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SUMMARY:🌳🦉Admission Free September- Blandford Nature Center!
DESCRIPTION:Admission is free for the entire month of September at Blandford! Come join us on the trails\, just in time to usher in the fall weather.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b3%f0%9f%a6%89admission-free-september-blandford-nature-center/
LOCATION:Blandford Nature Center\, 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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SUMMARY:ArtPrize 2026
DESCRIPTION:ArtPrize invites educators\, students and families to experience contemporary art in a direct\, immersive\, and engaging way through our education program. \nThis year\, educators\, children and families will have the opportunity to explore artwork displayed throughout more than 150 venues across the city\, attend a variety of community workshops\, and extend their learning beyond the event with our print and digital teaching tools for K-12 classrooms. \nWhether you’re exploring a single installation or spending the day immersed in the vibrant world of ArtPrize\, our education program provides meaningful opportunity to connect art with curriculum\, community\, and critical thinking. \nArtPrize runs from September 18th – October 3rd\, with Preview Week September 12th – September 17th \nFind more info on family-friendly activities HERE.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/artprize-2026/
LOCATION:Various
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260928T120000
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SUMMARY:📚Recycling Center Open Hours
DESCRIPTION: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? \n\nSelf-guided tours of the space and recycling sorting line\n\nIf you’d like a formal\, guided tour please request your recycling center tour.\n\n\n\n– Self-guided tours of the space and recycling sorting line\n– Create upcycled crafts\n– Play with our recycling toys and games!\n– Explore our recycling and waste exhibits throughout the Recycling & Education Center\n– Have your recycling and disposal questions answered in-person by our Waste Reduction Educators\n– And more! \nSpend as much time as you’d like learning\, creating\, or interacting with staff to learn more about recycling and waste. \nPlease drop in during the designated hours of the scheduled event according to the schedule. \nThis event is perfect for: \n\nIndividuals that are curious as to how Kent County’s recycling program works and want to know what can be recycled\nFamilies and parents with young children looking for a casual experience\nChildcare providers or babysitters looking for fun activities to engage in\nOther small groups (around 12 or less) looking to explore the world of recycling such as homeschool groups\n\n 
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/recycling-center-open-hours-2/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Kent County Public Works\, 1045 Wealthy Street SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260928T113000
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SUMMARY:Let Them Play
DESCRIPTION:Let Them Play\n \nThis 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.\n‍\nDates/Times: Mondays 9:30-11:30am April 13-Nov 23\n‍Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm June 3-Oct 14\nCost: Free \nAt 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.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/let-them-play-2/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Plainsong Farm\, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
CATEGORIES:Free Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Plainsong Farm":MAILTO:hello@plainsongfarm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T103000
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SUMMARY:📗Storytime- KDL Ada Branch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%93%97storytime-ada/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Kent District Library- Ada Branch\, 7215 Headley Street SE\, Ada\, MI\, 49301
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time- Kentwood KDL
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHosted by KDL- Rockford branch— Event is at a temporary off-site location: \nParkside Early Childhood Center\, 156 Lewis St.\, Rockford MI 49341
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/toddler-time/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Parkside Early Childhood Center\, 56 Lewis St.\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
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SUMMARY:Babytime at KDL-Cascade Township Library
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/babytime-at-kdl-cascade-township-library/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:KDL- Cascade Branch\, 2882 Jacksmith SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546
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SUMMARY:📗Storytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%93%97storytime-kdl-kentwood-branch/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:KDL- Kentwood/ Richard L. Root Branch\, 4950 Breton SE\, Kentwood\, MI\, 49508
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SUMMARY:📗Storytime- Gaines Twp. KDL
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%93%97storytime-gaines-twp-kdl/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:KDL- Gaines Twp Branch\, 421 68th St. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548
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SUMMARY:Babytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/babytime-kdl-kentwood-branch/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260622T221526Z
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SUMMARY:🎁Food Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Food Distribution event happening on set dates each month. \n*Please have your trunks open and do not block any driveways! \n 
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/food-distribution-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Hispanic Center of West Michigan\, 1204 Cesar Chavez Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T170000
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SUMMARY:📚KDL's Early Childhood Essentials | The First Years Matter: Stress and Early Development
DESCRIPTION:Description\n\nStress 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. \nRegister with KDL to attend. If seeking professional development credit\, register with your MIRegistry account. Those not seeking credit may attend by registering as a guest. \nEvent Website: https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?programs=5f2c5172a63d204500b1b108
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/%f0%9f%93%9akdls-early-childhood-essentials-the-first-years-matter-stress-and-early-development/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T103000
DTSTAMP:20260908T013545Z
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time- Kentwood KDL
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHosted by KDL- Rockford branch— Event is at a temporary off-site location: \nParkside Early Childhood Center\, 156 Lewis St.\, Rockford MI 49341
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/toddler-time/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Parkside Early Childhood Center\, 56 Lewis St.\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
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SUMMARY:Let Them Play
DESCRIPTION:Let Them Play\n \nThis 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.\n‍\nDates/Times: Mondays 9:30-11:30am April 13-Nov 23\n‍Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm June 3-Oct 14\nCost: Free \nAt 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.
URL:https://familyfutures.org/event/let-them-play-2/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Plainsong Farm\, 6677 12 Mile Rd NE\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
CATEGORIES:Free Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Plainsong Farm":MAILTO:hello@plainsongfarm.com
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