# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dream Big - A Free Literacy and Play Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a FREE family event! Give your children a fun evening...and just maybe a new dream for their future!

What does your child dream about becoming when they grow up?

An artist? A teacher? A chef? A scientist? An entrepreneur? A community leader?

Join us for Dream Big, a free community event designed to inspire children to imagine their futures and discover the many possibilities available to them right here in Grand Rapids.

Through engaging storytimes, creative activities, hands-on experiences, and interactive community partner booths, children will explore big ideas about their futures while building confidence, curiosity, and hope.

Families can enjoy:

Read-alouds from local authors featuring stories about dreams, goals, and self-belief
Creative activities and imaginative play experiences
Interactive stations focused on wellness, mindfulness, nutrition, financial literacy, and more
Opportunities to connect with organizations and resources that support children and families
 Plenty of fun, play, and inspiration for all ages
We believe every child deserves the chance to imagine a bright future and have the practical tools they need to make it happen...and of course the chance to PLAY!

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS: YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Sherwood Global Academy, Sylvan Learning, City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation, Wimee, Midtown Neighborhood Association, Mo'photography LLC, Whole Hearted Marketing and LMCU and Wege Foundation.

#play4thehealthofit #grlitfest #theplaygroundgr
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/dream-big-a-free-literacy-and-play-experience/200030118255005
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 147

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-35ND, United States
- **lat**: 42.96615
- **long**: -85.64584
- **full address**: 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-35ND, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Dream Big - A Free Literacy and Play Experience
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7fd2e339dfd57add473335f924c4a2b0783d30a8a5ef292e4b4249dda7462cda-rimg-w790-h1024-dcedf1f0-gmir?v=1782577087

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dream Big - A Free Literacy and Play Experience being held?
  - **A:** Dream Big - A Free Literacy and Play Experience takes place on Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 162 Houseman Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-35ND, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dream Big - A Free Literacy and Play Experience?
  - **A:** Dream Big - A Free Literacy and Play Experience is organized by GR Lit Fest .

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