The IN List 2025: April 21 - April 27
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, April 21
Kent District Library Krause Branch Events
Baby Time: 10-10:30am. Delight and engage your baby with songs, a story and playtime. Get to know other families and help your baby develop listening and language skills. For babies from birth to 18 months with a caregiver. No registration required.
Rhyme Time Music and Movement: 11:30am-12pm. Move and groove together with action rhymes, songs, games and hands-on musical activities that will help children develop motor, listening and literacy skills.
Rockford Eats begins: Presented by the Rockford Education Foundation. Support our local restaurants in our community—and education, too! When we come together to choose local, we strengthen the connections in our community and the amazing restaurants that give back to education. With every $100 donation to REF you'll be able to select a local restaurant to receive a $50 gift card to.
Tuesday, April 22
Kent District Library Krause Branch Events
Toddler Time: 10-10:30am. Nurture your toddler's love of books through music, movement and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills.
Trail Tuesdays @ Third Nature Brewing Company: 5-8pm. 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. Be sure to check-in at the host stand. Dogs are welcome in our Biergarten.
Greek to Go Food Truck Pop Up: 11:30am-6:30pm. (3355 Eagle Park Dr NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525) The menu is chosen by YOU! The most popular voted items will be on the menu! Stay tuned for the poll!
Wild Strides 5k at John Ball Zoo: 6-9pm. Celebrate Earth Day with John Ball Zoo’s inaugural Wild Strides 5K! This unique event will bring together runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts to support the Zoo’s mission of saving wildlife and wild places. The 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the Zoo grounds, past the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along nearby trails! 5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2025 Lantern Festival. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal. Sign up online.
Wednesday, April 23
Sunset Yoga at Atwater Brewery: 7:30pm. (201 Michigan Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI) Sunset yoga hosted by Mari Sunshine Castilla at their Grand Rapids location.
Toddler Time: 10-10:30am. Nurture your toddler's love of books through music, movement and stories while helping to develop their language, motor and social skills.
Story Time: 11:30am-12:30pm. Nurture your child’s love of books and build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, music and movement. (ages 0-5).
Thursday, April 24
NFL Draft Party at BattleGR: 7-11pm. Looking for a fun and unique way to experience the NFL Draft? Join us at BattleGR for an action-packed evening of sports, games, and great food!
Summer 2025 collection reveal called FLOURISH by Gather-d: 10am-6pm. New home decor for you to add summer touches to your spaces both inside and out as well as fashion for the family all your summer gatherings, parties and vacations! The first 25 customers to make a qualifying purchase will receive a free gift from us. Be entered into giveaways of hand selected items from our Flourish collection with any purchase.
Mercantile Bank Credit Repair Workshop: 5-6pm (10075 Northland Drive NE, Rockford, MI) Interested in learning how to repair your credit? Mercantile Bank is holding a workshop to share tips. The session is FREE and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome.
Iron & Wine Tour at 20 Monroe: 7pm. All Ages Welcome. Doors open 7:00pm. Show begins 8:00pm. Will Call opens two hours prior to door time. All support acts are subject to change without notice. Purchase tickets online!
Spring Women’s Night Out in Ada Village: 6-9pm. Ada Village welcomes all women for a night filled with shopping, dining, and socializing! This is the perfect excuse to have a night out with your girlfriends. Hosted by your very own Ada shops and restaurants! Visit the event page for a list of participating businesses!
Friday, April 25
Cannonsburg Carnival: 5:30-7:30pm at Cannonsburg Elementary School(4894 Sturgis Ave NE, Rockford, MI) A night of fun with games, prizes, popcorn, and more! The Cannonsburg Carnival is FREE this Year. Plus, enjoy delicious food from The Pizza Parliament, Patty Matters, and Kona Ice food trucks. They’re looking for parent volunteers and Cannonsburg graduates to help run the games—this can count toward volunteer hours! Sign up HERE to lend a hand.
