KIDS DAILY CALENDAR

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Enjoy great holiday shopping and dining throughout Downtown. Plus, enter to win the Sleigh of Gifts and one of wreaths features in the Festival of Wreaths at any of the participating businesses. Free carriage rides will be offered from Noon until 3:00 p.m. starting at the State Theatre. Watch for more detailed information! Learn more: […]

The Historic Trombley/Centre House opens its doors to welcome visitors to a holiday event for the whole family. See the house decorated in Victorian holiday style for Christmas, enjoy some refreshments and listen to period music, while children enjoy period crafts and games. Cost: FREE Learn more: HOLIDAYS AT THE TROMBLEY HOUSE December 3 & […]

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Its A Wonderful Life - 1946 - 2:00 pm George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from […]

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]

The The Tipsy Cowboy's Snow Angels! FREE Christmas Shopping Event for Bay and Arenac County children ages 2-15 years old. *MUST sign up by Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 2023. To sign up or for more information call Janice at 989-879-1551. Parents will shop for their family and the angels will wrap and deliver the presents under […]

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without family drama, right? Escape from your own family drama to join Judith and Hayden Stewart as they plan a big family Christmas party. As the party draws near, everyone is on their best behavior. Too good to be true? Probably! The intrigue builds as family members wonder what other family […]

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We're excited for another year of spreading holiday cheer! We have cookie decorating and crafts for kids, hot cocoa and heaters for staying warm, and horse-drawn carriage rides around our beautiful campus for making memories. We hope to see you there! This free event is happening on four nights at Northwood University: Monday, December 11th, […]

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Gladwin County Families: December 12th 11:30am-12:30pm Clare County Families: December 14th 11:30am-12:30pm Register here: HOLIDAY PARTY

Create a one of a kind luminary to light up the holidays! We will be using epsom salt, a glass jar, ribbon and holiday greens to complete this charming craft. Join us in the Orchard Room. Register: MAKE IT & TAKE IT Tuesday, December 12, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Come out to Sanford Centennial Museum on December 5 & 6, and 12 & 13, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for a night of holiday fun with Santa! Enjoy free chocolate milk, cookies, and candy and see the museum grounds lit up in Christmas splendor. Visit Santa in the new Santa House! Kids get […]

We're excited for another year of spreading holiday cheer! We have cookie decorating and crafts for kids, hot cocoa and heaters for staying warm, and horse-drawn carriage rides around our beautiful campus for making memories. We hope to see you there! This free event is happening on four nights at Northwood University: Monday, December 11th, […]

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Celebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]

Celebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]

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Come out to Sanford Centennial Museum on December 5 & 6, and 12 & 13, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for a night of holiday fun with Santa! Enjoy free chocolate milk, cookies, and candy and see the museum grounds lit up in Christmas splendor. Visit Santa in the new Santa House! Kids get […]

Live Reindeer at the library! See the live reindeer on the lawn and come in to warm up and create a craft in the Kantzler Community Room. Family fun for all ages! No registration required. Camera use is encouraged! Learn more: REINDEER Wednesday, December 13, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]

December 14, 2023 10:30am-12pm

Celebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]

Gladwin County Families: December 12th 11:30am-12:30pm Clare County Families: December 14th 11:30am-12:30pm Register here: HOLIDAY PARTY

Celebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]

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Join us for a special Storytime with Santa and then take a photo with Santa. All ages welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call the library at (989) 465-6398. This event is in collaboration with Mid Michigan Community Action Agency and Coleman Early Head Start Learn more: STORIES & SELFIES […]

Get ready to make your holidays bright at Dow Gardens! Stroll the gently-lit pathway, meet Santa’s reindeer (December 7 - 9), and listen to carolers sing the songs of the season. Travelin’ Toms will be on site with warm beverages for purchase. No admission is charged for these free old-fashioned evenings of candlelight and music. […]

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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]

Learn more: HOLIDAY FAMILY FILM FEST

Celebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]

Celebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]

