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We have several community events planned throughout the year. To stay up to date on what's happening, sign up for our email newsletter or follow our Facebook page.

Upcoming Events

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November 18 - November 28, 2022

Kentwood Turkey Trail

Paul Henry Trail between 44th St and 52nd St
Gobble gobble! Kentwood Parks and Recreation is bringing back the Kentwood Turkey Trail again this year with a new location! We'll hide 9 turkeys along the Paul Henry Trail between 44th St. and 52nd St. Get outside and check it out from November 18-28 to see if you can spot all 9 turkeys hidden along the path. Take a selfie with your favorite turkey, share on Facebook and use the tag #KentwoodTurkeyTrail or email your picture to eRecreation@kentwood.us to be entered to win a fun prize! Parking is available at Bowen Station Park located at 4499 Bowen Blvd SE.
Cost Free
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December 1, 2022 -

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kentwood Library (4950 Breton SE)
Join us at a our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! The event takes place in front of the Kentwood Library starting with the holiday light parade. There will also be carriage rides, take-home crafts for kids, holiday music, and of course a visit from Santa! We will be accepting non-perishable food donations for our Little Free Pantry to help us through the winter season.
Cost Free
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December 1 - December 16, 2022

Letters to Santa

Kentwood City Hall (4900 Breton SE) and Kentwood Activities Center (355 48th St SE)
This holiday season, Santa Claus has asked for our help collecting children’s letters for him. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 17, children can write letters to Santa and bring them to the “Letters to Santa” mailbox at Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE, or the Kentwood Activities Center, 355 48th St. SE. Letters can also be mailed to Santa’s attention to: P.O. Box 8448, Kentwood, MI 49518. There will also be an opportunity to hand-deliver your letters to Santa at the Tree Lighting event on Thursday, December 1.  All letters will then be forwarded to the North Pole for a response from Santa – be sure to include your return address! Look for more details on our website at kentwood.us/letterstosanta.
Cost Free
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December 1 - December 21, 2022

Holiday Light Display Contest

Who is Kentwood's Clark Griswold?
Who has the most holiday spirit in all of Kentwood? Enter our 2nd annual holiday light display contest to find out! Residents interested in participating can scan the QR code below to register or sign up online at bit.ly/HolidayLightContest. Submit photos of your display via email to erecreation@kentwood.us or on social media using the hashtag #KentwoodLightContest now through Dec. 14.
Cost Free
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December 2, 2022 -

Kentwood Community Choir Christmas Concert

Heritage Baptist Church, 1570 60th St. SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
Celebrate the sounds of the holiday season with our 35-member Kentwood Community Choir, led by director Mr. Craig Swatt. Enjoy classic carols and old-time favorites. This  concert is free and open to the public. 
Cost Free will offering
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December 14 - December 28, 2022

Kentwood Winter Walk

East Paris Nature Park, 5995 East Paris Ave SE
Explore East Paris Nature Park (5995 E. Paris Ave SE) and search for over a dozen whimsical winter items hidden along the trails and boardwalk! A checklist of items will be found at the entrance of the park. Take a selfie with your finds and share on Facebook with the tag #KentwoodWinterWalk or email your picture to eRecreation@Kentwood.us to be entered to win a fun prize! The trail distance is .75-1.0 miles including the boardwalks.
Cost Free
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January 19, 2023 -

Winter Concert Series

Kentwood Library (4950 Breton SE)

Our Winter Concert Series returns with music from Melissa Dylan (1/19), the Kevin Brewster Trio (2/16), and Lighting Matches (3/16).  Concerts take place inside the Community Room at the Kentwood Library at 6:30 p.m. Guests are welcomed to bring their own beer, wine, or beverage to enjoy at the show. Each concert will also have a food truck outside. Get out of the house and join us at the Kentwood Library for winter evening fun!

