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3/1/2026
Parents, students, teachers, local dignitaries and art lovers are invited to the Awards Reception to announce the winners of the 2026 MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit. Taking place Sunday, March 1, the art preview begins at 1 p.m. with remarks and awards beginning at 1:30 p.m. Come browse the art, enjoy food and refreshments and hear an engaging guest speaker. The event will wrap at approximately 2:30 p.m.Keep an eye on msufcuart.com and this page for updates and details. In the meantime, save the date! Questions? Email our event director at mary@m3group.biz.
3/3/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!3/4/2026
The monthly Free Community Meal will be on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 PM at Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church.
- February 4
- March 4
- April 1
- May 6
- June 3
3/4/2026
18 months - 3 yearsParents and caregivers will learn how to talk, sing, read, write, and play with their littles ones to promote pre-reading skills. Concludes with hands-on activity stations. This storytime uses the Ready to Read Michigan program from the Library of Michigan.
3/6/2026
Ages 8 - 18This workshop series offers a structured and engaging introduction to the "game of kings," taught by professional chess coach Tyler Hug. Beginners on up will gain valuable skills in a fun, supportive environment. Attend one or all sessions.
3/7/2026
Teens Ages 12+Learn emergency procedures, discipline techniques, diapering, age-appropriate activities, rescue breathing, the Heimlich maneuver, and basic first aid skills needed while babysitting. Upon workshop completion, students receive an American Red Cross babysitting course certificate. Registration required, class size limited.
3/9/2026
Ages 6 - 12Use salt dough, cookie cutters, and faux jewels to create a beautiful Easter ornament!
3/10/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!3/10/2026
Grades K - 6Reading Challenge participants can join us for a Mario Party with snacks, games, and crafts. Not a Reading Challenge participant? You can sign up at the party!
3/11/2026
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.
3/11/2026
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! 3/11/2026
Ages 3 - 5Parents and caregivers will learn how to talk, sing, read, write, and play with their littles ones to promote pre-reading skills. Concludes with hands-on activity stations. This storytime uses the Ready to Read Michigan program from the Library of Michigan.
3/12/2026
Ages 10+Join Swordsmanship Museum and Academy historian Jerry Berg as he leads us on a journey back to the 1500s to explore the unique warriors that fought in and defended Ireland during this century of conquest and invasion. High quality replicas from the Museum's collection will also be featured, including some of the largest swords and the most intimidating ranged weapons!
3/13/2026
Ages 8 - 18This workshop series offers a structured and engaging introduction to the "game of kings," taught by professional chess coach Tyler Hug. Beginners on up will gain valuable skills in a fun, supportive environment. Attend one or all sessions.
3/13/2026
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day by joining the City of Grand Ledge as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration on Friday March 13th and Saturday March 14th. Beginning as a neighborhood party and parade, this celebration has grown into a city-wide event and is enjoyed by thousands of people flocking to Grand Ledge to partake in Irish traditions.It begins on Friday, March 13th at the Grand Ledge Opera House at 121 S. Bridge Street with the Pub Runners Band www.pubrunners.net . Enjoy an evening of singing and dancing as they perform the traditional Irish favorites. Doors open at 6:30PM and Irish entertainment starts at 7:30PM. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Your admission ticket for Friday includes an Irish beverage. There are a limited number of tickets so make sure to get yours today at www.gloperahouse.com .
On Saturday all the excitement begins at 11:00AM in Grand Ledge! From 11:00AM until 4:00PM the American Legion Post #48 located at 731 N. Clinton Street will be hosting their Annual Irish Stew Cook-off. Admission is free, so stop by and vote for the “Best in Town”. The Grand Ledge Opera House will open its doors starting at 11:00AM on Saturday for lunch. Stop by and enjoy a cup of potato soup and a Guinness beer before the parade. Donations accepted for admission. At 2:00PM the 22nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off down Bridge Street. Enjoy watching the Glen Erin Pipe Band, Irish Dancers, floats and much more as they march across the Grand River in the heart of Grand Ledge. After the parade the Opera House will continue to serve Irish fare and beverages along with entertainment including the Glen Erin Pipe Band and the Hubbardston and McCartney Irish Dancers. This event brings out a sign of Spring and is the perfect way for families to emerge from the winter weather and come together in celebration.
