Event Schedule
Sibs & Kids Weekend 2024 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
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 learn more! |
4 – 7 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Lobby |
Campus Activities Board |
Kirkhof Under the Sea Welcome Party After you check-in and receive your weekend goody bag, come hang out in Kirkhof to kickoff the weekend! There will be carnival games, yard games, crafts, caricature artist, and more! Stop by the Alcohol and Other Drugs table for some free ocean themed mocktails! |
4 – 7 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Lobby & Lounges |
Campus Activities Board |
Laker Store $20 GV Squish Bear Sale Sibs & Kids Giveaway at the Allendale location and on Instagram @gvsulakerstore. Winner will be announced on Instagram on 2/23. |
Open until 5 p.m. |
Laker Store, Allendale Campus |
Laker Store |
Tote Bag Painting Come paint a tote bag to put all of your Sibs & Kids Weekend and GVSU goodies in for the weekend! |
5 - 6 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 2263 |
Campus Activities Board |
Bonhomie Catering Food Truck Come grab some pulled pork, mac and cheese, and more from Bonhomie Catering out by the clocktower! |
5 – 7 p.m. |
Allendale Campus Clocktower |
Bonhomie Catering |
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! |
5 – 10 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 2201 |
Campus Activities Board |
Ocean in a Bottle Making Take home your very own take on the ocean in a to-go bottle! |
6 - 7 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 2259 |
Campus Activites Boars |
Comedy Magician Trent James Come enjoy, laugh, and be mystified by Comedy Magician Trent James! |
7 – 8 p.m. |
Cook DeWitt Center |
Campus Activities Board |
Sandy Hands Party Like playing in the sand? Enjoy some kinetic sand and make sand jar necklaces! |
8 – 9 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 2259 |
Campus Activities Board |
Subject to Change Presents: The Sibs & Kids Improv Show Come watch the student organization Subject to Change as they perform a super fun show! |
8 – 9 p.m. |
Pere Marquette, Kirkhof Center 2204 |
Subject to Change |
Ice Cream Social Finish off your night with an ice cream sundae bar! |
9 – 10 p.m. |
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center 2250 |
Campus Activities Board |
Saturday, February 24
Event |
Time |
Location |
Sponsored Department |
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Open Rec Hours *Must have Sibs & Kids wristband on for free entry* Come have some fun with open gym hours, open racquetball courts, basketball courts and more! Check out the Rec Center website for more info! |
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
Recreation Center |
Recreation & Wellness |
Saturday 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 learn more! |
9 – 10 a.m. |
Kirkhof Center Lobby |
Campus Activities Board |
Laker Dance Team K-8 Youth Clinic & Performance Join the Laker Dance Team in a clinic to learn choreography, do team building activities, and more! Price: $50 |
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Game at 1 p.m. |
GVSU Recreation Center Courts 4 & 5 |
Laker Dance Team |
DIY Jellyfish Making Make your very own pet jellyfish to bring home with you! |
10 – 11 a.m. |
Kirkhof Center 0058 |
Campus Activities Board |
Cartoons & Coloring Stop in to enjoy some snacks and coloring while you watch cartoons on the big screen. Wearing your pajamas is encouraged! |
10 – 11 a.m. |
Holton Hooker Multipurpose Room |
Housing & Residence Life |
Open Swim Hours *Must have Sibs & Kids wristband to get in for free* |
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Recreation Center |
Recreation & Wellness |
Open Rock Climbing *Must have Sibs & Kids wristband on for free entry* |
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Recreation Center |
Recreation & Wellness |
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! |
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 2201 |
Campus Activities Board |
Shell Painting and Necklace Making Join us for shell painting and necklace making! We will have shells with puffy paint, and some smaller shells to make into necklaces! |
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 2270 |
Campus Activities Board |
Around Baking Co. Food Truck Come grab some pizza from Around Baking Co. out by the clocktower! |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Allendale Campus Clocktower |
Around Baking Co. |
Ocean Snacks & Crafts Have a "fin-tastic" time with the Charter Schools Office! There will be a photo booth, DIY shark puppets, snacks, and more! |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Lounge |
Charter Schools Office |
