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Marshmallow Clouds Storytime
September 19, 10am
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Join Vonnie Woodrick for a special story time celebrating the 23rd Anniversary Edition and republication of her children’s book, Marshmallow Clouds. First introduced at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum in 2003 and has touched generations of families since, offering a gentle way to talk about love, loss, and the people we carry with us.
Families will enjoy a reading of the book, time for conversation and reflection, and a book signing with Vonnie following the event. Each family will receive a complimentary copy of Marshmallow Clouds to take home, along with a sweet marshmallow surprise.
We hope you’ll join us at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum for a meaningful morning of stories, connection, and hope. Marshmallow Clouds reminds us that the people we love are never truly far away.
Free event | Registration required
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, 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:
Monday, October 19, 5-7 pm
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