Events
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🌳🦉Admission Free September- Blandford Nature Center!
Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesAdmission is free for the entire month of September at Blandford! Come join us on the trails, just in time to usher in the fall weather.
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ArtPrize 2026
VariousArtPrize invites educators, students and families to experience contemporary art in a direct, immersive, and engaging way through our education program. This year, educators, children and families will have the opportunity to explore artwork displayed throughout more than 150 venues across the city, attend a variety of community workshops, and extend their learning beyond the […]
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Toddler Time- Kentwood KDL
Parkside Early Childhood Center 56 Lewis St., Rockford, MIEnjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 1-3 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. Hosted by KDL- Rockford branch--- Event is at a temporary off-site location: Parkside Early Childhood Center, 156 Lewis St., Rockford MI 49341
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📚⭐Trauma and Resilisnce Training: Lunch and Learn Series
Linc Up 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MIJoin Family Futures for our Trauma & Resilience Training: Lunch & Learn Series, designed to support caregivers with practical tools and knowledge to help children thrive. Led by Stacey Goodson from Amoyan Training and Consulting, this series includes 10 unique sessions, each focused on building skills related to behavior, connection, and resilience. Drop in anytime […]
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Let Them Play
Plainsong Farm 6677 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MILet Them Play This 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, […]
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🧑🤝🧑Relax at Rosa
Rosa Parks Circle 135 Monroe Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesEvent Description Free lunchtime concerts return to Rosa Parks Circle every Thursday throughout the summer starting May 7th through September 24th, 2026! Each week features a rotating lineup of live music and food trucks. Here’s your 2026 Relax at Rosa Lineup May 7 - Clarke, Reed, and Meadows May 14 - MexiCuba May 21 […]
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📚KDL’s Early Childhood Essentials | The Purpose of Play
VirtualDescription- ONLINE EVENT! Play is a child’s work! Discover why play-based education for young children is so critical to their social, emotional, language, cognitive and physical development. Discuss why children today are not having play-based experiences at home; examine the value of outdoor, sensory and pretend play experiences; and learn about the skills that are […]
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⭐Parent Café
Treetops Collective 906 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesJoin us for a safe, reflective conversation with parents and caregivers just like you! Refreshments provided. Children are welcome but no formal childcare provided.
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Brickworld Grand Rapids
DeVos Place 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand RapidsLocation(s): DeVos Place Brickworld Grand Rapids comes to DeVos Place on Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2026. September 26th—27th, see 50,000 square feet of amazing LEGO creations, activities, and vendors! LEGO Exposition with 50,000 square feet of spectacular creations all made of LEGO bricks, interactive activities and vendors. General Public Expo Hours September 26th (10 AM - […]
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Brickworld Grand Rapids
DeVos Place 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand RapidsLocation(s): DeVos Place Brickworld Grand Rapids comes to DeVos Place on Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2026. September 26th—27th, see 50,000 square feet of amazing LEGO creations, activities, and vendors! LEGO Exposition with 50,000 square feet of spectacular creations all made of LEGO bricks, interactive activities and vendors. General Public Expo Hours September 26th (10 AM - […]
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📚Recycling Center Open Hours
Kent County Public Works 1045 Wealthy Street SW, Grand Rapids, MIThese 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? Self-guided tours of the space and recycling sorting line If you'd like a formal, […]
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Let Them Play
Plainsong Farm 6677 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MILet Them Play This 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, […]