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Instead of using quarters, guests just pay admission and play as much as they want!
Pinball Land takes you back in time with wall-to-wall retro atmosphere packed with the best games of all time.
From Pac Man to the latest pinball machines, Pinball Land has something for everyone at a price anyone can afford.
In addition to being open 6 days a week for walk-in players (closed Mondays), Pinball Land can be rented out for private Birthday Parties and educational Field Trips.
Come have a ball at Pinball Land!
💬Probably the best place for pinball I’ve ever been to! The whole facility has a great vibe, and the owner couldn’t be nicer, especially with kids. We celebrated my kid’s birthday here - now I just want to go back and play. - Tony P
Ages: Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Probably the best place for pinball I’ve ever been to! The whole facility has a great vibe, and the owner couldn’t be nicer, especially with kids. We celebrated my kid’s birthday here - now I just want to go back and play. -Tony P
Visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, and PEPPA PIG World of Play for a full day of festive indoor activities.
Please note that adults must be accompanied by a child in order to enter LEGOLAND Discovery Center and PEPPA PIG World of Play.
SEA LIFE Aquarium is great for all ages.
💬 Great place for kids to play! Very safe, and tons of different activities for them to stay busy with. -Alex P
Ages: Babies, Elementary Kids, Middle Schoolers, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Tweens
Craig’s Cruisers is West Michigan’s destination for family fun with over 120,000 square feet of indoor recreation!
Plus, dine in our amazing buffet: full salad bar, pasta, breadsticks, pizza (gluten & dairy free pizza available upon request), chicken, mac-n-cheese, cookies, ice cream, Pepsi products and more!
Offerings include:
• Trampoline Park & Slide Zone
• Go-Karts
• Laser Tag
• Glow Golf
• Cruiser Coaster
• Bumper Cars
• Frog Hopper
• Arcade
💬It was a lot of fun and there’s a lot of things to do, highly recommend this place. It looked clean and safe, I highly recommend bringing your kids here and spending some quality fun time with them.
Ages: Preschoolers, Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
It was a lot of fun and there’s a lot of things to do, highly recommend this place. It looked clean and safe, I highly recommend bringing your kids here and spending some quality fun time with them.
This winter, guests can see Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, a traveling exhibit created by the Australian Museum with life-sized cast skeletons, hands-on interactives, and real specimens.
Seasonal displays are also back, including the festively decorated Streets of Old Grand Rapids exhibit and the new exhibit, The Grand Junction, featuring massive LEGO displays by the West Michigan LEGO Users group and the Herpolsheimer's Child Passenger Train.
Check out our digital calendar for upcoming themed days during Snowflake Break!
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
From imaginative play zones and exciting slides to sensory play areas and climbing structures, there’s something for every child ages 1–10.
Parents can relax while kids burn off energy in a safe, clean, and cozy environment.
Make this winter break unforgettable at HappyKids Indoor Playground—where playtime warms up the coldest days!
💬 HappyKids Indoor Playground is our family’s favorite spot! Safe, clean, and full of fun activities. My kids never want to leave — the staff is friendly, and every visit feels special!
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Kids
This DIY art studio offers pottery painting, wood signs, glass fusing, and potter’s wheel lessons.
All ages are welcome for pottery painting during open studio hours. No experience needed, their friendly staff will help you through the process!
Follow them on social or join their newsletter for updates.
Check their website for holiday hours and events. RSVP early!
Ages: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Beat the winter blues with nonstop action at BattleGR! Kids ages 5–14 can join our exciting Day Camp Days packed with games, laser tag, and more.
Then ring in the New Year with family play sessions and special teen and adult events featuring food, drinks, and unforgettable fun.
Space fills fast—learn more at battlegr.com
Ages: Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Join us December 22-23 and 29-30 from 10 AM-2 PM for themed crafts, games, and interactive STEAM activities for the whole family.
Then celebrate early at Countdown to Noon on December 31 where we'll drop thousands of balloons.
All activities included with admission. Sponsored by Charles River Laboratories and Consumers Energy.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Open skating from 1:30 - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday in addition to our normal hours December 19 - January 2.
Closed: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Open: New Year's Day.
New Year's Eve Skating Party: Wednesday, December 31 from 6:30-9:30 PM.
Ring in the New Year early with a balloon drop & countdown!
Ages: Elementary Kids, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Tweens
Winter Break Extended Hours are almost here! Opening Daily at 11 AM, running through Winter Break!
Reserve a time to play 24 Hours ahead, or walk in day of!
Fun for everyone, and warm! Always 72 and Sunny at Great Lakes Glow Golf.
Ages: Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Groups of six or more are welcome to reserve a space.
Come in and paint and leave your piece with us, one week later you can pick up your masterpiece! We do shipping as well.
Ages: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Immerse yourself in pottery painting at our studio, where enjoyment for the entire family is only a brushstroke away. Create masterpieces and unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!
Ages: Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Dec 20-Jan 4 - two weeks of aquatic fun!
Younger kids will enjoy the water playground and indoor splash pad, while older kids will love our zip line, obstacle course, inflatable iceberg, and three-story water slide.
Open 7 days a week!
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Kids, Tweens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
From Dec 18 - Jan 4, enjoy daily special programs like Giftworks and live performers, included with admission.
Explore two floors of hands-on fun!
Visit grcm.org for details.
Ages: Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Kids
