Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children


2017 Early Childhood Conference
April 20 - 22, 2017
Amway Grand Plaza and DeVos Place
Grand Rapids, Michigan
 

MIAEYC Hotel Accommodations

The Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton is the headquarter hotel for your conference.

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Ideas for your visit to Grand Rapids

Restaurant Week GR Foodie Photos

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Biking Kent Trails Along Millennium Park

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Forty Acres Soul Kitchen: The Story Behind the Menu

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Taste the City During Restaurant Week Grand Rapids

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What’s New for Restaurant Week Grand Rapids

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7 Fun Facts About the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Spillman Carousel

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Local Running Groups that Celebrate with Craft Beer

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding in and around Grand Rapids

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Brass Ring Brewing: Beer, Food, and Friendship

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What’s In Store for ArtPrize 10

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Locals’ Guide to Frozen Yogurt Shops in Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids Area Outdoor Concerts & Picnic Pairings

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Be an Astronaut with the Grand Rapids Public Museum

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West Michigan Whitecaps: Your Summer Tradition

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Bringing the Outdoors In: Breweries with Great Patios

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New & Expanded Restaurants in GRs’ Uptown Neighborhood

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Guide to Canoeing In and Around Grand Rapids

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Beaches that Make a Great Day Trip from Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids Bands with New Releases

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Visit Cascade Michigan's Thornapple Brewing Co.

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The Locals' Guide to Summertime Hidden Gems

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Locals' Guide to Grand Rapids’ Dance Floors

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Dog-Friendly Spots in Grand Rapids

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5 Bike Routes Through Riverside Park and Monroe North Area

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Catch These GR Restaurants at the Asian-Pacific Festival

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New & Expanded Restaurants on Grand Rapids' West Side

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Find your Perfect Summer Art Getaway in Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids Summer Music Guide for Outdoor Entertainment

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Grand Rapids Area Breweries Where Cyclists Hang Out

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Mark Your Calendars for these Grand Rapids Ethnic Festivals

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Grand Rapids’ Golf Scene Has Something for Everyone

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Four Friendly Neighborhood Comic Book Stores to Visit

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Biking in Grand Rapids: Reeds Lake Bike Route

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5 Reasons Why You Need to Attend Cider Week GR

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Culture Pass GR: Your Ticket to Grand Rapids’ Top Attractions

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New Downtown Grand Rapids Restaurants for Foodies & Friends

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5 Grand Rapids Breweries Focused on Sustainability & Community

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Grand Rapids' Retail Shops That Focus on Sustainability

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Listen Local: More Grand Rapids-Produced Podcasts

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GR Art Scene Forges Relationships with Noted Artists

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Grand Rapids Film Festival Packs Content from Around the Globe into One Animated Weekend

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Grand Rapids Breweries with Interesting History and Historic Features

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Sweetness! A Local's Guide to Finding that Sugar Fix in Grand Rapids

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Artful Spring Break Ideas for the Whole Family

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More Grand Rapids Running Groups for Locals and Visitors Alike

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In with the “New”: 9 Local GR Shops to Help Refresh Your Home

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Irish Pubs of Grand Rapids

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Guide to Cooking with Beer

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New Exhibit Features The Great Lakes at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

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Four Surprising Locations That Pair Yoga and Craft Beverages

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Check out what's happening in Grand Rapids!

Grand Rapids Yassou! Greek Cultural Festival

Aug 17 - Aug 19, 2018

Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

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Restaurant Week GR

Aug 8 - Aug 19, 2018

Location: Restaurant Week Grand Rapids

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GRandJazzFest

Aug 18 - Aug 19, 2018

Location: Rosa Parks Circle

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Toad the Wet Sprocket & The Verve Pipe…

Aug 19, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Cole Swindell – All Of It Tour

Aug 20, 2018

Location: The Intersection

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s Tuesday Evening Music Club

Jul 10 - Aug 28, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Trombone Shorty’s Voodoo Threauxdown…

Aug 22, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Alabama

Aug 23, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Jon Pardi – Rock The Lot

Aug 23, 2018

Location: The Intersection

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: TOTO *Sold Out*

Aug 24, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Polish Festival

Aug 24 - Aug 26, 2018

Location: Rosa Parks Circle

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Breakaway Music Festival

Aug 25, 2018

Location: Belknap Park

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: O.A.R. Just Like Paradise Tour with…

Aug 26, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

Aug 27, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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104.5 SNX Party in the Park

Aug 29, 2018

Location: Fifth Third Ballpark

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Lake Street Dive *Sold Out*

Aug 30, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Tango y Flamenco Fusion

Aug 30, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: +LIVE+

Sep 3, 2018

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Amphitheater (Jun-Aug)

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Fall Out Boy: featuring Machine Gun Kelly

Sep 6, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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DJ Pauly D

Sep 7, 2018

Location: The Intersection

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2018 Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Pow Wow

Sep 8 - Sep 9, 2018

Location: Riverside Park

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Beethoven's 7th

Sep 14 - Sep 15, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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GrandCon Gaming Convention

Sep 14 - Sep 16, 2018

Location: DeVos Place

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Brewery Vivant Wood-Aged Beer Fest

Sep 15, 2018

Location: Brewery Vivant

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Colin & Brad Scared Scriptless

Sep 16, 2018

Location: Forest Hills Fine Art Center

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BLINK 182 with State Champs presented by WGRD

Sep 17, 2018

Location: 20 Monroe Live

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ArtPrize

Sep 19 - Oct 7, 2018

Location: ArtPrize

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War on the Catwalk - The Queens from Season 10

Sep 19, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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African American Arts and Music Festival

Sep 20 - Sep 22, 2018

Location: Calder Plaza

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Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan

Sep 21 - Sep 22, 2018

Location: DeVos Place

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Grand Rapids Symphony and The Music of Sir Paul McCartney

Sep 21 - Sep 23, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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DisArt Fashion Show

Sep 22, 2018
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SINBAD

Sep 28, 2018

Location: 20 Monroe Live

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Oktoberfest West Michigan

Sep 29 - Sep 30, 2018

Location: John Ball Park

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BUDDY GUY with very special guest Quinn Sullivan

Oct 5, 2018

Location: 20 Monroe Live

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Grand Rapids Symphony's Scheherazade

Oct 5 - Oct 6, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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Thomas Rhett: Life Changes Tour 2018

Oct 6, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Vander Fest 2018

Oct 6, 2018

Location: Vander Mill Ciders

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Lauren Daigle

Oct 7, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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FLEETWOOD MAC

Oct 8, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Broadway Grand Rapids presents Finding Neverland

Oct 9 - Oct 14, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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Elton John

Oct 15, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Diana Krall

Oct 17, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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Keith Urban: Graffiti U World Tour 2018

Oct 19, 2018

Location: Van Andel Arena

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Grand Rapids Symphony's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Oct 20, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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SiriusXM Presents Goo Goo Dolls - Dizzy Up The Girl 20th Anniversary Tour

Oct 24, 2018

Location: 20 Monroe Live

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Mozart -The Magic Flute

Oct 26 - Oct 27, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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BROTHERS OSBORNE

Oct 28, 2018

Location: 20 Monroe Live

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The Drifters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters, & The Platters

Oct 28, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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A Paranormal Evening With Alice Cooper

Oct 29, 2018

Location: DeVos Performance Hall

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