Events
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Free- Donate Life Night at the Zoo
John Ball Zoo 1300 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesDonate Life Night at the Zoo Returns Sept. 1 Gift of Life MI is excited to announce that Donate Life Night at the Zoo has been rescheduled and will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 6-9 p.m. at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. FREE event at John Ball Zoo--- Please register HERE What […]
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Free Foster Families Connect & Play Group
Stomping Grounds Play Café 9028 North Rodgers Court Southeast, Caledonia, MIFREE - Sponsored by Wellspring Lutheran Services FREE Connect & Play Group, designed for Foster families & families interested in fostering! Happening on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 9:00am - 10:00am, this supportive gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with other families. Stay and play for the remainder of the Play Session […]
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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 First Years Matter: Stress and Early Development
VirtualDescription Stress and trauma can have a large impact on young children and their development. Examine how caregivers play a pivotal role in reducing both the direct and indirect effects of stress on the children and families they serve. Learn how supportive, responsive relationships can foster resilience and create nurturing environments that promote healthy development. […]
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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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📗Storytime- KDL Ada Branch
Kent District Library- Ada Branch 7215 Headley Street SE, Ada, MIEnjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
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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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Babytime at KDL-Cascade Township Library
KDL- Cascade Branch 2882 Jacksmith SE, Grand Rapids, MIJoin us for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.
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📗Storytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
KDL- Kentwood/ Richard L. Root Branch 4950 Breton SE, Kentwood, MIEnjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
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📗Storytime- Gaines Twp. KDL
KDL- Gaines Twp Branch 421 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MIEnjoy stories, music and rhymes while building early literacy and social skills. Designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers, but all ages are welcome.
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Babytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
Join us for songs, rhymes, stories and playtime while developing listening and language skills. Caregivers will have time to connect with each other while their babies learn and socialize. Designed for babies ages birth to 18 months with their caregivers, but older siblings are welcome.