Events
grown-up events
State of Play Breakfast Fundraiser
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Join the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum as we continue our mission of building minds through play at our 7th Annual State of Play breakfast fundraiser.
RSVP details coming this Summer.
general events
Third Thursdays
Monthly, 4-8pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Join us for 3rd Thursdays at GRCM!
Save the date for these upcoming playtimes!
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September 17
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October 15
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November 19
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December 17
While you're downtown, check out some of the other businesses in the Hotel District participating in 3rd Thursdays!
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Tots & Coffee Club
Monthly, 9-11am
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Join us for a special monthly morning of play & connection with other toddlers & their grownups while you sip complimentary drinks from our GRCM Coffee Bar!
Save the date for these upcoming playtimes!
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Tues, Aug 25, 2026
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Tues, Sept 22, 2026
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Tues, Oct 27, 2026
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Tues, Nov 24, 2026
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Tues, Dec 8, 2026
Sensory Friendly Playtime at GRCM
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Together with Autism Support of Kent County, GRCM welcomes families to play in a calmer, quieter environment outside of regular Museum hours. Free to attend but registration required.
Upcoming playtimes:
Monday, November 2, 2026 | 5-7pm
Friends Just Like Me
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Join Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM) at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum for Friends Just Like Me, a special after-hours celebration of World Down Syndrome Day! Wear your mismatched socks and DSAWM gear and enjoy free play with full access to the museum.
This event is free, but RSVP is required through DSAWM.
Questions? Email program@dsawm.org.
Upcoming playtimes:
TBD
member events
Boo Bash
Monday, October 12, 9am-12pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
GRCM members, get ready for a fab-boo-lous time at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum on Monday, October 12, from 9am to 12pm! Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween-themed Member Morning that's perfect for your little ones. Dress up and let the Halloween festivities begin!
Save the date for upcoming members-only playtimes:
⭐ Monday, October 12, 9am-12pm ➡️ Boo Bash
⭐ Monday, November 9, 9am-12pm ➡️ Member Playtime
⭐ Monday, December 14, 9am-12pm ➡️ Winter Wonderland