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| 5/2/2026 | ![]() The BigStuff MayDay Kickoff Cookout ![]() ![]() Free burgers • Local businesses • Giveaways • Good vibes Celebrate spring with your neighbors ![]() The BigStuff MayDay Kickoff Cookout ![]() ![]() Free burgers • Local businesses • Giveaways • Good vibes Celebrate spring with your neighbors Spring is finally here, and we’re kicking it off the right way—with FREE food, friendly faces, and a whole lot of community spirit. Join us for The BigStuff MayDay Kickoff Cookout, a laid-back, family-friendly event hosted by Mr. BigStuff Labor and Moving to celebrate the start of spring and support local businesses and neighbors. What to expect:• Free hamburgers, potato salad, chips, and drinks • Local businesses on-site with booths and giveaways • Raffle prizes (enter to win!) • Pet-friendly area with treats and water for dogs ![]() • Kids zone with face painting and themed coloring sheets ![]() • Music, smiles, and good spring vibes This is not a sales pitch—just a chance to enjoy a free lunch, meet great local people, and kick off the season together. Date: May 2, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Cost: FREE Location: 316 Taylor St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Host: Presented by Mr. BigStuff Labor and Moving– Proudly Supporting Local Businesses & NeighborsBring your family, bring your coworkers, bring your dog—just bring your appetite. Let’s celebrate spring together! ![]() ![]() more info... |
| 5/4/2026 | Kids Watch your creations shrink in our toaster oven to make earrings, necklaces, suncatchers and more! more info... |
| 5/5/2026 | Weathered Nest Vintage Market 200 S Bridge St., Grand Ledge 48837 Free Open crafting in our studio. Designated Craft time with friends. Bring your own crafts to work on, or we offer a variety of craft supplies for purchase . Bring your friends or make new ones. This is planned for connecting with other crafty people to share ideas and have fun! No cost to participate, any questions, call 517-918-0529 more info... |
| 5/6/2026 | The monthly Free Community Meal will be on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 PM at Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church.
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| 5/6/2026 | Kids 3rd Grade+ Get ready to create, play, and explore coding at Code Club, where kids of all experience levels learn fun, kid-chosen tech skills each week using easy, colorful block-based programming! Find out more at gladl.org/project/learncoding more info... |
| 5/9/2026 | Ages 13+ Learn adult and pediatric CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), emergency procedures like rescue breathing, and the Heimlich maneuver, and first aid. Upon workshop completion, students receive a course completion card in Adult and Pediatric CPR with AED and first aid. Class is blended learning online part is sent after registration for class. Registration required, class size limited. This class is not appropriate for those needing training for a healthcare field (doctors, dentists, nurses, EMS, etc.). more info... |
| 5/9/2026 | Adults Adults, college students and healthcare professionals-- get you Red Cross BLS certification! BLS is the foundation of resuscitation training for healthcare professionals. The BLS program content includes both single-responder and multiple-responder scenarios and AED use, as well as how to care for a patient who has an obstructed airway. Skills include high-quality CPR and AED use, obstructed airway and BLS team response. Upon workshop completion, students receive a course completion card in Red Cross Basic Life Support. Registration required, class size limited. more info... |
| 5/12/2026 | Weathered Nest Vintage Market 200 S Bridge St., Grand Ledge 48837 Free Open crafting in our studio. Designated Craft time with friends. Bring your own crafts to work on, or we offer a variety of craft supplies for purchase . Bring your friends or make new ones. This is planned for connecting with other crafty people to share ideas and have fun! No cost to participate, any questions, call 517-918-0529 more info... |
| 5/12/2026 | Come out and join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed! more info... |
| 5/13/2026 | Join us for these networking events at 9:00 AM on the second Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Community Room across from the Chamber office. Join us and learn about fellow Chamber members. Please like our Facebook page to keep up to date about who the presenter will be each month. more info... |
| 5/13/2026 | Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon of Bingo complete with light refreshments and prizes for the lucky winners! No registration required, just show up ready to have fun! more info... |
| 5/13/2026 | Kids 3rd Grade+ Get ready to create, play, and explore coding at Code Club, where kids of all experience levels learn fun, kid-chosen tech skills each week using easy, colorful block-based programming! Find out more at gladl.org/project/learncoding more info... |
| 5/14/2026 | Weathered Nest Vintage Market 200 S Bridge St., Grand Ledge 48837 Free Open crafting in our studio. Designated Craft time with friends. Bring your own crafts to work on, or we offer a variety of craft supplies for purchase . Bring your friends or make new ones. This is planned for connecting with other crafty people to share ideas and have fun! No cost to participate, any questions, call 517-918-0529 more info... |
| 5/20/2026 | Kids 3rd Grade+ Get ready to create, play, and explore coding at Code Club, where kids of all experience levels learn fun, kid-chosen tech skills each week using easy, colorful block-based programming! Find out more at gladl.org/project/learncoding more info... |
| 5/21/2026 | Our Chamber members will host Mix & Mingle networking events on the third Thursday of the month from 5:00 - 7:00 PM to give the Chamber Board an opportunity to meet with Chamber members and local residents who are interested in helping the Chamber build a stronger community. Please visit our website to see which Chamber member is hosting each event. more info... |
| 5/23/2026 | Wacousta Kids can trim their bikes and ride in the Wacousta Memorial Day Community Parade on Saturday May 23! We’ll provide red, white and blue patriotic trims (while supplies last) for families to decorate kid’s bikes, wagons, strollers or scooters, and a spot to ride in the parade as we honor & remember with gratitude all those who serve and served our country. Please Note: Decorating 10am - 10:45am, parade starts promptly at 11am. All ages with adult assistance. more info... |
| 5/27/2026 | Adults Gather in the daytime with other adults for coffee, conversation and learn how to avoid Financial Scams. Adults meet up at the Library monthly for interesting presentations, crafts, games and more. Enjoy coffee, snacks and conversation with friends you know-- and those you've just met. more info... |
| 5/27/2026 | Kids 3rd Grade+ Get ready to create, play, and explore coding at Code Club, where kids of all experience levels learn fun, kid-chosen tech skills each week using easy, colorful block-based programming! Find out more at gladl.org/project/learncoding more info... |
| 5/27/2026 | Adult Participants gather at our designated tables at BrickHaven, and everyone brings a book of their choice to read silently for 45 minutes while enjoying a drink/meal. Then they will share a bit about the book they’re reading. Registration required to reserve space. more info... |





The BigStuff MayDay Kickoff Cookout
What to expect:

Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: 316 Taylor St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Host: Presented by Mr. BigStuff Labor and Moving– Proudly Supporting Local Businesses & Neighbors

