Family Fun in Grand Rapids means fun-filled activities and events for all ages.
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Things to Do
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Family Must Do List
Lena Meijer Children's Garden @ Meijer Gardens
John Ball Zoo
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Children's Museum
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Area Parks
Other kid-fun things to do
TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park
- 2121 Celebration Dr NE
Air Zoo
- 6151 Portage Rd
Craig's Cruisers
- 5730 Clyde Park Ave. SW
Deer Tracks Junction
- 7850 14 Mile Road NE
Blandford Nature Center
- 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW
Battle GR Tactical Games
- 284 Dodge NE
Amped Virtual Reality
- 2923 28th St SE
Altitude Trampoline Park
- 3495 Alpine Ave. NW
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- 3636 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids Escape Room
- 2675 East Paris Ave. SE
Locked Up Escape Room
- 3323 28th Sreet SE
The Great Escape Room
- 233 Fulton St. E
Locked 460 Escape Rooms
- 2035 28th Street SE
The Ruse Escape Rooms
- 25 Division Ave. S
LMCU Ballpark - Home of the West Michigan Whitecaps
- 4500 West River Dr. NE
- (616) 784-4131
Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The Whitecaps play April through September at LMCU Ballpark. For ticket information, call (616) 784-4131.
Grand Rapids Griffins
- Van Andel Arena
- (616) 774-4585
This AHL team offers the coolest game in town. The Griffins, the primary affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Detroit Red Wings, play in the beautiful Van Andel Arena. Call (616) 222-4000 or (800) 585-3737 for ticket information.
Save on Your Stay
Back to Top of ListFor only $20, Culture Pass GR is your ticket to explore 7 cultural attractions and even more discounts in Grand Rapids.
Local Favorites
Back to Top of ListVisit the John Ball Zoo's Red Pandas & More
How to Spend Long Summer Weekends in Grand Rapids with Kids
The Sweet Escape: Your Visit to Blandford Nature Center
Navigating Family Fun Time at Van Andel Arena
You Can Take Your Kids on a Field Trip to the John Ball Zoo
Enjoying the Downtown Refreshment Area with Your Dog
Beach Day Trips
Locals recommend their favorite “shore things.”
Family Friendly Events
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Back to Top of ListFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Package
- Valid: Always
Stay with us an explore one of the premier botanical gardens in the country! Included in your rate is 2…
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Package
- Valid: November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2023
Come visit one of Grand Rapids most prized attractions. The Frederik Meijer Gardens is ready for you to…
Old Fashioned Fun Package
- Valid: November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2023
The Grand Rapids Public Museum has many full time exhibits and special exhibits that will intrigue…
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids South
- 6569 Clay Ave. SW
- (616) 871-9700
The Holiday Inn Express in South Grand Rapids offers an excellent blend of business and leisure travel amenities. All rooms come with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, fridge / microwave, and free high speed internet. Business travelers…
Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport
- 3333 28th St. SE
- (616) 949-9222
Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Rapids Airport creates a seamless full-service hotel experience that has been thoughtfully designed with the essential needs of frequent travelers in mind. Providing streamlined flow for our guests, the hotel…
There's no shortage of indoor things to do in Grand Rapids. Find museums, shopping, bowling, movies and plenty more to do when the weather outside is not ideal.