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We're the local go-to family and kid info hub for greater Grand Rapids - and it's all online. Daily event calendar, articles, and insights for families in West Michigan.
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3h ago
Massive Moving Dinos at John Ball Zoo Will Surprise You!
Starting in July, John Ball Zoo visitors will have the thrilling opportunity to encounter over 20 life-size dinosaurs, including the fearsome Velociraptor, the majestic Triceratops, and the towering T-Rex right here in Grand Rapids.
That roar you hear in the distance may sound a little different than the Lion or Tiger you normally hear during your visit. That’s because it’s a dinosaur!
The upper reaches of the zoo transform into a prehistoric adventure with the arrival of Dino Don’s realistic creatures ..read more
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1w ago
There are many free things to do in Downtown Grand Rapids with kids. We've got bridges, parks, sculptures you can climb on, and even free museum days ..read more
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1w ago
What this Rare Total Solar Eclipse Means for Michigan
Have you heard? On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a rare total solar eclipse over North America. (In Michigan, the peak of the eclipse will happen just after 3 PM.)
It’s a big deal! Our country won’t see another event like this for 20+ years. The last time the USA experienced a total eclipse was 2017, but the path didn’t come as close to Michigan as it will this time ..read more
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1w ago
Find Your Kind of Fun in Ann Arbor
Of all the amazing Michigan vacation destinations, Ann Arbor always ranks among the top cities to visit.
Ann Arbor is most famously known as the home to the University of Michigan, whose campus’s beauty is enough to beckon even the biggest Sparty fan to come and see. But there are actually so many more things to do in in Ann Arbor outside of the UM campus ..read more
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2w ago
Visit a decommissioned WWII submarine at the USS Silversides Museum in Muskegon Michigan ..read more
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2w ago
Wild New Art Studio Opens in West Michigan
Wyoming, MI, has just gotten a lot more colorful with the opening of Pinspiration, a DIY craft studio inspired by the wildly popular social media platform Pinterest.
Their grand opening on March 15, 2024 promises a world of creativity and fun, and they’re already taking reservations. This is sure to become a happy spot for anyone in Grand Rapids looking to literally unleash their inner artist, and adds another destination to West Michigan’s growing hands-on art scene ..read more
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3w ago
Kids & Families LOVE the Michigan Science Center
The Michigan Science Center in Detroit is a mix of over 200 hands-on exhibits, working labs, an IMAX theatre, a planetarium and multiple entertaining shows—it’s an absolute delight!
In testament to its excellence, in Feb 2024, USA Today ranked the center as the third-best science museum in the nation.
If you go, plan to spend the entire day, there is so much to do here ..read more
Grkids.com
3w ago
Rad Family Play Spots & Shops Galore at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan is a family adventure waiting to happen.
With over 175 stores, 30 restaurants and magnetic attractions like:
Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
SEA LIFE Aquarium
Kids Empire Indoor Playground
Bowling alley & movie theater
this Michigan mall caters to every family member’s needs and wants ..read more
Grkids.com
3w ago
Fake John Ball Zoo Offers Spreading
Hey Grand Rapids, be on the lookout for a scam that is making rounds on social media right now.
John Ball Zoo reports that unauthorized offers of discounted tickets and free memberships are being falsely advertised online. These promotions, appearing on platforms such as Facebook, are in no way affiliated with the actual operations of the Zoo.
Here’s a look at the bogus offers spreading across social media:
Both offers use urgency and the appeal of a significant discount to entice potential victims ..read more