The IN List 2026: February 23 - March 1
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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 23
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.
Grand Rapids Gold vs. Osceola: 7pm at Van Andel Area. Downtown Grand Rapids. Get tickets online.
Tuesday, February 24
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.
Tots & Coffee Club: 9am-11am at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Downtown Grand Rapids. Join them for a special monthly morning of play & connection with other toddlers & their grownups while you sip complimentary drinks from our GRCM Coffee Bar.
Wednesday, February 25
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. We'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 26
Rockford’s Boutique Wanderlust: 5-8pm. Downtown Rockford. This in-person event is all about exploring the coolest boutiques and hidden gems in Downtown Rockford, MI while enjoying discounts, sips, snacks, and other specials! Start your shopping journey at the event's host store, Lee & Birch. Here you will pick up your passport and swag bag [if you are one of the 50 first ticket purchases, lucky you!] 41 Courtland St Rockford, MI 49341. Purchase tickets online.
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.
Open Mic Night: 6pm at Rockford Brewing Co. Downtown Rockford. Open to all ages & skill levels.
West Michigan Home & Garden Show: 2pm-8pm at Devos Place. West Michigan's largest Home & Garden show is back and ready to leap into spring! With 12 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and service you'll ever need, all under one roof, this is the show to attend! Get tickets online.
Museum Adventure After Dark: 7-10pm at the Grand Rapids Public museum. THIS STELLAR MUSEUM EVENT IS BACK! Delight in discovery while supporting the Grand Rapids Public Museum at this casual and interactive fundraiser. Get tickets online.
Princess Night at the Grand Rapids Griffins: 7pm at Van Andel Arena. Downtown Grand Rapids. Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Step into a world of enchantment and have the chance to meet and snap photos with your favorite characters. Get tickets online.
Friday, February 27
She Connects Rockford Galentine’s Day Party: 1-3pm at The Summit Gathering Space. Rockford, MI. Galentine’s energy, business connections, and a little sparkle. Join She Connects Rockford for a Galentine’s Party featuring headshots, permanent jewelry, and more — open house style so you can drop in when it works for you. RSVP HERE!
Live Country Music & Line Dancing: 5:30-8:30pm at Third Nature Brewing Co. Get ready for Six String Revival—bringing high-energy country hits, old favorites, and a southern rock twist! Save the date & bring your dancing boots—it’s gonna be a boot-stompin’ good time!
Glow Barre: 7-8pm at Aptitude Fitness & Yoga. A high-energy, 45-minute Barre class for all levels — complete with glow sticks, neon paint, and seriously fun props. Sign up online.
West Michigan Home & Garden Show: 12pm-9pm at Devos Place. West Michigan's largest Home & Garden show is back and ready to leap into spring! With 12 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and service you'll ever need, all under one roof, this is the show to attend! Get tickets online.
Saturday, February 28
Sour Dough Class: 1pm at Old World Olive Co. Downtown Rockford. Come learn the art of sourdough from the heart of Adams Acres Farm! Teresa has been teaching this popular class for over eight years, and brings deep knowledge, plenty of encouragement, and a whole lot of fun. You'll learn how to create and care for your own sourdough starter, understand the science behind long fermentation, and leave with a full set of instructions and recipes- including Teresa's tried-and-true method developed over years of baking. Best of all, you'll get to bring home a 150-year-old San Francisco sourdough starter to hand down to the next generation! Click here to purchase tickets and get all the info.
Butterfly Ballet: 10 am and 12:30 pm at Meijer Gardens. Grand Rapids, MI. Enjoy a family-friendly ballet experience as Grand Rapids Ballet returns with a refreshed performance inspired by the beauty of the Meijer Gardens. Colorful projected landscapes transform the Huizenga Grand Room into an immersive setting, bringing dance and nature together in a fun and engaging way for all ages. Purchase tickets online.
West Michigan Home & Garden Show: 10am-8pm at Devos Place. West Michigan's largest Home & Garden show is back and ready to leap into spring! With 12 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and service you'll ever need, all under one roof, this is the show to attend! Get tickets online.
Human Hungry Hippo Tournament at World of Winter: 11am-5pm at Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink. Downtown Grand Rapids. Gather your team and race across the ice in six-person crews for a fast, chaotic, and seriously fun competition! One teammate rides in a sled (“the hippo”) while the rest push them to scoop up as many balls as possible. Get the full details here
Sunday, March 1
Butterfly Ballet: 12:30 pm and 2 pm at Meijer Gardens. Grand Rapids, MI. Enjoy a family-friendly ballet experience as Grand Rapids Ballet returns with a refreshed performance inspired by the beauty of the Meijer Gardens. Colorful projected landscapes transform the Huizenga Grand Room into an immersive setting, bringing dance and nature together in a fun and engaging way for all ages. Purchase Tickets online.
Butterflies are Blooming: 11am-5pm at Meijer Gardens. Grand Rapids, MI. This highly anticipated event, the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the United States, showcases the stunning diversity and intricate beauty of butterflies and moths. Butterflies Are Blooming invites visitors to celebrate the unique spectacle of lepidopteran flight and the exquisite patterns of their wings in the lush environment of the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory. Free for members with I.D.
West Michigan Home & Garden Show: 11am-5pm at Devos Place. West Michigan's largest Home & Garden show is back and ready to leap into spring! With 12 feature gardens, 5 free seminar stages and over 300 local businesses featuring every product and service you'll ever need, all under one roof, this is the show to attend! Get tickets online.
Noodle Fest at World of Winter: 11am-6pm at Calder Plaza. Downtown Grand Rapids. At NoodleFest, they celebrate the diversity of noodles from every corner of the globe. From Japanese ramen and Italian pasta to Pad Thai, Vietnamese pho, Caribbean-style noodle dishes, and everything in between—this event highlights how one simple ingredient connects so many cultures. Come hungry! Attendees will have the chance to sample and vote for a wide variety of noodle dishes.
Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick: 7pm at Van Andel Arena. Downtown Grand Rapids. Get tickets online.