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Secret Santa Crafts Projects Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift. Students will relax while listening to holiday music and make their choice of holiday wood ornament, a snow globe, a wood slice ornament, Santa paintbrush ornament, 6x6 […]

Get ready to make your holidays bright at Dow Gardens! Stroll the gently-lit pathway, meet Santa’s reindeer (December 7 - 9), and listen to carolers sing the songs of the season. Travelin’ Toms will be on site with warm beverages for purchase. No admission is charged for these free old-fashioned evenings of candlelight and music. […]

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World-renowned pianist, Kevin Cole performs all your holiday favorites! This is a show the entire family will love. Kevin’s original piano arrangements will take you on a Sleigh Ride through a Winter Wonderland of the best holiday music. You’ll hum along as he plays your favorite Christmas tunes and his lightning fast fingers dashing across […]

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without family drama, right? Escape from your own family drama to join Judith and Hayden Stewart as they plan a big family Christmas party. As the party draws near, everyone is on their best behavior. Too good to be true? Probably! The intrigue builds as family members wonder what other family […]

FREE pancake breakfast for anyone! December 16, 2023 from 9:00am–11:00am! No registration required, while supplies last. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice! This event is made possible by a grant from the Youth Advisory Endowment Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation and sponsorship from Copus Orthodontics Learn more: […]

Come have Breakfast w/ Santa at the Riverfront Grille & Lounge (located inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront). Guests will enjoy a breakfast buffet, holiday coloring pages, a DoubleTree Cookie, and of course, visiting/taking photos with Santa! Reservations can be made by calling 989-460-1700. Adult $14 Child $8 *Use your own camera […]

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Calling all little elves! Join us for this jolly Holiday Delivery Truck build that’s also a gift card holder! Kids will love hand-crafting this unique toy that also makes a memorable gift. Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one our Red Vest experts are held from […]

Calling all little elves! Join us for this jolly Holiday Delivery Truck build that’s also a gift card holder! Kids will love hand-crafting this unique toy that also makes a memorable gift. Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one our Red Vest experts are held from […]

Come join us for a day full of magic inside our market! We welcome princesses, Santa Clause, FREE family fun activities and MORE! More details to come! Join us! December 16th 10am-6pm

THEATER FOR FAMILIES Performance followed by cookie decorating & gift making! The North Pole Christmas Pageant is in full swing when an elf discovers that Santa’s Naughty/Nice List has gone MISSING! How will Santa know who gets presents? Can the pageant still go on? Elves Wobbles, Sparkle, Titterbell, and ‘Setta need YOUR help to solve […]

December 16 11am-1pm

Secret Santa Crafts Projects Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift. Students will relax while listening to holiday music and make their choice of holiday wood ornament, a snow globe, a wood slice ornament, Santa paintbrush ornament, 6x6 […]

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Register to make an ornament of your choosing. Wear old clothes in case you get messy. Register: FAMILY ORNAMENT Saturday, December 16, 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]

Celebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]

World-renowned pianist, Kevin Cole performs all your holiday favorites! This is a show the entire family will love. Kevin’s original piano arrangements will take you on a Sleigh Ride through a Winter Wonderland of the best holiday music. You’ll hum along as he plays your favorite Christmas tunes and his lightning fast fingers dashing across […]

The Midland Center Youth Honor Choirs, both individually and combined, will showcase music they've been working on since September. Cocoa and cookies will be served following the concert. Directed by Anna Doering and Heather DeGroot. Tickets $12 (not including processing fees) Buy tickets: YOUTH CHOIRS HOLIDAY CONCERT Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 3 PM In […]

Celebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]

Get ready to make your holidays bright at Dow Gardens! Stroll the gently-lit pathway, meet Santa’s reindeer (December 7 - 9), and listen to carolers sing the songs of the season. Travelin’ Toms will be on site with warm beverages for purchase. No admission is charged for these free old-fashioned evenings of candlelight and music. […]

Celebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]

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Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without family drama, right? Escape from your own family drama to join Judith and Hayden Stewart as they plan a big family Christmas party. As the party draws near, everyone is on their best behavior. Too good to be true? Probably! The intrigue builds as family members wonder what other family […]