Grand Rapids, MI kids' events Nov 20–22, 2026

Grand Rapids, MI family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Sat, Nov 21

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

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

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

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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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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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

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

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17 events for the weekend of Nov 20–22, with 17 free and 16 indoors.

Updated November 12, 2026