The IN List 2026: February 16 - February 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, February 16
Family Night at Third Nature Brewing Co: 1/2 off kids meals with an adult entree, plus all day happy hour. Open 4-8pm. Visit their website to book an igbrew.
Tuesday, February 17
Cozy Tales: 10:30-11am at Meijer Gardens. Grand Rapids, MI. Join us for Cozy Tales featuring Jaume Plensa-inspired stories that celebrate mindfulness, expression, and the beauty of letters and words. Through storytelling, and age-appropriate activities, we will explore creativity while building early literacy skills. Best for ages 5 or younger.
Winter Nights: 5-9pm at Meijer Gardens. Grand Rapids. Winter Nights at Meijer Gardens is back! On select Tuesday evenings, experience a fresh lineup of local and regional artists as they take center stage in the Garden Pavilion and BISSELL Corridor as part of a Carnival at Meijer Gardens. Soul Syndicate pays high-energy, pinpoint homage to R&B, soul, and classic rock favorites from various eras. Great Lakes Brass delivers a New Orleans inspired blend of jazz, blues, and funk, with parlays into modern and original music that will have listeners forming a “second line” and following along. Entry included with general admission. Free for members.
Wednesday, February 18
Mom & Baby Barre Class: 10:30-11:15am at Aptitude Fitness & Yoga. Move, connect, and build strength with your baby close to your heart. This 45-minute class combines barre-inspired movement with gentle strength and posture work designed for parents in the pre or postnatal season. Perfect for non-mobile babies, you can wear your little one in a carrier or have them nearby on a blanket. Expect low-impact movement that supports stability, confidence, and community - all in a welcoming space made for you and your baby. No barre experience needed, just bring your baby and your beautiful, real self. Babies up to 18 months (or not walking welcome). Sign up online!
Music Bingo: 6-8pm at Third Nature Brewing Co. Rockford, MI. They're partnering with King Trivia for Music Bingo on Wednesdays starting at 6 pm. Grab your friends and check it out. Free to play! Compete for the opportunity to win prizes!
Thursday, February 19
3rd Thursdays: 4-8pm at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Join them every 3rd Thursday for $3 admission at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum! Enjoy special activities, explore the exhibits after hours, and make it a night of play and discovery.
Friday, February 20
Kids Yoga with Accidental Art: 6:30-8:00pm at Aptitude Fitness and Yoga. Rockford, MI. Move, breathe, and create! Kids yoga and mindfulness followed by pottery painting fun with Accidental Art. Purchase tickets online.
Circus Wonderland at World of Winter: 6-9pm at Calder Plaza. Downtown Grand Rapids. Enjoy an evening of circus acts, carnival games, fire performers and interactive art - fun for the whole family! Get the full details here.
Hot AF at Rockford Brewing Company: 11am-8pm. Downtown Rockford, MI. Their annual celebration of all things spicy is back and hotter than ever! Join them for a weekend of bold brews, fiery flavors, and good times.
Clay Charcuterie Board Class: 6:30-8pm at Accidental Art. Rockford, MI. In this session, you will learn how to craft your own unique charcuterie board out of clay in a fun and creative environment! The cost of the class is $45. Purchase tickets online.
Mini Chefs: 1-3pm at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Downtown Grand Rapids. Get ready to stir, sprinkle, and snack! Little chefs are invited to the Workshop for Mini Chefs, a hands-on cooking experience packed with tasty fun. Feb 20: Make your own pizza.
Saturday, February 21
Free GRAM Community Day: 10am-4pm. Grand Rapids Art Museum. Downtown Grand Rapids. Experience Black history through art, movement, and community — free at GRAM. Inspired by 'As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic,' join us for a day of creativity, learning, and connection that bridges history and the present.
Paint the Park at World of Winter: 11am-5pm at Rosa Park Circle. Downtown Grand Rapids. Celebrate winter with hands-on fun and wildlife on Monroe Center!
What to Expect:
• Paint the Rink, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
• Winter Animal Photo Ops with a snowy owl
• Face Painting by Dez Begay
• Open Skate at 4 PM
• Drum Circle, Hand-Drawn Portraits, Bird Feeder Making
• Food Trucks & moreWomen’s Sports & Health Expo: 9am-4pm at Devos Place. Downtown Grand Rapids. The Women’s Sports & Health Expo will feature a blend of interactive showcases, educational sessions, industry leading vendors, and a celebration of local athletes and achievements. Register online.
Spicy Saturdays at the Downtown Market: 10am-8pm. Downtown Grand Rapids. Spicy Saturdays ARE BACK and they’re more blazin’ than ever! Enjoy sizzlin’ specials and fiery features EVERY SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY!
Mardi Gras Carnival Dance Party: 8pm - 12:30am at Amway Grand Plaza. Downtown Grand Rapids. Carnival is a curated Mardi Gras experience built around music, culture, and energy that moves with intention. Real DJs. A real crowd. A packed dance floor that stays alive all night.
The night is powered by DJ Jodi Dro, DJ AB, Omega Supreme, and DJ Composition, delivering a seamless blend of throwback and current hip-hop, R&B, party classics, and New Orleans–inspired rhythms that keep the momentum high and the vibe right. Purchase tickets online.
Sunday, February 22
Jazz Brunch at Meijer Gardens: 11am-1pm. Frederik Meijer Gardens. Grand Rapids, MI. Warm up your winter weekends with live jazz and a seasonally inspired menu, crafted by our Culinary Arts team to pair perfectly with each performance. Our Jazz Brunch features communal seating—a warm, social setting that invites you to meet fellow music lovers and share the experience together. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy great food, live jazz, and good company all in one lively space. Get tickets online.
