Things to do in Allendale

Allendale is an Ottawa County township and home to Grand Valley State University, with the family-friendly Allendale Community Park nearby. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Allendale, Michigan.

Thu, Jul 9

Watercolor Class (for Teens)

Teen watercolor class in Allendale—creative art instruction for young artists.

2:00 PM Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, United States of America, Allendale

13–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 10

Friday Flick

Family movie night under the stars at Lake Michigan Drive.

1:30 PM Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, United States of America, Allendale

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 15

Foam Party

Bubbly foam party fun in Allendale.

1:00 PM 68th Avenue, Allendale, MI 49401, United States of America, Allendale

5–18 yrs

Sun, Jul 19

VBS Backstage with the Bible

Vacation Bible School 'Backstage with the Bible' in Allendale.

6:00 PM Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, United States of America, Allendale

5–12 yrsIndoor

Sun, Jul 19

World Cup Watch Party!!

World Cup watch party with fellow fans in Allendale.

3:00 PM 68th Avenue, Allendale, MI 49401, United States of America, Allendale

0–18 yrs

Tue, Jul 28

Drawing Class: Dinosaurs

Dinosaur drawing class for young artists.

3:30 PM Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, United States of America, Allendale

5–10 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 30

T-Rex Tea Party

T-Rex Tea Party in Allendale—dinosaur-themed fun for young dino fans.

10:00 AM Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, United States of America, Allendale

2–8 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Aug 6

Rust n Dust 2026

Rust n Dust 2026 festival in Allendale—rustic fun & activities.

5:00 PM Allendale, MI, United States of America, Allendale

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Sep 3

West Texas A&M Buffaloes vs Grand Valley State Lakers Football

College football game at Lubbers Stadium.

7:00 PM Lubbers Stadium, Allendale

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Sep 10

Green Acres of Allendale

Farm festival with seasonal activities and family fun.

2:00 PM Commerce Drive, Allendale, MI 49401, United States of America, Allendale

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Sep 19

Judson College Eagles vs Grand Valley State Lakers Football

College football: Judson College Eagles vs Grand Valley State Lakers.

7:00 PM Lubbers Stadium, Allendale

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Sep 19

M45 Celebration Food Fest

M45 Celebration Food Fest in Allendale—community food and family fun.

11:00 AM 68th Avenue, Allendale, MI 49401, United States of America, Allendale

0–18 yrsOutdoor