Local Spring Break Staycation Ideas for 2026
If you’re looking for things to do with kids in Grand Rapids for spring break, you can stir up some fun right here and enjoy the vacation that’s coming our way in April.
Most West Michigan kids have spring break from April 6 – April 10, 2026.
Businesses around town are holding special hours or events just for kids! Plus there are tons of places to play indoors on those bad weather days.
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Top Grand Rapids Spring Break Ideas
There is plenty to do right in your neighborhood over Spring Break. Scroll through this list for Spring Break ideas from our partners.
(Advance reservations are recommended where possible.)
*this is a sponsored section of GRKIDS.
BattleGR / BGR Event Center has you covered with high-energy Day Camp fun!
Campers will spend the day playing laser tag, competing in Camp Olympics challenges, and creating fun crafts in a safe, supervised environment led by our energetic team.
Want to level up the experience? VR will be available as an optional add-on for campers who want to dive into an extra adventure.
Spring Break Camp runs April 6–8 from 9 AM–4 PM.
Spots are limited, so grab yours early!
Be sure to check out our events calendar for additional wristband time specials happening throughout break.
Ages: Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
The kids absolutely loved it! Staff kept the party fun and engaging — they had a blast and didn’t want to leave!
Extended hours during the week of Spring Break, plus the Spring FUNpass allows you to ride and experience every ride and attraction at the park as many times as you want!
See website for details and to order your Spring FUNpass!
Ages: Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
• Friday, April 3
• Monday-Friday, April 6-10
• 1:30-4:30 PM
Get the kids out of the house for a fun activity, all ages welcome!
• $9 Skater admission
• $4 Skate/Rollerblade rental
• $5 Non-skater admission
Family friendly music, Snack Bar concessions, Arcade, & skating games during every session.
We'll be open for our normal weekend public skating hours as well!
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
Each session is packed with themed challenges, creative free-building time, and structured projects tailored to different skill levels.
Campers will explore being city engineers as well as all things Disney through the lens of LEGO® builds.
With a combination of guided lessons and independent play, children are encouraged to dream big and experiment fearlessly.
Ages: Elementary, Tween, Middle School
Visit grcm.org for the daily lineup and plan your visit!
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Walk in daily to paint pottery, which is perfect for all ages.
Check out their website for extended hours and possible special workshops or Camp Mud wheel sessions for ages 7 to 15.
This family-friendly art studio is fun for the whole family and no experience is necessary!
Their welcoming staff makes it easy for anyone to feel like an artist.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
Just 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Holland, it’s the perfect family getaway.
Conquer the Sky Trail high ropes course with zip rails, let little adventurers explore Sky Tykes, and climb the Clip ’n Climb walls.
Ask about membership options for year-round excitement.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
Planning a staycation in West Michigan during Spring Break this year?
No need to be jealous of everyone who's flying south to warmer weather!
We’ve got all the fun you need right here in Downtown Holland!
Join us from April 4 – 11, 2026 for the annual Spring Fling!
We’ve got a whole week filled with awesome giveaways, shopping and dining discounts, fun in-store promotions, yard games, and more!
Ages: Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
Join us for high-energy fun in our warm indoor pools, float the Lazy River, race down the water slide, explore our zero-entry water playground and indoor splash pad, and tackle our inflatable play features.
Perfect for kids wanting to burn off that "no school" energy, it's the ultimate indoor water adventure—no sunshine required!
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
The Indian Mounds Rock Club is back and better than ever.
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday April 9, 10, & 11
9:30 AM – 9 PM (until 7 PM Sat)
• 50% more Vendors!
• Gold Panning, Geode Cracking, and Fluorescent Minerals
• Lectures and Lapidary Lessons from Experts
• Food and Drink Vendors
• Door Prizes and MORE!
Come for the rocks, stay for the gold, and leave with memories (and maybe a few heavy pockets).
Ages: Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
Treat the family, re-connect with old friends, or get into all the fun of playing real pinball machines by yourself!
We have arcade games and pinball machines from the 70s to the new games of today, something for everyone to enjoy - even Grandma and Grandpa!
Come to Pinball Land and have a ball!
Ages: Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
One pass gets you everything—from wall-to-wall trampolines and dodgeball to basketball dunks and foam pits.
It’s the perfect place for spring break energy, birthday parties, or family fun days.
