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 21

Event 

Time

Location

Sponsored Department

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 – 6 p.m.

Kirkhof Center Lobby

Campus Activities Board

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

Technology Showcase

Stop by the Tech Showcase and pick up a 3D printed GVSU keychain and utilize the extended reality headsets!

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Technology Showcase, Mary Idema Pew Library Atrium Rooms 012/040

IT Innovation and Research

Open Gym

Check out the Recreation center on campus during open hours

4 – 8:45 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!

4 – 10 p.m.

Kirkhof Center Room 1142

Campus Activities Board

Food Truck: Around Baking Co. 

Enjoy some pizza from a beloved local food truck!

5 – 7 p.m.

Between Kirkhof Center and the Library

Around Baking Co.

Art Gallery: Open Late!

Explore GVSU's Art Gallery and view artwork related to the earth. While you’re there, contribute to the community loom!

5 – 7 p.m.

Haas Center for Performing Arts Gallery - PAC 1121

Art Museum

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

Laker Store

20% Off All Plush Items

Select family items starting at $15

GV Squish giveaway can be entered to win at Allendale location on 2/21 and the winner will be announced 2/22

Open until 5 p.m.

Laker Store, Allendale Campus

Laker Store

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

Open Swim

Take a dip in the pool during open swim hours!

5:30 – 8 p.m.

Recreation Center

Recreation & Wellness

Tour in the Gallery

Enjoy a tour of Climate Matters: Our Changing and Resilient Planet.

6 – 6:30 p.m.

Haas Center for Performing Arts Gallery - PAC 1121

Art Museum

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.

Cook-DeWitt Center

Campus Activities Board

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.

Purchase Tickets Here

7 –  9 p.m.

Van Andel Arena

Grand Rapids Griffins

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 (KC 2204)

Subject to Change

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

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 22

Event

Time

Location

Sponsored Department

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

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

Breakfast and Crafts with Housing and Residence Life (HRL)

Join Housing and Residence Life (HRL) for a morning of crafts and fun! A free light breakfast will be provided (included dietary and allergen-friendly options).

9 – 11 a.m.

Holton-Hooker Living Center (HHLC) Multipurpose Room (MPR)

Housing & Residence Life

Mock College Class

Want to get a taste of college life? Join us for a fun and engaging mock class!

10:00 – 11 a.m.

Niemeyer Room 148

Career Center & Campus Activities Board

Open Swim 

Take a dip in the pool during open swim hours!

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Recreation Center

Recreation & Wellness

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 - KC 1152

Charter Schools Office

Cookie Decorating

Have your fun, and eat it too! Decorate cookies your way and taste your magic!

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Kleiner C-Store Dining Room

Laker Food Co.

Art Gallery

Explore GVSU's Art Gallery and view artwork related to the earth. While you’re there, contribute to the community loom!

10:30 - 11 a.m: Younger sibs and kids, come to the Art Gallery in PAC for story time! We will listen to a story about taking care of Earth.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m: After exploring the Art Gallery, create your own masterpiece using the fun process of Gelli plate printing!

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Haas Center for Performing Arts Gallery - PAC 1121

Art Museum

Rock Climbing

Enjoy GVSU's very own rock climbing wall! GVSU Students are free of charge. Guests will be $5. All sibs & kids MUST have a parent or guardian fill out the waiver before climbing.

Rock Climbing Wall Waiver

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

GVSU Recreation Center

Climbing Center

Laker Store

20% Off All Plush Items

Select family items starting at $15

GV Squish giveaway can be entered to win at Allendale location on 2/21 and the winner will be announced 2/22

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Laker Store, Allendale Campus

Laker Store

Technology Showcase

Stop by the Tech Showcase and pick up a 3D printed GVSU keychain and utilize the extended reality headsets!

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Technology Showcase, Mary Idema Pew Library Atrium Rooms 012/040

IT Innovation and Research

Food Truck: Around Baking Co. 

Enjoy delicious pizza from a beloved local food truck!

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

In between Kirkhof Center and the Library

Around Baking Co.

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

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

Open Gym

Check out the Recreation center on campus during open hours

1 – 7:45 p.m.

GVSU Recreation Center

Recreation & Wellness

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

Board Games

Don't be bored, come board! Come play some board games and make one of your own?

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Kirkhof Center Room 2201

Campus Activities Board

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

Karaoke

Sing along to your favorite songs!

3 – 4 p.m.

Kirkhof Center Room 2266

Campus Activities Board

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

Lava Lamp Making

The ultimate take home-- come make your own lava lamp to display!

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Kirkhof Center Room 2201

Campus Activities Board

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

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.

GVSU Fieldhouse Dance Studio - Room B160

Model Entertainment

Candy Salad Making

Come make the best snack to keep you going for the rest of the weekend! It is time to sugar up!

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Kirkhof Center Room 0058

Campus Activities Board

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

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 (KC 2250)

Campus Activities Board


Sunday, February 23

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

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

Purchase Tickets Here!

$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

Purchase Tickets Here!

$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

Purchase Tickets Here!

$10.00 all ages

12 – 4 p.m.

Celebration Cinema Rivertown

3728 Rivertown Pkwy, Grandville, MI 49418

Purchase Tickets Here!

Prices vary based on movie

Show times vary based on movie

World of Winter Festival

Various Locations in downtown Grand Rapids

Free

Varies by event



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