Education Events in Grand Rapids

Check out happening education events all around Grand Rapids, MI

Wildlife Exploration Day l Party for the Planet

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

An Evening with Barbara Brown Taylor

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

Festival Opening Plenary: Laurie Halse Anderson

 Thu, 16 Apr at 12:30 pm Van Noord Arena

An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer

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

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

Allendale Schools Day @ Grand Rapids Rise

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Van Andel Arena

2026 Calvin University CHEM DEMOs

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

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

Earth Day Fest + Repair Fair

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm GR City High Middle School

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

Earth Fest

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Spring Eggstravaganza at The Learning Experience – Beltline

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am The Learning Experience - Beltline Free

Mindshare: The Sounds of Possibility

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

High School Orientation

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

Decoding Fear, Aggression, & Physical Pain

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

2026 Lids for Kids - Grand Rapids

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

Latina Conferences West Michigan

 Wed, 22 Apr at 08:00 am Davenport University USD 50 to 535

Merge 2026

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

12th Annual Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit

Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am GRPS University

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

Michigan Short Term Rental Conference

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

Youth Summer Resource Fair @ LINC UP

 Tue, 14 Apr at 03:00 pm 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-1770, United States

Gardening with Native Plants

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:30 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Coffee Tasting Workshop

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. USD 18

Unique Kokedama Workshop ✨

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Unique Plant Boutique USD 40

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

The Story of Everything

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Celebration Cinema

Lunch and Learn: Fraud Prevention for Small Businesses & Startups

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

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

 Sun, 29 Mar Earthbound Grand Rapids USD 61

U of M Luncheon at MDA Annual Session Grand Rapids

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

Arise!

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

20th Annual Community Youth Event

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

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

Imagination Morning: Colorful Creations

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

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

Scheduling Night

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Wellspring Preparatory High School

Frog Call Hike

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur presents James Lund: Go Build Something New

 Mon, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm Start Garden Free

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

Queer & Christian w/Brandan Robertson

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

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

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

Pancake Breakfast + Resource Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Spencer St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, United States

COH Swim Lessons

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

An Evening with Philip Stead

 Mon, 20 Apr at 06:30 pm Schuler Books

Let's Celebrate Ink and Watercolor Class with Tia - Wednesday April 15, 2026, 6-8pm Grand Rapids MI

Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm 1134 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Spring Evening Guided Hike

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:30 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Wild Mushroom Identification

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 pm Mycophile's Garden

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

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

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

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Home Repair Services of Kent County

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

Spring Event '26

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:00 am Hekman Library, Calvin University

Ruff Readers

 Mon, 20 Apr at 06:30 pm 2650 5 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

Communication Strategies Training – Grand Rapids, MI | 1 Day Workshop

 Wed, 15 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 463 to 723

Limb Loss Awareness 5k

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

MWest Challenge

 Wed, 15 Apr at 05:00 pm GRCC Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center Free

Beginning Watercolor Class @Three Blue Brushes Studio

 Wed, 15 Apr at 06:00 pm Three Blue Brushes

Heart of the Entrepreneur Workshop (Brunch)

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

CrashThatCourse Show & Tell - April 2026

 Thu, 23 Apr at 12:00 pm Bamboo Grand Rapids Free

Grand Rapids Film Society Roundtable

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

Campus Safety Conference

 Tue, 21 Apr at 09:00 am Davenport University Free

John Ball Zoo Sustainability Tour

Mon, 20 Apr at 03:30 pm John Ball Zoo

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

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

9th Annual Planting the Seed Luncheon

 Thu, 30 Apr at 12:00 pm Watermark Country Club

Rising: A Conversation with Author Graci Harkema

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Greater Grand Rapids Shred-a-Thon

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

Coffee Cupping Among the Flowers

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

Event Management Training-Event Production on Public Property Edition

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

Kentwood Arbor Day Celebration

 Fri, 24 Apr at 12:00 pm Veterans Memorial Park, 355 48th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49548

City Nature Challenge BioBlitz

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 am 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

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

Poetry as Activism

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

Momentum Marketing: The Visibility Levers That Matter in 2026

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

Leap of Faith Screening

 Thu, 16 Apr at 08:00 pm Calvin College Covenant Fine Arts Center

Nature Kids Club @ Kentwood Northeast Park

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am Northeast Park

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

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

Empire of Skulls with Paul Stob

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:30 pm Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)

Garlic Mustard Pull & Pesto Making

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

Emotional Intelligence Training — Grand Rapids, MI | 1 Day Workshop

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 463 to 723

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

Basket Weaving Workshop @ Three Blue Brushes Studio

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 pm Three Blue Brushes

💰🎪 Dreams to Dollars Carnival 🎪💰

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

Leadership Skills–Lead, Motivate & Inspire |Grand Rapids, MI| 2DaysWorkshop

 Tue, 14 Apr at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 934 to 1,241

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

Wolf Camp

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

Book Talk with Jen Pollock Michel

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm Baker Book House Co Free

Become AI Project Ready – PMI-CPMAI Training Program in Grand Rapids, MI

 Tue, 14 Apr at 09:00 am 300 Ottawa Ave NW USD 2,999

Accounting Academy - Grand Rapids, MI

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

Heritage Hill 2026 Cocktails & Curiosities

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

Make Your Home in This Luminous Dark: Jamie Smith with Jeff Chu

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Sherman Street Christian Church Free

Women’s Elemental Circles: A Year of Seasons, Stories & Cycles

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm 555 Fourth Street NW, #200, 49504

Strategic Leadership Mastery 2 Days Workshop in Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 10 Apr at 09:00 am For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] USD 1,349 to 1,453

Drop-In & Design

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

Airbnb - Getting Started and 5 Ways to Increase Revenue

 Fri, 17 Apr at 05:00 pm 1555 Arboretum Dr SE Free