Teen Night Tuesdays

Every Tuesday  •  9 am-Noon

The Kroc Center offers a special drop-in time just for parents & toddlers! Parents and little ones can splash & play under the water features in our wading pool and enjoy toddler-friendly activities in the gym with balls & scooters. Toddlers may bring their own clean ride-on toys, as well.

Members with a family membership attend FREE. One adult (member or non-member) may attend FREE per paid child admission of $5.

FINAL Toddler Tuesday before summer break is Tuesday, May 28.


Senior Fridays

Every Friday  •  5:30 am-1 pm

Active seniors, aged 55+, are invited to the Kroc Center every Friday for special FREE and discounted activities! Try out the gym & free-weights, walk on our indoor track, enjoy our pool & hot tub, or check out the board games and computers in our game room. Special offerings include FREE Stretch & Flex class from 10-11 AM and FREE river walking in the pool from 11 AM-noon. Plus, help yourself to free coffee and pastries from 8:30-11 AM!

FREE for members. Just $5 admission for non-members.


Outdoor Fitness Series

Every Saturday in May  •  10-11:30 pm

Join us in the Kroc Center amphitheater for FREE outdoor fitness every Saturday in May! All fitness levels welcome. No need to register in advance. Please bring your own towel and water bottle.

Ages 12+ (ages 12–15 must be w/adult)  •  FREE for everyone!

May 4: Pilates  •  May 11: Yoga  •  May 18: Kickboxing  •  May 25: Zumba


Family Night

Friday, May 17  •  6-8:30 pm  •  FREE

You’re invited to an evening of FREE family fun and games at the Kroc Center. Family Nights give parents an opportunity to spend some fun, quality time with the kids. This Family Night will feature water safety tips and training in our pool as well as a family-friendly movie (please call 616.588.7200 for movie title).

All ages  •  Bring your own swimsuit & towel  •  FREE for everyone!

No need to register  •  Activities start at 6 pm  •  Movie starts at 7 pm


Mayor's Bike Ride

Tuesday, May 21  •  6:30 pm  •  FREE

This FREE family-friendly bike ride with Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell will start and end at the Kroc Center. Choose from three routes: a 2-mile or 6-mile ride along Plaster Creek Trail OR a 24-mile road ride to Millennium Park, led by Alger Bikes. All routes are round-trip on paved surfaces.

All ages  •  FREE for everyone!  •  No need to register  •  Please wear a helmet.


Toddler Tuesday Summer Kick-Off

Tuesday, May 28  •  9 am-Noon

Come celebrate our final Toddler Tuesday before summer break! Parents and their little ones are invited to enjoy our indoor pool and outdoor splash pad, play in the gym, jump around in the bounce house and do arts & crafts. Kid-friendly treats will be available, and RJ Kroc will make a special appearance!

Members with a family membership attend FREE. One adult (member or non-member) may attend FREE per paid child admission of $5. No advance registration required.


Parents' Night Out

Friday, June 21  •  5-8:45 pm

Parents, enjoy a night out while we’ll watch the kids! Drop them off at the Kroc Center for a night of fun, supervised activities like games in the gym, arts & crafts and a kid-friendly movie. Pizza & beverage included! Ages 3–11 (must be potty-trained). Please register by Wednesday, June 19.

$10 per child for members • $20 per child for non-members

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