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We’re the local go-to family info hub for greater Grand Rapids – and it’s all online. Parents visit the Grand Rapids Kids website to find things to do with kids in Grand Rapids on our huge event calendar, as well as read about local adventures, activities & venues. Research day camps, places kids eat free, and the best resources for birthday parties. Find everything here for Grand Rapids Kids! #grandrapids #michigan

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Best Kids Attractions: 55 Things Every GR Kid Needs to Experience Before They Grow Up

Want to give your kids the classic Grand Rapids childhood? Try to hit as many kids attractions on this list as you can!. There’s something unique about West Michigan that you can’t reproduce anywhere else. No one else has ArtPrize or the Big Red Button. I don’t know of any...

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The Best Grand Rapids Food Trucks & Where to Find Them

Can you Smell That? Grand Rapids Food Trucks are Popping up Everywhere!. If you haven’t bought food from a food truck yet, you should definitely put it on your family’s Summer To-Do List!. Families and dates love the food truck option because everyone can hit up their favorite food truck...

The New Muskegon Zip Line Completes this Summer Day Trip to the Adventure Sports Park. Bring Fido, Too!

Muskegon now has a zip line to add to its growing list of attractions!. The Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park has been busy adding summer attractions to its repertoire, opening their new 1400 foot zipline just this week. We’ve visited the ice skating trail through the woods during the winter,...

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Millennium Park Grand Rapids: Complete Guide to Beach, Trails, Playgrounds, Splash Pad, Boat Rentals, Fishing & More

Millennium Park is the Crown Jewel of the Kent County Parks System. You can play on the playground, walk the beautiful, paved trails system, fly a kite, have lunch, watch the boaters on the lake, and more, for free!. Millennium Park Grand Rapids has just about everything you’d want for...

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Transform Your Home With Dramatic Outdoor Lighting by This Passionate, Locally-Owned Business

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Helps you Set the Perfect Mood at Home After the Sun Goes Down. Lighting is everything. It sets the mood. It can embellish beautiful things. It can shift attention away from ugly things. And of course, it keeps us from bumping into things in the dark!. Wherever...

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Grab Your Spy Glasses for Summer’s Super Secret Reading Challenge From GRPL

Not-so-Secret Spy Mission for Kids: Explore Your Community!. Are your kids up for this super secret spy mission around Grand Rapids?. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to create your own summer adventure at the Grand Rapids Public Library!. GRPL is bringing all the mystery this year...

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John Ball Park Playgrounds: Explore all 4 Playgrounds, Including One that’s Hidden and One that’s Universally Accessible!

The Parks, Playgrounds & Trails Directory is proudly presented by John Ball Zoo. We are grateful for their support!. John Ball Zoo is a gem. Inside the zoo, there are animals of all kinds, a zipline, ropes course, treetops play area, and on and on. But did you know that...

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Forest Academy in Kalamazoo is the Hands-On School Kids are Looking For

Gone are the days when a student is expected to sit behind an uncomfortable desk for hours on end while the teacher scribbles notes on a squeaky chalkboard. This is great news for kids, who love to move. In fact, kids learn better when they move their bodies. There’s this connection between the brain and movement that cannot be created in any other way.

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Lion Dances, Anime, Drummers & More Lined Up for FREE Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival 2021 This Weekend

The fifth annual Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival will return on June 11, and June 12. The free, family-friendly event is open to the public at Calder Plaza from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. both days. The festival celebrates Asian and Pacific Island cultures through a variety of demonstrations, performances and...

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4th of July 2021 Fireworks Shows Around Grand Rapids

Now that Governor Whitmer is lifting a lot of Covid restrictions on July 1, many Michiganders are looking forward to our first “normal” holiday since the pandemic began over a year ago. And the governor’s timing coincides with our biggest summer celebration: the 4th of July and the big boom of fireworks.

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$500 Grand Traverse Resort Getaway Giveaway, Courtesy of Treadstone Mortgage

If You’re Trying to Buy a House in West Michigan This is For You. It’s no secret that the real estate market in West Michigan, and across the country, is on fire right now. Purchasing a home right now is unlike anything most of us have ever experienced, with houses...

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10 Amazing Things to Do at Lake Arvesta, Michigan’s Newest Water Recreation Destination

Water Obstacles, Water Slides, Mermaid Shows, Pickleball & More at Arvesta Sports Complex. Located just 4 miles from downtown South Haven, Michigan and Lake Michigan, Arvesta Farms Water Sports Park is the perfect place to make your Michigan beach getaway complete. Featuring three enormous waterslides, sandy beaches for relaxing and...

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Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Reopens In June!

Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Sets Reopening Timeline. The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum is reopening!. The GRCM has put this downtime to good use – taking time to revamp exhibits, protocols, website, communications, and playful practices. New things to look forward to include:. all new bubble tower – come play with...

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Best Golf Lessons for Kids & Junior Golf Leagues in West Michigan

Local Junior Golf Programs & Golf Lessons for Kids. Michigan is ranked 6th in the nation for the number of golf courses. And considering the weather prevents us from playing year round in Michigan, having that many golf courses is pretty significant!. It’s a popular sport in Michigan, with many...

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25+ Best Best Patios, Decks & Beach Eats for Outdoor Dining in West MI

Hands down West Michigan has some of the best options for outdoor dining!. From Grand Rapids to the Lakeshore, it will be a treat anywhere you decide to eat outside on a gorgeous Michigan summer day. Not only do we get to enjoy the fabulous weather, but outdoor dining is...

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Top Things to do in June With Kids: 2021

After 2020’s pandemic summer, Michiganders are ready to reclaim our favorite season, and make up for lost time. We’ve got summer vibes from both 2020 and 2021 to celebrate. Can we fit it all in? Let’s try!. There are drive-in movies, free concerts, farmer’s markets and festivals. Book hounds are...

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10+ Best Disc Golf Courses for Families around Grand Rapids MI

You want an inexpensive, yet enjoyable activity that your whole family will want to do…maybe even something that will also get your kids moving and outdoors?. You may think you’ve asked too much, but as my family recently discovered, Disc Golf (Frisbee Golf) is the perfect solution for your wallet and boredom woes!

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Michigan’s Adventure 2021: What You Need to Know

Michigan Adventure opens for the season on May 29, 2021. WildWater Adventure Waterpark will open on June 19. This year, park hours are 11 am – 7 pm. The park is closed on Tues & Wed. Theme parks can be awesome! And…they can be overwhelming. After two decades of Florida...

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WIN! John Ball Zoo Tickets: See BRICKLIVE Sculptures, Baby Zoo Animals & More

John Ball Zoo is a pretty special place for Grand Rapids families. It’s got the perfect combination of exotic animal exhibits and pit stops for fun that has kids coming back to this place again and again. From the amusing tamarins and majestic tigers to the high-flying zip line and...

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