Education Events in Grand Rapids

Check out happening education events all around Grand Rapids, MI

Wildlife Exploration Day l MI Wildlife Day

 Sat, 30 May at 09:00 am 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

2026 Calvin University CHEM DEMOs

 Tue, 12 May at 10:00 am Spoelhof College Center - Gezon Auditorium Free

Free Admission to Grand Rapids Cultural Institutions with Museums on Us®

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Grand Rapids Art Museum Free

Movies at the Museum: Terrence Malick's 'A Hidden Life' (2019)

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Mindshare: The Sounds of Possibility

 Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm 1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-5305, United States

Wildlife Exploration Day l World Ocean Day

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

MooZoo's 2nd Annual Slime Festival (Kids Market)

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Grand Rapids Public Museum

High School Orientation

 Thu, 13 Aug at 03:00 pm Wellspring Preparatory High School

Michigan All-State Bonsai Show

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

GR Children's Museum Family Event

 Wed, 13 May at 05:00 pm Grand Rapids Children's Museum Free

2026 Lids for Kids - Grand Rapids

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Free Pancake Breakfast + Resource Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 1418 Plainfield Ave NE Free

Merge 2026

 Mon, 11 May at 08:00 am Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health USD 35 to 250

Michigan Short Term Rental Conference

 Thu, 07 May at 12:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown (Grand Rapids, MI)

Unlocking the Healing Self: A Deep Dive Into Internal Family Systems Model

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton Free

Drop-in Studio: Eco-Art Explorations

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

FREE Hands-On DIY Workshop: Basic Electrical

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am 1100 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1024, United States

Artist-led Workshop: Botanical Inks with Gabrielle Eisma

 Sat, 16 May at 10:30 am 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Shape, Spin and Create Pottery Magic - Pottery Class in Grand Rapids | Classpop!â„¢

 Sun, 29 Mar Earthbound Grand Rapids USD 61

Family & Community Appreciation Day!

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am 526 Maynard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Taiko Drumming with Kioto Aoki

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Wildlife Experience with Blandford Nature Center

 Tue, 11 Aug at 03:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Lunch and Learn: Fraud Prevention for Small Businesses & Startups

 Wed, 06 May at 11:30 am Bamboo Grand Rapids Free

Pancake Breakfast + Resource Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Rezervoir Lounge

Wildlife Care Apprentices (Ages 10-15)

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Grand Rapids’ Asian History Exhibit

Fri, 01 May at 09:00 am Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

U of M Luncheon at MDA Annual Session Grand Rapids

 Fri, 01 May at 12:00 pm Amway Grand Plaza

Imagination Morning: Colorful Creations

 Wed, 22 Jul at 09:30 am 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Jiraiya the Hero: Silent Film Screening with Live Improvised Score

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

K-12 Book Fair

Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm HAS HEART

The Story of Everything

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Celebration Cinema

Mosaic Art Classes Grand Rapids: Turkish Lamp Workshop

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown by IHG USD 99 to 179

MIAFG 2026 Annual State Convention

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am Prince Conference Center and Hotel USD 39 to 50

Sourdough for Beginners: A Hands-On Dough Party!

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm 5120 Plainfield Ave NE Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

Black History 101 Museum

 Wed, 17 Jun at 12:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster

 Mon, 13 Jul at 03:30 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - Seymour Branch

Wildlife Experience with Blandford Nature Center

 Thu, 30 Jul at 03:00 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - West Side Branch

SPECIAL Free Hands-On Workshop: Kitchen Cabinet Trim

 Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm 1100 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49507

Queer & Christian w/Brandan Robertson

 Tue, 09 Jun at 06:30 pm 1100 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

Environmental Justice Panel

Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1770, United States

COH Swim Lessons

 Mon, 04 May at 06:00 pm David D. Hunting YMCA USD 13

Aligning With Financial Flow

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm 5528 division Ave s Grand Rapids mi 49548

Clear The Air! An Air Quality Awareness Week Event

 Wed, 06 May at 05:30 pm MLK Park Community Center Free

ASL 2 Grand Rapids (in person)

 Mon, 11 May at 06:00 pm Special Olympics of Michigan Building (new office of D&HHS) USD 135 to 146

On Ground Summer Camp (Open to the Public)

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am 1217 East Paris Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Free Hands-On DIY Workshop: Basic Drywall & Plaster Repair

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Home Repair Services of Kent County

The Kent Dems’ Coalition Candidate Forum

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm Fountain Street Church

CEH Certification In-Person Training in Grand Rapids, MI

 Tue, 21 Apr at 09:00 am 300 Ottawa Ave NW USD 2,999

Spring Wildflower Walk

 Tue, 19 May at 06:30 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

AI Search Decoded

 Wed, 20 May at 04:00 pm Long Road Distillers Free

P.E.A.C.E of Mine: Listening for Change

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm 2650 5 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

Mushroom Identification Class

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm Ken-O-Sha Park

Wildlife Experience with Blandford Nature Center

 Tue, 16 Jun at 01:00 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - Seymour Branch

