Events

Upcoming Post Adoption Resource Center Events

Each month, Post Adoption Resource Center staff plan events that will provide adoptive families with opportunities to meet and connect. All Post Adoption Resource Center events are free for families with finalized adoptions (and members of their immediate household), unless otherwise stated.

Families are asked to complete an Event Waiver & Release prior to any event with a higher risk level (ie swimming, bounce houses, etc.). Waivers will be available at each event; however, if you prefer to fill out the waiver ahead of time, please print, complete, and bring the waiver with you and give to the PARC representative.

Download the Release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement

Location Details:

Mundos

1238 S Garfield Rd

Traverse City, MI 49686

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Adoptive Parents' Coffee Connect at Mundos

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 06/30/2025
Join PARC at 10:00 am for some encouraging conversation and time to connect with other adoptive parents. Please RSVP by June 26 to [email protected].

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Norm's Ice Cream Shop

350 N 3rd Ave

Fruitport, MI 49415

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Adoptive Family Ice Cream at Norm's Ice Cream Shop - Fruitport

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM, 07/02/2025
Bring your immediate family at 11:00 am and each member gets a free scoop of ice cream. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Virtual Adoptive Parents' Support Group

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM, 07/05/2025
Some weeks are harder than others. If you need encouragement from seasoned adoptive parents, this group is for you! RSVP by July 3 to [email protected].

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Frederik Meijer Gardens

1000 E Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Adoptive Family Fun Event at Meijer Gardens

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM, 07/07/2025
Meet PARC staff near the atrium entrance between 10:00 and 10:15 am to receive your tickets. Open to the first 20 people who RSVP. RSVP to [email protected].

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Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters

124 N Mitchell St

Cadillac, MI 49601

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Adoptive Parents' Coffee Connect at Chunky Bear

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 07/08/2025
Join PARC, along with fellow adoptive parents, for great conversation, support, and encouragement. Please RSVP by July 7 to [email protected].

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Salvation Army Kroc Center

2500 Division Ave S

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

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Adoptive Family Outdoor Slip-n-Slide at the Salvation Army Kroc Center

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 07/09/2025
Bring your swimsuits, sunscreen, towels, and water to drink. Please come directly to the Slip-n-Slide rather than checking in inside the Kroc Center. There are bathrooms nearby for changing. Parking is easiest in the Kroc Center lot off of Alger Street SE. If weather is at all questionable, please check the email address that you RSVP'd from to see if the event is still on. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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Sherman's of South Haven

1601 Phoenix St

South Haven, MI 49090

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Adoptive Family Ice Cream at Sherman's of South Haven

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 07/10/2025
Bring your immediate family between 2:30 and 3:00 pm and each member gets a free scoop of ice cream. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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Dairy Zone

2264 M 119, Ste 4

Petoskey, MI 49770

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Adoptive Family Ice Cream Social at Dairy Zone

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 07/14/2025
All adoptive families are invited to join PARC in Petoskey to enjoy delicious ice cream. Please RSVP by July 10 by emailing [email protected].

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Panera Bread

3675 N US 31 S

Traverse City, MI 49684

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Adoptive Parents' Lunch at Panera Bread

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 07/15/2025
Join PARC, along with fellow adoptive parents, for great conversation, support, and encouragement. Please RSVP by July 14 to [email protected].

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Millennium Park

1415 Maynard Ave SW

Walker, MI 49534

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Adoptive Family Fun Event at Millennium Park Beach & Splash Pad

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM, 07/16/2025
Meet between 11:00 and 11:15 am for entrance into the park. Bring your swimsuits, sunscreen, towels, and a picnic lunch for your family. If weather is at all questionable, please check the email address that you RSVP'd from to see if the event is still on. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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Frederik Meijer Gardens

1000 E Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Adoptive Family Fun Event at Meijer Gardens

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM, 07/18/2025
Meet PARC staff near the atrium entrance between 10:00 and 10:15 am to receive your tickets. Open to the first 20 people who RSVP. RSVP to [email protected].

