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Events

General Events

general events

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Third Thursdays

Monthly, 4-8pm

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

Join us for 3rd Thursdays at GRCM!

Save the date for these upcoming playtimes!

  • November 20

  • December 18

While you're downtown, check out some of the other businesses in the Hotel District participating in 3rd Thursdays!

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3rd Thursday Cozy Movie Night

Thursday, November 20, 5–8pm

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

In recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Day, join us for a cozy 3rd Thursday movie night at the museum in your coziest outfit! Snuggle up for a cozy movie night featuring Coco.

🎬 Showtime: 5:30pm

🎥 Runtime: 1h 45m (105 min)

🎟️ Museum admission: $3 per person (4–8pm)

🍿 Bonus: Enjoy free popcorn while you watch!

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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.

Registration required.

Upcoming playtimes:

November 3, 2025, 5-7pm

member events

member events

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Member Morning

Monday, November 10, 9am-12pm

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

 

We’re building up the fun! GRCM Members, come explore our new Boxes exhibit and enjoy hands-on crafts, building-themed activities, and playful surprises!

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Save the date for upcoming members-only playtimes:

⭐ Monday, November 10 ➡️ Member Playtime
⭐ Monday, December 8 ➡️ Winter Wonderland
⭐ Monday, February 9 ➡️ Valentine's Tea & Cocoa Party
⭐ Monday, March 9 ➡️ Member Playtime
fundraising events

grown-up events

Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

phone: 616.235.4726
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