The IN List 2025: June 16 - June 22
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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, June 16
Krause Memorial Library Events:
Babytime: 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.
Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library: 12-1pm. KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide free lunches for students under the age of 18 or up to 26 years of age for people with disabilities. (Easy pick-up, shelf-stable, nutritious meals are pre-packaged with several options available to fit almost any dietary need.)
FREE zumba at Rosa Parks Circle: 6:30-7:15pm. Zumba is a fast, fun, and upbeat dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music. Every class feels like a party, so you will burn calories without even realizing it! All levels welcome. Drop-in, no registration required. No equipment required. Please bring a water. Location: 135 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids
FREE SoulfulMOTION at MacKay Jaycees Park: 6:30-7:15pm. SoulfulMOTION is an exciting class of fitness and inspiration. This is a high intensity interval training (HIIT) class set to Christian and inspirational music. Designed for anyone regardless of age or fitness level. Drop-in, no registration required! No equipment required. Please bring a water. Location: 2531 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI
FREE Line Dancing at Richmond Park: 7-7:45pm. Enjoy line dancing while exercising mind, body, and spirit. In QK Line Dance we dance to all genres of music and everyone is welcome! Class will meet in the pool deck area. Drop-in, no registration required! No equipment required. Please bring a water.
Moving to the Music at Lena Meijer Children’s Garden: 10:30am-1:30pm. Be part of our musical jam! Play an instrument, clap your hands, tap your toes, lend a voice. Follow along with local musicians as we make music. Inside Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
Tapestry Fundraiser: 5-8pm. Mondays can be rough, right? Let Culver’s help! After a long day of work or a long day of watching your kids run wild … you need a break! Plan Culver’s in Rockford for dinner between 5-8pm and 10% of proceeds go directly to Tapestry. Learn more about Tapestry here.
Summer Camps at Meijer Garden: 9am-12pm. Explore Meijer Gardens like never before! We’ll visit a new and exciting area of Meijer Gardens each day to engage in fun, kid-friendly activities! Campers will create their own 18″ x 18″ gallery wall and will create and display a new piece of art, inspired by the location they visited, on their gallery wall each day. Please bring a snack and a water bottle each day. This is a 4-day camp that meets Monday-Thursday. $120 member / $140 non-member. Register here!
Tuesday, June 17
Krause Memorial Library 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.
Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library: 12-1pm. KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide free lunches for students under the age of 18 or up to 26 years of age for people with disabilities. (Easy pick-up, shelf-stable, nutritious meals are pre-packaged with several options available to fit almost any dietary need.)
Bandana Bracelets: 2-3pm. Make a bracelet out of bandanna strips to take home and wear. Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before the program begins.
Rogue River Blues Series: 7-9pm. Join us in Garden Club Park on Tuesday's from 7-9pm for live music near the dam. Grab some food and drinks from your favorite local spots before listening to live music and dancing the night away. Get the full event list HERE.
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.
Taco Tuesday at Cannonsburg: 5-9pm. Taco Tuesday takes place on the back deck every Tuesday. There will be a variety of tacos including pork, beef, chicken and always have a veggie option! The Sweet Spot (also on the back deck) for adult slushies, frozen cocktails, ice cream and other treats! Location: Cannonsburg Ski Area 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE.
Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Tuesdays: 12-5pm. Free admission all day made possible by The Meijer Foundation.
National Mascot Day at the West Michigan Whitecaps: 6:30pm. Join us as we celebrate Crash, Roxy, Franky, and lovable mascots everywhere! The first 1,000 fans through the gates get to celebrate National Mascot Day by painting our rascally mascot however they'd like with a Paint Your Own Crash Bobblehead.
The Music That Raised Us: 7-9pm at Meijer Garden. This sensational collaboration features some of Grand Rapids’ most iconic female vocalists: Sarena Rae, Avalon Cutts-Jones, Serita’s Black Rose, Debra Perry, Edye Hyde, and Dr. Charsie Sawyer celebrating the tremendous impact black women have made throughout music history. From spirituals to opera, to Ma Rainey to Billie Holiday, to Nina Simone to Aretha Franklin to Motown, these super heroines will take you on an entertaining, educational, empowering journey.
Food Truck Tuesdays: 5-8pm at Forrest Hills park. (847 Greenbrier Dr SE, Grand Rapids) Click here for the full 2025 schedule.
