GR Littles · Oct 19–25

This weekend with little ones in Grand Rapids

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 24

  1. MorningZoo Goes Boo at John Ball Zoo10am–5pmJohn Ball Zoo · $22.95 adults; $16.95 youth (3–13) and seniors; under 3 free; members free
  2. LunchThe ScoreOpen 11am–midnightNortheast (Northland Dr) · Entrées ~$11–$17
  3. After napGenerations in the Making: Bricks at the Library (East Grand Rapids Branch)1pm–4pmEast Grand Rapids Branch · Free

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

  1. Zoo Goes Boo at John Ball ZooFri, Sat, Sun · 10am–5pmJohn Ball Zoo · $22.95 adults; $16.95 youth (3–13) and seniors; under 3 free; members free · Ages 0+
  2. Hallowee-Ones at Meijer GardensSaturday, Oct 24 · 10am–2pmFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park – Lena Meijer Children’s Garden · Included with admission: $25 adults, $14 ages 3–13 · Ages 0–6
  3. BOO at the Barn at MI FarmsteadFri 1–8pm; Sat 10am–5pmMI Farmstead (formerly Critter Barn) · $10 youth and adults; seniors and military $8; children 2 and under free · Ages 0+
  4. Fall Festival at Post Family FarmMon–Fri noon–7:30pm; Sat 10am–7:30pmPost Family Farm · Mon–Thu $9 online, $11 at the gate; Fri–Sat $12 online, $15 at the gate (ages 2+, so under 2 free) · Ages 0+
  5. Haunted Hall at the Kentwood Community CenterFriday, Oct 23 · 6pm–8pmKentwood Community Center · Free · Ages 0+

Checked October 19, 2026. Plans change, so check the event’s page before you head out.