Annual Book Gift Giveaway
Get a book and give a book! We'll have: Fun games, a book gift wrap station, snacks, and lots of FREE books. Date & Time: Thursday, December 4, 2025, from…
GRPL Presents Black History Month Programming
The Grand Rapids Public Library announced Black History Month programming for kids, teens, and adults that highlight and celebrate our Black community. Join Sophia Brewer, an academic librarian at Grand…
Kids & Family Expo
The Kids & Family Expo returns to DeVos Place on Saturday, January 25, 2025. This family-focused community event encourages families to play & move with physical activities, learn & explore with educational fun, and lead…
Community Resource Fair
Connect with a variety of community resources all in one place. Local organizations will be available to discuss different supports for many areas of life.
Santa’s Summer Sleigh Toy Giveaway & Resource Fair
Santa's Summer Sleigh: Toy Giveaway & Resource Fair Join us at the LINC UP Gallery (341 Hall St SE) on Thursday, August 22nd from 3 PM to 6 PM for…
A Community Healing Experience – Taylor Made Re-entry Annual Kickball Event
We invite you to be a part of "A Community Healing Experience," our annual kickball event, dedicated to promoting unity and wellness in Grand Rapids. This event is part of…
Midtown Grooves Music Festival
Hey GR! We're excited to announce the return of Midtown's largest event: Midtown Grooves Music Festival. Nestled atop of the "Heritage Hill" you will find a large greenspace that serves…
Kids Day at the Zoo
This annual event is fun for the whole family, with admission to John Ball Zoo for just $5 per person! It features special guest characters from PBS KIDS shows, as…
6 Calming Techniques for Meltdowns
As caregivers, we all know how tough it can be when our child has a meltdown. It's often an overwhelming and stressful experience for both the child and the adult.…
Supporting Children Through Grief
The following story mentions cancer and the death of a parent to young children. Please remember to take care of yourself in whatever way that means to you, before and/or…