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Events Near Kent City MI

Craft Fair and Indoor Flea Markets

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
Greenville Area Community Center
Greenville, MI
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St. Nick Kick

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00am
Newaygo High School
Newaygo, MI
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Ada Chili and Beer Festival

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 11:00am
The Community Church in Ada
Ada, MI
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Jingle Bell Run

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 7:00pm
Rosa Parks Circle
Grand Rapids, MI
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Rockford Library and Media Services Craft Fair

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 9:00am
Rockford High School
Rockford, MI
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Kids music Festival

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 9:00am
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids, MI
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The Whoville 5k

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at 1:00pm
Riverside Park
Grand Rapids, MI
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Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 2:00pm
East Grand Rapids Middle School
Grand Rapids, MI
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Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 11:45pm
Jazz Blueberry Farm
Shelby, MI
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Crossroads Chapter

Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Big Rapids, MI
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Calendar Guns MI Brandon Nutt

Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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