West Michigan Spring Break Fun
If your family isn’t traveling south this Spring Break, don’t worry! There are tons of fun things going on right here in your own backyard.
Spring Break
Spring Break Around West Michigan
If your family is sticking around West Michigan this spring break there are loads of fun activities going on. Here are some of our favorites:
Flick’s Family Film Festival
Now through Thursday, April 29
Celebration Cinema Locations
www.celebrationcinema.com
A different children’s film is offered each week free for kids 12 and under!
Butterflies Are Blooming
Now through Friday, April 30
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park – Grand Rapids
www.MeijerGardens.org
See thousands of butterflies flying freely in the tropical conservatory.
Craig’s Cruisers
Monday, April 5 through Thursday, April 8
Craig’s Cruisers – Wyoming
www.craigscruisers.com
Each day there will be wristband specials for $25. It includes unlimited buffet and activities!
Every Princess Ballerina Needs a Superhero Dancer
Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9 at 11:30am
Grand Rapids Ballet Company
www.GRBallet.com
Families exploring West Michigan during Spring Break will enjoy this arts experience perfect for all ages. For just $5 per ticket your children will enjoy a brand-new ballet that tells the story of Princess Penelope and her brother Horst. Additional activities before the performance take the event to another level, plus each child will receive a take-home goodie bag.
Holland Aquatic Center
Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9
Holland Aquatic Center
www.hollandaquaticcenter.org
The pool will be open each day from 1pm-8:30pm. They have kiddy pools, lap pools, water slides and tons of water games!
Zoobilee
Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9
John Ball Zoo – Grand Rapids
www.johnballzoosociety.org
Bring the kids to John Ball Zoo for special spring break activities.
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Alternative Spring Break
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Fun at the Ballet
The Grand Rapids Ballet is preparing for something special this Spring Break!
Home Alone Safety
If your kids are staying home alone during Spring Break, make sure you talk with them first about staying safe.
‘Where You Live’ – March 28, 2009
This week, we’ll show you how to make the most of your West Michigan spring break “staycation.”
Take a Learning Adventure
Whether you’re staying home this spring break or hitting the road, spring break can be a learning experience for your child. Here are some simple ways to incorporate learning into everyday activities.
1. Games. Games are a great way to get your children thinking. Start by testing their reading skills and going over the directions together. Then have them be creative and come up with new rules or different ways to play the game.
2. Filling up the Tank. Next time you hit the gas station talk to your children about it. Use math skills to figure out how many miles per gallon your car gets or have them help calculate the cost as you fill up.
Spring Break Happenings
Here are some fun spring break activities going on right here in West Michigan!
Bounce Party
Bounce Party features fun interactive inflatables and is open all spring break! Visit their website for hours and Wristband Sunday Specials.
www.bounceparty.net
Coopersville Bunny Train
Kids of all ages will enjoy an excursion through the countryside. Join the Easter Bunny and other characters for this fun experience.
www.coopersvilleandmarne.org
Craig’s Cruisers
Craig’s is offering several different spring break specials.
www.craigscruisers.com
Exploring the Arts at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum
During spring break there will be puppetry, dance classes, visual arts and storytelling. This program is free!
269-373-7990
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