Discover Manufacturing
Manufacturing is all about making things - cars, furniture, food products, tools, and more. It’s one of Michigan’s biggest industries and offers good-paying jobs in areas like robotics, welding, design and machine operation. Manufacturers in West Michigan are looking for the next generation to help build the future. Whether you like working with your hands or using technology to solve problems, there’s a place for you in manufacturing.
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KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
August 20, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
Kent District Library - Englehardt Branch
KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
August 27, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
Kent District Library - Englehardt Branch
KDL Lab Experience: Whirlygigs, Gadgets & Gizmos
Spin it, build it, make it move! Join us for a build-and-tinker STEAM adventure where kids invent, experiment and create amazing contraptions that whirl, twist and spin.
When
September 1, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where
6071 Linfield Ave. SE, Alto MI 49302
KDL Lab Experience: Magnetic Mayhem
With a variety of magnetic building pieces, you will be sure to find something that attracts you. Explore magnetism with a variety of magnetic building pieces. There are engineering challenges for everyone.
When
September 2, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where
4787 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids MI 49548
KDL Lab Experience: Inventing America
Celebrate 250 years of American inventions and ingenuity through hands-on STEAM fun at the library.
When
September 3, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
Englehardt (Lowell) Branch
KDL Lab Experience: Roll With It
Get your marbles rolling with a variety of activities. Challenge your ramp skills with classic marble sets or branch out with KEVA planks.
When
September 4, 2026 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
Where
7215 Headley Street SE, Ada MI 49301
KDL Lab Experience: STEAM and Stems
Go on a hands-on adventure to uncover the secret life of plants. Young botanists will investigate how things grow from the roots up. Come dig into science!
When
September 9, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
Where
4055 Maple St. SW, Grandville MI 49418
KDL Lab Experience: Whirlygigs, Gadgets & Gizmos
Spin it, build it, make it move! Join us for a build-and-tinker STEAM adventure where kids invent, experiment and create amazing contraptions that whirl, twist and spin.
When
September 10, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
200 N. Monroe St., Lowell MI 49331
KDL Lab Experience: Magnetic Mayhem
With a variety of magnetic building pieces, you will be sure to find something that attracts you. Explore magnetism with a variety of magnetic building pieces. There are engineering challenges for everyone.
When
September 10, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where
3350 Michael Ave. SW, Wyoming MI 49509
KDL Lab Experience: Cubelets, Robots in Disguise
Stack and build with pre-programmed robots in a variety of unique ways to create countless robot constructions. Make your robot move, groove and light up. Every design is a new robot.
When
September 14, 2026 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where
8191 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
KDL Lab Experience: Magnetic Mayhem
With a variety of magnetic building pieces, you will be sure to find something that attracts you. Explore magnetism with a variety of magnetic building pieces. There are engineering challenges for everyone.
When
September 17, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
200 N. Monroe St., Lowell MI 49331
KDL Lab Experience: Cubelets, Robots in Disguise
Stack and build with pre-programmed robots in a variety of unique ways to create countless robot constructions. Make your robot move, groove and light up. Every design is a new robot.
When
September 18, 2026 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
Where
7215 Headley Street SE, Ada MI 49301
KDL Lab Experience: STEAM and Stems
Go on a hands-on adventure to uncover the secret life of plants. Young botanists will investigate how things grow from the roots up. Come dig into science!
When
September 21, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
Where
2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546
KDL Lab Experience: Cubelets, Robots in Disguise
Stack and build with pre-programmed robots in a variety of unique ways to create countless robot constructions. Make your robot move, groove and light up. Every design is a new robot.
When
September 24, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
200 N. Monroe St., Lowell MI 49331
KDL Lab Experience: Magnetic Mayhem
With a variety of magnetic building pieces, you will be sure to find something that attracts you. Explore magnetism with a variety of magnetic building pieces. There are engineering challenges for everyone.
When
September 28, 2026 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where
421 68th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
KDL Lab Experience: Ozobots
Meet the tiny robots with big personalities! Kids will draw, code and create as they guide Ozobots through colorful mazes and challenges. It’s a hands-on intro to robotics and coding—no screens required.
When
September 28, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
Where
2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
KDL Lab Experience: Cubelets, Robots in Disguise
Stack and build with pre-programmed robots in a variety of unique ways to create countless robot constructions. Make your robot move, groove and light up. Every design is a new robot.
When
September 30, 2026 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Where
4950 Breton SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
October 5, 2026 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
Where
East Grand Rapids Branch
KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
October 5, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
Where
Cascade Township Branch
KDL Lab Experience: Inventing America
Celebrate 250 years of American inventions and ingenuity through hands-on STEAM fun at the library.
When
October 7, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Where
Kelloggsville Branch
KDL Lab Experience
Drop in and allow children to think creatively, tinker, explore and collaborate while engaging in a variety of hands-on activities based on STEAM concepts.
When
October 19, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
Where
Cascade Township Branch
Careerline Tech Center Open House
Open House for those students, families and community members interested in what Ottawa Area ISD Careerline Tech Center has to offer.
When
November 5, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Where
Careerline Tech Center Winter Open House
Students & families interested in attending Careerline Tech Center for the 27-28 or 28-29 school years are invited to attend the Ottawa Area ISD Careerline Tech Center Open House.
When
January 21, 2027 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST