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The 9in|9out Experience
Exhibitors & Providers
Meet the Experts Near You
Meet local organizations – healthcare providers, community & child-enrichment groups, and businesses focused on the wellbeing of parents and babies.
Build your registry in real-time with support from BeHerVillage, and get the funds you need for the support you deserve.
Leave with your prenatal and postpartum dream support team.
Educational Sessions
Engage & Learn
Engage with local experts to learn tips & tricks to enhance your journey into parenthood. From baby wearing to breastfeeding to installing those oh-so-tricky car seats, learn the parent hacks that will save you hours of watching Youtube videos. You’ll leave the event confident in your new skills.
We offer sessions focused on both birth people and partners on a wide range of topics.
Giveaways & Perks
Goods for You!
Who doesn’t love a good swag bag? Our VIP ticket holders leave the expo with additional discounts and goodies in the bag.
Thanks to our amazing exhibitors and sponsors, all attendees have opportunities to win incredible giveaway prizes.
Incredible Giveaways!
Stay tuned for a preview of giveaways that you can walk away with on September 19!
Learn Live from the Experts
Every 9in|9out event features 3-6 fantastic sessions available to all attendees at no additional charge!
Stay tuned for our 2026 schedule!
Preview Who You’ll Meet:
Local Providers & Businesses
Get to Know the Exhibitors
BeHerVillage
Gold Coast Doulas
Goldfish Swim School
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Newborn Screening Program
Priority Health
Us and Kids
Stop by and enjoy an event activity with your not-so-tiny ones!
Connect to the Resources You Need for a Healthy & Happy Birth & Postpartum Experience
September 19, 2026 | 10:00 – 2:00
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
2500 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Supporting:
Learn more about our Giving Back program.
FAQs
Our event was designed specifically for pregnant women and parents and caregivers of new babies and children. From convenient lactation rooms to stroller-friendly aisles, we’ve thought of everything to make your expo easy and fun!
Food
Check back here to see what food option will be available at The Kroc Center.
Water will be available for all event attendees.
Parking
Parking is free and plentiful at The Kroc Center!
Strollers
9in|9out will be stroller accessible – bring those little ones with you!
Lactation
We recognize everyone’s level of comfort for feeding babies or pumping milk in public spaces is different. We want you to do what works best for you.
In addition to lactation experts at 9in|9out, there is private space available – separate from the bathrooms, so that you can pump, feed, or calm your child (or yourself) as needed.
Older Kids
Every 9in|9out event includes a Kids Corner, where older kids can enjoy some light entertainment during the Expo.
Stop by and enjoy an event activity with your not-so-tiny ones!
Tickets
We ask that all adults have a ticket for entry. Children are welcome to join you for free.
Reserve Your Tickets!
Don’t forget to get a ticket for your partner, grandparents or anyone else who will be regularly involved in your baby’s life!
(Kids and babies join for free!)
VIP Tickets
- Swag bag with discounts and goodies
- 3x opportunity to win giveaways
- Opportunity to engage with experts at educational sessions
- Meet local providers and build your pregnancy and postpartum dream team
- Build community with other parents.
General Admission
- Access to giveaways
- Opportunity to engage with experts at educational sessions
- Meet local providers and build your pregnancy and postpartum dream team
- Build community with other parents