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      Things to Do with Kids in Grand Rapids

      Family Fun in Grand Rapids means fun-filled activities and events for all ages.

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      Summer Sizzlers

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      Grand Rapids Children's Museum

      Celebrate childhood and the joy of learning!

      Lena Meijer Children's Garden @ Meijer Gardens

      Includes a multitude of fun educational activities, like a Great Lakes...

      John Ball Zoo

      Home to more than 1,100 animals from five continents with hand-on...

      Grand Rapids Public Museum

      Explore the history of Grand Rapids, the planetarium or ride the 1928...

      Art in GR

      Grand Rapids has long been a mecca for creators and admirers of art.

      Shopping

      Shopping malls, outlet mall, neighborhood shops - fun for all ages!

      Biking & Recreation

      Biking, hiking, trail walking or any other recreational activities are a...

      West Michigan Whitecaps

      Check out the Whitecaps baseball at Fifth Third Ballpark.

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      Family Fun Events

      Garden Detective: A Journey of Discovery

      Jun 10 - Aug 25, 2018

      Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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      Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium

      Jul 23, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Museum

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      Summer Activities in the Lena Meijer Children's Garden

      Jun 10 - Aug 25, 2018

      Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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      Baby Time - Main Branch

      Jun 4 - Jul 23, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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      Kids Eat Free Mondays at Herb & Fire!

      Jul 24, 2018

      Location: Herb & Fire Pizzeria

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      Summer Ballet Camp | Ballet 1 (ages 8-9)

      Jul 23 - Jul 27, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Ballet

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      Summer Ballet Camp | Elementary Ballet (ages 6-7)

      Jul 23 - Jul 27, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Ballet

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      Used Book Extravaganza

      Jul 9 - Jul 31, 2018

      Location: HSB Bookstore

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      Wakeboard Day Camp

      Jun 25 - Aug 23, 2018

      Location: Action Wake Park

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      New Deal Every Tuesday in July!

      Jul 3 - Jul 31, 2018

      Location: HSB Bookstore

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      Open Paint

      Mar 20 - Dec 25, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Children's Museum

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      Reginald Pettibone's Native American Dance and Cultural Program - Main Branch

      Jul 24 - Jul 25, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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      Reginald Pettibone's Native American Dance and Cultural Program - West Leonard Branch

      Jul 24, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- West Leonard Branch

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      IMAGINATION LABORATORY

      Mar 14 - Dec 28, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Children's Museum

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      Kids at The Market: Critter Barn

      Jul 25, 2018

      Location: Downtown Market Grand Rapids

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      National Carousel Day

      Jul 25, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Museum

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      Reginald Pettibone's Native American Dance and Cultural Program - Seymour Branch

      Jul 25, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library-Seymour Branch

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      Reginald Pettibone's Native American Dance and Cultural Program - Yankee Clipper Branch

      Jul 25, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Yankee Clipper Branch

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      Code Camp: Build a Business with Junior Achievement - Madison Square Branch

      Jun 14 - Aug 23, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Madison Square Branch

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      Code Camp: Build a Business with Junior Achievement - Main Branch

      Jun 14 - Aug 23, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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      Maranda Park Party

      Jul 26, 2018

      Location: Bronson Park

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      Surviving College Culture Shock

      Jul 26, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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      Fridays at the Farm

      Jun 15 - Aug 24, 2018

      Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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      D&D Kids Group

      Jul 28 - Aug 11, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Children's Museum

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      Drop-in Studio: Radials in Relief

      Jul 7 - Jul 28, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Art Museum

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      Kids in the Garden. A Family Friendly Workshop.

      Jul 28, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Museum

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      Kids, Crafts, and Critters

      Feb 24 - Dec 29, 2018

      Location: Coopersville Farm Museum

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      Kids, Crafts, and Critters

      Jul 29, 2018

      Location: Coopersville Farm Museum

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      Mindstorm Saturdays

      Jul 7 - Jul 28, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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      Oswaldo Vigas: Transformations Drop-in Tour

      Jun 30 - Jul 28, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Art Museum

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      Bubbleman Ron - Main Branch

      Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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      Bubbleman Ron - West Leonard Branch

      Jul 31, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- West Leonard Branch

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      Bubbleman Ron - Seymour Branch

      Aug 1, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library-Seymour Branch

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      Bubbleman Ron - Yankee Clipper Branch

      Aug 1, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Yankee Clipper Branch

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      Meet the Machines

      Aug 1, 2018

      Location: Downtown Market Grand Rapids

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      Quilts & Their Stories

      Aug 2 - Sep 29, 2018

      Location: Coopersville Farm Museum

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      WGVU KidsDay at the Zoo

      Aug 2, 2018

      Location: John Ball Zoo

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      Writing Workshop with Shani Womack

      Aug 2, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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      Movies on Monroe - Shrek & Hidden Figures

      Aug 3, 2018
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      Mindstorm Saturdays

      Aug 4 - Aug 25, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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      Rockford Ninja Warrior

      Aug 7, 2018

      Location: The DeltaPlex Arena and Conference Center

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      Summer Reading Celebration - Madison Square Branch

      Aug 7, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Madison Square Branch

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      Summer Reading Celebration - Main Branch

      Aug 7 - Aug 8, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

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      Summer Reading Celebration - Van Belkum Branch

      Aug 7, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- Van Belkum Branch

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      Summer Reading Celebration - West Leonard Branch

      Aug 7, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- West Leonard Branch

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      Kid's Day

      Aug 8, 2018

      Location: Coopersville Farm Museum

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      Kid's Day

      Aug 8, 2018

      Location: Coopersville Farm Museum

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      Summer Reading Celebration - Ottawa Hills Branch

      Aug 8, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library-Ottawa Hills Branch

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      Summer Reading Celebration - Seymour Branch

      Aug 8, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library-Seymour Branch

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      Summer Reading Celebration - West Side Branch

      Aug 8, 2018

      Location: Grand Rapids Public Library- West Side Branch

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      Our 2018 Visitor's Guide features 80 colorful pages of don't-leave-home-without-it information on attractions, activities, lodging and more. Flip through the online guide or request your FREE copy by mail.

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