• 2024 World of Winter Festival

    Dates: January 12 - March 10, 2024 - ABOUT THE EVENT: Bundle up and join the fun! The largest winter festival in the United States is back! Join us for […]

  • Vegan Weekend

    Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and come indulge in a guilt-free feast that's as good for the planet as it is for your palate. Whether you're a seasoned vegan […]

  • West Michigan Home and Garden Show

    West Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show is back for its 44th season! With 13 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! Show Dates & Hours: Thursday, February 29 2pm-8pm Friday, March 1 […]

  • Girlfriend’s Weekend Cocktail Making Class

    Get ready to shake things up at our Girlfriend's Weekend Cocktail Making Class! Join us Saturday, March 2nd for an interactive, step-by-step tutorial where you'll learn to whip up a […]

  • Flights & Insights

    Flights & Insights

    Ready to elevate your Saturday afternoons? Join us starting February 10th at 3pm for Flights & Insights - the newest beer experience at Brewery Vivant!  Sip on a flight of delicious Vivant […]

  • Round Creek String Band

    Round Creek String Band

    Hailing from West Michigan, Round Creek String Band is headed to the Ore Dock Brewing Co. in Marquette, MI. Bringing you some old time folk vibes, this high-energy string band is sure to deliver! Free Admission All Ages Welcome www.roundcreekstringband.com/

  • Pretty Rage at Kirby

    Let's sing, dance and drink together!!

  • West Michigan Home & Garden Show

    West Michigan’s largest Home & Garden show is back for its 44th season! With 13 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! Show Dates & Hours: Thursday, February 29 2pm-8pm Friday, March 1 […]

  • Live Music Mondays at Flat River Grill

    Live Music Mondays at Flat River Grill

    Dine with us every Monday evening and enjoy live music in Tributary at Flat River Grill! Shake up your Mondays with a variety of acoustic talents while you dine in comfort with our Wood-fired delights. Check out our music schedule below! January 22 - RustyPickel Duo January 29 - Clem & Cole from the Flat […]

  • Butterfly Scout Event: Soar into Spring

    Butterfly Scout Event: Soar into Spring

    Butterfly Scout Event: Soar Into Spring (Scout groups of all ages) Experience Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming during this program designed especially for Scouts! Focusing on the Shapes in Nature and Bugs badges, participants will rotate through various activities that help complete badge requirements while exploring how, why, and when butterflies fly. Using […]

  • Run or Walk with Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo

    Run or Walk with Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo

    As much as we love connecting with you via Facebook, there’s nothing like group runs/walks and track workouts to build deeper connections. The Kalamazoo Herd is a free running & walking group that meets every Tuesday from the store @ 5:30 PM. Track workouts are offered on the first Tuesday of the month. Walkers & […]

  • Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids

    Michigan’s finest tradition for the avid fisherman, hunter or outdoor loving family! Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. The […]

  • Wine on Thursdays

    Wine on Thursdays

    EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk […]

  • Big BITE Weekend

    Take a delicious bite out of the weekend! Catch your favorite shark film on the big screen while enjoying seafood specials. Bartenders will be serving up shark inspired drinks, including […]

  • Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids

    Michigan’s finest tradition for the avid fisherman, hunter or outdoor loving family! Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. The […]

  • March Coffee Hour

    The Local First Coffee Hour events are a casual opportunity to connect with member businesses, hear about our upcoming programs, and learn how to build an economy that puts people […]

  • Dining in the Dark at the Kirby House

    Friday, March 1st at 6pm $49/person (price includes 4-course Chef’s dinner. Cash bar available.) **Reservations Required.** Call 616.846.3299 to reserve your seats! (Please let staff know of any food allergies […]

  • Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids

    Michigan’s finest tradition for the avid fisherman, hunter or outdoor loving family! Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. The […]

  • Mindstorm Saturdays

    Mindstorm Saturdays

    Kids ages 10 and up can explore robotics with the Forest Hills COMETS robotics team on select Saturdays at the library. Using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 kits, these hands-on robotics activities […]

  • Opening Day – Mandela: The Official Exhibition

    Mandela: The Official Exhibition takes guests on a personal journey through the life of the world’s most iconic freedom fighter and political leader, Nelson Mandela. An immersive and interactive experience, […]

  • Movies at Main / Soul

    Families are invited to visit the Main Library for a special showing of the Pixar film, Soul. Musically inspired, age appropriate crafts and popcorn from Mosby's Popcorn will also be […]

  • Flights & Insights

    Flights & Insights

    Ready to elevate your Saturday afternoons? Join us starting February 10th at 3pm for Flights & Insights - the newest beer experience at Brewery Vivant!  Sip on a flight of delicious Vivant […]

  • Ultimate Sport Show Grand Rapids

    Michigan’s finest tradition for the avid fisherman, hunter or outdoor loving family! Exhibitors will be at the show with the latest in outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. The […]

  • The Dirty Herd

    The Dirty Herd

    Meet us at Riley Trails each second and fourth Sunday of the month and we'll get some miles in together. Bonus: on special dates we'll welcome some of our favorite […]

  • March Wine School: Women in Wine

    Wine School is in session! This year we are selling all tickets online to make it more convenient to reserve your spot. Seating is limited, and our events sell out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets today! The cost to attend is $55 per person which includes wine, food, and the class. Never […]

  • Decoding Neurodevelopmental Disorders Workshop

    We are excited to introduce you to Dr. Rob & Dr. Kassidy Kasperski with Rooted Family Chiropractic! We are excited to collaborate and host this workshop coming up March 12, 2024 / 7-8:30pm. To reserve your seat, please call or text 616-550-3408 and let us know your name, phone number and how many seats you […]

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