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, […]

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, […]

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.

Enjoy 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.

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.

Enjoy 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

Enjoy 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.

Enjoy 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.

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.

Enjoy 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

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Description- 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 […]

Join us for a safe, reflective conversation with parents and caregivers just like you!  Refreshments provided. Children are welcome but no formal childcare provided.  

Location(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 - […]

Location(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 - […]