Events
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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November 20
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December 18
While you're downtown, check out some of the other businesses in the Hotel District participating in 3rd Thursdays!
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!
member events
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!
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
grown-up events
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Thingamajigs Gifts Winter Sale
Saturday, December 6, 5-7pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
We’re Enjoy a relaxed, grown-ups-only shopping evening at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum!
Shop while the museum is closed and discover unique, play-based gifts for everyone on your list—plus experience gifts like year-long memberships and gift passes.
✨ Perks for shoppers:
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Complimentary gift wrapping
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20% off purchases for GRCM Members
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20% off annual memberships (in-person only, one night only!)
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Festive giveaways throughout the evening
Shop local, support GRCM’s mission, and give the gift of PLAY this holiday season!