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Grand Rapids Children's Museum GRCM is two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits and daily drop-in programs.
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Thank you Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm | Grand Rapids for the c***r & Nantucket Baking Company for the cookies at last nigh...
10/16/2026

Thank you Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm | Grand Rapids for the c***r & Nantucket Baking Company for the cookies at last nights 3rd Thursdays Grand Rapids 🍪 🍎 ✨ they made the fall fun extra sweet! 🎃

TONIGHT! 🍂 3rd Thursday at GRCM | Thursday, October 15 | 4–8pmCome out for some spooktacular autumn fun during Downtown ...
10/15/2026

TONIGHT! 🍂 3rd Thursday at GRCM | Thursday, October 15 | 4–8pm

Come out for some spooktacular autumn fun during Downtown Grand Rapids’ 3rd Thursday! Explore the museum, enjoy hands-on play, and make a night of it downtown. Open to the public with special $3 admission per person from 4–8pm!

🎃 Pumpkin spice and everything nice! 🍂 Get inspired by these creative pumpkin masterpieces, then join us TOMORROW for 3r...
10/14/2026

🎃 Pumpkin spice and everything nice! 🍂 Get inspired by these creative pumpkin masterpieces, then join us TOMORROW for 3rd Thursday and make some fall memories of your own!

Special activities include:
🍎 apple c***r from Ed Dunneback & Girls Fruit Farm
🍪 cookies from Nantucket Baking Company
🎃 pumpkin washing and painting!

Don’t miss the fall fun! Visit us tomorrow from 4–8pm for just $3 per person. 🍁

🎃 IT’S BOO BASH DAY! 👻GRCM members, the spook-tacular fun starts TODAY from 9am–12pm! Come dressed in your Halloween bes...
10/12/2026

🎃 IT’S BOO BASH DAY! 👻

GRCM members, the spook-tacular fun starts TODAY from 9am–12pm! Come dressed in your Halloween best and join us for a fab-boo-lous morning of play, costumes, and Halloween fun.

🎃 GRCM Members Only
🕸️ Costumes encouraged

Come have a boo-last with us! 🧡

👻 BOO! Bash is TOMORROW! 🎃GRCM members, dust off those costumes and get ready for a spook-tacular morning of play! Join ...
10/11/2026

👻 BOO! Bash is TOMORROW! 🎃

GRCM members, dust off those costumes and get ready for a spook-tacular morning of play! Join us tomorrow, Monday, October 12, from 9am–12pm for a Halloween-themed Member Morning.

🎃 Costumes encouraged

Don’t ghost us—we’ll see you tomorrow! 🧡

📸 Julie Balgavy Photography

Grab some cardboard, tape, crayons, and connectors, then let your imagination run wild in Boxes. What will you conjure u...
10/10/2026

Grab some cardboard, tape, crayons, and connectors, then let your imagination run wild in Boxes. What will you conjure up? 📦✨

Boxes is open now!

🎃👻 October is getting spook-tacular at GRCM! 🍬 No tricks, just plenty of treats and PLAY all month long!🎃 Boo Bash | Oct...
10/09/2026

🎃👻 October is getting spook-tacular at GRCM! 🍬 No tricks, just plenty of treats and PLAY all month long!

🎃 Boo Bash | Oct. 12 | 9am–12pm
GRCM members, dress up and join us for Halloween-themed play, crafts, and activities! Members only. Not a member but don't want to miss out on the fun? Join today at grcm.org/join!

🍂 3rd Thursday | Oct. 15 | 4–8pm
Make a night of it downtown with hands-on play and autumn fun! $3 admission per person.

👻 Trick-or-Treat at the Museum | Oct. 29 | 5–8pm
Trick-or-treat, decorate treat bags, enjoy themed crafts and games, and dance at our Glow Dance Party! Open to the public with regular admission.

📸 Julie Balgavy Photography

October’s Toy of the Month is here! 👾 Meet Plus-Plus Critters—build every critter using the included instructions, then ...
10/08/2026

October’s Toy of the Month is here! 👾

Meet Plus-Plus Critters—build every critter using the included instructions, then mix and match the pieces to create your own silly creatures, imaginative characters, and whimsical adventures!

Perfect for creative play, gifting, party favors, or building on the go, Plus-Plus Critters encourage fine motor skills, problem-solving, creativity, and storytelling with every colorful creation. 🌈

🛍️ Save 15% on Plus-Plus Critters all month long at the GRCM Thingamajigs Gift Shop!

10/08/2026

Thank you Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Bros and Barnum & Bailey for bringing the hype crew to the museum this week! 🎪 We can’t wait to see the greatest show on earth at Van Andel Arena! 🤖

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⚡️ UPDATE: opening at 11am today!The Museum is currently closed due to a power outage. Please stay tuned for updates.
10/07/2026

⚡️ UPDATE: opening at 11am today!

The Museum is currently closed due to a power outage. Please stay tuned for updates.

Address

11 Sheldon Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+16162354726

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