Kid-friendly events, parks & more.
It's esports time for kids ages 5-10! Bring your friends to play Mario Kart using Nintendo Switch. Many will enter, but only one will be crowned champion! Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 5 minutes before the program begins, and program begins promptly at the scheduled time.
Indoor and outdoor tactical laser tag with military-style scenarios and arena combat.
Kentwood Farmers Market is a farmers market in Grand Rapids, MI.
Escape room Licastro's Lair by Grand Rapids Escape Room in Grand Rapids on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 3-8 players.
This unique read-aloud program in partnership with West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc . pairs kids with a trained therapy dog and their handler. Kids read their favorite book and the pooches curl up, listen and enjoy. Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and secure a time slot. First come, first served.
Aerial adventure park with ziplines, obstacles, and climbing through forest canopy.
Escape room The Inventor's Guild by The Ruse Escape Rooms in Grand Rapids on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.
An event especially for kids who are homeschooling, learning or distance learning. Come get your PE credits or take a break...
G.R. Farmers And Craft Market is a farmers market in Grand Rapids, MI. Indoor market. Products: Organic (USDA Certified); Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic; Certified "Naturally Grown"; Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified; No antibiotics; Non-GMO; No hormones; No pesticides; Grass Fed;..
Cascade Township Branch is a public branch library in Grand Rapids, MI. Open 3,024 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 30,400 square feet.
Escape room Apartment 460 by Locked 460 Escape Rooms in Grand Rapids on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-6 players.
Cesar E. Chavez Farmers Market is a farmers market in Grand Rapids, MI.
Join us on the lawn for an evening of family-friendly crafts, outdoor activities and a movie. The library will post the movie title in the branch. All movies will be rated G or PG . Closed captioning provided. This event will take place outside the Charter Township of Gaines Offices, 8555 Kalamazoo.
Yankee Clipper Branch Library is a public branch library in Grand Rapids, MI. Open 2,080 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 14,700 square feet.
Escape room Poker Night at the President's Bunker by The Great Escape Room in Grand Rapids on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of...
Southeast Area Farmers Market is a farmers market in Grand Rapids, MI.
Kelloggsville Branch Library is a public branch library in Grand Rapids, MI. Open 875 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 6,500 square feet.
Fulton Street Farmers Market is a farmers market in Grand Rapids, MI.
Mending helps us take eco-steps toward sustainability by minimizing clothing waste, as well as unnecessary spending on new garments. This workshop will focus on mending clothing you already have using visible mending techniques! All notions and tools will be provided, however feel free to bring...
Gaines Township has supported library service since the Depression Era. During the 1950s and '60s, Kent County provided library service at a number of bookmobile stops, both at local schools and in the Dutton and Cutlerville areas. In 1969 the Gaines Township branch was opened to the public at its c
Madison Square Branch Library is a public branch library in Grand Rapids, MI. Open 2,080 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 4,644 square feet.
Alger Heights Farmers' Market is a farmers market in Grand Rapids, MI.
Ottawa Hills Branch Library is a public branch library in Grand Rapids, MI. Open 2,080 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,850 square feet.
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Grand Rapids Public Library is a public central library in Grand Rapids, MI. Open 3,650 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 153,000 square feet.
South East Market is a farmers market in Grand Rapids, MI. Indoor market.
Seymour Branch Library is a public branch library in Grand Rapids, MI. Open 2,080 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 10,050 square feet.
Get coding through this weekly interactive program where you will learn coding and technology through fun, hands-on experiences — no prior knowledge or experience required.
Enthusiastic and energetic teen volunteers are wanted to help with Summer Wonder at KDL. Fun times are guaranteed, with the added benefit of service experience. Registration is required via a paper application available at your branch. Spaces are limited; contact your branch for more information .
Gaines Township Library/Cutlerville is a public branch library in Grand Rapids, MI. Open 2,685 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 10,400 square feet.
