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SUMMARY:Dream Big - A Free Literacy Play Experience
DESCRIPTION:THE PLAYGROUNDgr is proud to bring this THE PLAYGROUNDgr and GR Lit Fest event to our community on June 29\, 2026 at 4pm – 6pm as the Grand Finale of their full week of literacy and community collaborations!\n\n\n\nWhat does your child dream about becoming when they grow up?\nAn artist? A teacher? A chef? A scientist? An entrepreneur? A community leader?\n\nJoin 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n READ-alouds with local authors featuring stories about dreams\, goals\, and self-belief\n\n\n EAT with food programming like the YMCA Veggie Van\n\n\n PLAY at the newly re-imagined Houseman Playground! Creative activities and imaginative play experiences with interactive stations focused on wellness\, mindfulness\, nutrition\, financial literacy\, and more\nCONNECT with organizations and resources that support children and families\n\n\n EXPLORE your future!\n\n\nDREAM BIG …. \n\n\nWe 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!\n\nThrough 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.\n\n\n\n\nTHANK 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.
URL:https://grlitfest.com/event/dream-big-literacy-play-2026/
LOCATION:Houseman Playground\, 162 Hausman Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
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