Things to do in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is the hub of Kent County and West Michigan, home to the John Ball Zoo and the Frederik Meijer Gardens. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Wed, Jul 1

We the People Exhibition

Historical exhibition about American heritage at two museum locations, open Wed–Sat through December.

Dekker Huis Museum and Holland Museum, Zeeland and Holland, Grand Rapids

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Creative Workshop with Artist Xavi Bou

Hands-on creative workshop with artist Xavi Bou at Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City.

Dennos Museum Center, Traverse City, Grand Rapids

6–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

SPARK! at the Museum

Monthly family-friendly art event at Muskegon Museum of Art—hands-on creative fun for all ages.

Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon, Grand Rapids

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Summer Member Show

Summer Member Show at Oliver Art Center, Frankfort

Oliver Art Center, Frankfort, Grand Rapids

0–18 yrs

Wed, Jul 1

Fairy / Gnome / Dragon Garden: Make & Take

Create your own fairy, gnome, or dragon garden to take home at Castle Farms.

Castle Farms, Charlevoix, Grand Rapids

3–10 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

16th Latvian Song & Dance Festival

Celebrate Latvian culture with traditional song and dance performances at DeVos Performance Hall.

DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

The Guess Who

Classic rock legends The Guess Who perform at Acrisure Amphitheater.

Acrisure Amphitheater, Grand Rapids

10–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

St. Paul & The Broken Bones in East Grand Rapids

St. Paul & The Broken Bones live at Fulton Street summer festival.

7:00 PM Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States of America, Grand Rapids

13–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

AudaTours Muskegon Audio Tour: Echoes and Icons of Nelson's Storied Streets

AudaTours Muskegon Audio Tour: Echoes and Icons of Nelson's Storied Streets at Muskegon Mall, Muskegon

Muskegon Mall, Muskegon, Grand Rapids

0–18 yrs

Wed, Jul 1

Latvian Song and Dance Festival

Latvian Song and Dance Festival celebrating culture and tradition.

7:00 PM Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States of America, Grand Rapids

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

CANCELLED | The Highlands Walk & Talk

CANCELLED | The Highlands Walk & Talk in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids

Free0–18 yrs

Wed, Jul 1

The Hunger Games (Suggestion Box Series)

The Hunger Games screening as part of Suggestion Box Series in Grand Rapids.

7:30 PM Wealthy Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, United States of America, Grand Rapids

10–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

American Flags Walk

American Flags Walk at Marshall

Marshall, Grand Rapids

0–18 yrs

Wed, Jul 1

The Hunger Games at Wealthy Theatre

Wealthy Theatre screens the action-packed dystopian film based on the popular book series.

Wealthy Theatre, Grand Rapids

12–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Michigan Backyard BBQ: A Fundraiser for Khristian Silvis

Michigan Backyard BBQ fundraiser in Grand Rapids—outdoor food and community.

6:00 PM Ida Red Lane, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, United States of America, Grand Rapids

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Sweet Details Atelier: Pavlovas

Learn to make pavlovas at Sweet Details Atelier baking workshop.

5:30 PM East Beltline Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, United States of America, Grand Rapids

8–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

West Michigan Photo Contest

West Michigan Photo Contest at West Michigan Tourist Association, Grand Rapids

West Michigan Tourist Association, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids

0–18 yrs