fresh Fix Kitchen, Rockford’s newest healthy food option, served in the warm and inviting space of Era Rockford. Sign up online.
