Grand Rapids kids' events Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026

Grand Rapids family weekend: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1

18 events for the weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1, with 17 free and 17 indoors.

Updated Monday, October 12, 2026

Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 8am–6pm

Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery — Grand Rapids · Kent Co. · Kent County suburbs

Century-old orchard with a daily corn maze, hayrides (Thu–Sat), Sunday petting zoo and U-pick apples on October weekends. Famous cider donuts.

From Grand Rapids Public Library and Kent District Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

10amNot-So-Scary Storytime · Comstock Park Branch Library, Comstock Park 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amNot-So-Scary Storytime · Caledonia Township Branch Library, Caledonia 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amNot-So-Scary Storytime · Grandville Branch Library, Grandville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amNot-So-Scary Storytime · Cascade Township Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amRhyme Time Music and Movement · Alto Branch Library, Alto 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amStorytime · Comstock Park Branch Library, Comstock Park 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amStorytime · Byron Township Branch Library, Byron Center 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amStorytime · Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch Library, Kentwood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amStorytime · Englehardt (Lowell) Branch Library, Lowell 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amBaby & Me | Van Belkum · Van Belkum Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amRhyme Time Music and Movement · Nelson Township Branch Library, Sand Lake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amStorytime · Wyoming Branch Library, Wyoming 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amToddler Time | Ottawa Hills · Ottawa Hills Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3pmTeen Zone · Tyrone Township Branch Library, Kent City 11+ · Free

3:30pmKDL Lab Experience · Amy Van Andel Library (Ada), Ada 6-10 · Free

10amMy Time Storytime · Cascade Township Branch Library, Grand Rapids 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amNot-So-Scary Storytime · Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch Library, Kentwood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free