Kids Events in Grand Rapids

Check out happening kids events all around Grand Rapids, MI

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

WestFest Grand Rapids, MI

 Fri, 15 May at 12:00 pm 1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6100, United States

Corewell Health Foundation West Michigan Gala

 Sat, 16 May at 06:30 pm DeVos Place Convention Center

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

Bluey's Big Play

 Fri, 31 Jul at 07:00 pm Devos Hall

Merchants and Makers Spring Market!

 Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am Fulton Street Market

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

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

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

Free Admission to Grand Rapids Cultural Institutions with Museums on Us®

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Grand Rapids Art Museum Free

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

Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam!

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

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

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

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

MooZoo's 2nd Annual Slime Festival (Kids Market)

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Grand Rapids Public Museum

Member Nights

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

GR Children's Museum Family Event

 Wed, 13 May at 05:00 pm Grand Rapids Children's Museum Free

2026 Lids for Kids - Grand Rapids

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

Free Pancake Breakfast + Resource Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am 1418 Plainfield Ave NE Free

Wednesday Farmers Market | Main Season 2026!

 Wed, 06 May at 08:00 am 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

5th Annual Father Daughter Dance

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm Sacred Heart of Jesus Church USD 13 to 77

A 90’s Kid Summer: Summer 2026

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

✝️Grand Rapids Christian Speed Dating | IYKYK Dating | 20s-30s | 5/18/26

 Mon, 18 May at 06:30 pm Atwater Brewery in GR USD 49 to 79

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

Grand Rapids Parent + Baby Expo

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

Día del Niño🎈

 Fri, 01 May at 03:30 pm 1204 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW , Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

Family & Community Appreciation Day!

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am 526 Maynard NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

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

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

Connecting & Thriving Together

 Sat, 16 May at 01:30 pm Garfield Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pancake Breakfast + Resource Fair

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Rezervoir Lounge

Sips & Succulents

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm 5120 Plainfield Ave NE Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

Wildlife Care Apprentices (Ages 10-15)

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

K-12 Book Fair

Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm HAS HEART

2nd Annual Spring Into Summer Pop Up

Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm Casa Del Rey

Foxtail Coffee Grand Plaza - GRAND OPENING

 Fri, 01 May at 06:30 am Amway Grand Plaza

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster

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

Wildlife Experience with Blandford Nature Center

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

So Hum Summer Solstice Celebration

 Sun, 21 Jun at 11:00 am Grant Pavilion | Millennium Park USD 50

Mommy & Me Bag Charm Workshop @ Three Blue Brushes Studio

 Sat, 09 May at 01:00 pm Three Blue Brushes USD 45

Clear The Air! An Air Quality Awareness Week Event

 Wed, 06 May at 05:30 pm MLK Park Community Center Free

Miles for Meals 5K Walk/Run/Roll

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am 750 Lakeside Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3029, United States

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

Metro Cruise MAIN EVENT at Rogers Plaza

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

Mommy & Me Dance Party

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 925 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49544

"Still, I try"  Art Exhibition Presented by Hammerspace Gallery

 Sat, 09 May at 03:00 pm 1265 Godfrey Ave SW Free

Wildlife Experience with Blandford Nature Center

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

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

 Sun, 16 Aug at 01:00 pm Millennium Park

Baby Bundle Sale

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am 3110 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI

Soundbath Before Bedtime

 Fri, 01 May Cascade Township Park USD 14 to 25

WSCS Garden and Native Plant Sale

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm West Side Christian School

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

Nature Kids Club @ Kentwood Northeast Park

 Thu, 25 Jun at 09:00 am Northeast Park

Mommy & Me! Mother's Day Paint Party!

 Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am We Rock The Spectrum - Grand Rapids

May the 4th @ Bricks & Minifigs Walker

 Mon, 04 May at 10:00 am 3286 Alpine Ave NW Suite G, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49544

Wolf Camp

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

2026 Family Fun Event

 Tue, 05 May at 06:00 pm 2800 Leelanau Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49525

World Expo

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

Mini Garden Making with Hot Glue Creux

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

Every Yard a Refuge Plant Workshop

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm 1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49546

Drop-in DIY Day- Mother's Day Edition!

 Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm 963 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49506

"An Enchanted Spring" Handbell Concert

 Sun, 03 May at 04:00 pm Cornerstone University

3rd Annual FamiLEE 5K Run & Walk

 Sat, 06 Jun at 08:00 am Pinery Park

Jim Jones and the Kool-Ade Kids

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

SuperBub's Golden Gift #16!!

 Mon, 18 May at 11:00 am Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

Mini Garden Making with Hot Glue Creux

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

ECEW Presents: Free Skate

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Eagles Ice Center Free

Author Talk with Pablo Cartaya

 Thu, 21 May at 01:00 pm St. Cecilia Music Center Free

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL JR.

Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm GR City High Middle School

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

SWAG Kids Choice Awards 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm Heart of West Michigan United Way USD 10 to 20

FREE Homeschool Wednesdays at Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids

 Wed, 21 Jan at 01:00 pm Bricks & Minifigs Grand Rapids Free

GR Lit Fest Presents: Children's Story Hour

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

2026 WMCI Middle School Summer Camp

 Wed, 17 Jun at 08:00 am West Michigan Construction Institute USD 162

KDL Lab Experience: Art Party

 Wed, 06 May at 04:00 pm 4787 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548

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

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

LITHA / MIDSUMMER- FREE family event

 Sun, 14 Jun at 11:00 am Ideal Park

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

Parent Workshop Series: How to Create Routines for kids

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am 526 Maynard NW Free

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

Prayer Walk Around the Jesus Trail

 Thu, 07 May at 07:00 am 3300 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49512

Scavenger Hunt Grand Rapids

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

Kindergarten Information Meeting

 Tue, 21 Apr Ridge Park Charter Academy

Frederik Meijer Gardens for MDHHS Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Families

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