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SUMMARY:📚Recycling Center Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:These free\, open-house style events are great for any age and meant for smaller groups or individuals wishing to check out the Kent County Recycling and Education Center! So what is there to see and do during Recycling Center Open Hours? \n\nSelf-guided tours of the space and recycling sorting line\n\nIf you’d like a formal\, guided tour please request your recycling center tour.\n\n\n\n– Self-guided tours of the space and recycling sorting line\n– Create upcycled crafts\n– Play with our recycling toys and games!\n– Explore our recycling and waste exhibits throughout the Recycling & Education Center\n– Have your recycling and disposal questions answered in-person by our Waste Reduction Educators\n– And more! \nSpend as much time as you’d like learning\, creating\, or interacting with staff to learn more about recycling and waste. \nPlease drop in during the designated hours of the scheduled event according to the schedule. \nThis event is perfect for: \n\nIndividuals that are curious as to how Kent County’s recycling program works and want to know what can be recycled\nFamilies and parents with young children looking for a casual experience\nChildcare providers or babysitters looking for fun activities to engage in\nOther small groups (around 12 or less) looking to explore the world of recycling such as homeschool groups\n\n 
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/recycling-center-open-hours-2/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Kent County Public Works\, 1045 Wealthy Street SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
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SUMMARY:Let Them Play
DESCRIPTION:Let Them Play\n \nThis weekly drop-in time is designed for children of all ages along with their caregivers to explore the farm and deepen their connection to nature. The education garden\, pine grove and mud kitchen will be open for child-led\, self-guided\, unstructured play. Come engage all your senses – taste what’s ripe each week\, search for bugs and birds\, build a fort\, or cook up a mudpie. Staff will be available to answer questions as needed. Stop in the Welcome Shed for a map and instructions\, including our Visitor’s Guide.\n‍\nDates/Times: Mondays 9:30-11:30am April 13-Nov 23\n‍Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm June 3-Oct 14\nCost: Free \nAt Plainsong Farm we are seeking to gather a community around good food\, good work\, and care for the earth and each other. Whether you’re looking to learn sustainable home economics\, looking for community\, or a place for your child to explore\, there is something for you.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/let-them-play-2/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:Plainsong Farm\, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
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SUMMARY:Back-to-School Haircuts
DESCRIPTION:Free haircuts for kids 13 years old and younger.Monday\, August 17\, 202610am-3pm & 4pm-7pmIn the gym at Sparta Center Church
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/back-to-school-haircuts/2026-08-17/1/
LOCATION:Sparta Center Church\, 38 S State Street\, Sparta\, MI\, 49345
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SUMMARY:Back-to-School Haircuts
DESCRIPTION:Free haircuts for kids 13 years old and younger.Monday\, August 17\, 202610am-3pm & 4pm-7pmIn the gym at Sparta Center Church
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/back-to-school-haircuts/2026-08-17/2/
LOCATION:Sparta Center Church\, 38 S State Street\, Sparta\, MI\, 49345
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SUMMARY:🎒Back to School Bash at the Kentwood Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of a new school year with a fun-filled evening at the Kentwood Farmers Market! We’re sending summer off in style with music\, games\, giveaways\, and activities for kids of all ages. Grab the whole family and swing by for some end-of-summer fun before the school bell rings!
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%8e%92back-to-school-bash-at-the-kentwood-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Kentwood Farmers Market\, 4900 Breton Rd. SE\, Kentwood\, MI\, 49508
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SUMMARY:NHA Back to School Event
DESCRIPTION:Start the school year strong at the National Heritage Academies Back-to-School Bash! National Heritage Academies is excited to welcome families from across the Grand Rapids community to this special event hosted at Wellspring Preparatory High School. Whether you are a new family joining our community or still exploring school options for your child\, this event is designed to help you feel prepared\, connected\, and confident for the year ahead. Students in grades K–12 and their families are invited to enjoy an afternoon filled with resources\, connections\, and opportunities to support a successful school year. \nFamilies will have the opportunity to receive free school supplies\, connect with local community resources\, meet representatives from area National Heritage Academies K–12 schools\, and learn more about the programs\, support\, and opportunities available for students. Still searching for the right school? This is the perfect opportunity to meet local NHA school teams\, ask questions\, learn about enrollment options\, and discover how our schools provide students with a strong academic foundation\, character development\, and the support they need to thrive. Whether your child is starting a new school year or your family is exploring educational opportunities in the Grand Rapids area\, the NHA Back-to-School Bash at Wellspring Prep is a great way to connect with our community and get ready for an amazing year ahead. We can’t wait to welcome families from across Grand Rapids and celebrate the start of another successful school year together!
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/nha-back-to-school-event/
LOCATION:Wellspring Preparatory HS\, 1031 Page Street NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505
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SUMMARY:Pajama Time/ Hora de Pijamas
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URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/pajama-time-hora-de-pijamas/2026-08-17/
LOCATION:grand rapids public library – Seymour Branch\, 2350 Eastern Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49507\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
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