🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐Storytime in the Park/Hora de Cuento al Aire Libre
2026-06-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Garfield Park, 250 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Storytime in the Park
Join us this summer for stories, free books and ice cream, special guests, and a whole lot of fun! For all ages of kids and teens. StorytimeGR is a partnership of Read GR, Grand Valley State University, John Ball Area Neighbors (JBAN) and the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events.

Upcoming Events
Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18, 25
6:30 pm | Garfield Park – 2111 Madison SE
Tuesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11
6:30 pm | Lincoln Park –1120 Bridge St NW

Libros Gratis
Helado
Los niños 0-17

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Relax at Rosa
2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Event 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 – The Temperances
May 28 – Hot Like Mars
Jun 4 – Na Bonsai
Jun 11 – Remnose
Jun 18 – Bleau Otis
Jun 25 – Tuvergen Band
Jul 2 – Mar In Color
Jul 9 – Morgan Haner
Jul 16 – SoSoHiFi
Jul 23 – Ark Laci
Jul 30 – Chris Bota Band
Aug 6 – Jennifer Westwood & the Handsome Devils
Aug 13 – Sabbatical Bob
Aug 20 – Tent
Aug 27 – Loren J. Clarke
Sept 3 – Hip Hop Showcase
Sept 10 – Pajamas
Sept 17 – Cabildo
Sept 24 – Aurora & Antheia

Let Them Play
2026-06-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-15 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-22 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Plainsong Farm, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI, 49341
Let 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, 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.
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Dates/Times: Mondays 9:30-11:30am April 13-Nov 23
‍Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm June 3-Oct 14
Cost: Free
At 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.

Pajama Time/ Hora de Pijamas
2026-06-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | grand rapids public library – Seymour Branch, 2350 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States

Paint What You Feel/Pinta Lo Que Sientes
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Hispanic Center of West Michigan, 1204 Cesar Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Rock the Block
2026-06-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Recursos de la comunidad
Comida y vendedores
Actividades para la familia
Gratis

🎉Happy Father's Day!
2026-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | MI
Father’s day freebies, activities, and resources for dad!
🔗https://familyfutures.org/other/2026-fathers-day-freebies-and-fatherhood-resources-in-kent-county-2/

Parent Cafe
2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | GRCCT, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Join fellow caregivers at GRCCT for a Parent Cafe on the third Thursday of the month! This is an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other caregivers from different walks of life. Cafes are a fun and engaging way for caregivers to feel supported, heard, and safe to share their needs. If you are interested or have questions, reach out to Veronica Cook- vcook@bethany.org.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Juneteenth Parade and Solidarity Community Celebration
2026-06-19 13:00 - 19:00 | Dickinson Buffer Park, 1635 Willard Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49507
Celebrate Juneteenth at this vibrant community gathering featuring a parade, celebration, and resource booths. Bring your friends and family to celebrate freedom, unity and culture, enjoy vibrant festivities, and connect with the community.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑⭐GR Pride Festival/Festival de "Pride"
2026-06-20 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-21 12:00 - 2026-06-22 20:00 | Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The Grand Rapids Pride Festival (GRPF) returns for its 38th year! Join us on June 20th and 21st, 2026, to celebrate the West Michigan 2-SLGBTQ+ community and support local businesses, organizations, and artists. Pride is a protest and space for radical interconnectedness. At our festival, you will find 150+ vendors, a beer garden (including non-alcoholic beverages), activities for all ages, food trucks, a sensory space, and local, statewide, and nationally recognized performers on our entertainment stage! This annual event takes place to gather 2-SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies in a safe, open, and inclusive environment, loud and proud.

Festival para la comunidad LBGTQ+

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Annual World Refugee Day Block Party / Fiesta del Barrio Para Día Mundial del Refugiado
2026-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Treetops Collective, 906 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
Comunidad, celebración, y tradición con comida, la pintura para la cara, juegos, etc.

Tots & Coffee Club
2026-06-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, 11 Sheldon Ave, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Caregivers, treat yourself!
Join us for a special monthly morning of play & connection with other toddlers & their grownups while you sip complimentary drinks from our GRCM Coffee Bar.
Monthly on select dates from 9 am to 11 am.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Coopersville Music on Main
2026-06-24 00:00 | MI
Coopersville Music on Main is a free summer concert series which strives to enhance the historic downtown by providing free entertainment that is family friendly.
Held at the Pocket Park (corner of Main St. and Eastmanville) in Coopersville, MI, the 2026 season is scheduled to run Thursday nights from May 28th, 2026, to August 20th, 2026 (Note: exception August 7th).

📚⭐Trauma and Resilience Training: Connection before Correction
2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Join us for our Lunch & Learn Series: Trauma & Resilience Training, 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. In these sessions, you will learn how to:

Respond thoughtfully rather than react in challenging moments
Build a child’s confidence and emotional strength
Gain practical strategies you can use right away to create stronger, healthier relationships with the children in your care.

All caregivers are welcome to attend! Free lunch and childcare are provided!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Sparta Summer Concert Series
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 | SPARTA TOWN SQUARE, 177 E Division St, Sparta, MI, 49345
Bring the whole family for music and fun in Downtown Sparta! Bring your own chairs and blankets and relax in the wonderful summer weather with your family and friends!
Concerts in the Park are scheduled for Wednesdays at 6:30pm, May 13 through August 12.
*Dates and times are subject to change, check the Facebook page for up-to-date event information.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE TWO POSSIBLE VENUES FOR THIS EVENT.

📚World Explorers Club
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Treetops Collective, 906 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States
🌎Travel the world with Treetops!
Join us for a joyful, hands-on cultural adventure designed for children ages 4+ and their caregivers!
At World Explorers, families are invited to experience the beauty of cultures from around the world through interactive activities, music, movement, storytelling, food, crafts, and play. Each event is led by a Treetops community facilitator sharing pieces of their culture in a fun, welcoming, and engaging environment.
Summer Schedule:

June 25- Exploring the World of Venezuela with your host, Eliana!
July 16- Exploring the World of Nepal with your host, Kala!
August 13- Exploring the World of Cuba with your host, Yudelis!
Each event will run from 10-11:30 AM

🍃Children will:

Learn about different cultures and traditions
Build curiosity, empathy, and confidence in connecting across differences
Experience the joy of belonging in a diverse community
Leave with a stamp in their World Explorers Passport

🍃Each event includes:

Interactive whole-group activities
Cultural crafts and games
Snacks and drinks from the featured culture
Music, storytelling, and language learning
10% off in the cafe and shop- kids products and t’s

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Bookmobile Storytime | Millennium Park
2026-06-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Millennium Park, 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Walker, MI, 49534
Enjoy favorite books, rhymes, music and all the fun of a library storytime in the great outdoors with the Bookmobile librarians. Afterward, play in the park and stop by the Bookmobile to register for a library card, pick up program information and check out the latest library materials.
Please note: Bookmobile events may be canceled due to weather conditions. Check kdl.org/events or call 616.784.2007 for the latest updates before attending. Your safety is our priority!
Thursdays this summer!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑5th Annual “Health & Unity in the Community” Resource and Family Fun Fair
2026-06-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Campau Park, 51 Delaware Street Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Grand Rapids Housing Commission Resident Services presents the 5th Annual Health and Unity in the Community Resource and Family Fun Fair, “The Key to a Healthy Heart,” Friday, June 26, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Campau Park, 51 Delaware Street Southwest.
Health screening opportunities, health information and community resource tables, music, food, games, children’s activities and more. Sponsored by Grand Rapids Housing Commission and supported by dozens of partner organizations.
FREE and open to all.
