Now Open! · Downtown Big Rapids
Come with your kids, bring a friend, or spend some time on a project of your own. From sensory play and LEGO to board games, crafts, and the Maker Lab, there’s something to try at every age.
Open Discovery · $10 admission
Children ages 1–12 can bring one caregiver free. Additional children are $7 each, and babies under 1 are free.
Computer use and Maker Lab access are included with paid admission.
Open Discovery is walk-in only; no online registration is needed. Complete your waiver before you come.
Maker Lab materials and consumables cost extra. Special workshops are priced separately.
Play & Create
Build with LEGO or Magna-Tiles, explore sensory activities, work on a project, or pull out a board game. Kids, teens, and adults can build together, take on a challenge, or settle into a game. Come on your own, with friends, or with family.
Explore the play areas →Use one of our computer workstations with paid admission.
Bring a project idea or try something new. Teens and adults can create designs, with staff operating equipment for guests under 18. Maker Lab access is included with paid admission. Materials and consumables cost extra.
Explore the Maker Lab →Our Shop
Stop in for gifts, secondhand treasures, and great deals. We’ll also be bringing in STEM kits, squishies, and other fun finds. Shopping is always free to browse.
Want to see something stocked? Let us know!
About the shop →Plan your visit
Downtown Big Rapids, Michigan
Hours:
Wednesday–Friday 11 AM–7 PM; Saturday 10 AM–2 PM; Sunday by appointment only; Monday–Tuesday closed. Private bookings available Friday after 7 PM, Saturday outside public hours, and Sunday.
Local business support
Sponsor family visits or a workshop, make a lump-sum contribution, or give supplies and equipment. We can coordinate recognition for your business.
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