Week of Events
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -📚Recycling Center Open Hours
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October 5, 2026 -Let Them Play
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October 5, 2026 -Babytime- EGR Library
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October 5, 2026 -Babytime- EGR Library
📚Recycling Center Open Hours
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
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, […]
Babytime- EGR Library
Join KDL 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.
Babytime- EGR Library
Join KDL 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.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -📗Storytime- KDL Ada Branch
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October 6, 2026 -Babytime at KDL-Cascade Township Library
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October 6, 2026 -Toddler Time- Kentwood KDL
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October 6, 2026 -📗Storytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
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October 6, 2026 -📗Storytime- Gaines Twp. KDL
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October 6, 2026 -Babytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
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October 6, 2026 -📚Alpha Grand Rapids’ Potty Training Workshop
📗Storytime- KDL Ada Branch
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.
Babytime at KDL-Cascade Township Library
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.
Toddler Time- Kentwood KDL
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
📗Storytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
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.
📗Storytime- Gaines Twp. KDL
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.
Babytime- KDL Kentwood Branch
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.
📚Alpha Grand Rapids’ Potty Training Workshop
Alpha is providing an instructor to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet! This informative workshop will give you everything you need to know to effectively, and efficiently, help your child! Give them encouragement and positive training to “ditch their diapers for good!” Register today by contacting Alpha's Educational Services at: 616.495.9955 […]
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Free Foster Families Connect & Play Group
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October 7, 2026 -Toddler Time- Kentwood KDL
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October 7, 2026 -Let Them Play
Free Foster Families Connect & Play Group
FREE - Sponsored by Wellspring Lutheran Services FREE Connect & Play Group, designed for Foster families & families interested in fostering! Happening on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 9:00am - 10:00am, this supportive gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with other families. Stay and play for the remainder of the Play Session […]
Toddler Time- Kentwood KDL
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
Let Them Play
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, […]
Thursday, October 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -📚🎁⭐Ask a doctor about your child
📚🎁⭐Ask a doctor about your child
Trinity Health Medical Residents will be available to answer general, kid-specific healthcare questions. This is a free, drop-in event provided in partnership with Family Futures. No appointments are necessary, and families will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. For parents and caregivers.This program is presented in partnership with Family Futures and Trinity Health. - […]
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -MSU Teddy Bear Health Fair
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October 10, 2026 -🧑🤝🧑Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place Exhibit Grand Opening PowWow
MSU Teddy Bear Health Fair
The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Teddy Bear Health Fair is a free community event created to help children understand the importance of health and wellbeing and provide a fun, safe environment for them to interact with doctors, health care providers and first responders. Children are encouraged to bring a favorite teddy bear […]
🧑🤝🧑Anishinaabek: The Original People of This Place Exhibit Grand Opening PowWow
Logo design by Rebby Stewart Anishinaabek: The Original People of this Place is an exhibit collaboratively created with the Anishinaabe people of Michigan. Centered on the theme “We Are Still Here,” this redesign includes natural elements, connections to the Grand River, and opportunities to dig deeper into topics central to today’s Anishinaabe community. Through written and […]
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No events on this day.