Wednesday, June 18
Krause Memorial Library Events:
Storytime: 10-11am. Nurture your child’s love of books and build early literacy skills through stories, rhymes, music and movement. Young Children (ages 0-5).
Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library: 12-1pm. KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide free lunches for students under the age of 18 or up to 26 years of age for people with disabilities. (Easy pick-up)
Circus Dancing: 2-3pm. Experience an interactive, high-energy performance blending dance, movement and circus arts with props like hula hoops, poi, levitation wands and juggling hats. Enjoy exciting demos and hands-on audience participation while learning fun.
Cardio Strength at Aptitude: 8:30-9am. Join them 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, they’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.
Line Dancing Lessons at St. Julian Winery: 6:30-7:30pm. Join us in the Rockford tasting room parking lot every Wednesday this June for a lively line dancing experience! Led by expert instructor Ms. Tammy, she'll have you two-stepping and having a blast in no time—no prior dance experience needed. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to try something new, Ms. Tammy will guide you through the basic steps and get everyone moving. The class is $10 per person, paid to Ms. Tammy upon arrival. Wine glasses and snacks will be available for purchase to enjoy while you dance! Address: 4425 14 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI
Thursday, June 19
FREE Hip Hop Yoga at Pleasant Park: 7-7:45pm. Hip Hop Yoga is where mindful movement meets high-energy vibes! This class blends the fluidity of yoga with the rhythm and intensity of hip-hop music, creating an experience that is both grounding and empowering. Flow through dynamic sequences, deep stretches, and powerful poses set to a curated playlist of hip-hop beats that will keep you moving and motivated. Whether you want to improve flexibility, build strength, or vibe out while you flow, Hip Hop Yoga brings a fresh, fun twist to your practice. All levels are welcome. Come ready to move, sweat, and flow to the beat! Drop-in, no registration required! Suggested Equipment: Mat, Towel, Water.
Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Thursdays: 5-9pm. Free admission made possible by The Meijer Foundation.
Schitt’s Creek-themed Trivia Night: 7:30pm at Rockford Brewing Co. Ew, David… you seriously don’t want to miss this! Join us for a Schitt’s Creek-themed trivia night where we’ll test your knowledge on all things Rose family, Café Tropical, and Herb Ertlinger fruit wines.
Friday, June 20
Krause Memorial Library Events:
Gather 2 Grow! Lunches at the Library: 12-1pm. KDL is proud to partner with Feeding America West Michigan to provide free lunches for students under the age of 18 or up to 26 years of age for people with disabilities. (Easy pick-up)
Afternoon Book Club: 1:30pm-2:30pm. Join a fun, informal discussion of great books. This month, we'll discuss Less by Andrew Sean Greer.
Strawberry Fest: 12-5pm at Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm. Get tickets online!
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, June 21
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.
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.
Yoga by the Dam with Aptitude: 8:30-9:30am. Start your Saturday off right with FREE community yoga by the beautiful Rogue River, presented by Aptitude Fitness + Yoga! Join us for a rejuvenating morning of yoga, meditation, and pranayama (breathwork) overlooking the scenic views of the river. This all-levels, beginner-friendly class welcomes everyone, so bring your family and friends along for some yoga fun! Don't forget to grab your yoga mat, towel, or blanket to set up on the grass, and be sure to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen for a comfortable outdoor experience. Location: Garden Club Park, in front of the pavilion.
Rockford Pop Up Art Market: 9am-3pm. Paintings, photography, jewelry, wood, fiber arts and more! Find us in the Rotary Club Pavilion at the corner of Squire Street Square and Courtland Streets in lovely downtown Rockford, Michigan. Admission is free and so is parking!
Star Wars Night at the West Michigan White Caps: 7pm. The force will be with the Whitecaps on Star Wars Night! Come meet your favorite Star Wars characters and we'll be wearing special Star Wars themed jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit the Ted Rasberry Youth Baseball & Softball League! Stick around after the game and enjoy a spectacular post-game fireworks show! Purchase tickets here.
Sunday, June 22
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
FREE Yoga & Tai Chi at Briggs Park: Yoga at 6pm and Tai Chi at 7pm. Bring your own mat! Location: 324 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids
City Lights & Morning Bites at the AC Lounge: 12:30-2:30pm. Brunch just got an upgrade! Join us for Downtown Grand Rapids’ premier brunch series at the AC Lounge, where live beats from some of Grand Rapids' most premier DJ's will set the vibe with smooth beats while you sip, savor, and celebrate the weekend in style.
