Museums
Science, art, and discovery
ArtPrize 2026: Doodle Street
Immersive hands-on art experience for children and families at ArtPrize 2026.
Create & Collaborate at GRAM
Family art creation event at Grand Rapids Art Museum celebrating collaborative making.
Gallery Chat: Abstract Art
Guided gallery discussion exploring abstract art techniques at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
CHIHULY: Radiant Forms
Stunning glass-art exhibition at Frederik Meijer Gardens tracing six decades of innovation.
Julie Green: The Last Supper
Explore a powerful large-scale art installation at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Drop-In Studio: Creativity Lab
Drop-in hands-on art studio for families at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Fall Bonsai Show Presented by the West Michigan Bonsai Club
Watch bonsai artists at work and explore miniature trees at Frederik Meijer Gardens' Fall Bonsai Show.
Autumn Family Activities in Michigan’s Farm Garden at Meijer Gardens
Autumn farm activities and sensory fun at Meijer Gardens every weekend.
Autumn Weekends at Meijer Gardens
Expanded autumn weekend programming with live music and seasonal food.
Artist-Led Workshop: Map-Making with Jerry Gretzinger
Artist-led map-making workshop for families with Jerry Gretzinger.
Gallery Chat: Sketching
Learn sketching techniques from museum guides in the galleries at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
The Tom Merchant & Glen Johnson Sculpture Forum - A Material Passion: On Collecting Sculpture & Objects
Sculpture forum at Frederik Meijer Gardens—explore art and collecting history.
Third Thursdays
Monthly playtime for families at Grand Rapids Children's Museum downtown.
Community Exchange at GRAM
Family art discussion and connection event at Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Friends Just Like Me
Free after-hours museum celebration of World Down Syndrome Day at Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
Member Playtime
Members-only daytime celebration with play activities at Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
Sinterklaas at the Museum
Meet Sinterklaas and explore Dutch Christmas traditions at this festive museum visit.