Grand Rapids OH Chamber

Village Council Meeting
2026-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24282 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States

49th Annual Applebutter Fest
2026-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Grand Rapids Ohio, Grand Rapids, United States
Since 1977, the Applebutter Fest has been a beloved local tradition, offering a blend of historical
​re-enactments, artisan crafts, live music, delectable food, and of course, delicious apple butter. What began as a modest gathering has blossomed into a vibrant event, drawing over 30,000 attendees annually. Guided by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio, our dedicated team of volunteers takes pride in building an unforgettable experience for all.

100% of the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio’s members and friends, who work on the various committees for months leading up to the Fest and on the Fest weekend from setup to clean up, are volunteers and receive NO compensation. We are so very grateful to these individuals, who give generously of their time and talents and demonstrate their love of our community and the Applebutter Fest through these efforts. If you have never volunteered at the Fest, you cannot begin to imagine just how much work goes into the planning and execution of this event!

WAYS TO VOLUNTEER:
Apple Butter – Apple peeling, stirring, canning and sales.
Brats Food Booth – Fest day sales.
Bus Stop Greeters – Welcome and assist visitors.
Set up / Clean Up – Decorations, signs, trash containers.
​Volunteer Coordinator – Individual to coordinate volunteer assignments & activity.

Hosanna Lutheran Church Services
2026-10-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Hosanna Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 23019 Kellogg Road, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Hosanna Lutheran Church service is at 10am on Sundays. Come join us, all is welcome.

First Presbyterian Church Services
2026-10-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 17700 Beaver St, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Sunday School 9am and Sunday Worship 10am

Kayak & U-Pick
2026-10-09 17:00 - 20:30, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Maumee Tackle, 24287 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Enjoy a relaxing paddle down the Maumee River before ending your journey by picking your own bouquet of flowers at the GardenView Flowers’ U-Pick Garden Maumee River Outfitters is partnering with GardenView Flowers for U-Pick & Kayak events on alternating Fridays (5pm start time) & Sundays (2pm start time) throughout the summer season.

American Legion Monthly Meeting
2026-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | American Legion Post 232, 12580 S River Rd, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States

YogaFaith
2026-10-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | BuchuVida, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Experience Yoga Faith, a transformative weekly class at Buchuvida led by Jo Feltman and Christine Fowler. Donations accepted.
Unite your mind, body, and spirit through gentle movements, breathwork, and mindfulness. People of all experience levels are welcome. Discover inner peace, release stress, and cultivate well-being.
Join us and embark on a journey of self- realization and harmony.
Space is limited, please sign up on our website buchuvida.com/new-events.

50/50 Wednesday Night Raffle
2026-10-07 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-09-30 18:30 - 19:00 | American Legion Post 232, 12580 S River Rd, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Buy tickets all week long. Must be present to win 50%. If not present, win 25%.
Each week we will add 50% profit to the Queen of Hearts total drawn between 7 and 8pm.
Any questions- call Katie: 419-266-4121

Sons of the Legion Monthly Meeting
2026-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | American Legion Post 232, 12580 S River Rd, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States

Kids Volunteer Hour
2026-10-06 17:00 - 18:00 | The Otsego Food Pantry at the First Presbyterian Church, 17700 Beaver Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
The Otsego Food Pantry presents the 2026 Kids Volunteer Hour.
Kids age Pre-K through 8th grade can come to the Otsego Food Pantry and spend an hour volunteering on projects that help support the pantry. Always the first Tuesday of every month. Call/text the pantry at 419-830-1051 with questions.

Grand Rapids Township Fire & Rescue Training & Meeting
2026-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | New Fire Station, 17706 Wapakoneta Rd, Grand Rapids, OH, United States
We are 100% volunteer department serving nearly 1,600 residents of Grand Rapids Township. In addition to the 14 square miles of Grand Rapids township, we also offer water rescue for ~9 miles of the Maumee River in Grand Rapids and Washington Townships. We train every other Monday at the New Fire Station on Wapakoneta at 7pm and follow up with our meeting at 8pm.

