Kids Events in Grand Rapids

Check out happening kids events all around Grand Rapids, MI

Metro Cruise MAIN EVENT at Rogers Plaza

 Fri, 21 Aug at 02:00 pm 972 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509-2851, United States

Bluey's Big Play at DeVos Performance Hall

 Sat, 01 Aug at 11:00 am DeVos Performance Hall

2026 Annual Encounter Conference

 Wed, 08 Jul at 06:00 pm DeVos Place Convention Center

Bluey's Big Play

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm Devos Hall

616 Day Vendor Registration ( Rosa Parks Circle)

 Tue, 16 Jun at 10:00 am Rosa Parks Circle (CCW) USD 55 to 269

Kickoff to Summer Celebration

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Kentwood City Hall

A Glimpse of Africa Festival

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:30 am Calder Plaza

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire

 Sun, 20 Sep at 01:30 pm Van Andel Arena

Wildlife Exploration Day l MI Wildlife Day

 Sat, 30 May at 09:00 am 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Wealthy Street Block Party!

 Sat, 26 Sep at 02:00 pm 751 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-5553, United States

Boston Square Summer Celebration aka B2' Fair (Vendor Registration)

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm Boston Square Community Parklet USD 0 to 269

Made Market - Grand Rapids Summer Market

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Goei Center

10th Annual MIKE SADLER LEGACY CELEBRATION

 Sun, 19 Jul at 12:00 pm Atwater Brewery USD 0 to 50

Project ESME Grand Rapids Lantern Festival Concert

 Tue, 09 Jun at 08:00 pm John Ball Zoo

Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam!

 Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 pm Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives

Merchants and Makers Holiday Market at Fulton Street Market!

 Sun, 01 Nov at 10:00 am Fulton Street Market

Wildlife Exploration Day l Pink Flamingo Day

 Fri, 17 Jul at 09:00 am 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

3rd Annual Love for Lily: Hope for PDCD Fundraiser Market

 Sun, 07 Jun at 11:00 am Fulton Street Market

✝️Grand Rapids Christian Speed Dating | IYKYK Dating | 20s-30s | 6/15/26

 Mon, 15 Jun at 06:30 pm Atwater Brewery in GR USD 49 to 79

Wildlife Exploration Day l World Ocean Day

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Arts Camp on the Hill

 Mon, 15 Jun at 09:00 am Orchard Hill Church

Queer Art Mart 2026

 Sun, 24 May at 01:00 pm 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

GRCM Day of Play Celebration

 Sun, 26 Jul at 11:00 am 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Bubble Science Party

 Mon, 22 Jun at 02:30 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

2026 Lids for Kids - Grand Rapids

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Member Nights

Tue, 30 Jun at 06:00 pm 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Supporting Our K9 Heroes – Join Us for a Benefit Event!

Sat, 26 Sep at 11:00 am Lincoln Park 231 Marion Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

A 90’s Kid Summer: Summer 2026

 Mon, 15 Jun at 08:30 am 3215 4 Mile Rd NE Grand Rapids

Celebration Of Service Hosted by Creative Community Entertainment

Fri, 06 Nov at 05:30 pm 555 Monroe

Grand Rapids Parent + Baby Expo

Sat, 19 Sep at 10:00 am GR Kroc Center

Breton Littles

 Thu, 04 Jun at 12:00 pm Breton Village Shopping Center Free

Mushroom Identification Class

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm Ken-O-Sha Park

Knight's Day - Field Day

Mon, 01 Jun at 10:00 am 3950 Hendershot NW, Walker, MI, United States, Michigan 49544

Harmonies for Humanity: A Concert for Global Relief

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm The Stray USD 29

K-12 Book Fair

Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm HAS HEART

Wolf Camp

 Fri, 07 Aug at 09:00 am Wellspring Preparatory High School

Wildlife Experience with Blandford Nature Center

 Tue, 11 Aug at 03:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Circus Arts with the Grand Rapids Circus Project

 Wed, 22 Jul at 04:00 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Paint & Create Summer Camp! Ocean Explorers & Magical Seas

 Mon, 13 Jul at 10:00 am Forest Hills Fine Arts Center

Blandford Wildlife Ambassador Event

Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm 725 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Wildlife Experience with Blandford Nature Center