Cost Free
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January 19, 2023 -

Winter Concert Series: Melissa Dylan

Kentwood Library (4950 Breton SE)

Our Winter Concert Series is back again in 2023! Join us on January 19 for Melissa Dylan – a solo original and cover artist performing a variety of folk, pop, and rock styles, and current top 40 hits.  We'll also have Around Baking Company food truck on site selling their delicious pizzas. Concerts take place inside the Community Room at the Kentwood Library. Guests are welcomed to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy at the show. Get out of the house and join us at the Kentwood Library for winter evening fun!

Cost Free
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January 21, 2023 -

Pop-Up Disc Golf

Covenant Park (3724 Shaffer Ave. SE)

Get the family out of the house and check out this fun nine-hole disc golf course at Covenant Park! No cost to participate but you must bring your own discs. Restrooms will be available in the clubhouse.

 

Cost Free
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January 26, 2023 -

Adaptive Recreation Expo

Kentwood Activities Center, 355 48th St. SE
Come to the inaugural Adaptive Recreation Expo at the Kentwood Activities Center! Explore the products, services, and activities available for individuals of all abilities. Admission is free and open to the general public.
Cost Free
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January 27, 2023 -

Flashlight Yeti Hunt

East Paris Nature Park, 5995 East Paris Ave SE
Rumor has it the Yeti has been spotted once again! This time he's been seen near 60th St and East Paris Ave. Kids and families are invited to join us for our Flashlight Yeti Hunt at East Paris Nature Park on Friday, January 27. Grab a flashlight and search for clues along a 0.75-1-mile walking path and see if you can find the Yeti! Cost is $7 per family. Sign up now at https://bit.ly/KentwoodYetiHunt or call 616.656.5270.
Cost $7 per family
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February 10, 2023 -

Daddy Daughter Dance

Kentwood Library (4950 Breton SE)

Kids are invited to bring their dads, moms, grandparents, or other relative as their "date" to our Valentine's themed dance! Refreshments & snacks will be served. There will also be a craft activity, photo area, and DJ playing fun music. Cost is $10 per person.

Cost Cost is $10 per person
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February 11, 2023 -

Valentine's Dash 5k

Kentwood Library (4950 Breton SE)
This race will get you outside to enjoy a combination of trails and roads in Kentwood. Race will begin and end at the Kentwood Library (4950 Breton Rd SE). This course is great for first-time runners or walkers but will also provide a challenge to more experienced runners. This race is perfect for running with your sweet heart, soul mate, BFF or to meet someone new! Kids and families are welcome. The fastest runners will be awarded after the event. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best Valentine themed costumes but it's not required. Runners will receive a long sleeve shirt and other goodies in their participant packets.
Cost $25 per person until 12/31,  $30 per person from 1/1-2/10,  $35 per person on race day 2/11
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February 16, 2023 -

Winter Concert Series: Kevin Brewster Trio

Kentwood Library (4950 Breton SE)

Our Winter Concert Series is back again in 2023! Join us on February 16 for the Kevin Brewster Trio – playing Jazz with emphasis on hard bop, bebop, contemporary, and R&B. We'll also have Patty Matters food truck on site selling their delicious burgers and fries. Concerts take place inside the Community Room at the Kentwood Library. Guests are welcomed to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy at the show. Get out of the house and join us at the Kentwood Library for winter evening fun!

Cost Free
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February 18, 2023 -

Freeze Fest Disc Golf Tournament

Old Farm Park (2350 Embro Dr. SE)
We're partnering with Great Lakes Disc to bring you another doubles disc golf tournament and food drive! Bring your own partner for this best shot doubles tournament. All funds raised and all food items donated will go to the Little Free Pantry.
Cost $25 per person or $50 per team + canned food donation
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March 16, 2023 -

Winter Concert Series: Lighting Matches

Kentwood Library (4950 Breton SE)
Our Winter Concert Series is back again in 2023! Join us on March 16 for Lighting Matches – an alternative-rock band from Grand Rapids, MI, specializing in thought-provoking lyrics and dynamic harmonies. We'll also have Dune Buggy food truck on site selling their delicious burgers and fries. Concerts take place inside the Community Room at the Kentwood Library. Guests are welcomed to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy at the show. Get out of the house and join us at the Kentwood Library for winter evening fun!
Cost Free
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