Blacksmith Shop Open

Next: Friday, December 5, 2025

Runs until Friday, December 19, 2025 (See all dates)

Time
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Venue
Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Price
FREE w/admission to nature center or membership

Explore our historical 19th century Blacksmith Shop!
Come explore our historical 19th century Blacksmith Shop. On Fridays, a volunteer blacksmith will be giving live demonstrations of how metal is transformed into useful objects at the forge. If their work inspires you, consider signing up for one of our Blacksmith 101 programs!

FREE with admission to the nature center or your membership

Please note: These hours are subject to change if there is a field trip using the Blacksmith Shop.

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Venue

Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

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Dates

The event runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the following dates.
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