Alma: FREE-Game Night @ Different Parks
Different each week More information: FACEBOOK Learn more: GAME NIGHT Thursdays 5pm-7pm
Free
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Beaverton: Back to the Books Bingo @ Beaverton Library
Beaverton Activity Center 106 Tonkin Street, Beaverton, United StatesGather your family and friends for a night of Bingo. Books, school supplies, and snacks as prizes to get you all ready for a great school year! Learn more: BACK TO THE BOOKS BINGO August 15 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Free
Auburn: FREE – Rock Painting Craft (age 12+) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library
Auburn Branch Library 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI, United StatesPaint a rock to keep or hide for someone else to find and pass along. Register: ROCK PAINTING CRAFT Thursday, August 15, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Free
Bay City: FREE – Music at the Fountain @ Uptown Bay City
Uptown Bay City 130 Uptown Dr., Bay City, MI, United StatesLearn more: MUSIC AT THE FOUNTAIN
Free
Standish: FREE – Summer Concert Series @ Standish Historical Depot and Welcome Center
The Standish Historical Depot Welcome Center 107 N Main St, Standish, MI, United StatesThursdays at 6:30 PM
Free
Mt. Pleasant: Music and Movement On-The-Go @ Veterans Memorial Library
Veterans Memorial Library 301 S University Ave, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesWhile you're out and about this summer, you can still sing, dance, wiggle, and play! This kit comes with a unique music playlist and a bean bag to help you and your child move together! Please register only once per family. Once you've registered, your kit will be ready for pick up at your library […]
Free
Mt. Pleasant: Music and Movement On-The-Go @ Veterans Memorial Library
Veterans Memorial Library 301 S University Ave, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesWhile you're out and about this summer, you can still sing, dance, wiggle, and play! This kit comes with a unique music playlist and a dancing scarf to help you and your child move together! Please register only once per family. Once you've registered, your kit will be ready for pick up at your library […]
Free
Mt. Pleasant: Sensory Spot @ Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum
Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum 5093 E Remus Rd, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesVisit Discovery Guide Alexis on the museum floor to check out cool sensory activities. 10:30AM to 11:30AM Learn more: SENSORY SPOT
$10
Midland: Storytime (all ages) @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin 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. Daily admission rates are $15 for adults, $5 for students, and children 3 and under are admitted […]
Free – $15
Midland: Natures Camo at Riverview Natural Area @ Chippewa Nature Center
Chippewa Nature Center 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin a Chippewa Nature Center Naturalist to see how your eyes stack up to wildlife’s camouflage. We will learn what tools animals use to go undetected. This program includes a guided hike and games. Meet at Little Fork Conservancy's Riverview Natural Area parking lot off North Homer Road in Midland. Directions: From Downtown Midland, take […]
Free
Bay City: FREE – Friday Fun (Age 2-5) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library
Sage Branch Library 100 E Midland St, Bay City, MI, United StatesJoin us Sage Library for Friday Fun. For children ages 2-5 + Adult Stories, songs and Play Dough stations! August 16 - Play Dough Play Date September 13 - Dragons Call 989-892-8555 opt 4 for registration assistance. Friday, August 16, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am - REGISTER Friday, September 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am - REGISTER
Free
Auburn: FREE – STEAM Camp JR: Building Challenge (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library
Auburn Branch Library 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI, United StatesJoin us each morning during this special week where we will explore a different STEAM activity each day including creating your own bubbles and making a guitar! Today we will be unleashing our inner architect! Can you build the tallest tower using pool noodles and shaving cream? Please note that each day requires separate registration. […]
Free
Pinconning: FREE – School Bus Storytime (age 2 – 6) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library
Pinconning Branch Library 400 S Kaiser St, Pinconning, MI, United StatesGet ready to start school and join staff from each of our branches for songs and stories on board a real school bus! This program is geared toward children who have not yet entered kindergarten - ages 2-6 with a participating caregiver. Register: SCHOOL BUS STORYTIME Friday, August 16, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Free
Bay City: Cody Coyote’s Adventure Planetarium Show @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesWhy do the Sun, Moon and stars seem to move across the sky? Why are different evening star patterns visible at different times of the year? Why does the Moon seem to change shape from time to time? This entertaining and educational show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of […]
$5 – $7
Bay City: FREE – Family FriYAY! (Wonka Family Movie) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI, United StatesMultigenerational fun on Friday afternoons. This week join us at the Wirt library to watch Wonka on the big screen in the Kantzler Room. Movie snacks provided. No registration required. Learn more: FAMILY FRIYAY! Friday, August 16, 2024 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Free
Standish: Farmers Market @ Standish Historic Depot Welcome Center
The Standish Historical Depot Welcome Center 107 N Main St, Standish, MI, United StatesThe Farmer's Market will offer, subject to availability, locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, baked goods, meats, dairy items and prepared foods to the Saginaw Bay Region residents and visitors. Learn more: FARMERS MARKET The Market runs every Friday, 2 pm - 6 pm. June 14 - September 13, 2024.
