Events
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general events
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:
May 5, 2025, 5-7pm
August 4, 2025, 10am-12pm
November 3, 2025, 5-7pm
Alma's Way: Welcome to My Neighborhood Exhibit Grand Opening!
Tuesday, May 27, 9am-4pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
This exhibit is based on the PBS KIDS show, Alma’s Way, which features the adventures of 6-year-old Alma as she learns to think for herself, solve problems and find solutions! Join us for a ribbon cutting at 9am, special programs, and a meet & greet with Alma!
West Michigan Loving Day Celebration!
Saturday, June 14, 11am-3pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Save the date for West Michigan’s Loving Day Celebration, presented in partnership with Ebony Road Players!
We’re celebrating the many different faces of family with hands-on activities, seed planting, and more.
Loving Day honors the 1967 Supreme Court case, Loving v. Virginia, which made interracial marriage legal across the U.S.
Details:
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Outdoor activities: FREE!
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Indoor activities: Included with regular museum admission
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Museum open for play: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Loving Day activities: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Come celebrate love, family, and community with us! ❤️
member events
Member Morning
Monday, June 9, 9am-12pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
GRCM members, it’s your time to play! Enjoy exclusive access to the museum on Monday, June 9 from 9am - 12pm—a morning just for members to play!
Save the date for upcoming members-only playtimes:
⭐ Monday, June 9 ➡️ Member Playtime
⭐ Monday, July 14 ➡️ Birthday Party
⭐ Monday, August 11 ➡️ Animal Adventure
⭐ Monday, October 13 ➡️ Boo Bash
⭐ Monday, November 10 ➡️ Member Playtime
⭐ Monday, December 8 ➡️ Winter Wonderland
grown-up events
Let's Play Golf Outing
Monday, June 23, 2025
11am registration • 12pm shotgun start
Thornapple Pointe Golf Course
Proceeds from the 6th Annual Let’s Play! Golf Outing will help the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum continually provide funding by supporting our efforts to bring play to all children in our community through open-ended programs, exhibits, outreach initiatives, and community partnerships.