Family Futures

Tots & Coffee Club
2026-11-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-08 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.

🎁Food Distribution
2026-11-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Hispanic Center of West Michigan, 1204 Cesar Chavez Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Food Distribution event happening on set dates each month.
*Please have your trunks open and do not block any driveways!

📚Grand Rapids Public Museum Summer Saturdays
2026-11-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-16 11:00 - 15:00 and 3 more dates | Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Summer Saturdays
at the GRPM

Join us on Saturdays at the Museum this Summer for special themed days full of hands-on activities, dynamic demonstrations, guided tours, and more!

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is continuing Summer Saturdays for a second year, expanding engagement opportunities to beat the heat inside the Museum or to embrace the heat by exploring the downtown corridor with us. In addition to the Unseen Oceans exhibit, visitors can explore special themed activities almost every Saturday from June 13 to August 15.
Summer Saturdays will focus on specific areas of science, history, and culture. Each Saturday will bring a different theme and perspective to Museum guests, including celebrations of the new Riverfront space, Unseen Oceans, and the Grand River. Mark your calendars to join us for summer fun!

Summer Saturday Themes

Full descriptions of each day are listed on the GRPM’s Digital Calendar. Click any day to see the full description.

June 13 – Riverfront Grand Opening
June 20 – Unseen Oceans
June 27- Celebrating the Grand River Watershed and USA at 250!
July 11 – Birds of the Great Lakes
July 18 – Exploring the Deep
July 25 – A Celebration of Music and Dance
August 1 – Riverside Art
August 8 – STEAM Day
August 15 – Grand River Adventure

📚Recycling Center Open Hours
2026-11-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Kent County Public Works, 1045 Wealthy Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
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?

Self-guided tours of the space and recycling sorting line

If you’d like a formal, guided tour please request your recycling center tour.

– Self-guided tours of the space and recycling sorting line
– Create upcycled crafts
– Play with our recycling toys and games!
– Explore our recycling and waste exhibits throughout the Recycling & Education Center
– Have your recycling and disposal questions answered in-person by our Waste Reduction Educators
– And more!
Spend as much time as you’d like learning, creating, or interacting with staff to learn more about recycling and waste.
Please drop in during the designated hours of the scheduled event according to the schedule.
This event is perfect for:

Individuals that are curious as to how Kent County’s recycling program works and want to know what can be recycled
Families and parents with young children looking for a casual experience
Childcare providers or babysitters looking for fun activities to engage in
Other small groups (around 12 or less) looking to explore the world of recycling such as homeschool groups

Pajama Time/ Hora de Pijamas
2026-11-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-12-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2027-01-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2027-01-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2027-01-18 18:30 - 19:30 and 2 more dates | grand rapids public library – Seymour Branch, 2350 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507, United States

📚⭐Trauma and Resilisnce Training: Lunch and Learn Series
2026-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Linc Up, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Join 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 – you can join even if you’ve never attended before! Children are welcome with caregivers and lunch is provided!

July 22: When Parents Get Triggered
Aug. 26: Discipline that Builds Trust
Sept. 23: Building Resilient Kids on Purpose
Oct. 28: Communication That Transforms
Nov. 18: Repair and Restoration
Dec. 16: The Long Game- From Surviving to Thriving
