Grand Rapids OH Chamber

Grand Rapids American Legion Auxiliary Flower Sale
2026-05-08 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Old Fire Station, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Stop by the Old Fire Station and pick up a beautiful pot of flowers for Mother’s Day.
Hanging ferns and assorted flowers available. This fundraiser helps support our Veterans and Community Programs.

Letter Carriers Food Drive
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Rapids, Ohio, Grand Rapids, Ohio, 43522
If you live in the 43522 zip code, Saturday May 9th, put your bag of non perishable food at your mailbox and they will pick it up. If you have a PO box, you can drop it in the shopping cart inside the Post Office. All items collected in the 43522 zip code go to the Otsego Food Pantry.

Wildlight Wellness Wildcard
2026-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Wildlight Wellness, 24168 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Wildcard with Katya Seymour at 9am

Downtown Chocolate Walk
2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Huntington Bank, 24231 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Enjoy a sweet stroll through the charming village of Grand Rapids, Ohio during the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chocolate Walk. As you explore Front Street, you’ll visit a variety of participating local shoppes, each offering a delicious chocolate treat along the way.
This festive event is the perfect opportunity to experience the warmth and creativity of our small businesses, discover unique finds, and savor the flavors that make Grand Rapids such a special place to visit. Participants will collect individually wrapped chocolates while enjoying the inviting atmosphere of our historic downtown.
A chocolate-filled walk through Front Street is a favorite tradition for locals and visitors alike—mark your calendar and join us for this sweet community celebration.
To purchase tickets: 15 tickets available the day of the event, online sales are now closed. Thank you!

TLEW Motor Car Rides
2026-05-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Rapids, Ohio, Grand Rapids, Ohio, 43522
Special for Mother’s Day weekend, all moms ride free with a fare paying child.

The Voices of Harmony
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24282 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Northwest Ohio’s only Competitive Barbershop Chorus is performing at our historic Town Hall in Grand Rapids Ohio. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss! Free will donation.

First Presbyterian Church Services
2026-05-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | First Presbyterian Church, 17700 Beaver St, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Sunday School 9am and Sunday Worship 10am

Hosanna Lutheran Church Services
2026-05-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Village Council Meeting
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24282 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States

Township Trustees Meeting
2026-05-11 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | New Fire Station, 17706 Wapakoneta Rd, Grand Rapids, OH, United States

Chamber of Commerce Meeting
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Grand Rapids Library, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States

50/50 Wednesday Night Raffle
2026-05-13 18:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-20 18:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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

POP-UP ART GALLERY & SALE
2026-05-14 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Otsego Park: Thompson Stone Hall, 20000 W. River Rd (SR65), Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States
Join us for an exhibition by local artists. This is a free entry event for all. Regional artists have been invited to share/sell their work. Plein air artists have also been invited to paint along the river. Live music by Aaron Hertzfeld and complimentary charcuterie. Beer by Buffalo Rock Brewery Co. and wine will be available for sale.

YogaFaith
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

American Legion Monthly Meeting
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 232, 12580 S River Rd, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States

Friday Night Fish Fry at the American Legion
2026-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 232, 12580 S River Rd, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Join the American Legion as we host our traditional Friday Night Fish Fry! The third Friday of every month (Sept-May) starting at 5pm until sold out. Dine in and spend time with your friends and neighbors, grab and go for a nice meal at home, or take it to the Towpath and have your dinner with a view only Grand Rapids Ohio can provide!
Out legion team works tirelessly for 3 days prepping the fish, preparing the coleslaw, baked goods and staging the hall. It’s a family friendly dinner for a good cause. Join us on the third Friday, you’re guaranteed to walk away full and happy.
Cost is $15 but subject to change. Find them on Facebook for more details.

Grand Rapids Bulk Pickup
2026-05-16 07:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Items shall be placed along the right-of-way of the street the night proceeding the collection day or before 7:00 am on the collection day. Due to the increased cost to the Village to provide this type of pick-up, Village residents should not allow anyone from outside the Village to bring items to their property, and they should notify Village officials if they see this happening. If you have questions concerning items that will or will not be picked up, please call 419-832-5305. Click here for guidelines.

