Nov12Thu
Babytime
Meijer Library - Walker Branch · 4293 Remembrance Rd. NW, Walker, MI 49534
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 9:30–10:15am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
November 2026Grand Rapids · Furniture City
November in Grand Rapids with little kids.
55 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Grand Rapids in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.
30 listings
Nov 12 to Nov 15
Nov12Thu
Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- When
- Nov 12, 13 and 14
- Time
- 9am–5pm
- Price
- $5 per person; members free
- Ages
- All ages
Nov12Thu
Family Storytime | Yankee Clipper
Yankee Clipper Branch · 2025 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10:30am–11:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Preschool Storytime
Plainfield Township Branch · 2650 5 Mile Rd. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Storytime
Meijer Library - Walker Branch · 4293 Remembrance Rd. NW, Walker, MI 49534
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 6:30pm–7:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Storytime
Alpine Township Branch · 5255 Alpine Ave. NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10am–11am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Storytime
Grandville Branch · 4055 Maple St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10am–11am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Storytime
Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch · 4950 Breton SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Storytime
Gaines Township Branch · 421 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Storytime
Cascade Township Branch · 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Storytime
Englehardt (Lowell) Branch · 200 N. Monroe St., Lowell, MI 49331
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Storytime
Alto Branch · 6071 Linfield Ave. SE, Alto, MI 49302
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Storytime
East Grand Rapids Branch · 746 Lakeside Drive SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10–10:30am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov12Thu
Toddler Time
Plainfield Township Branch · 2650 5 Mile Rd. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- When
- Thursday, Nov 12
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Baby & Me | Van Belkum
Van Belkum Branch · 1563 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10:30–11:30am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Mellow Movers
Grandville Branch · 4055 Maple St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Rhyme Time Music and Movement
Alto Branch · 6071 Linfield Ave. SE, Alto, MI 49302
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Rhyme Time Music and Movement
Nelson Township Branch · 88 Eighth St., Sand Lake, MI 49343
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10:30–11:30am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Storytime
Wyoming Branch · 3350 Michael Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10:30am–11:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Storytime
Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch · 4950 Breton SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Storytime
Comstock Park Branch · 3943 W. River Dr. NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Storytime
Byron Township Branch · 8191 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Storytime
Caledonia Township Branch · 6260 92nd St. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Storytime
Cascade Township Branch · 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Storytime
Englehardt (Lowell) Branch · 200 N. Monroe St., Lowell, MI 49331
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10–11am
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov13Fri
Toddler Time | Ottawa Hills
Ottawa Hills Branch · 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- When
- Friday, Nov 13
- Time
- 10:30am–11:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov14Sat
Dinovember Dance Party & Storytime | Van Belkum
Van Belkum Branch · 1563 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
- When
- Saturday, Nov 14
- Time
- 10:30am–11:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov14Sat
Drop-In Studio: Fabric Wall Hanging
Grand Rapids Art Museum · 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- When
- Saturday, Nov 14
- Time
- 11am–3pm
- Price
- Included with museum admission: $15 adults; $12 seniors 62+ and students with ID; $8 ages 6–17; 5 and under free; members free
- Ages
- All ages
Nov14Sat
Storytime
Cascade Township Branch · 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- When
- Saturday, Nov 14
- Time
- 10am–11am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov15Sun
East Grand Rapids Branch open hours
