You are invited to be one of the first to explore the new temporary exhibit for 2026

Join Ada Parks & Recreation and the Ada Historical Society for an intimate evening of live music, storytelling, and local flavor!

Enjoy performances from local musicians, Rin Tarsy and Nathan Walton, as they share their musical story, inspirations and processes behind their creative songwriting process. Light snacks will be served with adult beverages available for purchase from local favorites.

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Time: 6 pm-9 pm (Doors Open: 6 pm, Showcase Starts: 7 pm) | Location: Roselle Park Resource Building

Cost: $50/person | Registration open until February 23, 2026 | Ages 21+

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Songs & Sips Tix

Ada’s Santa Parade begins at 11am and there will be cookies and hot chocolate in the History Center barn.

The museum is open special hours to align with the Ada Santa Parade - 9am-noon only

Stop by the History Center to visit with reindeer as part of the village-wide holiday open house.  Color vintage holiday cards with your little elves. Visit the holiday wreath sale in the barn.

We honor those who have served with a Veterans’ Day lecture. Presenter Sean Sullivan will discuss his Army career as a helicopter pilot, Michigan National Guard training officer and deployment to Haiti and Iraq.

Join us for a guided walking tour of the Ada Cemetery. Discover the stories of early settlers, notable residents, and the hidden history of Ada as we explore the lives and legacies of those who helped shape our community.

Be aware of hilly terrain.

Space is limited.

Registration for the 4pm tour is full!

Join us for a guided walking tour of the Ada Cemetery. Discover the stories of early settlers, notable residents, and the hidden history of Ada as we explore the lives and legacies of those who helped shape our community.

Be aware of hilly terrain.

Space is limited.

Registration for the 2pm tour is full!

DIY easy concrete pumpkin class.  Take home an easy, small concrete pumpkin for fall decor. Can be used indoors or out on the porch or garden. Can be painted when you get home if desired. We’ll provide what you need to finish one. Wear your old clothes and join us for a bit of fall fun.

Tour the gardens with Ada History Center volunteer Master Gardeners.

There was a trading post near the mouth of the Thornapple River 200 years ago. It fostered relationships between the Indigenous community and the incoming European and American fur traders. It’s a fascinating time in our history, brought back to life this September. Come experience the sights and sounds of a fur trading camp and meet family descendants of Ada’s own Rix Robinson.

There was a trading post near the mouth of the Thornapple River 200 years ago. It fostered relationships between the Indigenous community and the incoming European and American fur traders. It’s a fascinating time in our history, brought back to life this September. Come experience the sights and sounds of a fur trading camp and meet family descendants of Ada’s own Rix Robinson.

RSVP only event - We celebrate our amazing & dedicated volunteers with an ice cream social. RSVP to Karey or Kristen.

Stop by Ada Historical Society’s booth at this family friendly event.

The Beers at the Bridge Summer Concert Series is presented by Ada Township DDA

Beers at the Bridge is free to attend. The event will feature food and drinks available for purchase.

Let’s walk through history looking at the changes to the heart of Ada’s village. Tour covers roughly a mile in one hour. No registration required - meet at Legacy Park across from Foxtail Coffee.