Today, I got to take my boys (ages 8 and 4) on a date. We went to see Wacky Way out Instruments by the Grand Rapids Symphony (Part of their Family Series Concerts.) In the past, all their child-focused performances …Read the Rest
Excursions
GRkids Go Out: Facing Mars at the GR Public Museum
When I was asked to come review the new Facing Mars exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum I penciled an hour into my planner. My family had been to the Museum not that long ago and I planned for …Read the Rest
GRkids Go Out: Chuck E. Cheese’s
My children had a couple of days off so we ventured over to Chuck E. Cheese’s on Alpine to release some energy and accrue some tickets! Here is an account of our experience. Who went: My 6 year old son …Read the Rest
GRkids Go Out: Outdoor Discovery Center in Holland
Why let us have all the fun? We know that you get to places we haven’t discovered yet or just don’t have time to get to. That’s why Nedra McDaniel and her kids are highlighted in today’s GRkids Go Out …Read the Rest
GRKids Go Out: Meijer Gardens & John Ball Zoo Animal Adventures – Reserve NOW
You’ve probably been to Meijer Gardens, and you’ve probably been to John Ball Zoo. But, have you been to an event where they pair up for one exciting adventure? You’re not too late. A second Animal Adventure is scheduled for …Read the Rest
GRkids Go Out: Getting Ready for Disney
For Christmas, we surprised our kids. I wrapped up a note in this fun Mickey’s Merry Christmas Font that asked the kids to figure out what the next 4 wrapped clues meant. One by one the kids unwrapped boxes to …Read the Rest
GRKids Go Out: Grand Rapids Griffins!
Why let us have all the fun? We know that you get to places we haven’t discovered yet or just don’t have time to get to. That’s why Stephanie Pearson and her kids are highlighted in today’s GRkids Go Out …Read the Rest
Get in Free to Grand Rapids Museums!
Grand Rapids does it again! Boy, do I love this city! [It's a year later and we're still showing Newsweek who's boss!] GR is truly a city of collaboration that knows how to work together to make things happen. ArtPrize, …Read the Rest
GRKids Go Out: The GR Kroc Center
Every now and then you come across a treasure that seems too good to be true. We found just such a place this morning when we visited the GR Kroc Center on Division Avenue [just north of 28th St.] We …Read the Rest
Grkids Go Out: Bumper Bowling at Westgate Bowling Center
Who went: 2 boys (age 6) and 1 girl (age 4.) What we did: The three children enjoyed 1 1/2 hours of bumper bowling fun and a cheap fountain beverage. If you have little ones the alley will also give …Read the Rest
Win! Camp Mud Classes at the Mud Room!
This contest is closed. The winners are: Jillat dacindustries.com, Dawn Moore Brekke, Eva Nichols, & Tammy Teitsma Schollaart. It’s hard to believe Christmas break is right around the corner [especially since we have no snow!] but it will be here …Read the Rest
GRKids Go Out: The Wizard of Oz
It’s the morning after our trip to Oz and we’re still viewing life through Emerald-colored glasses. My son (7) and daughter (4) keep spontaneously breaking into song. “We’re off to see the wizard…because because because because becuuuuuuuuuuuz…….” Not much eating …Read the Rest
GRKids Go Out: Meijer Gardens for the Holidays and a Giveaway
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. Congratulations to Rachel VW and Nicole Holmes, our winners for this contest. Our family’s holiday season would not be complete without a pilgrimage to Frederik Meijer Gardens. And while we’re on the topic of Fred …Read the Rest
