Event Schedule
Sibs & Kids Weekend 2025 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, February 23
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Event |
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Location |
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. |
4 – 7 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Lobby |
Campus Activities Board |
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Camp Louie Welcome Party After you check-in and receive your weekend goody bag, come hang out in the Kirkhof student center to kickoff the weekend! |
4 – 7 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Lobby & Lounges |
Campus Activities Board |
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Open Art Gallery Wander throughout GVSU's Art Gallery to see the beautiful work that GVSU students produce! |
4 - 7 p.m. |
Art Gallery |
GVSU Art Department |
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Open Gym Check out the Recreation center on campus during open hours |
4 – 8:45 p.m. |
Recreation Center |
Recreation & Wellness |
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Parent and Supporter Room For parents and supporters who are dropping off siblings to visit their GVSU student, we will have a designated space that will serve as a parent and supporter room. In this room we will provide refreshments and a quiet space to decompress while the sibs and kids hang out! |
4 – 10 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 1142 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Arts & Farts Get creative and unleash your inner artist through fun crafts at Arts & Farts. |
5 – 7 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 2215/2216 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Laker Store $20 GV Squish Bear Sale |
Open until 5 p.m. |
Laker Store, Allendale Campus |
Laker Store |
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Survivor Skills Workshop Join us for a fun and exciting Survival Skills Workshop where kids will learn basic survival skills! |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 2263 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Open Swim Take a dip in the pool during open swim hours! |
5:30 – 8 p.m. |
Recreation Center |
Recreation & Wellness |
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Mentalist Noah Sonie Are you ready to get your mind blown? Join mentalist, Noah Sonie, for an show you couldn't believe! |
7 - 8 p.m. |
TBD |
Campus Activities Board |
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Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms Sibs and Kids tickets are offered at a discounted rate! Use the link below for a discounted rate on tickets during Sibs and Kids weekend. |
7 – 9 p.m. |
Van Andel Arena |
Grand Rapids Griffins |
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Subject to Change Improv Show Laugh the night away as improv comedy group, Subject to Change, puts on their children and family show! |
8 - 9 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette Room |
Subject to Change |
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Just Dance Party Come dance the night away with us to some of your favorite Just Dance moves! |
8 – 10 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 0008 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Ice Cream & Dirt Sundae Social Wrap up your night of fun with a delicious treat! |
9 – 10 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 2215/2216 |
Campus Activities Board |
Saturday, February 24
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Event |
Time |
Location |
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. |
8 - 10 a.m. |
Kirkhof Center Lobby |
Campus Activities Board |
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Parent & Supporter Room For parents and supporters who are dropping off siblings to visit their GVSU student, we will have a designated space that will serve as a parent and supporter room. In this room we will provide refreshments and a quiet space to decompress while the sibs and kids hang out! |
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 1142 |
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! |
9:30 - 11 a.m. |
Honors College Case Room |
Campus Activities Board |
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Open Swim Take a dip in the pool during open swim hours! |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Recreation Center |
Recreation & Wellness |
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Camp TSSC Rock painting, indoor “lawn” games, DIY suncatchers, movies, board games, and more! Pizza and snacks will be provided |
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Thompson Student Support Center |
Charter Schools Office |
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Open Art Gallery Wander throughout GVSU's Art Gallery to see the beautiful work that GVSU students produce! |
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Art Gallery |
GVSU Art Department |
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Wind Chime Making Do you love hearing the wonderful sounds wind can make with just a few instruments? Make your very own wind chime and start your music! |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 0058 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Greenhouse Tour Explore the variety of plants GVSU has to offer at the rooftop greenhouse! |
12 - 2 p.m. |
Barbara Kindshi Greenhouse |
GVSU Biology Department |
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Open Gym Check out the Recreation center on campus during open hours |
1 - 7:45 p.m. |
GVSU Recreation Center |
Recreation & Wellness |
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Cookie Decorating Have your fun, and eat it too! Decorate cookies your way and taste your magic! |
1 - 3 p.m. |
Kleiner C-Store Dining Room |
Laker Food Co. |
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Grand Valley State University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cheer on the GVSU Women's Basketball Team as they take on the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals! |
1 p.m. |
GVSU Fieldhouse |
GVSU Athletics |
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Slime Making It's time to get down and dirty with slime making! Make your very own slime to destress or play with! |
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 0058 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Karaoke Sing along to your favorite songs! |
3 - 4 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 2266 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Grand Valley State University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cheer on the GVSU Men's Basketball Team as they take on the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals! |
3 p.m. |
GVSU Fieldhouse |
GVSU Athletics |
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Clay Impressions Utilize the Earth's natural resources and imprint your own designs into hardening clay! |
4 - 5:30 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 2263 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Model Walking 101 Ever wanted to learn how to walk like a model? Learn runway etiquette and the proper strut walk with Model Entertainment! |
4 - 5 p.m. |
TBA |
Model Entertainment |
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Charades What better time to play a game of charades than at summer camp? Join other sibs & kids as we play an ultimate game of charades! |
5 - 6 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Room 0008 |
Campus Activities Board |
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Camp Louie Party End the weekend with an epic Camp Louie party! Enjoy inflatables, table top games, music, and more as we close out a wonderful weekend! |
6 - 9 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Grand River Room |
Campus Activities Board |
Sunday, February 25
Not ready to leave quite yet? Stay and enjoy some local Grand Rapids attractions before heading home. Sibs and kids must be out of the Living Centers before 5 p.m.
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Location |
Price |
Hours |
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Grand Rapids Public Museum Featured Exhibit: Building Buddies Step into the vibrant world of Building Buddies! This captivating experience offers an educational adventure suitable for visitors of all ages, with a particular focus on our youngest learners, aged 2 to 8. Dive into the heartwarming story of the Waltons, a family embarking on a new chapter as they make their home in the museum. But here’s the twist – they need your assistance to complete various construction projects before they can settle in. 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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The Gerald Ford Presidential Museum 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 |
$9.00 with student ID $6.00 children ages 6 – 18 |
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
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Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
$10.00 all ages |
12 – 4 p.m. |
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Celebration Cinema Rivertown 3728 Rivertown Pkwy, Grandville, MI 49418 |
Prices vary based on movie |
Show times vary based on movie |
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Various Locations in downtown Grand Rapids |
Free |
Varies by event |