Deep breath in…. we can do this friends! My kids do NOT understand the concept of sleeping in and we have already been up for hours putting together Legos and dressing like Barbie. Did you know that Barbie says you can be a star, no matter what you are?
Fabulous.
It’s nice out. Although Barbie’s advice is invaluable; the need to get out of the house will overcome us in no time. We choose not to drop a lot of cash on entertaining ourselves, and there is no reason that we should! We have a great lineup of fun ahead!
Monday
- Snowflake Break at the Grand Rapids Public Museum – FREE for Grand Rapids residents on Monday; buy one get one free for children all week! Fun events and activities from 12-4.
Tuesday
- Hanukkah starts today; why not try making Potato Latkes?
- The Grand Rapids Art Museum is FREE on Tuesday afternoons.
Wednesday
- Catch a Grand Rapids Griffins game – but make sure you take your library card for a BIG discount!! Plus, If the Griffins win, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the next Wednesday game. Also the first 200 fans to visit the Amway table in Section A will receive a free t-shirt.
Thursday
- The Grand Rapids Children’s Museum has $1.50 admission after 5:00 PM
- Visit Santa in his Santa House, Sparta {free} 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Saturday
- Horse Drawn Trolly Rides, Sparta {free} 6:00 – 9:00 PM
All Week
- You can also go ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle at various times all week. It’s only $1.00!
- There are events at different library branches all week – check out a full listing here!
- Head out to Zeeland for the Critter Barn Living Nativity.
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This makes me want to hop in the car and visit Grand Rapids! Great list
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Big Binder Reply:
December 19th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Hop on 94 and head West!!
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