EVENTS

Ada/Forest Hills Extravaganza 2025

On Saturday, March 8th, the ABA will be hosting the Ada/Forest Hills Extravaganza (formerly the Expo), from 9am to 1pm at Ada Christian School.

Shelley Irwin of The Shelley Irwin Show will serve as our event emcee!

The Extravaganza will highlight businesses, products and services available in the local area, while offering great entertainment and engaging activities for the entire family!

What to expect at the Extravaganza:

80+ businesses all under one roof!
LIVE performances from HMD Dance (9:30am), David Matthew Studios (11am) and Ada Dance Academy (12:20pm).
Baker Auto Group Hummers, Electric Sierra, Yukon and more to view up close. See the Hummers ‘crab walk’!
Touch-a-Truck featuring vehicles from Ada Fire Department, Kent County Sheriff’s Department, Gravel Bottom’s ‘The Thing’, Sneller, and more!
Sports demonstrations! Soccer 10-11am and hockey 11:30am-12:30pm.
Forest Hills Central Drum Line welcome at 9am!
A custom covered bridge Lego build! This build is recommended for ages 8 and up. This is a family activity - one Lego set per family.
Story Arcade themed Literati Book Fair! Books for sale for kids in grades K-8.
Character meet & greets: Superheroes - 11am-1pm! Princesses Rapunzel and Belle. Rapunzel will be teamed with Heidi Christine’s Salon who will be offering free braiding. Belle will be in the Library! Buckets from the Grand Rapids Gold!
Ada Christian School Robotics team!
i9 interactive play zone!
Door prizes!
Food court hosted by the ACS Boosters!
And, much more!

An event map will be shared closer to the Extravaganza.

This event is open to the public with FREE admission and parking. Additional parking will be available at Ada Congregational Church and St. Roberts of Newminster.

By attending this event, you agree to the use of all photos and videos for our social media channels. Smile, snap, and tag us! Your participation acknowledges your consent. If you have concerns, please speak to our staff.

No refunds or credits will be issued on cancellation requests received less than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled Event. Sponsorships are non-transferable.