Outdoor Activities in Grand Rapids

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Grand Rapids. Get outside and explore.

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Youth Mario Kart Tournament

Fri, Jul 10, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC Β· Cascade 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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Ruff Readers

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC Β· Gaines 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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Teen | Super Smash Bros. Tournament

Thu, Jul 16, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC Β· Plainfield Township 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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Kids

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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Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary's LIVE Reptile Show!

Tomorrow Β· 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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A New Act for Opera: AAPI Voices and the Future of the Art Form

Tue, May 5, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC Β· Cascade Township Branch

Explore the history of opera and the ways racism has been historically embedded β€” and often permitted β€” within the genre. Opera Grand Rapids is responding to this history by dedicating an entire season to AAPI artists and stories. Hear about the Guest Artistic Director’s approach to addressing and..

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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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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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Teen Zone | K-Pop Fan Fest

Tomorrow Β· Mon, Apr 6, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC Β· Gaines Township Branch Β· Ages 10–17

Step into the spotlight and celebrate all things K-pop. Create tributes to your favorite groups, derpy mascots and flavors of ramen while jamming and dancing along to your favorite songs. It’s going to be golden!

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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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Christopher Myers: Harlem Is a Myth

Grand Rapids, MI

Christopher Myers's (b. 1974) wall-mounted, metal-based installation, Harlem Is a Myth (2025), will be on display in the Museum’s new Education Workshop.

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Music with Miss Katie Sings

Mon, Jul 6, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC Β· Gaines Township Branch

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.

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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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From Saigon to Grand Rapids - RESCHEDULED from 3/17/2026

In 1 week Β· Tue, Apr 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC Β· Plainfield Township Branch

After the end of the Vietnam War, many Vietnamese refugee families resettled in Michigan. One individual who resettled was Le Tran, who will share her story of immigration from Saigon to Grand Rapids, providing context for the immigrant experience she and thousands like her experienced.