Family Shows in Grand Rapids

Family-friendly theatre, circus shows, magic performances, and live entertainment in Grand Rapids.

Updated: October 8, 2026
2 Venues

Grand Rapids hosts 42 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $28 and averaging $90, across venues throughout Grand Rapids, MI. Next up: October 8, 2026 at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Schedules updated as of October 8, 2026.

42
Upcoming Shows
Oct 8
Next Show
$28
Lowest Price
$90
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Dragons Love Tacos
Oct 8 · 6:00 PM · Grand Rapids, MI
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 42
  • Oct
    08
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $41Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 233
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  • Oct
    09
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $41Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Available: 298
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $28Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 282
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  • Oct
    10
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $40Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Available: 342
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $40Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Available: 163
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  • Oct
    11
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $41Avg. price ~ $78Tickets Available: 415
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  • Oct
    15
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $87Avg. price ~ $210Tickets Available: 38
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $40Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 369
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $40Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Available: 360
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $40Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 392
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $40Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 329
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Weekend Event
    Dragons Love Tacos
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
    location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503location30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $41Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 395
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  • Oct
    29
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    CIRCUS
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Van Andel Arena • 12,000 seats
    Van Andel Arena
    location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $27Avg. price ~ $106Tickets Available: 3987
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    10:30 AM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Van Andel Arena • 12,000 seats
    Van Andel Arena
    location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $136Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Remaining: 17
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Van Andel Arena • 12,000 seats
    Van Andel Arena
    location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $36Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 5099
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Van Andel Arena • 12,000 seats
    Van Andel Arena
    location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $36Avg. price ~ $122Tickets Available: 6371
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Van Andel Arena • 12,000 seats
    Van Andel Arena
    location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $236Avg. price ~ $272Tickets Remaining: 7
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Van Andel Arena • 12,000 seats
    Van Andel Arena
    location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $36Avg. price ~ $120Tickets Available: 6426
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
    Van Andel Arena • 12,000 seats
    Van Andel Arena
    location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $36Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 5690
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  • Nov
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Devos Hall • 2,400 seats
    Devos Hall
    location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $34Avg. price ~ $195Tickets Available: 528
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  • Nov
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Devos Hall • 2,400 seats
    Devos Hall
    location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $48Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 394
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  • Nov
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Devos Hall • 2,400 seats
    Devos Hall
    location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $53Avg. price ~ $203Tickets Available: 374
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Devos Hall • 2,400 seats
    Devos Hall
    location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $19Avg. price ~ $202Tickets Available: 364
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical
    Devos Hall • 2,400 seats
    Devos Hall
    location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503location245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    From $17Avg. price ~ $138Tickets Available: 459
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Featured Shows for Kids

Popular family performances and live entertainment.
Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons Love Tacos
CHILDREN / FAMILY
30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Upcoming Family Shows: 12
Next Show: Oct 08, 2026 6:00 PM
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
CIRCUS
130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Upcoming Family Shows: 52
Next Show: Oct 29, 2026 7:00 PM
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
HOLIDAY
245 Monroe Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Upcoming Family Shows: 79
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
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Amy Grant
Amy Grant
HOLIDAY
130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Upcoming Family Shows: 25
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM
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Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Ice Show
130 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Upcoming Family Shows: 130
Next Show: Feb 18, 2027 7:00 PM
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Finding Nemo Jr.
Finding Nemo Jr.
CHILDREN / FAMILY
30 N. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Upcoming Family Shows: 30
Next Show: Mar 25, 2027 6:00 PM
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Browse upcoming family-friendly productions, children's theatre performances, touring shows, educational entertainment, and seasonal events.

Family Shows by Category

Explore family entertainment for children and all ages.

🎭 Children's Theatre
Live stage productions designed for young audiences.
🎪 Circus Shows
Acrobatic performances, family spectacles, and touring productions.
✨ Magic Shows
Illusions, family entertainment, and interactive performances.
🎄 Holiday Shows
Seasonal productions and family celebrations.
🧸 Character Shows
Popular children's characters and family productions.
🎵 Musical Productions
Family musicals and musical theatre performances.
🎨 Educational Shows
Interactive performances combining learning and entertainment.
🎭 Touring Productions
National and international family entertainment events.

Family-Friendly Venues

Theatres and venues hosting family performances.
Devos Hall
Grand Rapids, MI
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 01, 2026
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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Grand Rapids, MI
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 18
Next Show: Oct 08, 2026
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Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids, MI
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 15
Next Show: Oct 29, 2026
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About Family Shows

Live entertainment for children and families.

Family shows include children's theatre, circus performances, magic acts, touring productions, seasonal events, musicals, educational performances, and live entertainment designed for children, parents, and multi-generational audiences.

Family Shows Overview

Family entertainment at a glance.

Category Examples
Children's Theatre Stage productions for young audiences
Circus Shows Acrobatic and touring family productions
Magic Shows Illusion and interactive performances
Family Musicals Musical theatre and family productions
Holiday Shows Seasonal and festive performances
Character Shows Children's entertainment productions
Educational Shows Learning-focused live entertainment
Touring Productions National and international touring shows

Family Shows FAQ

Answers to common questions about family shows, venues, tickets, and schedules.

What types of family shows are available in Grand Rapids?

Family shows may include children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, family musicals, educational productions, and seasonal events.

Are family shows suitable for all ages?

Many family shows are designed for children and parents, though age recommendations may vary by production.

Where are family shows performed in Grand Rapids?

Family shows are commonly presented at theatres, performing arts centers, arenas, convention centers, and entertainment venues.

Can I find family shows during school holidays?

Yes. Many venues schedule special family performances during holidays, weekends, and school breaks.

Are tickets required for family shows?

Most family performances require tickets, although some community and seasonal events may offer free admission.

How can I find upcoming family shows?

Browse the schedule by date, venue, category, or month to discover upcoming family entertainment.

Do touring family productions visit Grand Rapids?

Many national and international family productions regularly tour major cities and regional venues.

How often is the family shows schedule updated?

Show schedules, venue information, and ticket availability are updated regularly throughout the year.