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.
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9, 2025, but the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is celebrating teachers all month long! The Office of Educator Excellence invites parents to submit 15-30 second videos of students recognizing and thanking a teacher who has made a meaningful impact. Videos can be easily recorded on a phone and submitted along with parental consent via the Teacher Appreciation Video Project Google Form by Friday, April 16, 2025. Selected videos may be showcased on MDE’s Teacher Appreciation Month webpage, YouTube channel, and social media (@MIeducator on Facebook & X) throughout May. Let’s show our appreciation for the incredible teachers who inspire, support, and make a difference every day! Learn more here. Check out the flyer for more information.
Hosting a World Heritage Foreign Exchange Student allows families like your own to experience the fun of getting to know another culture without ever having to leave your backyard! As a World Heritage Host Family, you will gain not only priceless memories with your new “son” or “daughter”, but also friendships that will last a lifetime. Check out the flyer for more information.
Keep Your Children Safe Online
Michigan families can help protect their children from unwanted advertisements for alcohol, tobacco, pornography, illegal drugs, and gambling through the Michigan Child Protection Registry. This free, state-sponsored program acts as a do-not-contact list for email addresses, phone numbers, and social media accounts used by minors. Signing up is quick and easy—just visit www.ProtectMIChild.com to register and help keep your family safe from inappropriate content. Check out their flyer for more information.
Are you in 5th-8th grade and interested in joining the Equestrian Team? Join us at the Brann's in Caledonia on Monday, March 24th from 6-8 pm. Head Coach Kim Frederick will be there to answer questions and give information about the season. Check out our flyer for more information.
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!
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.
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.
The Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage provides dedicated funding for programs to improve childhood health, learning, and well-being for students in Kent County. The millage is up for renewal on the August 6, 2024 ballot. Check out the flyer for more information.
Join Leighton Township Library for Mr. Bollone's Science Camps. These are geared for ages 6 to 11. Signup Required. Check out the flyer for more information.
- July - Do Kites Fly?
- July 17 - How Does A Zipline Work?
- July 24 - How Can A Helicopter Fly On Mars?
- July 31 - How Does A Hot Air Balloon Take Off?
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.