East Grand Rapids Branch · 746 Lakeside Drive SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- When
- Sunday, Nov 15
- Time
- 1pm–5pm
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- All ages
12 listings
Nov 16 to Nov 22
Nov16Mon
Family Storytime | Main Library
Main Library · 111 Library Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- When
- Nov 16 and 30
- Time
- 10:30am–11:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov16Mon
Kids Zone
Englehardt (Lowell) Branch · 200 N. Monroe St., Lowell, MI 49331
- When
- Nov 16, 23 and 30
- Time
- 4:30–5:30pm
- Price
- No pricing information
- Ages
- Ages 5–10
Nov16Mon
Pajama Time | West Leonard
West Leonard Branch · 1017 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- When
- Nov 16 and 30
- Time
- 6:30pm–7:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov16Mon
Storytime
Gaines Township Branch · 421 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
- When
- Nov 16, 17 and 19
- Time
- 10:00am–11:00am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov17Tue
Storytime
Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch · 4950 Breton SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
- When
- Nov 17, 18, 19 and 20
- Time
- 10:00am–11:00am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov17Tue
Yoga Storytime
Byron Township Branch · 8191 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
- When
- Tuesday, Nov 17
- Time
- 6:30pm–7:00pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov18Wed
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Comstock Park Branch · 3943 W. River Dr. NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- When
- Wednesday, Nov 18
- Time
- 10:00am–11:00am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov18Wed
Preschool Storytime
Plainfield Township Branch · 2650 5 Mile Rd. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- When
- Nov 18 and 19
- Time
- 10:00am–11:00am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov18Wed
Storytime
East Grand Rapids Branch · 746 Lakeside Drive SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
- When
- Nov 18 and 19
- Time
- 11:00am–11:30am
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov20Fri
Nov21Sat
City of Grand Rapids Tree Lighting
Rosa Parks Circle · Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids, MI
- When
- Saturday, Nov 21
- Time
- 6:45 p.m.
- Price
- Free
Nov21Sat
Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade
Downtown Grand Rapids · Steps off at Division Ave. & Michigan St.
- When
- Saturday, Nov 21
- Time
- 5 p.m. (steps off about 5:15 p.m.); Santa reaches Rosa Parks Circle about 6:30 p.m., city tree lighting 6:45 p.m.
- Price
- Free to watch
5 listings
Nov 23 to Nov 29
Nov23Mon
Dinovember Dance Party & Storytime | West Leonard
West Leonard Branch · 1017 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- When
- Monday, Nov 23
- Time
- 6:30pm–7:30pm
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Ages 0–5
Nov24Tue
Meijer Gardens Tree Lighting Ceremony
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park · Grand Rapids
- When
- Tuesday, Nov 24
- Time
- 6–8 p.m.
- Price
- Not listed
Nov24Tue
University of Michigan Health-West Christmas and Holiday Traditions Tree Lighting
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park · 1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- When
- Tuesday, Nov 24
- Time
- 6–8 p.m.
- Price
- No pricing information
Nov26Thu
Grand Rapids Turkey Trot and LMCU Mini Trot
Van Andel Arena · Downtown
- When
- Thursday, Nov 26
- Time
- Mini Trot 8:10 a.m.; 5K and 1-mile Family Walk 8:30 a.m.
- Price
- Mini Trot free (ages 1–12); 1-mile walk and 5K $35 (prices rise after Nov. 19)
Nov27Fri
Gaslight Village Tree Lighting
Regatta Plaza, 2181 Wealthy St. SE · East Grand Rapids
- When
- Friday, Nov 27
- Time
- 5–8 p.m.
- Price
- Free
8 listings
Open for weeks at a time
Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.
Nov13to 30
Santa Photos at Woodland Mall
Woodland Mall, Macy's Court · 3195 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
- When
- Nov 13 to Dec 24
- Time
- Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
- Price
- $19.99 time-slot reservation (no package required); packages from $44.99; walk-ups welcome
Nov23to 30
ENLIGHTEN
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park · Grand Rapids, MI
- When
- Nov 23 to Jan 10
- Time
- Entry 5:30–8:30 p.m.; closes 10 p.m.; Welcome Plaza from 5 p.m.
- Price
- Timed: adult $32, senior/student $24, child 3–13 $16, under 2 free; Anytime ticket $42 / $34 / $26; members 10% off; select value nights reduced
Nov25to 30
Christmas Lite Show
LMCU Ballpark · 4500 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
- When
- Nov 25 to Jan 2
- Time
- Sun–Thu 5:30–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5:30–10 p.m.