3/14/2026
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day by joining the City of Grand Ledge as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration on Friday March 13th and Saturday March 14th. Beginning as a neighborhood party and parade, this celebration has grown into a city-wide event and is enjoyed by thousands of people flocking to Grand Ledge to partake in Irish traditions.It begins on Friday, March 13th at the Grand Ledge Opera House at 121 S. Bridge Street with the Pub Runners Band www.pubrunners.net . Enjoy an evening of singing and dancing as they perform the traditional Irish favorites. Doors open at 6:30PM and Irish entertainment starts at 7:30PM. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Your admission ticket for Friday includes an Irish beverage. There are a limited number of tickets so make sure to get yours today in person at the Opera House M-F 10am-2pm or at www.gloperahouse.com .
On Saturday all the excitement begins at 11:00AM in Grand Ledge! From 11:00AM until 4:00PM the American Legion Post #48 located at 731 N. Clinton Street will be hosting their Annual Irish Stew Cook-off. Admission is free, so stop by and vote for the “Best in Town”. The Grand Ledge Opera House will open its doors starting at 11:00AM on Saturday for lunch. Stop by and enjoy a cup of potato soup and a Guinness beer before the parade. Donations accepted for admission. At 2:00PM the 22nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off down Bridge Street. Enjoy watching the Glen Erin Pipe Band, Irish Dancers, floats and much more as they march across the Grand River in the heart of Grand Ledge. After the parade the Opera House will continue to serve Irish fare and beverages along with entertainment including the Glen Erin Pipe Band and the Hubbardston and McCartney Irish Dancers. This event brings out a sign of Spring and is the perfect way for families to emerge from the winter weather and come together in celebration.
3/14/2026
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a bit of library magic! Stop by our Lucky Leprechaun party before the parade downtown for festive crafts and a fun scavenger hunt. 3/14/2026
Come Early, Stay Late, and Shop & Eat Downtown
If you have Celtic Pride or just want to see a Wee Bit of Irish, come on down to Bridge Street and take in the sights and sounds of the parade.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration Parade (2:00 PM)
Bridge Street Plaza Festivities (12:00 - 3:00 PM)
- Come chat with our sponsors at their booths
3/16/2026
FamiliesBring the kids anytime between 6pm and 7pm to participate. Venture into the darkened Children's Department to find 3 eggs per child, then trade the eggs in for a small treat.
3/17/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!3/17/2026
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! 3/19/2026
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.
3/19/2026
March is Reading Month, but did you know it is also Youth Arts Month? To celebrate many of the fantastic Young Artists in our community we welcome you to join us at the library for our GLPS Art Show! Nearly 100 different objects of student art will be on display. Artist’s works will remain on display March 19 - April 2. 3/20/2026
Ages 8 - 18This workshop series offers a structured and engaging introduction to the "game of kings," taught by professional chess coach Tyler Hug. Beginners on up will gain valuable skills in a fun, supportive environment. Attend one or all sessions.
3/21/2026
Ages 0 - 2We’ll read a story, sing and rhyme together, and have fun while learning and playing. We’ll end with time for caregivers to socialize and babies to play.
3/23/2026
Bring your eggs to the library and discover new creative ways to decorate them. Bring up to 1 dozen eggs per child.3/24/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!3/25/2026
Gather in the daytime with other adults for coffee, conversation and make a fun seasonal Spring craft--String Easter Eggs! Adults can meet up at the Library monthly at this time for interesting presentations, crafts, games-- and coffee, snacks and conversation with friends you know-- and those you've just met.3/25/2026
AdultParticipants 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.
3/28/2026
Enjoy a fun and engaging beginner’s session of one the fastest growing aspects of toy collecting and modeling: Toy Photography. Attendees can bring a toy (3”-7”) to photograph, and several toy dioramas will be on display for photo opportunities.3/30/2026
Join us for a night of fun and friendly Switch gaming! We’ll play Mario Kart tonight! Who’s the best driver around? Feel free to bring your Switch to play between your turns! All skill levels welcome! 3/31/2026
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!