Greek Philanthropy Fair Join us for a day of fun-filled philanthropy at the Greek Philanthropy Carnival! Carnival Games Galore: Step right up and test your skills at various exciting carnival games hosted by our Greek chapters! There's something for everyone. Delicious Treats: Indulge in tasty snacks and treats to keep your energy up for all the fun activities. Support a Cause: Your participation directly supports the philanthropic efforts of each Greek chapter. Every $1 ticket purchase goes towards their respective philanthropy, positively impacting our community. Admission Details:
Who Can Attend: All are welcome! Bring your siblings, kids, friends, and family for a day of laughter, fun, and giving back. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to have a blast while making a difference in the community. Mark your calendars and join us at the Greek Philanthropy Carnival during Sibs and Kids Weekend! Please note that GVSU is a cashless campus, and all payments must be made with a credit card. |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center Lower Level |
Fraternity & Sorority Life |
Fin-tastic Cookie Craze Join Laker Food Co. and decorate some Under the Sea themed sugar cookies! |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Kleiner Commons in The Dish |
Laker Food Co. |
Mario Kart Join the Mario Kart club and race through a series of courses! |
12 – 1 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 2263 |
Mario Kart Club |
Green House Open House & Scavenger Hunt The Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse, a 3,000 square foot facility on the Allendale campus, houses plants that can be found under the sea. FREE succulents to the first 100 visitors! Visit Instagram to see the latest plants in bloom and fun happenings in the greenhouse! |
12 – 2 p.m. |
Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse |
Department of Biology |
Laker Store $20 GV Squish Bear Sale |
Open until 5 p.m. |
Laker Store, Allendale Campus |
Laker Store |
Women's Basketball vs. Lake Superior State Must have Sibs & Kids wristband on for free entry. *Only need to purchase a ticket if you did not register for Sibs & Kids Weekend* |
1 p.m. |
Fieldhouse Arena |
Athletics |
Sea Slime Making Make some themed under the sea slime with different add-ins available! |
2 - 3 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 2266 |
Campus Activities Board |
Meet and Greet with Women's Basketball Team Meet the Women's Basketball Team after their game! Free signed posters will be available and pizza will be provided while supplies last. |
2:45 p.m. |
Fieldhouse West Court |
Athletics |
Men's Basketball vs. Lake Superior State Must have Sibs & Kids wristband on for free entry. *Only need to purchase a ticket if you did not register for Sibs & Kids Weekend* |
3 p.m. |
Fieldhouse Arena |
Athletics |
Open Gaming at the Laker Esports Center! Come on out to the Laker Esports Center (LEC) located in the bottom floor of the Kirkhof Center, to play some of your favorite games and esports titles! |
3 – 6 p.m. |
Laker Esports Center |
Recreation & Wellness |
Spa Day Come relax and enjoy a restful afternoon with CAB! |
4 – 5 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 1104 |
Campus Activities Board |
Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Texas Stars Sibs and Kids tickets are offered at a discounted rate! Use the code SIBSNKIDS before selecting your seats. |
7 p.m. |
Van Andel Arena |
Grand Rapids Griffins |
Under the Sea Party Join us in the Grand River Room for some under the sea fun, inflatables, and games! There will be inflatables, carnival games, yard games, crafts, caricature artist, and more! Come meet Ariel and Eric as well from 7 – 8 p.m.! |
7 – 9 p.m. |
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center 2250 |
Campus Activities Board |
NPHC Stroll Off Don't miss the NPHC Stroll-Off Competition! Come cheer on the National Panhellenic Council and other Greek Life organizations for a stroll competition! This free, cultural step show starts at 7 p.m., so come early to secure your seat! Check out this link for more info. |
7 - 10 p.m. |
Cook-DeWitt Center |
National Pan-Hellenic Council, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. |
Just Dance Party Come dance the night away with us to some of your favorite Just Dance moves! |
8 – 9 p.m. |
Kirkhof Center 0008 |
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.
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. |
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. |
Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
$10.00 all ages |
12 – 4 p.m. |
Celebration Cinema Rivertown 3728 Rivertown Pkwy, Grandville, MI 49418 |
Prices vary based on movie |
Show times vary based on movie |
Various Locations in downtown Grand Rapids |
Free |
Varies by event |