Grand River Walking Tour

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm 647 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-14ND, United States

Momentum Marketing: The Visibility Levers That Matter in 2026

 Tue, 05 May at 10:00 am The High Five GR Inc USD 55

Garlic Mustard Pull & Pesto Making

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

ASL 1 Grand Rapids (in person)

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm Special Olympics of Michigan Building (new office of D&HHS) USD 135 to 146

WSCS Garden and Native Plant Sale

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm West Side Christian School

[SOLD OUT] Adult Workshop: Guided Hike and Art Journaling

 Sat, 02 May at 10:30 am 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

WOMEN ONLY Hands-On Workshop: Door Locks & Deadbolts Workshop

 Mon, 18 May at 06:00 pm Home Repair Services of Kent County

Masters of the Universe (Tuesday Night Movie)

 Tue, 26 May at 07:30 pm 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

Senior Orientation

 Thu, 13 Aug at 06:30 pm Wellspring Preparatory High School

Wellspring Family Dinner

 Thu, 23 Jul at 05:30 pm Wellspring Preparatory High School

💰🎪 Dreams to Dollars Carnival 🎪💰

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm 1534 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-2114, United States

Artificial Intelligence & Automation 1 Day Workshop |Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

Heritage Hill 2026 Cocktails & Curiosities

 Wed, 13 May at 06:00 pm Mammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge USD 29

Nature Kids Club @ Kentwood Northeast Park

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am Northeast Park

Introduction to Pocket Prairies & Container Gardening

Tue, 19 May at 06:30 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - Seymour Branch

Make Tomorrow Today: Challenges, Solutions, and the Path Forward

 Thu, 21 May at 06:30 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Wolf Camp

 Fri, 07 Aug at 09:00 am Wellspring Preparatory High School

2026 Family Fun Event

 Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm 2800 Leelanau Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

Every Yard a Refuge Plant Workshop

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Accounting Academy - Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:30 am Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown Free

Everything They Don't Teach You About Marketing & Branding

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Celebration Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX USD 249 to 1,497

Hygiene Mastery - Grand Rapids

 Fri, 01 May at 09:00 am Patterson Dental USD 268

Introduction to Bird Watching

 Mon, 22 Jun at 06:00 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - Seymour Branch

Art Basics: Painting with Carlos Sampson

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm Muse GR

Los Básicos de Comprar una Casa - 9 de mayo de 2026 (en persona)

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am 400 M.L.K. Jr St SE USD 5 to 20

NEBA Quarterly Luncheon | Sponsored by ComForCare | Hosted at The Score

 Wed, 13 May at 11:30 am The Score

CEH Certification In-Person Training in Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 10 Apr at 09:00 am 300 Ottawa Ave NW USD 2,999

Unconscious Bias–Building Inclusive, Equitable Workplaces in Grand Rapids

 Thu, 23 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 588 to 854

Exploring the Chakras with Jenny Lintvedt

 Sat, 02 May at 01:30 pm 555 Fourth Street NW, #200, 49504

MeXo University 2026: Agave Spirits 101

 Wed, 15 Jul at 06:30 pm MeXo USD 65

Maximize the Value of Your Business

 Wed, 06 May at 02:30 pm Long Road Distillers Free

Data Science Pro: 4-Day Python Weekend Bootcamp in Grand Rapids, MI

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am 300 Ottawa Ave NW USD 4,499

Armentality SPANISH Club

 Sun, 03 May at 05:00 pm Armentality Movement Arts Center USD 7

Etta Smith Wilson Way: Ribbon Cutting

Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm Public Museum High School

10 Essential Soft Skills Workshop–Grand Rapids,MI | In-Person & LiveVirtual

 Tue, 12 May at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 463 to 723

ENTF Resource Navigators Convening: In-Person

 Thu, 21 May at 09:00 am 215 Straight Ave NW Free

Creative Thinking & Innovation Workshop | Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 779 to 882

CISSP Certification | ISC² Exam Preparation Program in Grand Rapids, MI

 Mon, 09 Feb at 09:00 am 300 Ottawa Ave NW USD 4,499

Leadership Skills 1-Day Workshop | Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,764

The Whole Body Experience Conference 2026

 Sat, 10 Oct at 09:00 am Mod Bettie Portrait Boutique USD 0 to 200

Drop-In & Design

 Sun, 24 May at 01:00 pm 5120 Plainfield Ave NE Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

Clear & Impactful Business Writing | Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 779 to 882

Speed Networking 2026

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm Baxter Community Center Free

Mental Wellness & Inner Stability 1 Day Workshop in Grand Rapids, MI

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] USD 623 to 727

Author Talk with Pablo Cartaya

 Thu, 21 May at 01:00 pm St. Cecilia Music Center Free

GR People's Hearing | Voter Education

 Wed, 06 May at 05:30 pm 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1770, United States

Financial Toolkit Day

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 1100 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49507