Passes start at just $17.99, making it an easy, affordable way to keep everyone moving and smiling.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
No experience or artistic ability needed!
Our friendly staff is ready to help you create masterpieces and memories that will last a lifetime.
Reservations recommended!
Be sure to add Accidental Art to your Spring Break bucket list! You won't regret it!
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
Grab your friends and family, enjoy great movies, buttery popcorn, and create more unforgettable memories together.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
We offer fun for the whole family - toddler to teen.
Even parents can find a comfortable place to hang out while the kids expend some energy!
Rebounderz specializes in fun-filled field trips, epic birthday parties, playdates for a couple friends, and everything in between.
Check out our huge Ninja Course, Playgrounds, Trampolines, Laser Tag, Mini Golf and so much more!
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
If you and your family are looking for the ultimate, multi-room, immersive, interactive, Hollywood style escape room experience, look no further than Abandoned Acres Escape Adventures.
Experience all of our Escape Room Adventures:
• Wacky's Chocolate Factory (new room)
• School of Magic and Wizardry (new room)
• Escape Jurassic Island
• Raiders of the Lost Temple
• Shipwreck Island
• Trapped Mineshaft Escape
Ages: Elementary, Tween, Middle School, High School
Join us for a week of hands-on exploration, creativity, and blooming fun!
Tour our greenhouse, hunt for hidden treasures, plant your first seeds of the season, explore sensory stations, and meet our baby chicks.
Each moment is designed to spark curiosity and joy in little ones and grown-ups alike.
Visit our website to reserve your spot.
Let's celebrate spring together!
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary, Tween
Affordable & Free Things to Do on Spring Break
Enjoy these hand-picked free & affordable spring break ideas for YOU!
Free Thursdays at Muskegon Museum of Art in Muskegon
296 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, MI 49440
Free general admission, Thursdays 11 AM – 8 PM. Fans of Elephant and Piggy books can explore the new Mo Willems & Friends exhibit celebrating his illustration career. Details
Tails & Tales – Read to Therapy Dogs
GRPL Van Belkum Branch – 1563 Plainfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Kids are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog for 10-15 minutes. A small craft or activity will be available for kids as they wait for their turn to read. Details
Gem & Mineral Show
972 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
FREE ADMISSION! April 9 – 11: Start your child’s rock collection at the children’s table featuring the famous Egg Carton collections and grab bags. Details
Koetsier’s Spring Break Fun!
1601 Spaulding Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
April 6 -10, 10 AM-12 PM & 12-2 PM. Spring explodes at Koetsier’s! Spend some time wandering the greenhouse, plant some seeds and meet baby chicks. Cost is $10 per family. Details
GRAM Free Tuesdays & Thursday Nights
101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Free general admission to the Grand Rapids Art Museum on Tuesdays from 12 PM – 6 PM and Thursday Nights from 5 – 9 PM. Details
Self-Guided Recycling Center Tours
Kent County Recycling and Education Center, 977 Wealthy SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Mondays from 9 AM – 12 PM. Learn the ins and outs of recycling and have fun playing games and creating upcycled crafts. All ages welcome. Details
Open Play at Holland Playland
Central Wesleyan Church Playland, 446 W 40th St, Holland, MI 49423
For children ages 6 months – 11 years old. While the kids play, you are welcome to check out the Gathering Grounds coffee shop and hang-out place. Details
Downtown Holland Fun
Downtown Holland,150 West 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
Head downtown for a full week of fun including free swag, shopping, and in-store promotions. Details
T.A.C.O Tuesdays at Celebration Cinemas
Locations throughout West Michigan
Take the family to Celebration Cinema for discounted tickets all day on Tuesdays. See website for details. Details
Play Outside
Head out on one of West Michigan’s many hiking trails.
It’s also a great time to visit a nature center and go for a hike, as the bugs of summer haven’t woken up yet, but lots of flowers are coming out of their winter slumber.
Try a new-to-you Grand Rapids area playground.
Want an urban adventure? Go on the Grand Rapids Mural Crawl.
Really, there are a ton of outdoor things to do on Spring Break in West MI:
• Disc Golf
• 2.5-mile City Adventure Walk
• Best Family Bike Ride Spots
• Visit a Lake Michigan beach, like Pier Cove Park, and look for rocks
• Or, one of our favorites: Pack a lunch and watch the planes land at Ford Airport Viewing Park.
