Event Schedule
Sibs & Kids Weekend 2026 Schedule of Events
Events are subject to change and more will be added as the event gets closer.
All Sibs & Kids must have a wristband on to partake in Sibs & Kids events.
Friday, January 30
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Event |
Location |
Time |
Sponsored Department |
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Check-In Check-in and receive your weekend goody bag before getting settled in your GVSU student's room. *All Sibs & Kids will receive a wristband that allows entry to Sibs & Kids events* Note: Not all Sibs & Kids events are free. Check the Schedule of Events to see which events require payment. |
Kirkhof Center Lobby |
4 – 6 p.m. |
Campus Activities Board |
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Jersey Making Come design and tie-dye your own colorful jersey to take home at our fun “Jersey Making” event! |
Kirkhof Center Thornapple Room |
6 – 7 p.m. |
Campus Activities Board |
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Welcome Party After you check-in and receive your weekend goody bag, come hang out in the Kirkhof student center to kick off the weekend! |
Kirkhof Center Grand River Room |
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
Campus Activities Board |
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Ice Cream Social Wrap up your night of fun with a delicious treat! |
Kirkhof Center Room 2215/2216 |
9:30 – 10 p.m. |
Campus Activities Board |
Saturday, January 31
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Event |
Time |
Location |
Sponsored Department |
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World Fair Explore sports from all over the world at our World Fair! |
10 – 11:30 a.m. |
Kirkhof Center Thornapple Room |
Campus Activities Board |
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Zumba Join us for a fun morning of Zumba! |
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette |
Recreation & Wellness |
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Relay Race/Obstacle Course Show off your racing skills at this creative obstacle course. |
12 - 1:30 p.m. |
Location TBD |
Campus Activities Board |
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Mock College Class Want to get a taste of college life? Join us for a fun and engaging mock class! |
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
Niemeyer Room 148 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Gold Medal Craft Feeling like a champion? Make and decorate a glamorous medal to wear all weekend! |
1 - 2 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Thornapple Room |
Campus Activities Board |
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Open Swim Take a dip in the pool during open swim hours! |
2 – 3:30 p.m. |
Recreation Center |
Recreation & Wellness |
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Minute to Win it Clock is ticking... we are bringing this fun speedy game show right to you! |
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 2215/2216 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Arts & Farts So good we had to run it back a second time! Join us for a variety of crafts. |
4 - 6 p.m. |
Location TBD |
Campus Activities Board |
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Glow in the Dark Dance Party End the weekend with a fun light-up dance party! |
9:30 - 10:30 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette Room |
Campus Activities Board |
Sunday, February 1
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Location |
Price |
Hours |
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Grand Rapids Public Museum 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 |
$5.00 with student ID $5.00 children ages 3 - 17 |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
$12 all ages |
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
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World of Winter Scavenger Hunt Join the World of Winter Scavenger Hunt! Explore the festival in a fun new way with our interactive scavenger hunt! |
Free |
All day |
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Celebration Cinema Rivertown 3728 Rivertown Pkwy, Grandville, MI 49418 |
Prices vary |
Show times vary |
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The Gerald Ford Presidential Museum 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 |
$10.00 with Student ID $7.00 children ages 6-18 Free - ages 5 and under |
12 - 5 p.m. |