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Grand Rapids Adventures for Kids
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items Get ready for the ultimate kid-friendly Grand Rapids adventure! We've got museums that'll make your little Einsteins go 'wow,' theaters where they'll laugh and cheer, and monuments that are monumentally cool. It's all fun, games, and maybe a little a...
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If kids could design a heaven, it would look like the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Think hands-on everything—science, art, music, and a giant bubble. Yes, a bubble. Stop by, and they might just bubble you away too!
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Frederik Meijer Gardens is like Disneyland for plant lovers and sculpture fans. One minute you’re in the tropics, the next you’re face-to-metal with a giant bronze rabbit. The kids run around, you pretend you know about botany—everyone wins.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Feel like taking a walk on the wild side? John Ball Zoo has you covered with everything from tigers to tiny ants. Your kids will basically transform into mini zoologists, and you get to brag about how you spent the whole day in the 'great outdoors.'
John Ball Zoo
Educational, entertaining, and exhausting—in a good way. The Grand Rapids Public Museum has a carousel, a planetarium, and exhibits that make history cool again. Perfect for those days when you'd rather your kids learn something by accident.
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Looking for a mix of U.S. history and inspiration? The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is a perfect spot. Sure, the kids might not appreciate the political artifacts, but they'll love the interactive displays and fascinating history. Plus, it's a ...
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Strap in for a pirouette party at the Grand Rapids Ballet! Kids will be enchanted by the colorful costumes and fairy-tale dances, and you’ll get to elegantly sit back as culture just magically seeps into their little brains. Bravo!
Grand Rapids Ballet | Ballet Company & School | Grand Rapids ...
Whether it's a puppet show, a kid-friendly concert, or a theatrical production, DeVos Performance Hall turns every performance into an epic event. Your kids will sit mesmerized, and you'll get an uninterrupted hour or two of pure bliss. Just make sur...
DeVos Performance Hall
If your family's in need of a natural playground, Millennium Park is the ticket. With beaches, water playgrounds, and miles of trails, it’s nature’s giant jungle gym. Watch as your kids expend their energy, leaving you with delightfully exhausted lit...
Millennium Park - City of Chicago
Think art museums are boring? Think again. The Grand Rapids Art Museum has a fantastic family-friendly approach with interactive exhibits and scavenger hunts. Your kids will play art detectives and feel like mini Picassos. Win-win!
Grand Rapids Art Museum
For a slam-dunk day out, head to Van Andel Arena for entertainment galore. From hockey games to rocking concerts, it’s a sensory overload of fun. Watch your kid's jaws drop, and be ready to yell like you’re the loudest fan they've ever met.
Van Andel Arena