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Indoor imaginative play-space. Monthly Memberships, Play Pass Packs, Single Day Pass, Sponsorships. Private party rentals Saturday & Sunday PM. Staffless.

Outside food and drink welcome. Thank you for keeping the space clean & safe when visiting!

10/30/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN PARTY 👻🎃

Calling all little ghosts, goblins, princesses, and superheroes! 🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️

🍬 Mini Trick-or-Treat
👻 Costume Party
🎃 (Foam) Pumpkin Decorating
🖍️ Halloween Coloring Sheets
🎶 Spooky Music
🤸 Open Play – All your favorite Little Local fun!

🧡 Halloween activities included with admission!

📍 The Little Local | Grinnell, IA

📅 Saturday, October 31st | 8 AM–12 PM

10/21/2026

📣Sponsor Spotlight📣
🏎️ Grinnell Firestone – Family Owned Since 1971

🛞 Grinnell Firestone has been a family-owned and operated business since 1971, when Bertha and Jerry Van Sant first opened its doors. Their son Mike joined the family business in 1990, followed by his wife Lisa in 1992, who worked part-time while raising their four children.

🛞 Bert and Jerry started the legacy over 55 years ago. Grinnell Firestone has always been about more than fixing cars and selling tires. It’s about building relationships, earning trust, and being part of serving Grinnell. They’re grateful for the generations of customers who have supported their family business throughout the years.

💭 A quote from Lisa, “We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our parents to who we are so grateful for and their hard work.”

🛞 Today, Mike and Lisa proudly carry on the family tradition of honest service, quality workmanship, and treating customers like neighbors. For over 55 years, Grinnell Firestone has been more than just a tire and auto repair shop — it’s been a part of the Grinnell community, serving generations of families with the same hometown values it was built on.

♥️ THANK YOU Mike & Lisa @ Grinnell Firestone- for supporting our local culture and community, providing access to a day of play for all, and most importantly- keeping us all safely on the road! 🚗 💨 🏁

10/21/2026

🏎️🔥 START YOUR ENGINES… IT’S TIME FOR FREE PLAY! 🏁

We’re racing into a fun-filled day at The Little Local tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21st! 🎉

Thanks to our generous sponsor, Grinnell Firestone, admission is FREE! ❤️🖤

HUGE thank you to Firestone for sponsoring this special day and giving our community’s little ones a chance to play for FREE!

🗓️ Wednesday, 10/21

📍 The Little Local | Grinnell, IA

🕗 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Grab your little racers and come play! 🏁🏎️❤️

10/19/2026

Reminder!! Plan to come in Wednesday, 10/21, courtesy of Grinnell Firestone 🏎️ 🛞 🏁

🎉🚗 FREE DAY OF PLAY AT THE LITTLE LOCAL! 🎉

Hey, Grinnell families! We've got something FUN planned for your little ones! ❤️
Grinnell Firestone is sponsoring a FREE Day of Play at The Little Local! And when we say FREE, we mean FREE admission for everyone that day! 🙌

📅 Wednesday, October 21
📍 The Little Local | Grinnell, Iowa
🎟️ FREE admission, courtesy of Grinnell Firestone!

🏎️ Here's a little peek at what's planned:
🏁 A fun car racetrack for the kiddos to enjoy!
🧸 A few additional table toys donated by Grinnell Firestone!
🎁 Goodie bags for each child to take home, while supplies last!
❤️ And of course, plenty of opportunities to PLAY, explore, and make memories!

As a family-owned business, we know how important family time is, and we LOVE finding ways to give back to the community that has supported us for so many years.

So grab the kiddos, invite a friend, and come enjoy a day of play ON US! 🥰
📣 Help us spread the word! TAG a parent or SHARE this post with a family who would love a FREE day of fun!
We can't wait to see you there!

10/17/2026

☀️ It’s a Grin City Saturday morning!! 🤤 🍩

✅ Get your breakfast and come play! 🥤 🍕

⏰ OPEN PLAY 8AM- 12PM

10/13/2026

📚 TODAY!!!!

Grinnell Iowa Homeschool Families monthly meet-up 🍎 👩‍🏫

📅 Tuesday, Oct 13
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 The Little Local

Check out their group for more information ⬇️

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DyzdkKUh2/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Safe space for homeschool families in and around Grinnell

10/11/2026

Comment on the original post! 🌠🌙 👻 🍿

10/10/2026

Doors are unlocked until 12pm!
Come see Jessica Tokle, ARNP, with UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center and learn about GERMS!! 🦠

10/10/2026

Reminder for our FREE event tomorrow @ 10:30!!

🦠 GERMS WITH JESS! 🧼✨

Cold & flu season is here, so we’re teaming up with UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center and ARNP Jessica Tokle for a FREE community event all about germs, health, and hygiene!

Join us at The Little Local for a fun, kid-friendly opportunity to learn about how germs spread and some simple ways we can help keep ourselves and others healthy this season.

📅 This Saturday, 10/10
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 The Little Local
💚 FREE EVENT!

Come play, learn, and get ready to take on cold & flu season with Germs with Jess! 🦠🧼

Tag a friend and plan to join us Saturday!

Address

913 Main Street
Grinnell, IA
50112

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm
Sunday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+16419903314

Website

https://thelittlelocal.rhombnow.com/

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