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SUMMARY:Day of Play Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 6th Annual “Day of Play” Celebration on July 30\, 2023. This community outreach initiative began with a proclamation by Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss\, and is designed to encourage children and families to celebrate PLAY! This year\, they are closing the street to bring play outside on the Rainbow Road! A dedicated group of community partners will offer creative\, interactive experiences for visitors\, including live animals\, yard games\, crafts\, and bubbles! This event is a chance for all families to get outside and celebrate play in our beautiful city. Plus\, the museum will be open for play with FREE admission. \nThis event is free and open to the public! Join us! \nThere are several parking lots available within walking distance to the museum. View the Downtown Visitor Mobility and Parking Guide HERE. \nFood trucks will be parked next to the museum with food and drink for purchase. Numerous restaurants and vendors are also available within walking distance. \nIf you are interested in volunteering please contact Lianna Tagle at ltagle@grcm.org \nTo learn more about events in our community\, check out our events page.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/day-of-play-celebration/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Children’s Museum\, 11 Sheldon Ave\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:WGVU's Kid's Day at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to attend Kids Day at the Zoo again this year! WGVU’s Kids Day at the John Ball Zoo\, presented by PNC Bank is back on Thursday\, August 3! Kids Day is guaranteed to provide a packed day of fun\, adventure\, and entertainment for kids\, families\, and friends. Family Futures is one of the sponsors for this years event and we will be hosting a scavenger hunt. \nMeet characters from your favorite PBS Kids shows\, like Molly of Denali and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood\, sponsored by Milk Means More and Pioneer Construction. \nEnjoy live musical performances throughout the day\, plus get inspired at the Creative Cube\, a Mobile Art Experience\, which will be onsite from 9am-12pm. Kids Day at the Zoo is a perfect way to enjoy a day of educational and entertaining activities while exploring John Ball Zoo & Park! See you August 3 \nZoo admission is only $5 per person on Kids Day. Kids 2 and under are free and activities in the park are free! To purchase your tickets for Kids Day at the Zoo\, click here! For more information on events in our community\, check out our events page. 
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/wgvus-kids-day-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:John Ball Zoo\, 1300 Fulton St. W\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Days
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Rapids African American Arts and Music Festival\, Grand Rapids Public Library\, and The City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events are hosting the 3rd Annual Family Fun Days at MLK Park. These events feature free food\, music\, games\, books\, and community resources and vendors. \nCheck out more details on Family Fun Days! \nThis is a reoccurring event with additional days on July 20 and August 17. The themes of each event are: \nJune 15: Game Night\nJuly 20: Art Immersion\nAugust 17: Back to School \nTo learn more about events in our community\, check out our events page.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/family-fun-days/2023-08-17/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Park\, 1200 M.L.K. Jr St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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SUMMARY:Safety Celebration
DESCRIPTION:At the Zoo\, safety is of the utmost importance\, and John Ball Zoo wants to celebrate all the community partners that help keep us safe! The zoo is partnering with local first responders as well other organizations to promote and educate guests on all different aspects of keeping the community safe! \nZoo members are free. Non-members general admission. Tickets TBA. \nEvent Partners \n\nAgile Safety\nCintas\nFamily Futures\nGrand Rapids Fire Department\nGrand Rapids Police Department\nGrainger\nKentwood Fire Department\nKentwood Police Department\nSilent Observer\nVanguard Fire and Security Systems\nWyoming Police Department\n\nWe will be doing car seat checks at event. To register for a car seat check\, click here. For more information and tickets on Safety Celebration\, click here. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/safety-celebration/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Empowering Parents Conference
DESCRIPTION:Children don’t come with a guidebook\, so Kent ISD created the next\, best thing – a conference to empower parents of children\, birth to five years old\, with tips\, resources and knowledge to make raising your little one just a little easier. \nThis first-ever Empowering Parents conference is for families enrolled in Kent ISD early childhood programs. They’ll cover hot topics like literacy\, behavior\, picky eating and communication with breakout events and panel discussions. \nRegistration will be available August 1. Childcare will not be available for this event. Breakfast will be provided. \nTo learn more about all of the Kent ISD Early Childhood programs\, click here. For more information on events in our community\, check out our events page here. Family Futures is excited to attend the event and we hope to see you there! 
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/empowering-parents-conference/
LOCATION:Kent ISD\, 2930 Knapp St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friday @ The SAL
DESCRIPTION:Family Futures is excited to attend Friday @ the SAL! Dinner is provided and there is games and crafts for all ages. There is a $3 attendance fee for this event. \nWe will be doing car seat checks at the event! Our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be present to make sure your child is riding safely. For more information about our child safety initiatives\, check out familyfutures.org/programs/children-safety-programs. \nFor additional information about the event\, check out the Salvation Army Facebook page.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/friday-the-sal/
LOCATION:The Salvation Army – Fulton Street\, 1235 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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