Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Grand Rapids

Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in Grand Rapids. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.

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Youth Mario Kart Tournament

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC Β· Gaines Township Branch Β· Ages 5–10

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.

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Urban Air Grand Rapids: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now Β· Mar 14 – Jun 12 Β· Urban Air Grand Rapids

Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid

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KidsFree

Outdoor Discovery Center Presents Dinosaurs of Today

Fri, Jun 26, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC Β· Cascade Township Branch Β· Ages 5–10

Are there dinosaurs hiding right here in Michigan? You might be surprised! Step back in time and learn about what made dinosaurs so unique and exciting. Then, leap forward to today and meet Outdoor Discovery Center’s animal ambassadors, including modern-day feathered raptors, dinosaurs’ fellow...

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Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now Β· Mar 12 – Jun 10 Β· Chuck E. Cheese Grand Rapids

Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.

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Locked 460 Escape Rooms

2035 28th Street Grand Rapids, MI 49508

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.

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Teen | Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Tue, Jun 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC Β· Kelloggsville Branch Β· Ages 10–17

It's esports time for teens! Bring your friends to compete at Super Smash Bros. 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.

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Ruff Readers

In 2 weeks Β· Mon, Apr 20, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC Β· Plainfield Township Branch

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.

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G.R. Farmers And Craft Market

4590 3 Mile Rd Ne

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;..

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Grand Rapids Escape Room

2675 East Paris Ave. SE Ste. A Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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.

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Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary's LIVE Reptile Show!

Mon, Apr 6, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC Β· Cascade Township Branch Β· Ages 5–10

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary will be presenting live reptiles to entertain and educate the audience. This program is designed for patrons ages 5 to 10. Patrons outside this age range are welcome to attend; however, the content might be too fast-paced or too simplistic, depending upon their age.

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The Ruse Escape Rooms

25 Division Avenue S Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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.

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Ottawa Hills Branch Library

1150 Giddings Avenue SE

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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The Great Escape Room

233 E Fulton St #211 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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...