Foraging Buds- Food and Medicine Walks for Kids at Gathered Botanicals: 10:30-11:30am. Reserve your spot this Spring for a unique nature experience perfect for your young foragers and gatherers! Led by Mandi Michielsen of Hum Wildcraft, your child will learn how to identify the Plant of the Week and receive important safety and permission guidelines. After a short walk behind the shop, the group will visit and explore the herb of the week. Then, we'll return to the shop for a light snack featuring the herb and discuss how to make refreshing preparations with it at home. The workshop will start and end at Gathered Botanicals storefront. Sign up online.
Live Jazz in the Lounge at Margaux: 6-10pm. Whether you're a seasoned jazz enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Margaux Lounge promises an experience that resonates with all. Sip on meticulously crafted cocktails expertly prepared by our skilled mixologists while enjoying the smooth sounds of live Jazz music at the Margaux Lounge.
The Florist Exhibition: 6-9:30pm at Muse GR. (727 Leonard St.) Experience a collection of bold, feminine, art by women. Each piece reflects the beauty and power in softness, strength, and self-expression. Join the talented artists for an evening of appreciation and reflection of the arts. You can also look forward to wine, small bites, and music!
Saturday, April 26
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.
Hurt the Dirt Trail Races: 9am at Luton Park (5950 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI)Race one of the top trails in Michigan with incredible flowing singletrack. Quarter, half or full marathon. See the website for start times. Free pulled pork, chicken or jackfruit sandwich, high-end deli veggies, fruit, sweets. Running socks, wood medal or buff swag/finisher award. Shirt purchase is optional. Free 2/3 mile kids race with medal. Register online!
Next Stop Comedy Tour at Third Nature Brewing Co. 9-10:30pm. Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to your favorite local venues! Each show features a novel line-up with acts seen on TV and heard on your favorite podcasts. For more info, check out their website nextstopcomedy.com.
Little Black Dress at JW Marriott Grand Rapids: 8pm - 12am. Step into an intimate, fashion-forward lounge experience where luxurious details and curated moments set the tone. Discover specialty bars dedicated to distinct spirits—each offering elevated cocktails and sophisticated zero-proof selections crafted with care and creativity. No cost to attend. This event is 21+. Little Black Dress is your invitation to elevate the evening—dress to impress, indulge without hesitation, and immerse yourself in the art of sophisticated nightlife at JW Marriott Grand Rapids.
Drop-in Studio for Open-Ended Artmaking at the Grand Rapids Art Museum: 11am-3pm. Visit the studio and let your creativity run wild as you explore a variety of materials and modes of artmaking at your own pace. All materials are provided, and guests are encouraged to play and experiment. Cost: Included with admission, Free for members.
Earth Day Everyday at Meijer Gardens: 1pm-4pm. Celebrate earth awareness the Children’s Garden way—with a variety of eco-friendly activities for all ages!
Grand Opening of Speciation Cellars: 12-7pm. Stop by Speciation Cellars for their Grand Rapids grand opening and ribbon cutting—lobster, laughs, and a celebration you won’t want to miss!
A Night in Fairyland at SILVA: 4pm. Step into a world of mystery, magic, and myth, where ancient forests shimmer with enchantment and mythical creatures roam freely under moonlight. For one night only, Silva transforms into an enchanted realm, inspired by age-old tales and folklore — full of wonder, wild beauty, and playful mischief. Guests are invited to embody beings of legend — from forest spirits and fae tricksters to elven royalty, nymphs, satyrs, sphinxes, dragons, merfolk, or any other mythical creature your imagination conjures. Come dressed in your most whimsical, wild, or wicked attire, and lose yourself in the mystery of the night
Sunday, April 27
Beginners photography Class: 10am-1pm (8180 Conservation St NE, Ada, MI) Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Grand Rapids Photography Group will break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. Then you’ll put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Vintage and Handmade Market: 10am-4pm @ the Downtown Market GR (435 Ionia Ave SWGrand Rapids). Shop 60+ of the best regional vintage and handmade vendors displaying their treasures under the Market Shed and throughout the parking lot. Enjoy a curated selection of clothing, accessories, decor, and more. Shop, stroll, listen to a live DJ, then head inside for a bite to eat from our Market Hall merchants. This FREE event is presented by Vintage in the Zoo.
