LocalFree

Local Activites for Families

Page Content:

Books
Websites
Outdoors
Indoors

Opening narrative. Brief overview of specific subject-guide. Close narrative with something like: If you're having trouble locating the information you need, please contact one of our eighteen KDL branch locations.

Books:

Select a title to view it in the catalog:

For a sample of additional titles, click here

Website guides:

City of Grand Rapids Event Calendar
The city of Grand Rapids provides a monthly break down of events.

Maranda
Maranda is a familiar face around West Michigan as the Children & Family Services Manger for Wood TV8, WOTV 4 and WXSP TV. Her website contains a ton of information for families as well as activities around the area.

West Michigan Tourist Association
The West Michigan Tourist Association provides information an a variety of activites.

Outdoors:

Blandford Nature Center
Enjoy the 143 acres of marshes, ravens, fields and forests on groomed trails and boardwalks.

Farmers' Markets
Enjoy the sights and smells at the local farmers markets.

Fish Ladder Sculpture
Fish really can climb ladders.

Grand Rapids Downtown Tour
Tour downtown Grand Rapids and view the many different outdoor sculptures and historic buildings. A map is available online via the link above.

Grand Rogue Living History Encampment
The second weekend after Labor Day is a perfect oppurtunity to see first hand what life was like in Early America. The Grand Rogue Living History Encampment gives visitors a glimpse through programs and re-enactments from authentically dressed participants.

Harvest Trails
Enjoy the wonderful fall weather by visiting local farms on the Harvest Trail in Kent County.

Kent Trails
Walk, bike, skate or ski on the 15 miles of trail which is a collaboratation between six different local governments.

Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink
For $1 per person, the whole family can enjoy ice skating.

Indoors:

Title of event
Description