Events
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general events
Thanksgiving Break Play Days
Tues 11/26 • 9am-4pm
Weds 11/27 • 9am-4pm
Thurs 11/28 • closed (Thanksgiving)
Fri 11/29 • 9am-4pm
Sat 11/30 • 9am-4pm
Sun 12/1 • 12pm-4pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
GRCM is open for play during Thanksgiving break! Get your wiggles out Wed-Sat from 9am-4pm and 12pm-4pm on Sunday.
The museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Membership Flash Sale
November 29-December 2
Give them the gift that keeps on playing – all year round with $15 off all GRCM membership levels! A Family membership lasts all year long and comes with perks like members-only playtimes, discounts, and special events. Plus, enjoy free admission to partner organizations through the Cultural Membership Exchange. Online only. Use code GRCM15 at checkout to apply discount.
Giftworks
December 3-23
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Experience the joy of giving in the Wonder Workshop! Each day we offer a new handmade project to create, wrap and share with someone special.
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:
February 3, 2025, 5-7pm
May 5, 2025, 5-7pm
August 4, 2025, 10am-12pm
November 3, 2025, 5-7pm
Sponsored by the Kent Medical Foundation
member events
Member Morning
Monday, November 11, 9am-12pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
GRCM members, join us for a member playtime with all things construction! Activities include: construction zone playdough, wood shop glue-in, build with giant building blocks, and paint a giant cardboard house!
Save the date for upcoming members-only playtimes:
⭐ Monday, November 11 ➡️ Building Party
⭐ Monday, December 9 ➡️ Winter Wonderland
⭐ Monday, February 10 ➡️ Valentine's Tea & Cocoa Party
grown-up events
Thingamajigs Shopping Night
Monday, November 21, 5-8pm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Grown-ups, this is your night to shop! 🎁✨ Join us during Third Thursdays & browse the Thingamajigs Gift Shop for holiday gifts like memberships, passes, and unique toys—without the kiddos! Enjoy exclusive discounts, festive giveaways, and a fun, relaxed shopping experience while the museum is closed. Give the gift of PLAY this season and support GRCM with every purchase!