Spring Garden Exchange
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Share your plants, seeds, gardening materials, tools and ideas at the Grand Growers Garden Exchange at the Log Cabin Information Booth in Grand Rapids, Ohio. Free and Open to the Public. You might come empty handed but you are sure to leave with something grand!

Goat Yoga with Baby Goats!
2026-05-16 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Wildlight Wellness, 24168 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
We’re so excited to host our Yoga with Baby Goats class featuring FOUR baby goats from Tiny Hooves Farm!

Tiny Hooves Farm is a nonprofit dedicated to healing, grief support, and community care through therapeutic animal experiences. This class is more than just yoga, it’s a chance to support a beautiful mission while enjoying the joy, laughter, and connection that only baby goats can bring.

Tiny Hooves Farm is home to mini Highland cows, Valais Blacknose sheep, alpacas, and goats, all cared for with love and purpose. Every ticket helps support their ongoing work in the community.

Please bring your own yoga mat (we do have a few extras available), and feel free to take pictures during class! Minimum age is 16.

Come move, smile, and experience the kind of joy that reminds your whole body how to play

Click here to register! https://share.fitdegree.com/?e=34307

Mike Nicol with a tribute to John Denver
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24282 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
Join us at the town hall in Grand Rapids for a Mike Nicol’s tribute to John Denver.

Civil War Re-enactment
2026-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Otsego High School, 18505 Tontogany Creek Rd, Tontogany, OH, 43402, United States
The Historical Society of Grand Rapids is proud to sponsor the Civil War Re-enactment performed by the 8th grade students and held at Otsego Junior High. Please call the school to confirm the time.

Grand Rapids Township Fire & Rescue Meetings
2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio Monthly Meeting
2026-05-20 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Grand Rapids Town Hall, 24282 Front Street, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, United States
The Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio was formed in 1975 at the suggestion of Mayor James Carter, who recognized that there was a growing interest in our local history. About thirty interested individuals met in September at the Mid Am Bank building to develop plans and the first annual meeting was held on October 26th. Marilyn Stevens was chosen as the first President with Robert Marlow as Vice-President. They led the group for the first two years and were succeeded by June Huffman, President, Ronald Studer, Vice-President, Cleo Heising, Secretary, and Ann Laskey, Treasurer. The first Summer Musical was A Musicale, American Style, performed at the Town Hall in 1976. The entire community came together to help the Historical Society sponsor the first annual Applebutter Fest in October 1977.
To this day, citizens of the Village work hard to enhance and preserve the history of the Village. It seems fitting that one of the purposes of the Applebutter Fest is to preserve the memories of pioneer life for it is the reminders of the past that make Grand Rapids an historic place to live and visit.
The Historical Society returns the proceeds from the Applebutter Fest to the local community. Many local organizations fund their annual activities through participation in this event. As costs continue to rise, it becomes a greater challenge to cover our expenses and meet our goals.
The Historical Society Board meets monthly at the Town Hall. The membership meets annually in October, just prior to the start of the last Rhythm of the River event of the season. A notice is sent to the membership in late August, when the annual membership drive is held.
​With the support of our members and the community at large, we are able to fund the following:

Sponsor Applebutter Fest, Rhythm on the River, and a Summer Musical
Maintain the Welcome Log Cabin, Lincoln Street, Howard Park, historical markers, and town signage
Support other local organizations with their events, such as the Grand Rapids Arts Council’s Jazz Fest and the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce’s Rapids Rally Days and Christmas Open House
Provide education programs at Otsego schools and/or in community
Collect and preserve historical photographs, memorabilia, and oral histories

Do you wish to become a more active member in your community? Do you enjoy the annual Applebutter Fest, Rhythm on the River, or other events sponsored by us? Do you have an interest in local history and its preservation? If so, please consider becoming a member of the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio!
Membership is only $5.00 per person. If you have questions, please Contact Us.

Star Wars Unlimited Play
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