 Thu, 30 Jul at 03:00 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - West Side Branch

On Ground Summer Camp (Open to the Public)

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am 1217 East Paris Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Taiko Drumming with Kioto Aoki

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

GRCM Member Preview: Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit

Fri, 22 May at 05:00 pm 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

2026 Summer Camp, Aug 3 - 7, Grand Rapids, MI (13 and Under ONLY)

 Mon, 03 Aug at 08:00 am Grand Rapids Walker Ice & Fitness Center USD 157 to 691

Art Basics for Kids: Drawing Dragons

 Thu, 25 Jun at 11:00 am Grand Rapids Public Library - West Leonard Branch

West MI Social Club Field Day 2026: SUMMER CAMP (Public Event)

 Sun, 16 Aug at 01:00 pm Millennium Park

Summer STEAM

 Mon, 08 Jun at 10:30 am 1865 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-2719, United States

World Expo

 Tue, 09 Jun at 04:00 pm Ridge Park Charter Academy

AFSN Drop Off Respite

 Fri, 29 May at 05:30 pm D.A. Blodgett - St. John's Free

Jim Jones and the Kool-Ade Kids

 Fri, 07 Aug at 07:00 pm The Pyramid Scheme

Wildlife Experience with Blandford Nature Center

 Tue, 16 Jun at 01:00 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - Seymour Branch

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster

 Mon, 13 Jul at 03:30 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - Seymour Branch

2026 WMCI Middle School Summer Camp

 Wed, 17 Jun at 09:00 am West Michigan Construction Institute USD 109

Nature Kids Club @ Kentwood Northeast Park

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am Northeast Park

Kids Markets at Food Truck Fridays

 Fri, 31 Jul at 05:00 pm Riverside Park Free

Mini Chefs

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Comedy Magic with Cameron Zvara

 Tue, 14 Jul at 03:30 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Masters of the Universe (Tuesday Night Movie)

 Tue, 26 May at 07:30 pm 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

Mini Garden Making with Hot Glue Creux

 Mon, 01 Jun at 04:00 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - West Leonard Branch

Mini Garden Making with Hot Glue Creux

 Thu, 09 Jul at 05:00 pm Grand Rapids Public Library - Madison Square Branch

3rd Annual FamiLEE 5K Run & Walk

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 am Pinery Park

AMAZIN-G RACE VBS: Ages 3 years old through 5th Grade

 Mon, 08 Jun at 06:00 pm 2929 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-3705, United States

Kick Off Your Future at Vista

 Fri, 22 May at 10:30 am Vista Charter Academy

Kids Kamp 2026

 Mon, 03 Aug at 09:00 am West Oakview Elementary School USD 82 to 109

Soundbath Before Bedtime

 Fri, 01 May Cascade Township Park USD 14 to 25

Kickin' Kawasaki 5K Fun Run - Michigan

 Sat, 24 Oct at 09:00 am 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534-70ND, United States

Parent Workshop Series: How to Help your child Sleep in their own Bed

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am 526 Maynard NW Free

GR Lit Fest Presents: Children's Story Hour

 Mon, 22 Jun at 10:00 am East Grand Rapids Branch - KDL

Grand Rapids Shred Day

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Credit Union ONE, 1609 Walker, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

LITHA / MIDSUMMER- FREE family event

 Sun, 14 Jun at 11:00 am Ideal Park

Plants (Natives, Apothecary, Veggies) Wild Infused Treats and more!

Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am 1500 block of Cole ave NE Grand Rapids, Mi

2026 Summer ELITE Camp, Aug 10-14, Grand Rapids, MI 14 and older ONLY

 Mon, 10 Aug at 08:00 am Grand Rapids Walker Ice & Fitness Center USD 157 to 830

Play an Epic City Scavenger Hunt in Grand Rapids with Operation City Quest

 Sun, 26 Apr at 09:00 am Rosa Parks Circle USD 10

Donuts with Dads

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:30 am 1217 East Paris Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Ranger Camp

 Mon, 08 Jun at 08:30 am Ridge Park Charter Academy

AFSN Meijer Garden Summer Meet-Ups

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Free

Scavenger Hunt Grand Rapids

 Mon, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Grand Rapids USD 28

Frederik Meijer Gardens for MDHHS Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Families

 Wed, 21 Feb at 09:00 am Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Free