28 Days of February Adventures for Kids in Grand Rapids

Friday, February 1 – Calling all muggles! Put your knowledge of Harry Potter to the test as the Gary Byker Library hosts a Wizarding themed Escape Room. Please note that is advised you call ahead to reserve your spot.

February 2 –  The Ice Breaker Festival returns to South Haven this weekend with all sorts of wintry fun including cardboard sled races, curling, and a chili cook-off.

Sunday, February 3 – Continue to enjoy the outdoors with fat tire biking, cross country skiing, or snowshoeing at the Indian Trail Golf Course. The trails are free to use, but snowshoe rentals cost $3.00 a pair.

February 4 – Ward off cabin fever by throwing a Tea Party or designing an obstacle course when you try some of our out-of-the-box Snow Day Activities.

February 5 – Take in a movie on the big screen on the cheap at either T.A.C.O. Tuesdays at Celebration! Cinemas or with $5.00 tickets at AMC theaters.

February 6 – Let your creativity flow during Open Color at Carolyn Stich Studios.

February 7 – Learn to read the winter sky and how to use star gazing equipment at Ada Park during Winter Park Sky & Star Watch.

February 8 – Make a Daddy-Daughter or Mommy-Daughter date as you dance with the stars and enjoy decadent desserts at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Space is limited, so be sure to get your tickets early.

February 9 – Run, in the name of love, at the Valentine’s Dash in Kentwood. The race will feature candy heart stations along the route, awards for the best dressed, and an indoor party post-race.

Sunday, February 10 – Huddle up for an indoor football camp with instruction from the coaches and players of Grand Valley State as they a host a single day Football Camp session.

 February 11 – It’s Toddler Time at Altitude Trampoline Park  so your littles can jump, run, and more to get all their energy out.

February 12 – Let your teenager express their angst through Anti-Valentine’s Parties hosted at several KDL branches today. Participating locations include Rockford, Tyrone Township, Gaines Township, and Spencer Township.

February 13 – Families will follow clues and play games as they travel around the GRAM during the Discovery Club’s Fairy Tale Adventure.

February 14 – Grand Rapids will celebrate another Valent-ICE festival. Over four days, enjoy events like a food truck rally, ice sculptures, painting the ice rink at Rosa Parks Circle, and a human Hungry-Hungry-Hippos tournament.

February 15 –  Explore nature at night as the DeGraaf Nature Center features Torch-Lit Trails tonight. Show shoes will be provided if needed, and cocoa to warm up will be available.

February 16 – A favorite night out for many families is happening tonight as the Grand Rapids Griffins celebrate all things Star Wars.

Sunday, February 17 – GRPL Main Branch is pleased to host Taste of Soul Sunday featuring music, storytelling, cuisine and more all for free.

February 18 – Mix up the normal story time routine with either a morning Yoga Story Time at Wymoning KDL or a Bilingual Pajama Story Time in the evening at the West Leonard branch of GRPL.

February 19 – Get On Your Feet! as Broadway GR brings the passionate music of Emilio & Gloria Estefan to DeVos Performance Hall.

February 20 – Did you make a Winter Bucket List? No worries if you didn’t – use ours to with over 40 ideas to have some cheery fun today!

February 21 – Let your teen tinkerer take apart a PC at this month’s After the Bell at GRPL’s Yankee Clipper branch.

February 22 – Play with TOYS!, give Finny a high five, and take a spin (or two or three) on the carousel at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

February 23 – Everything is awesome when you stop by either the Holland, Rivertown, or Woodland Barnes & Noble today to build a mini-Emmet’s Dream House model and more. Free while supplies last.

Sunday, February 24 – Lace up your skates (no matter the temperature) to glide along the synthetic surface of the ice rink at the Elm Street Park in Zeeland.

February 25 – Circle Theatre presents I Have A Dream: The Life and Times of Martin Luther King Jr. Tickets need to be purchased in advance as there is not a ticketing office at the performance space.

February 26 – Explore the sky during the interactive Cozy Tales for Chilly Days program at Frederik Meijer Gardens this morning.

February 27 – Be a ninja, a sharpshooter, or a racecar driver when you visit Craig’s Cruisers. If you have a younger one, there is a special Trampoline Toddler Time in the morning.

 February 28 – Watch a show “worth melting for” as Disney on Ice comes to Van Andel Arena, featuring sisters Elsa & Anna of Frozen, along with many other favorite Disney characters.