The Kelloggsville Branch of Kent District Library is located inside the Kelloggsville High School’s Media Center. The library branch opened in January 2018 and began as a partnership between Kelloggsville Schools and Kent District Library. The goal of the partnership was to open a community librar
Get ready to laugh at this family-friendly comedy, juggling and magic show. The show includes audience participation, world class juggling routines and a light-up LED juggling finale.
Let's learn Zentangle art, a creative, mindful, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Using simple pen, ink and shading techniques. If you can make stick figures, this class is for you! Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes...
Have fun joining us for a variety of physical games involving Nerf Blasters. You will run, duck and blast your heart away. Dart blasters that fire Nerf Elite or Mega-style darts will be provided by the library for this event. Patrons can bring their own dart blasters if they wish, but their use...
It's esports time for kids ages 5-10! Bring your friends to play Mario Kart using Nintendo Switch. Many will enter, but only one will be crowned champion! Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 5 minutes before the program begins, and program begins promptly at the scheduled time.
Embark on a captivating journey through the wonders of nature while enjoying stories, songs and activities.
Get organized with this crash course in bullet journaling. We will learn the art of habit tracking, goal setting, future planning and how to make a bullet journal work for you. Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before the program begins.
The Cascade Branch began as a weekly bookmobile stop for the county library in 1965. The library did not find a permanent home until 1972, when the Cascade branch opened in the old township hall. In 1979 the library moved into the new township hall on Thornhills and remained there until the construc
Join Miss Katie Sings for a fun time of music and movement! Experience fingerplays, singalongs, shakers, scarves and more as you enjoy new and familiar songs rooted in creative play, kindness and community.
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.
Paint a picturesque Northern Lights landscape in this guided canvas paint. Space is limited; first come, first served . Doors open 15 minutes before the program.
Enter stealth mode at the library and learn how to make cool spy tools and go undercover through crafts, games and activities. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Cascade Twp. Library.
It's esports time for kids ages 5-10! Bring your friends to play Mario Kart using Nintendo Switch. Many will enter, but only one will be crowned champion! Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 5 minutes before the program begins, and program begins promptly at the scheduled time.
Arts and crafts for sale by local kids and teens. Join us as a seller or come to shop. Celebrate creativity and support young artists. Pre-registration for sellers is required. Stop by the library to register or online at www.kdl.org/craft-sale .
Come out for a fun, educational and interactive musical performance by singer-songwriter Joe Reilly. Family-friendly and appropriate for all ages, Joe sings original songs about nature, community and kindness.
Learn about and create your own four-panel comic with comic artist Vivian Glenn. You will be guided through creative prompts while exploring your own creative voice and style. Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before the program begins. This program supports the...
Mending helps us take eco-steps toward sustainability by minimizing clothing waste, as well as unnecessary spending on new garments. This workshop will focus on mending clothing you already have using visible mending techniques! All notions and tools will be provided, however feel free to bring...
Join Miss Wendy for a fun, hands-on craft. Using a paper plate and colorful yarn, you’ll weave your very own bowl — perfect for holding your favorite little treasures. Come create, learn and take home something special! Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before the...
Enthusiastic and energetic teen volunteers are wanted to help with Summer Wonder at KDL. Fun times are guaranteed, with the added benefit of service experience. Registration is required via a paper application available at your branch. Spaces are limited; contact your branch for more information .
Celebrate spring with crafts and activities for the whole family!
See how science and creativity go hand in hand as you let your artistic vision flow through a multitude of mediums and projects. What is KDL Lab Experience?
Join Miss Katie Sings for a fun time of music and movement! Experience fingerplays, singalongs, shakers, scarves and more as you enjoy new and familiar songs rooted in creative play, kindness and community.
Get organized with this crash course in bullet journaling. We will learn the art of habit tracking, goal setting, future planning and how to make a bullet journal work for you. Space is limited; first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before the program begins.
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