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

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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, 08/07/2026
Meet PARC staff near the atrium entrance at 10:00 am to receive your tickets. Open to the first 20 people who RSVP. RSVP to [email protected].

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Moo Moos Ice Cream Joint

57810 Murray St

Mattawan, MI 49071

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Adoptive Family Ice Cream at Moo Moo's Ice Cream Joint

6:30 PM - 6:45 PM, 08/10/2026
Bring your immediate family between 6:30 and 6:45 pm and each member gets a single scoop of ice cream. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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2nd Christian Reformed Church

600 Apache Dr

Fremont, MI 49412

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Adoptive Family Back to School Bash at 2nd Christian Reformed Church

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 08/10/2026
Bring your family between 6:00 and 8:00 pm to get backpacks and school supplies, enjoy dinner and activities, and hang out with other foster-adopt-kinship families. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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Peegeo's

525 High Lake Rd

Traverse City, MI 49696

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Adoptive Parents' Lunch at Peegeo's

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 08/11/2026
All adoptive parents are invited to enjoy lunch and connect with other adoptive parents. RSVP by August 10 to [email protected].

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Caregiving Network

200 W Grove St

Midland, MI 48640

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Foster Midland Support Group at Caregiving Network

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, 08/11/2026
Adoptive parents, you are welcome to join Foster Midland for their collaborative community support and outreach group. Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month and consist of a shared meal, introductions, communication updates, and training. Kids are welcome to come and eat, and then go downstairs with approved oversight, to play. Contact [email protected] for more details.

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Covenant Christian School

2980 US-10

Ludington, MI 49431

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Adoptive Family Back to School Bash at Covenant Christian School

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 08/11/2026
Bring your family between 6:00 and 8:00 pm to get backpacks and school supplies, enjoy dinner and activities, and hang out with other foster-adopt-kinship families. 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, 08/12/2026
Meet PARC staff near the atrium entrance at 10:00 am to receive your tickets. Open to the first 20 people who RSVP. RSVP to [email protected].

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Fellowship Church

4200 E Apple Ave

Muskegon, MI 49442

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Adoptive Family Back to School Bash at Fellowship Church

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 08/12/2026
Bring your family between 6:00 and 8:00 pm to get backpacks and school supplies, enjoy dinner and activities, and hang out with other foster-adopt-kinship families. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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Hoopla Frozen Yogurt

3260 Niles Rd

St Joseph, MI 49085

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Adoptive Family Get-together at Hoopla Frozen Yogurt

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM, 08/13/2026
Meet PARC at 3:00 pm to enjoy a small cup of frozen yogurt on PARC for each member of your immediate family. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Northern Michigan Support Group

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 08/13/2026
Foster and adoptive parents are invited to join this virtual support group, held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. It's a welcoming space to share challenges, celebrate wins, connect with others, and discover helpful resources for your family. For more information, email [email protected].

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Timber Ridge Resort

4050 Hammond Rd E

Traverse City, MI 49696

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Adoptive/Foster Family Fun Day at Timber Ridge

11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 08/18/2026
Join PARC and RRT for a fun day together! Enjoy lunch, swimming, bouncing on the jump pad, and playing on the playground. RSVP to [email protected] by August 12.

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Watermark Church

13060 US 31

Grand Haven, MI 49417

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Adoptive Family Back to School Bash at Watermark Church

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 08/18/2026
Bring your family between 6:00 and 8:00 pm to get backpacks and school supplies, enjoy dinner and activities, and hang out with other foster-adopt-kinship families. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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Pine Grove Community Church

8775 E 68th St

Howard City, MI 49329

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Adoptive Family Back to School Bash at Pine Grove Community Church

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 08/19/2026
Bring your family between 6:00 and 8:00 pm to get backpacks and school supplies, enjoy dinner and activities, and hang out with other foster-adopt-kinship families. RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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The Village Café

111 S Brownson Ave

Kingsley, MI 49649

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Adoptive Parents' Coffee Connect at The Village Café

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 08/20/2026
Join PARC and fellow adoptive parents for a time of uplifting conversation, shared support, and meaningful encouragement. Please RSVP by August 19 by emailing [email protected].

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Panther Coffee

3211 N Garfield Rd

Traverse City, MI 49686

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Adoptive Parents' Coffee Connect at Panther Coffee

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 08/24/2026
Join PARC and other adoptive parents at 10:00 am for an opportunity to enjoy uplifting conversations, shared support, and meaningful encouragement. Please RSVP by August 20 to [email protected].

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Divine Dough Co

25990 US-12

Edwardsburg, MI 49112

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Adoptive Family Get-Together at Divine Dough Co

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM, 08/25/2026
Join PARC and other adoptive families at 10:00 am for donuts for each member of your immediate family that attends. Please RSVP by emailing [email protected].

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9 Bean Rows

9000 E Duck Lake Rd

Suttons Bay, MI 49682

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Adoptive Parents' Coffee Connect at 9 Bean Rows

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 08/27/2026
Join PARC at 10:00 am for some encouraging conversation and time to connect with other adoptive parents. Please RSVP by August 25 to [email protected].

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Culver's

1180 W Superior St

Wayland, MI 49348

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Adoptive Parents' Lunch at Culver's

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 08/28/2026
Join PARC for lunch at 11:30 am. Please RSVP to [email protected].

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Hop Cat

2183 E Beltline Ave NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Adoptive Moms' Night Out at Hop Cat

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, 08/31/2026
Adoptive moms, join PARC for dinner at 6:30 pm. Spots are limited; please RSVP early to secure your place. Please RSVP to [email protected].
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