Midland: FREE – Visit Santa @ Santa House
Midland Area Santa House 101 Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: SANTA HOUSE
Free
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Bay City: Life Under the Arctic Sky Planetarium Show @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesTwo hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle, near the jagged tips of Norway’s crown, the Sun does not set for weeks on end during the summer months, and the midnight sun bounces off fields of midsummer snow. This Dome360 film features the Sami People of northern Scandinavia as they follow the reindeer migrations, much […]
$5 – $7
Midland: FREE – Cram Week (Grade 9-12) *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesExams are fast approaching! The Library is converting to a teen study environment for the week of December 11-15 from 2:30-close. We will have all 3 Conference Rooms blocked off for studying as well as space in the Teen Room. We'll also have plenty of free snacks to fuel your cram session! Grab your friends […]
Free
Midland: FREE – 4th-5th Grade Book Club- Book Scavenger *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesCalling all 4th and 5th graders that love to read! We have a book club just for you! Come to this book club with a book that you have read that you would like to share. Enjoy a snack during our book chats and an activity after. This program will take place in the Story […]
Free
Coleman: FREE – Stories & Selfies with Santa @ Coleman Area Library
Coleman Area Library 111 First Street, Coleman, MI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Christmas Walk @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesGet 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. […]
Free
Bay City: FREE – Visit Santa @ NATE & MARY IDA DOAN SANTA HOUSE
The Nate & Mary Ida Doan Santa House John F Kennedy Dr., Bay City, MI, United StatesThe Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Visit Santa & The Northern Star Train @ Santa House
Midland Area Santa House 101 Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: SANTA HOUSE
Free
Midland: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas @ Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts 1801 W Saint Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesIrving 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 […]
$13.50 – $19.50
Bay City: FREE – Playgroup (age 0-5) *RSVP @ BAISD Career Center
ISD Career Center - Bay City 4155 Monitor Road, Bay City, MI, United StatesBAISD Career Center Schedule - Friday at 9:30 - 10:45 PM
Free
Midland: Drop-In Jungle Gym (ages 0 – 6) @ Greater Midland Community Center
Greater Midland Community Center 2205 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MichiganJoin us for drop-in jungle gym hours. Take a tumble, flip out and drop by for some fun! Ages 6 & under. $6/child. 1 hour time slots. No registration needed! Learn More: JUNGLE GYM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 AM - 12 PM Saturday 4 - 5:30 PM
$6
Midland: FREE – Holiday Family Film Fest @ NCG Movie Theater
NCG Midland 6540 Cinema Dr., Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: HOLIDAY FAMILY FILM FEST
Free
Midland: FREE – Discovery Depot: Community Helpers @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesBring yourself and your imagination to the Story Room between December 14th and January 2nd and enjoy our Community Helper Discovery Depot! Dress up as a fire fighter, construction worker, police officer, and so much more! Hours for Discovery Depot are a half an hour after the library opens to a half an hour before […]
Free
Midland: Christmas at the Pines *RSVP @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesCelebrate 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 […]
$3 – $5
Midland: Christmas at the Pines *RSVP @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesCelebrate 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 […]
$3 – $5
Midland: FREE – Visit Santa @ Santa House
Midland Area Santa House 101 Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: SANTA HOUSE
Free
Bay City: Let It Snow @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesLet It Snow celebrates the holiday season with music and images on the giant dome screen for the whole family. You'll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of the holidays. Presented in stunning high-definition Digital-360 video and impressive surround sound, you'll love the season like never before! Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military […]
$5 – $7
Midland: FREE – Cram Week (Grade 9-12) *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesExams are fast approaching! The Library is converting to a teen study environment for the week of December 11-15 from 2:30-close. We will have all 3 Conference Rooms blocked off for studying as well as space in the Teen Room. We'll also have plenty of free snacks to fuel your cram session! Grab your friends […]
Free
Bay City: Secret Santa Craft Projects @ Studio 23/ The Arts Center
Studio 23/ The Arts Center 901 N Water St., Bay City, MI, United StatesSecret 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 […]
$10
Midland: FREE – Christmas Walk @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesGet 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. […]
Free
Bay City: FREE – Visit Santa @ NATE & MARY IDA DOAN SANTA HOUSE
The Nate & Mary Ida Doan Santa House John F Kennedy Dr., Bay City, MI, United StatesThe Bay City Santa House is located in a log cabin inside Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, Michigan. Visitors don't get bored while waiting their turn to visit with Santa, as there are fascinating animated displays throughout each of the rooms. A popular one is the kitchen where elves are busy making cookies and […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Visit Santa & The Northern Star Train @ Santa House
Midland Area Santa House 101 Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: SANTA HOUSE
Free
Bay City: COLE IN YOUR STOCKING @ State Theatre
State Theatre 913 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI, United StatesWorld-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 […]
$20
Midland: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas @ Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts 1801 W Saint Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesIrving 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 […]
$13.50 – $19.50
Bay City: A GOOD OLD-FASHIONED BIG FAMILY CHRISTMAS @ Bay City Players
Bay City Players 1214 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI, United StatesChristmas 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 […]
$12 – $22
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