Here are some fun events happening this weekend that I recommend for families!
Gemini Music for Kids Friday, May 11 at 7pm Ceglarek Fine Arts Center - Allendale www.allendale.k12.mi.us/allendalefinearts These twin brothers put on a fun and humorous musical show for all ages. Kids will love their sing-alongs to folk tales and music from around the world.
35th Annual Fifth Third River Bank Run Saturday, May 12 Downtown Grand Rapids www.53riverbankrun.com Head downtown and cheer on runners as they compete in the largest 25K in the country. The big race kicks off at 8:20am!
Build a Birdhouse Grandparents Workshop Saturday, May 12 from 10am-Noon Pierce Cedar Creek Institute - Hastings www.cedarcreekinstitute.org Grandparents and their grandchildren are invited out to build a cedar birdhouse. The nest box is perfect for attracting bluebirds, tree swallows and wrens.
Sunday is Mothers Day. Give your mom a hug and tell her just how special she is! Here are a few fun things to do with your mom in honor of the big day.
Mother's Day Barn Baby Shower Sunday, May 13 at 2pm Kalamazoo Nature Center www.naturecenter.org Celebrate Mother's Day and meet the newest animals in the barn. Enjoy games, activities and welcome the new babies to their home at the Nature Center.
Moms Get in Free at the GRCM Sunday, May 13 at Noon Grand Rapids Children's Museum www.grcm.org In honor of Mothers Day all moms get in free!
Stop by Craig's Cruisers on Mother's Day for some miniature golf. Mom golf for free when you purchase a child's ticket!
This weekend on Where You Live, we're taking you behind the scenes of the 35th annual Fifth Third River Bank Run. Watch inspiring stories, check out race day highlights and hear how you can win a $100 Fifth Third Bank gift card! Watch Saturday at 7:30pm on WOOD TV and WOTV.
There are some great events taking place around West Michigan this weekend and early next week. Here are some family friendly options that I recommend.
Doc Day at the GRCM Friday, May 4 from 9:30am-2:30pm Grand Rapids Children's Museum www.grcm.org Kids will have the chance to learn about the medical field through hands-on activities including stitching up pretend wounds, looking at x-rays, inflating pretend lungs and listening to their heartbeats.
Fiesta 2012! Friday, May 4 & Saturday, May 5 Holland Civic Center www.laup.org Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Latino entertainment, a carnival, amazing food and more. Everything is family friendly and there is no cost to attend.
Fulton Street Farmer's Market Grand Opening Saturday, May 5 from 8am-3pm Fulton Street Farmer's Market - Grand Rapids www.fultonstreetmarket.org A Grand Rapids tradition since 1922, the Fulton Street Farmer's Market is re-opening their brand new facility with locally grown produce, plats, flowers, baked good and more.
83rd Annual Tulip Time Festival Saturday, May 5 through Sunday, May 13 Locations through out Holland www.tuliptime.com The world-famous tulips are in bloom and events are happening all through out Holland. Enjoy Dutch entertainment, concerts, children's activities and more.
Looking ahead to next week, there are two Fifth Third River Bank Run related events for kids!
Kids Pre-Race Pasta Dinner Tuesday, May 8 from 4:30-7:30pm Craig's Cruisers - Wyoming www.53riverbankrun.com Come out and register your child for Fifth Third Junior. Each child that is registered can eat free at the Craig's Cruisers buffet with a paying adult.
Fifth Third Junior Wednesday, May 9 at 5:30pm Rogers High School - Wyoming www.53riverbankrun.com Children ages 5-13 can participate in a non-competitive 1/2 mile or 1 mile fun run or a 5K. All participants will receive a t-shirt, participant bib and post-event refreshments.
This weekend on Where You Live, we're hitting the road and heading to the Detroit Zoo! Watch as we explore this amazing place and see what makes their exhibits nationally ranked. Watch Friday at 7pm on WXSP, Saturday at 7:30am & 7:30pm on WOTV and Sunday at 11:30am on WOOD TV.
Here are some of my picks for fun family events happening this weekend!
Flicks Family Film Festival Friday, March 16 through Thursday, March 22 Various Celebration Cinema Locations www.celebrationcinema.com This week's movie is Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules. Kids 12 and under get in free and adults are only $4! Check out the website for show times.
Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham Saturday, March 17 at 10:15am & 11:30am Sunshine Community Church www.grsymphony.org The Grand Rapids Symphony performs this 45 minute children's concert. Tickets are $5.
The Verve Pipe Saturday, March 17 at 1pm & 3pm St. Cecilia Music Society - Grand Rapids www.laughfestgr.org LaughFest fun continues this weekend. One of the highlights will be Saturday's Verve Pipe concert featuring songs from their family album.
A Parable About the King Saturday, March 17 at 3pm & 7pm DeVos Center for Arts & Worship www.heartsinstepdance.org Hearts In Step Ensemble performs an original ballet about young princess.
RHS Thirsting to Serve Friday, March 16 from 6-8pm North Rockford Middle School Pool www.thirstingtoserve.org Rockford students are raising money to purchase water filters to install on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Come out to open swim at North Rockford Middle School and support students in their fundraising efforts.
This weekend on Where You Live, we're helping save you a little green! We have advice from experts on saving money when it comes to grocery shopping, financial planning and family entertainment. Watch Friday at 7pm on WXSP, Saturday at 7:30am & 7:30pm on WOTV and Saturday at 6:30pm on WOOD TV.
Here are some things going on this weekend that I recommend your family checks out!
Disease Detectives Exhibit Going on Now! Kalamazoo Valley Museum www.kvcc.edu This hands-on exhibit lets kids explore the world of germs and infectious diseases. Kids can interact with mannequins and take their temperature, listen to their heartbeat and learn about what goes on inside our bodies. The best part is this museum is free!
John Ball Zoo Opens for the Season Thursday, March 1 John Ball Zoo - Grand Rapids www.johnballzoosociety.org The zoo opens for the season this week and will be open daily from 10am-4pm. The grizzly, chimps, mountain lion, snow leopards, otters and penguins are all looking forward to seeing visitors again.
Butterflies are Blooming Thursday, March 1 Frederik Meijer Gardens - Grand Rapids www.meijergardens.org Escape the winter and mingle with more than 6,000 tropical butterflies flying free in the 15,000-square-foot Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.
The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs Saturday, March 3 at 2pm Grand Rapids Civic Theatre www.grct.org This is a free performance that is perfect for introducing your child to the wonder of live theatre. The show is general admission and no tickets are needed.
This weekend on Where You Live - we're empowering middle school girls to be all they can be, starting from the inside out! Our experts in health, fitness, fashion and career exploration give advice on setting young girls on the track to success both academically and in life. Watch Friday at 7pm on WXSP, Saturday at 7:30am & 7:30pm on WOTV and Saturday at 6:30pm on WOOD TV.
