Community Events/Flyers
Caledonia Chamber of Commerce - Community Events
Events Calendar
The Caledonia Chamber of Commerce has created a Community Events Calendar that is a great resource for our families. If you are looking for events going on in Caledonia, check out their website to find events going on in Caledonia!
Community Based Opportunities
The community of Caledonia offers many opportunities for students to grow and flourish throughout their school careers and beyond. Whether your student prefers to participate in sports, STEM activities, or the arts, their needs will be satisfied by the broad range of quality programs offered. Please explore the links on this page to find out more information.
Upcoming Community Events
The community events listed below were submitted by non-profit and local youth organizations to keep your family updated about opportunities in the community. Caledonia Community Schools does not sponsor or endorse these activities. Please contact the specified organization for additional details.
Community Events Flyer Submission
- The district accepts submissions from non-profit and local youth organizations of non-curricular flyers that have a social, recreational, or educational value for students (Refer to Board Policies - 9700, 5722, 9700.01).
- Flyers are posted on the district’s Community Events webpage.
- Non-profits must use our Google Form to submit flyers.
- All submissions are reviewed before being published and CCS reserves the right to reject unsuitable or inappropriate postings at our sole discretion
- Please allow a minimum of 5 business days before a flyer needs to be posted. Two weeks ahead is preferred if possible.
- Email questions to [email protected].
Please note that all flyers below are not sponsored or endorsed by Caledonia Community Schools. These are provided on behalf of our community members as a resource for families.
Elementary Literacy Night is Almost Here! We're excited that our Elementary Literacy Night is happening two weeks from today! This special event is designed to spark a love for reading and provide valuable literacy resources for families. Get ready for an engaging night filled with fun, learning, and literacy-building activities!
March 6, 6:00-7:30 PM
Caledonia's Kent District Library
Learn More:
Watch this Video Update! → https://youtu.be/GBhthSCqw08
📄 Check out our flyer with clickable resource links!
You're invited to the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center (DLECC) Literacy Festival on Wednesday, March 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM! This exciting event is perfect for preschool families to enjoy an evening of games, community, and fun while celebrating the joy of reading. Every child will receive a free book, and there will be prizes for completing activities throughout the event! Join us at DLECC for interactive activities designed to spark a love for literacy and early learning. We look forward to seeing you there!
Career Chats
Students in grades 7-12, take advantage of this exciting opportunity to explore potential career paths through Career Chats! These virtual sessions allow students to connect with professionals in various industries, hear about their career journeys, and ask questions to gain valuable insights. Each session focuses on a different career, giving students a chance to discover new possibilities.
Upcoming Career Chats:
- February 13 – Optometrist
- February 18 – Union Ironworker Local 25
- February 26 – Master Electrician
- March 6 – Principal Research Engineer
- March 12 – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
All sessions run from 3:30-4:00 PM. Register now at kentisd.org/talkandtour to secure your spot!
Get ready for the 2nd annual Kent County Cup Super Smash Bros esports tournament, hosted by Kent ISD’s Workforce Development team! Students from 9th through 12th grade who love gaming are invited to this all-day event at the Kent Career Tech Center on April 19.
*Limited to 64 players*
Register now at kentisd.org/kentcountycup!
Attention new and returning umpires - We need YOU for our upcoming season! Umpires are invited to enhance their skills through an optional online training course at Little League University and our pre-requisite Umpire Clinic on March 22nd. Register now and be part of our umpire team! Umpire Course Training: https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/the-umpire-training-course/. Register here.
Join Us for 5 Weeks of Racing Fun This Spring!
Ready, set, go! Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is back this spring, offering an exciting 5-week series of age-appropriate races for children ages 2 through 8th grade. Distances range from 50 yards to 1 mile, making it perfect for kids of all abilities and experience levels.
📅 Race Dates: Sundays – September 8, 15, 29, October 6 & 13 (Rain Date: October 20)
⏰ Time: Races begin at 4:00 PM, and the event wraps up in just over an hour
Registration Includes:
- All 5 races
- A tech t-shirt
- Sponsor giveaways
- A medal at the final race!
Single-day registration is also available for $20 and includes a t-shirt (while supplies last). Don’t miss this opportunity to keep your kids active and having fun! Visit runsignup.com/hkrscaledonia for more information and to register. See you at the starting line! Check out our flyer for more information.
Host an Exchange Student!
Looking for a way to make a difference in a young person’s life? Become a host family for an exchange student!
By hosting, you’ll:
- Open a door to a life-changing experience for a young person.
- Help them discover American culture, improve their English, and develop incredible confidence.
- Be a true global citizen and build lasting connections.
Interested? Contact Sarah Wrubel at [email protected] for more information.
This is your chance to make a real impact and experience the joys of sharing your culture with someone from across the globe!
We’re excited to introduce Bricks4Kidz to our community — a hands-on, fun, and educational LEGO-building adventure for kids! Each class uses age-appropriate models to match different skill levels, making sure every child can join in and grow their skills. In these interactive classes, children will explore STEAM concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) while developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Kids will engage in exciting projects using LEGO Bricks, creating technic/motorized builds and colorful mosaics that inspire creativity and curiosity. Bricks4Kidz classes are designed to make learning fun, engaging, and memorable — one LEGO brick at a time! Check out the flyer for more information, including locations and registration information. Or visit calschools.org/resourcecenter.
Join Our Playgroups for Kids Ages 0-5! We’re excited to invite you and your little ones to our family playgroups, designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers! These fun and engaging playgroups are hosted monthly and alternate between two locations: Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center (ECC) and Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center (ECC). Each session lasts one hour and includes a provided snack. Check out our flyer for dates and times! For weather-related cancellations and more details, please visit: bbplaygroups.kentisd.org. We look forward to seeing you there for fun, play, and connection!
Learn how to preserve the harvest! Learn the differences between high and low-acid foods as well as learn about water bath canners, atmospheric steam canners, and pressure canners, with time for questions. Check out Leighton Townships Flyer for more information.
We have an amazing community that provides a variety of opportunities for our students that extend beyond the walls of the classroom. If you would like to know more about events and opportunities available to students in Caledonia, follow our website or the Community Section of our app to stay updated.