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Dairy Maid

1028 Forest Ave

Frankfort, MI 49635

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Adoptive Family Ice Cream Social at Dairy Maid

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 07/20/2025
All adoptive families are invited to join PARC to enjoy delicious ice cream. Please RSVP by July 17 by emailing [email protected].

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Wayland City Park

103 S Main St

Wayland, MI 49348

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Adoptive Family Pizza at Wayland City Park

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 07/21/2025
Join PARC for a pizza lunch and a time for the children to play on the playground and/or splash pad. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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Panera Bread

1386 W Main St

Gaylord, MI 49735

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Adoptive Parents' Lunch at Panera Bread

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 07/22/2025
Join PARC, along with fellow adoptive parents, for great conversation, support, and encouragement. Please RSVP by July 21 to [email protected].

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Grove Park

254 E Grove St

Midland, MI 48640

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Fosterpalooza at Grove Park

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, 07/22/2025
Come out for an evening of free family fun at Grove Park. Vendors that support foster and adoptive families in Midland will be present with different activities and crafts. There will be a bounce house, live band, tie dye station, balloon animals, face panting, walking tacos and more! For more information, please email [email protected].

Location Details:

Frederik Meijer Gardens

1000 E Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Adoptive Family Fun Event at Meijer Gardens

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM, 07/23/2025
Meet PARC staff near the atrium entrance between 10:00 and 10:15 am to receive your tickets. Open to the first 20 people who RSVP. RSVP to [email protected].

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Dinosaur Gardens

11160 US 23 S

Ossineke, MI 49766

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Adoptive Family Fun Event at Dinosaur Gardens

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 07/23/2025
All adoptive and foster families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day. Meet us at the pavilion to connect with other families and enjoy an ice cream sundae bar, then set off to see the gardens. Limited spots available. RSVP by July 17 by emailing [email protected].

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Radiant Life Church

907 N Nottawa St

Sturgis, MI 49091

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Resource Fair for Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Families at Radiant Life Church

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 07/23/2025
Join other families from Cass and St. Joseph counties for a fun evening of food, games, activities, and information about local supports and resources.

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Wolf's Prairie Park

616 Main St

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

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Adoptive Family Summer in the Park at Wolf's Prairie Park

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 07/24/2025
Summer in the Park is an event for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Join the Berrien County Foster Adoption Network for games, giveaways, free food, and community resources.

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Fremont Lake Park

1028 Cottage Grove Ave

Fremont, MI 49412

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Adoptive and Foster Family Fun Event at Fremont Lake Park

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 07/26/2025
Join PARC, BCS, MDHHS, and Family Bound for swimming, food and activities. Please RSVP to [email protected].

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Robinson Park

Forest St

Ionia, MI 48846

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Adoptive Family Pizza in the Park at Robinson Park

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 07/27/2025
PARC and ASFN invite you to a fun afternoon at Robinson Park. This is open to any foster/adoptive/kinship families in Michigan. For more information or to RSVP, please email [email protected].

Location Details:

Mundos HQ

1238 S Garfield Rd

Traverse City, MI 49686

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Adoptive Parents' Coffee Connections at Mundos HQ

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 07/28/2025
Join PARC at 10:00 am for some encouraging conversation and time to connect with other adoptive parents. Please RSVP by July 24 to [email protected].

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Beechwood Grill

380 Douglas Ave

Holland, MI 49424

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Adoptive Moms' Night Out at Beechwood Grill

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, 07/28/2025
Adoptive moms, join PARC for dinner at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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Cheboygan Coffee Roasters

232 N Main St

Cheboygan, MI 49721

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Adoptive Parents' Coffee Connect at Cheboygan Coffee Roasters

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 07/29/2025
Join PARC at 10:30 am for some encouraging conversation and time to connect with other adoptive parents. Please RSVP by July 28 to [email protected].
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