Nov25to 30
Christmas Lite Show over Thanksgiving weekend
Christmas Lite Show · Grand Rapids
- When
- Nov 25 to Jan 2
- Time
- Sunday–Thursday 5:30–9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5:30–10 p.m.
- Price
- No pricing information
Nov26to 30
Deer Tracks Junction drive-through lights
Deer Tracks Junction · West Michigan
- When
- Nov 26 to Jan 3
- Time
- Monday–Thursday 5:30–9 p.m.; Friday–Sunday 5:30–10 p.m. The page says the show opens Nov. 26 and runs late November 2026 through Jan. 3, 2027.
- Price
- $40 per passenger vehicle; $85 per group van
Nov26to 30
Deer Tracks Junction Drive-Thru Christmas Lights
Deer Tracks Junction · Cedar Springs, MI
- When
- Nov 26 to Jan 3
- Time
- Mon–Thu 5:30–9 p.m.; Fri–Sun 5:30–10 p.m.
- Price
- $40 per passenger vehicle; $85 per group van (15-passenger vans)
Nov28to 30
Santa Train
Coopersville & Marne Railway · 306 Main Street, Coopersville, MI 49404
- When
- Nov 28 to Dec 20
- Time
- Departures at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.; about 90 minutes
- Price
- Not listed; advance tickets recommended
Nov28to 30
Santa's Magical Reindeer Meet and Greet
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Michigan's Farm Garden · Grand Rapids, MI
- When
- Nov 28 to Dec 19
- Time
- 1–4 p.m.
- Price
- Included with general admission (adults $25, kids 3–13 $14, 2 and under free); members free
Guides
More November guides for GR
Christmas lights in GR
Indoor play for toddlersKeep planning
More for little kids in GR
December: things to do in GREvery dated listing for the month, by week
Free things to do in GRFree days, free events and places that never charge
Free museum days in GRFree days, Museums on Us and EBT discounts, with who gets in
Indoor play in GRIndoor playgrounds, toddler times, museums and classes, with prices
Library storytimes in GRStorytimes for ages 0–6, by day and branch
Ice skating in GRHoliday and indoor rinks, skate aids and prices
Thanksgiving weekend in GRParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Noon Year’s Eve in GRKid-friendly countdowns, home by nap
Christmas parades in GRParades and tree lightings with dates and start timesChristmas trains in GRPolar Express, Santa and lights trains with datesThe Nutcracker in GRBallet and touring shows, sensory-friendly flagged
Christmas markets in GRChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hours
Christmas tree farms in GRChoose-and-cut farms, wagon rides and kid notesTree lighting in GRDates, times and what the organizer posts for kidsChristmas break in GRWhat’s open on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1
Splash pads in GRSpraygrounds with addresses and last season’s hoursBirthday party places in GRStarting prices, ages and what’s included
More things to do with kids in Grand Rapids this weekDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
November in GR: the FAQ
55 dated listings so far, including Babytime (Nov 12), Blandford Nature Center (Nov 12, Nov 13 and Nov 14), Family Storytime | Yankee Clipper (Nov 12) and Preschool Storytime (Nov 12). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.
Family Storytime | Yankee Clipper (Nov 12), Storytime (Nov 12), Storytime (Nov 12), Storytime (Nov 12) and Storytime (Nov 13), plus 15 more marked Free below. For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in GR.
The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.
7 start this November: Holiday Lighting Ceremony in Rockford (Nov 20), Santa Photos at Woodland Mall (Nov 13 to Dec 24), ENLIGHTEN (Nov 23 to Jan 10), Christmas Lite Show (Nov 25 to Jan 2) and Deer Tracks Junction Drive-Thru Christmas Lights (Nov 26 to Jan 3), plus 2 more below.
Cold or rainy days are on indoor play for toddlers in GR, with ages, prices and hours from each place’s own site.
Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 12, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.
The checked list, every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in GR that weekend.
