Things to do in Sand Lake

Sand Lake is a Kent County village north of Grand Rapids on the White Pine Trail, a small town near lakes and woods for outdoor family days. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Sand Lake, Michigan.

Sat, Jul 18

Lavender Festival with the Highlands

Farm animals, food trucks, and lavender at Thunder Acres Highlands Summer Fest.

Thunder Acres Highlands, Sand Lake

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Sep 12

Miniature Highland Festival

Farm animals, food trucks, and local fun at Thunder Acres Highlands' Miniature Highland Festival in Sand Lake.

Thunder Acres Highlands, Sand Lake

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 17

Highlands Fall Festival

Fall farm festival with animals, food trucks, and activities at Thunder Acres Highlands.

Thunder Acres Highlands, Sand Lake

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 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

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

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

Vertical Students - Movie Night

Movie night with Vertical Students in Holland—a fun group viewing experience.

7:00 PM West 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423, United States of America, Holland

5–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Sparta Summer Concert Series with the Molly Duo

Sparta Summer Concert Series featuring the Molly Duo.

6:30 PM East Division Street, Sparta, MI 49345, United States of America, Sparta

0–18 yrsOutdoor

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

Music in the Heart: The SunDogs

Live music by The SunDogs in Cedar Springs—a family-friendly outdoor concert.

7:00 PM West Maple Street Northeast, Cedar Springs, MI 49319, United States of America, Cedar Springs

0–18 yrsOutdoor

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

Wayland Farmers Market | Weds. July 1st

Wayland Farmers Market—local farmers, crafts, and community.

3:00 PM Church Street, Wayland, MI 49348, United States of America, Wayland

0–18 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

2026 Around The World Downtown Scavenger Hunt

Downtown Grand Rapids scavenger hunt celebrating the 2026 World Cup with kid-friendly stops across the city.

Participating locations throughout Downtown Grand Rapids

5–18 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