Free
Auburn: FREE – STEAM Camp: Lemon Fizzy Colors (age 6-12) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library
Auburn Branch Library 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI, United StatesJoin us each afternoon during this special week and discover how cool STEAM activities can be! Today we are learning about chemical reactions with lemons. Please note that each day requires separate registration. Register: STEAM CAMP Friday, August 16, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Free
Gladwin: Homeschool Hangout @ Gladwin County Library
Gladwin District Library 402 James Robertson Dr, Gladwin, United StatesThis a unique opportunity for area homeschool families with children of all ages to come together, do some activities or crafts and socialize. Homeschool Hangout is held in the Gladwin Children's Library and the upstairs large meeting room. Learn more: HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT June 7 from 2:30-4:00pm June 21 from 2:30-4:00pm July 5th from 2:30-4:00pm
Free
Clare: Play-Doh Club-FREE @ Pere Marquette District Library
Pere Marquette District Library 185 E 4th St, Clare, MI, United StatesGet creative with Play-doh! All Play-doh and tools are provided to use. Let kids have Play-doh time without the mess at home! Fri, Mar 8- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Thu, Apr 11- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, May 24- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, Jun 28- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fri, Jul 26- 3:30 PM - […]
Free
Bay City: Cosmic Dreamscapes @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesShift your perspective and relax a while in the dark cozy comfort of the Planetarium’s Dome360 Theater and be treated to beautiful music with breathtaking views of space, mind-provoking immersive art, and panoramic environments. You'll return to your world renewed and refreshed! All are welcome, but this program may not be suitable for young children. […]
$5
Pinconning: FREE – Paint a Summer Lantern (grade 6+) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library
Pinconning Branch Library 400 S Kaiser St, Pinconning, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Pinconning Branch to paint a summer-themed lantern. Adults and teens (grades 6 and up) are invited to attend. Please register with a valid phone number where you can be reached. You will be contacted by the library for verbal confirmation of attendance within a week of the scheduled program. Register: PAINT […]
Free
Midland: Mini-Treehouse *RSVP @ Midland Lowes
Lowes Midland 1918 Airport Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesEmbark on a magical journey into the treetops with our Mini-Treehouse workshop! Guided by our expert instructors, you'r mini-DIYers imagination will soar as they learn basic carpentry skills and construct a tiny abode. Whether it's a cozy fairy hideaway, a secret clubhouse for their collection , or a lookout tower for Mr. Mouse, the Mini-Treehouse […]
Free
Bay City: Dinosaurs: A Story Of Survival Planetarium Show @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesAn exciting journey through time to discover the incredible variety of dinosaurs that ruled our planet's past. Celeste, a young girl fascinated by dinosaurs, travels with her wise and magical friend Moon on an amazing adventure and learns that not all dinosaurs went extinct. Appropriate for all ages. Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military […]
$5 – $7
Bay City: Aurora: Lights of Wonder @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesThe aurora is the greatest wonder a human can experience in nature. The show tells the story of how auroras are formed, the secret behind the colors, the best places to see them, their different shapes, auroras on other planets, and more. Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military Buy Tickets: AURORA Saturdays at 3:30 […]
$5 – $7
Bay City: FREE – Music From the Marsh @ Bay City State Park
Bay City State Park 3582 State Park Dr., Bay City, MI, United StatesLearn more: MUSIC FROM THE MARSH
Free
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