Free things to do with kids in Grand Rapids, MI this weekend

Weekend of Nov 13–15

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Grand Rapids Public Library and Kent District Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10amMellow Movers · Grandville Branch Library, Grandville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · times varyRhyme Time Music and Movement · At 2 Grand Rapids Public and Kent District branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Alto Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Nelson Township Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyStorytime · At 7 Grand Rapids Public and Kent District branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Caledonia Township Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Comstock Park Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Cascade Township Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Englehardt (Lowell) Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Byron Township Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Wyoming Branch Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Cascade Township Branch Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am

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10:30amBaby & Me | Van Belkum · Van Belkum Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Time | Ottawa Hills · Ottawa Hills Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amCounty Fair Fun · Englehardt (Lowell) Branch Library, Lowell 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amDinovember Dance Party & Storytime | Van Belkum · Van Belkum Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amSocial Justice Begins With ME · Main Library, Grand Rapids 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sat, Nov 21

Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Downtown Grand Rapids — Grand Rapids · Kent Co. · Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids' Santa Parade, followed by the Rosa Parks Circle tree lighting.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade ↗

Library storytimes & programs (10, free)

From Grand Rapids Public Library and Kent District Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10amHarvest of Stories · Byron Township Branch Library, Byron Center 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyRhyme Time Music and Movement · At 2 Grand Rapids Public and Kent District branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Alto Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Nelson Township Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am

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Fri, Nov 20 · times varyStorytime · At 6 Grand Rapids Public and Kent District branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Caledonia Township Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Comstock Park Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Cascade Township Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Englehardt (Lowell) Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Wyoming Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am

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10amThings That Go · Amy Van Andel Library (Ada), Ada 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBaby & Me | Van Belkum · Van Belkum Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Time | Ottawa Hills · Ottawa Hills Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3:30pmKDL Lab Experience: Magnetic Mayhem · Amy Van Andel Library (Ada), Ada 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amKDL Lab Experience: Whirlygigs, Gadgets & Gizmos · Nelson Township Branch Library, Sand Lake 6-10 · Free

10:30amDinovember Dance Party & Storytime | Main Library · Main Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

1pmGenerations in the Making: Bricks at the Library · East Grand Rapids Branch Library, East Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Library storytimes & programs (2, free)

From Grand Rapids Public Library and Kent District Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Fri, Nov 27 · 10amLoose Parts Play · At 2 Grand Rapids Public and Kent District branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Alto Branch Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10am
Englehardt (Lowell) Branch Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10am

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Saturday, Nov 28

11amThings That Go · Spencer Township Branch Library, Gowen 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Library storytimes & programs (4, free)

From Grand Rapids Public Library and Kent District Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10amLoose Parts Play · Grandville Branch Library, Grandville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amVerity Ballet · Englehardt (Lowell) Branch Library, Lowell 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

6pmMeet the Sled Dogs · Amy Van Andel Library (Ada), Ada 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amReady for Reindeer! · Cascade Township Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free