Brush Pickup/ Compost
2026-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
There will be curbside pickup of limbs & branches 1/2″ to 4″ diameter the first Monday of the month from May thru October. (In the event Monday is a holiday, it will be on Tuesday.)
The following rules will apply:

Boughs to be placed towards the street
MUST be out before 8:00AM
No brush (wines, bushes, or plants)
No grass clippings or leaves

No pickup for tree/bush removal projects.
After a severe storm resulting in downed branches and limbs, the Village will provide curbside pickup. The above rules still apply.
Special needs residents can contact the Village for branch and limb pickup only.
Any questions, please contact the Village.
COMPOST PILE: Please note: Due to misuse, the Village Compost Pile will be open for the drop of leaves and grass ONLY. Village residents are still welcome to pickup compost and wood chips at their convenience.

250th Final Lecture of Series: Vietnam War - Dr. Dwayne Beggs
2026-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24282 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Join us as we celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary for the final in a series of historical lectures on Oct 3. History about the Vietnam War. All lectures are sponsored by the Grand Rapids Historical Society. Programs begin at 7pm with free admission.

Miniatures Painting Class
2026-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 | GameChefs, 24232 W Second Street, Grand Rapids, 43522, United States
Instructor: Isabel Wolke
Learning to paint your miniatures. (Free Class) Ages 16+
This is a monthly class for all skill levels. All materials are provided to learn how to paint your favorite miniatures with regular, in-depth and highly detailed tutorials, painting challenges, courses, give-aways and best of all, a thriving community of amazing hobbyists!
You can bring your own miniature or miniatures or we will provide you with a fantasy or Sci-fi mini. Techniques will be discussed and taught such as Zenithal Priming and highlighting, shading and washes.
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Isabel Wolke is a painter and educator from Northwest Ohio, who received her Master of Fine Arts Degree at the University of Cincinnati in 2024. She is currently teaching painting and drawing at Bowling Green State University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2021. She is an avid Dungeons and Dragons player and master and enjoys playing table top games with friends. Isabel enjoys teaching and wants to make the hobby of painting miniatures more approachable and accessible to those interested.
Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, Isabel invites you to join her in exploring the world of miniatures and the fun that it brings.

Star Wars Unlimited Play
2026-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 | GameChefs, 24232 W Second Street, Grand Rapids, 43522, United States
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday
Stop in to play or if you are new, ask for a demo of this award winning Trading Card Game.
Random participation prizes.
We also play almost every Saturday from 1pm-5pm.

Red Cross Blood Drive
2026-10-01 12:00 - 18:00 | Hosanna Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 23019 Kellogg Road, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
To schedule an appointment, please call Gloria at 419-215-5416 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Township Trustees Meeting
2026-09-28 19:00 - 19:30 | New Fire Station, 17706 Wapakoneta Rd, Grand Rapids, OH, United States
What to know what’s going on in your township? Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month and are open to the public with opportunities to ask questions at the end of the meeting.

Village Council Meeting
2026-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24282 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
What to know what’s happening in your village? Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Monday and are open to the public. If you have something you’d like to address with the council, you are required to sign in at the beginning of the meeting and will have 5 minutes per topic to discuss.

The Big Stir
2026-09-27 06:00 - 15:00 | Kryder Farms, 4862 County Rd P, McClure, OH, 43534, United States
In preparation for our annual Applebutter Fest, please join us for the Big Stir at Kryder Farms. We will start stirring kettles at 6am, stirring continues until the kettles are canned. The assembly line will be staged at 9am. We’ll have a family style potluck just before noon (please bring a dish to share). We will can 2 kettles that day, stay for one or both, all hands appreciated!

Wildlight Book Club
2026-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Wildlight Wellness, 24168 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
We love books. We love community. We love talking about the books we are reading. Our WL Book Club mission is to inspire meaningful connections + conversation through reading. We believe in the power of book club to enhance the reading experience, support lifelong learning, and to build a heartfelt, engaged, and informed community.
Our Wildlight teaching team rotates facilitating this meeting and brings their own flare to book club. Registration is required for this class and cancellation policies apply.

4th Thursday Meal at First Presbyterian Church
2026-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 17700 Beaver St, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month at 5pm for a meal at First Presbyterian. Details will be on the electric sign at the corner of Beaver 2nd. Dinners are different, donations are accepted and appreciated.
