Grab your lunch, a blanket, or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Dow Gardens Birch Grove. Learn more: LUNCH TIME CONCERT June 7 & 14, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, August 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 12 - 1:30 PM
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the universe. Journey to […]
Re-imagine local maps by adding or subtracting images, words, or whole other places! Register: MAP SCRAP ART Wednesday, July 5, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join the West Midland Family Center for a free family swim. Learn more: FREE FAMILY SWIM Wednesdays July 5, July 19, August 16 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Learn more: MUSIC IN THE PARK Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Middle school teens will have the chance to enjoy a fun-filled evening at Plymouth Pool after hours during Teen Nights hosted by the The Rock Youth Center 4 Youth Development and Midland Parks and Recreation. Events offer a fun and safe experience for teens 11 to 14 year of age. All events are from 8:00-9:30 […]
Learn more: SUMMER FAMILY FLICKS Wednesday & Thursday - June 7th - August 10th at 10 AM
We are thrilled to announce a June 26th start for our Free History Tours series! Our intrepid guides, Sherry and Nancy, are warming put their mics and preparing lots of great stories for Season 26. Our community-minded funders provide these tours at no cost to you: Wolgast Corporation, 1st State Bank, Ieuter Insurance Group, Bay […]
Learn more: REPCO WILDLIFE July 6 at 10:30 AM
Join us for “Play Days”! Experience Bay Shore Camp’s new ministry – Faith Quest! We will be hosting “Play Days” at the Faith Quest facilities on Farver Rd. in Gagetown, MI on July 3-6. There will be lots of things to do for the entire family, including; inflatables, archery, canoing, mini-golf, crafts, climbing wall, catch […]
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn and take part in other fun activities like stories, performers, touch-a-trucks, free books, and more! See our online calendar for specific details about before and after lunch programs. This program will be […]
Discover what kind of aquatic life lives in ponds, lakes, and wetlands! You will use your observation skills to identify different bug species, learn about their habitat, and the food chain. Learn more: POND LIFE! AQUATIC DETECTIVES WITH 4-H Thursday, July 6, 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Learn more: REPCO WILDLIFE July 6 at 2 PM
Join us for stories, activities, and discussions with a Doctor, Police Officer, Firefighter, Veterinarian, Scientist, and Teacher. For kids of any age. June 15th- Doctor June 29th- Police Officer July 6th- Firefighter July 13th- Veterinarian July 27th- Scientist August 10th- Teacher Learn more at: https://www.sleepydogbooks.com/events.html#/
Spend your evening with us in Uptown! Bring a chair and relax, as you listen to a variety of live bands each Thursday at the fountain Learn more: THURSDAYS @ UPTOWN June 29 - Coleman Road Band July 6 - NiConn July 13 - Sarah Schingeck July 20 - A Pair of Ace's July 27 […]
Make a pet toy to be donated to the Humane Society of Midland County. Learn more: MAKE & DONATE PET TOY Thu, July 6, 6pm – 7pm
Cook better tasting nutritious food with less time and money while exercising all your senses: smelling, seeing, touching, tasting, and hearing in hands-on cooking. Register: FUSION COOKING WITH MING & BARBARA Thursday, July 6, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Standish Historic Depot presents its 2023 Summer Concert Series. The concerts are every Thursday during the months of June, July, and August. We're proud to present this year's lineup. Bring a chair and a beverage and of course all your family and friends. Music, dancing as you wish, and hot buttered popcorn!! Learn more: SUMMER […]
Tunes by the Tridge is a family-friendly event located at the foot of Midland's Famous Tridge. For 10 nights in June, July and August, families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all and are presented through the cooperation of […]
Nesting season for turtles is in full swing! Join an Interpretive Naturalist to look for them and learn how CNC helps the eggs survive to hatching. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: TURTLE WATCH 7/6/2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Films are shown outdoors at roughly 9:30 pm Thursday evenings at Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Movies on Main is free and open to the public. Learn more: MOVIES ON MAIN 7/06 - A Man Called Otto 7/13 - Karate Kid 7/20 - Sing 2 7/27 - Breakfast at Tiffany's 8/03 - Dungeons & Dragons […]
Join us every Friday morning, June – August, to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required. Learn more: STORYTIME Fridays at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pull back the curtain and discover the science that brings the magical world of live performance to life! Explore the physics of dance, play with the mechanics of sound, and learn about the simple machines found behind the scenes that make events at the Center happen. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 8 $4 […]
Join us for a family event featuring captivating story time about the legendary Japanese prince and princess. Explore fascinating books on Japan brought by the Mobile Outreach Vehicle. Get creative with our origami crafts and calligraphy activities to decorate bamboo trees in celebration of the day. Learn more: TANABATA STAR FESTIVAL July 7 at 1 […]
Main Street comes alive from 6PM – 9PM with live music and street performers EVERY FRIDAY from May 26th thru September 1st. Discover talented musicians from around the state as well as some local favorites. Face painting, balloon twisting and magicians, oh my! The lineup changes weekly, so be sure to check the website for […]
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.