Education Events in Grand Rapids

Check out happening education events all around Grand Rapids, MI

2026 Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference “Your Journey. Your Growth. Our Profession.”

Thu, 05 Mar at 08:00 am Amway Grand Plaza

An Evening with Barbara Brown Taylor

 Sat, 18 Apr at 05:30 pm Van Noord Arena

An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:30 pm Van Noord Arena

Night of the Butterflies Member Event (Family)

 Sun, 22 Mar at 06:00 pm 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

Free Discovery Day: Adventures in Landscapes

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 am 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Break It Down | Make It Better 2026

 Fri, 20 Mar at 10:30 am Bamboo Grand Rapids

Raspberry Pi Youth Coding Camp - March 21, 2026

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am GVSU Innovation Design Center USD 75 to 82

2026 Calvin University CHEM DEMOs

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

SOLD OUT | Sugarbush Tour

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Raspberry Pi Youth Coding Camp - March 20, 2026

 Fri, 20 Mar at 03:30 pm GVSU Innovation Design Center USD 75 to 82

Nature Buds: Sugarbush

Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Sweet Science LAB: Where Desserts Become Discoveries

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am 132 Monroe Center ST NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan

3rd Thursday at GRCM

 Thu, 19 Mar at 04:00 pm 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Sugarbush Tour

 Tue, 17 Mar at 01:00 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

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

Through the Forest: 40 Years of Impact Gala

 Thu, 05 Mar at 06:00 pm The High Five GR

Friends of the Library | Spring Book Sale

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Hobby Hop: Sample, Switch, Discover Your Next Hobby

 Sun, 01 Mar at 01:00 pm The Lit by The Penny Loafer USD 25

SOLD OUT | Blacksmith 101: Smithing with your Sweetie

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Field Trip to the Gardens!

 Mon, 09 Mar at 10:00 am Frederick Meijer Gardens

11th African American Male Achievement Conference

 Fri, 06 Mar at 08:00 am 111 Lyon St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3265, United States

P3 EXPO

 Sat, 21 Mar at 01:00 pm The 1530

Latin Dance Showcase with Armenta Dance Company

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:30 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Rooted & Renewed: Compassionate Strategies For Resilience

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:00 pm Cornerstone University

Unique Kokedama Workshop ✨

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:00 pm Unique Plant Boutique USD 40

iBall 2026

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm GLC Live at 20 Monroe

The Art of Meditation: Sound Meditation

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Decoding Fear, Aggression, & Physical Pain

 Fri, 10 Apr at 12:00 pm A Pleasant Dog

Michigan Short Term Rental Conference

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

Legacy of Activism: Sincerely Yours, Pauli Murray

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm Fountain Street Church

MeXo University Spring 2026: Tequila 102

 Mon, 09 Mar at 05:30 pm MeXo Restaurant and Tequila Mezcal Bar USD 65

Backyard Sugaring

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Grand Rapids Ballet: Jumpstart

 Fri, 27 Mar Peter Martin Wege Theatre

12th Annual Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit

Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am GRPS University

Grand Rapids Ballet: Spring Break for Kids

 Thu, 09 Apr at 11:00 am Peter Martin Wege Theatre

From Invisible to Influential: LinkedIn for Professionals

 Tue, 24 Mar at 08:30 am Grand Rapids Chamber USD 200

Spring Eggstravaganza at The Learning Experience - Cascade

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am The Learning Experience - Cascade Free

2026 Health Equity Council Conference

 Fri, 27 Mar at 08:00 am Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health Free

ASL 2 Grand Rapids (in person)

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

Flow (Chiaroscuro International Film Series)

 Sun, 15 Mar at 02:00 pm 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

Book em: A GRPD Mugshot Book

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3268, United States

Grand Rapids Premiere The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause)

 Wed, 25 Mar at 06:00 pm Goei Center Free

Banking Basics with Down to Defend & LMCU

 Tue, 10 Mar at 03:30 pm 5540 Glenwood Hills Pkwy SE Free

Arise!

 Tue, 28 Apr at 11:30 am Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park USD 134

MIAFG 2026 Annual State Convention

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

Spring into Life

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:30 pm Noto's Old World Italian Dining USD 45 to 343

20th Annual Community Youth Event

 Sat, 18 Apr at 03:00 pm Ottawa Hills High School USD 13 to 18

SBN Presents: FinCEN Changes w/ Kevin Lounds from Lighthouse Title

 Tue, 10 Mar at 12:00 pm Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS USD 10

ASL 1 Grand Rapids (in person)

 Tue, 10 Mar at 06:00 pm Special Olympics of Michigan Building (new office of D&HHS) USD 135 to 146

MeXo University: Mezcal 202

 Wed, 25 Mar at 05:30 pm MeXo Restaurant and Tequila Mezcal Bar USD 65

LIFE 360 Empowerment Experience

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm 900 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1563, United States