Kids Eat Free
Plan a family dinner out at one of the many places around West Michigan where kids eat free (or for less.)
Pro Tip: Tuesdays have the most Kids Eat Free deals.
Hit the Books
The kids areas are fun these days – try out these Library Play Places.
While you’re there, stick around for story times & other fun library events.
Activate Your Library Perks
Grand Rapids Public Library Patrons: Take advantage of the FREE perks for cardholders through their amazing Check It Out! program. This is a great way to access free passes to incredible outings like Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, John Ball Zoo, the GR Children’s Museum, local sporting events, theatre productions, GR museums, and more.
Kent District Library Patrons: KDL cardholders can get free passes to area attractions through their Perk Pass program. Cardholders can reserve passes online, print their passes and visit their attraction on the date they reserved. Attractions include Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, the GR Art Museum, the GR Children’s Museum, Opera GR and more.
Library card holders can also use their cards to access the Michigan Activity Pass, which allows patrons to receive passes to one of many parks, cultural attractions, campgrounds and recreation areas throughout the state.
Adventurous Spring Break Fun
Family Fun Centers, Amusements & Trampoline Parks
Kids will get all of that extra energy out at a family activity center. Grand Rapids has so many to choose from!
Rebounderz Adventure Park • Ninja Course, playgrounds, trampolines, laser tag, mini golf and more
BattleGR Tactical Games • Day camps include laser tag, crafts, and a foam party
Craig’s Cruisers • Go karts, arcade, roller coaster, trampoline park, glow golf and more
Allegan Event • Clip ‘n Climb® walls, Sky Trail® ropes course with 85+ rope elements, and arcade
Great Lakes Glow Golf • Mini golf, arcade, and bowling
Tarry Hall Roller Rink • Skate afternoons, evenings and the weekend
Altitude Trampoline Park • Trampoline park, extreme dodgeball, trapeze swing and battle beam challenge
Pinball Land • Retro arcade with 7 rooms to explore
Abandoned Acres Escape Adventures • Themed escape rooms with immersive & challenging experiences
Gymnastics Open Gyms
Try an open gym at either For the Kidz Gymnastics and Trampoline or GR Gymnastics. Kids can jump, tumble and play during scheduled sessions.
Dive in! It’s Pool Time
Relax on the lazy river at Holland Aquatic Center.
Splash around – these West Michigan indoor pools have open swim times, or check out some of the local hotels with pools around GR!
Also know: there are a lot of great Michigan area water parks within driving distance. Spend the day at an incredible water park without having to pack up for an overnight. The kids will sleep great that night!
Visit Nearby Cities
Spend Spring Break in Lansing or enjoy Spring Break in Kalamazoo.
Road Trips
Soaring Eagle Water Park in Mt. Pleasant sells day passes
Only a 2 hour drive from Grand Rapids, Great Lakes Crossings Outlets is home to shopping, dining and entertainment, including LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium and Peppa Pig World of Play.
Or take a road trip to one of the dozens of suggestions on the big spring break road trip guide.
Spend some time at Great Wolf Lodge, Bavarian Blast, Avalanche Bay, or another Michigan hotel waterpark.
Zoos, Museums & Art Venues to Visit on Spring Break
Animal Lovers
John Ball Zoo opens for the season on March 20.
Visit animals at Fellinlove Farm or the Critter Barn.
Try Own a Horse Camp at Karin’s Horse Connection or go on a trail ride.
This is an ideal time of year to visit a local farm or petting zoo, as all sorts of baby animals are being born.
Get Artsy or Watch Performing Arts
Creative kids can get hands-on with paint or pottery at Paint a Pot in Holland or The Mud Room at Knapp’s Corner.
Accidental Art in Rockford is also open for pottery painting fun.
Watch a performance at Grand Rapids Ballet and enjoy kid-friendly activities in the lobby before the show!
Big-Brain Fun
Visit the Children’s Garden and the butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Spend the day at Grand Rapids Public Museum and catch the T-Rex exhibit before it’s gone on April 24.
Head to the GR Children’s Museum for a week full of museum fun!
Road trip it to Kalamazoo and spend the afternoon exploring airplane artifacts at the Air Zoo.
Bricks & Minifigs combines the joy of building with problem solving and collaboration!
More choices: use the big list of West Michigan Museums
Spring Break Calendar
From activity centers to petting zoos and classes, the events calendar has a lot to choose from.
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