Tots & Coffee Club Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, 9-11am Caregivers, treat yourself! Join us for a special monthly morning of play & connection with other toddlers & their grownups while you sip complimentary drinks from our GRCM Coffee Bar.
EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
Shop is open late with select books 30% off
Thingamajigs Gifts Winter Sale Saturday, December 6, 5–7pm The Thingamajigs Gifts Winter Sale is a grown-ups-only shopping night at the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum! Enjoy special discounts, complimentary gift wrapping, festive giveaways, and a stress-free way to shop local for playful, experience-based gifts that support GRCM’s mission.
Member Playtime: Winter Wonderland Monday, December 8, 9am-12pm GRCM members, join us for a special Member Monday as we celebrate the season! Dress in your favorite holiday pajamas as we play from 9am to 12pm. We'll be decorating cookies, drinking hot cocoa, making handprint holiday gifts, doing some winter window painting, and engaging in snowy […]
EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
The People First Economy team is kicking the holiday season off with a networking Sip & Social event for all of our Detroit connections. Complimentary light appetizers and beverages will be served. We will be hosting our guest speaker: Kenzie Current. Current is the Detroit Deputy District Manager, Curator of What’s the Pour? , Founder […]
WINTER BREAK Join us for Winter Break fun at GRCM! Dec 18-23, 26-30, Jan 2-4 Closed on Dec 24, 25, 31, & Jan 1 ✨Make winter break magical at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum! From Dec 18 - Jan 4, enjoy daily special programs like Giftworks and live performers, included with admission. Explore […]
Join us as we celebrate all that 2025 has brought during our Holiday Mixer at Arts Marketplace. The holiday season can be busy, but it’s always better when we gather together—connecting, celebrating, and supporting local. Take an hour (or two!) with your team, enjoy time with your business besties, and shop your heart out. Click […]
EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
3rd Thursdays Thursday, December 18, 4-8pm GRCM is open late with $3 admission from 4-8pm! While you're downtown, check out some of the other businesses in the Hotel District participating in 3rd Thursdays! In December, we’re getting cozy with hot cocoa & fun winter crafts!
Sip. Shop. Stroll. Third Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries, retail spaces, restaurants, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route. It spans the neighborhoods of downtown Grand Rapids including Heartside, the Hotel District, Studio Park, and North Monroe. Each month over 25 participating venues will host special 3rd Thursday-only art […]