Log Cabin Day with West Side Christian School (FREE)

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Building Character Celebration

 Wed, 04 Mar at 05:30 pm Amway Grand Plaza

AI Powered Real Estate Workshop with Lauren Lucas

 Tue, 24 Mar at 09:00 am Cultural Center USD 31 to 42

Beginner Embroidery Workshop: Sugarbush

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:00 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

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

FREE Hands-On DIY Workshop: Basic Electrical

 Sat, 14 Mar at 10:00 am 1100 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1024, United States

Evil Does Not Exist (Chiaroscuro International Film Series)

 Sun, 01 Mar at 02:00 pm 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

GrrCON Cyber Strategy Summit Spring 2026

 Wed, 01 Apr at 09:00 am Prince Conference Center and Hotel USD 55

Educator Professional Development: Making Creativity Visible

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:30 am 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Speaker Series: Jim Mallekoote

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:30 pm School of Business Free

Afro Latin Mondays: Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba Fundamentals

 Mon, 02 Mar at 06:00 pm 925 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI

⚙️2026 ArtiFlex Mold Making Apprenticeship Open House ⚙️

 Sat, 21 Mar at 09:00 am General Die & Engineering an ArtiFlex Family Company Free

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

De-Escalation Training

 Tue, 10 Mar at 11:30 am Secure Environment Consultants USD 50 to 71

Greater Grand Rapids Shred-a-Thon

 Wed, 29 Apr at 01:00 pm Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

Sourdough for Beginners: A Hands-On Dough Party!

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm 5120 Plainfield Ave NE Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

Public Lecture Series: How the Science of Learning Is Transforming Education

 Wed, 11 Mar at 12:00 pm 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Decision-Making & Critical Thinking 1- Day Workshop in Grand Rapids, MI

 Tue, 03 Mar at 09:00 am For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] USD 623 to 727

Coffee Cupping Among the Flowers

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 1601 Spaulding Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Adult Workshop: Instax Photo Collage

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:30 am 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Poetry as Activism

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Drop-In TTRPG

 Sun, 01 Mar at 06:00 pm 404 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Event Management Training-Event Production on Public Property Edition

 Wed, 29 Apr at 05:30 pm Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Free

Brotherhood Men's Breakfast - March 7th

 Sat, 07 Mar at 09:00 am New Chapel

Heart of the Entrepreneur Workshop (Brunch)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Grand Rapids Airport USD 48 to 95

Keys & Cocktails

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Sip Coffee & Cocktails Free

River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Schuler Books

Find Your Fertile Flow: Fertility Awareness Workshop

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am Grand Wellness (751 Kenmoor Ave SE, Suite H, Grand Rapids, MI)

Communication Strategies Training That Drive Success! in Grand Rapids, MI

 Thu, 19 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

Speaker Series: Mike King

 Wed, 04 Mar at 06:30 pm School of Business Free

Disability Resource Symposium

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:30 am 1020 Monroe Ave NW Free

WMCI Construction Rally - 2026

 Thu, 05 Mar at 04:00 pm Lee Industrial Contracting - Grand Rapids USD 29 to 3,737

The Move: Resurgence

Sat, 28 Mar at 03:00 pm Downtown Grand Rapids

FREE Homeschool Wednesdays at Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids

 Wed, 21 Jan at 01:00 pm Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids Free

17th Annual Local History Roundtable

 Wed, 18 Mar at 03:00 pm GVSU - Richard M. Devos Center

Author Talk with Pablo Cartaya

 Wed, 18 Mar at 01:00 pm St. Cecilia Music Center Free

Active Shooter Response Training

 Tue, 10 Mar at 08:30 am 37 Ottawa Ave NW suite 400 Free

Youth of the Year Luncheon

 Wed, 25 Mar at 11:30 am 235 Straight Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Situational Awareness Training

 Wed, 11 Mar at 08:30 am 37 Ottawa Ave NW suite 400 Free

Brunch Chat Dance: A Community Forum

 Sun, 08 Mar at 11:00 am Bocao Latin Grill

Limb Loss Awareness 5k

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Veterans Memorial Park, 355 48th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49548

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

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

Business Storytelling 1-Day Workshop | Grand Rapids, MI

 Thu, 12 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

FREE Lead-Safe Certification Training

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 am Home Repair Services of Kent County

HR Leadership – Build a Stronger Organization! in Grand Rapids, MI

 Thu, 26 Feb at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

March 2026 HSA Convening

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:30 am 333 Michigan St NE Free

Conflict Resolution – Turn Disputes into Win-Win Solutions! in Grand Rapids

 Fri, 13 Mar at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 631 to 748

Bumps, Babes & Bagels

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:30 am 2422 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Digital Tools for Sculptural Practice: From Concept to Collaboration

 Wed, 04 Mar at 04:00 pm Bamboo Grand Rapids (Theatre) Free