Frankenmuth: Wool Crafting *RSVP @ Frankenmuth Historical Museum
Frankenmuth Historical Society 613 S. Main St., Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesLEARN MORE December 8 at 6pm & 7pm
$5
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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, and enjoy warm beverages available for purchase from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Saginaw. Please note: the conservatory will not be a part of this year’s festivities due to exciting renovations. Following CDC recommendations, masks and social distancing are […]
Free
Saginaw: Thomas Township’s Winter Wonderland @ Roberts Community Park
Roberts Community Park Miller Rd., Shields, MI, United StatesLEARN MORE December 9, 10 & 11 at 5-9 pm
$5 – $10
Bay City: Polish WinterFest & Christmas Marketplace @ Bay City Scottish Rite Masonic Center
Bay City Scottish Rite Masonic Center 614 Center Ave, Bay City, MI, United StatesThis incredible event that fuses delicious Polish food from multiple food establishments, live polka music performed by top bands in the venue's majestic auditorium and an expansive crafter and artist bazaar is the must attend event of the holiday season in Bay City. Cost: Advance discount ticket: Adults $5, Seniors 65+ $4, Veterans and Active […]
$5 – $7
Saginaw: FREE – The Roenicke Light Show 2021 @ Roberts Park
Roberts Park Saginaw 455 S. Miller, Saginaw, MI, United StatesAdmission is FREE! Load up the car with your favorite people and come see Christmas lights choreographed to music! LEARN MORE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 31 at 5:30 - 10 pm
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Puzzle & Game Family Hour @ Hoyt Library
Hoyt Library 505 Janes Ave, Saginaw, MI, United StatesBring your family in on Monday, December 13, 20, or 27 from 6-7 and enjoy games or a puzzle. Be one of the first to check out a game from our new circulating board game collection! LEARN MORE Monday, December 13, 20, and 27 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Free
Online: FREE – You Choose Book Club (Ages 6-12) *RSVP with Bay County Library System
Online Event MI, United StatesJoin us for an adventure where you choose how the story ends! We'll blend fun activities with Zoom voting to choose the story together, and hopefully survive the adventure. This month, we'll be visiting Mount Everest and seeing if we can make it to the summit. Together we'll create sensory snow that foams once you […]
Free
Online: FREE – Pups & Pages (Ages 4-12) *RSVP with Bay County Library System
Online Event MI, United StatesChildren ages 4-12 read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one Zoom session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. We request an adult supervise all children participating in the session in case they require assistance with the technology. Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:30pm […]
Free
Midland: The Naughty List Theater for Young Audiences *RSVP @ Creative 360
Creative 360 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI, United StatesIt’s Christmas Pageant time for the elves in Santa’s Workshop and everyone is getting ready to audition for the show! Everyone that is, except Sparkle, who is always the star. What happens when a talented new elf shows up? Can Sparkle handle the competition? Can she learn to appreciate the talents her friends have before […]
$5 – $8
Midland: Play @ The Playground – Midland
The Playground - Midland 3415 Isabella Street Suite 3, Midland, MI, United StatesThe Playground is a fun, safe, and clean environment where kids are free to be KIDS! Run, jump, climb and play with us! Cost: $8 EVENT LINK Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 am - 3 pm
$8
Mt. Pleasant: Audition – The Little Mermaid *RSVP @ Broadway Theatre
Broadway Theatre 216 E Broadway St, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesLittle Mermaid Jr. is the next production from Friends of the Broadway and Broadway Playhouse Kids! Script reading will be provided. Please come prepared with approximately 30 seconds of a song of your choice. -If your child is 13 or older and ONLY wants to be Tech/Backstage crew, please send an email to [email protected] and […]
Free
Midland: Kids Yoga & Meditation *RSVP @ Creative 360
Creative 360 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin Nicki Suppes (RYT 200), for this fun introduction to yoga and meditation, offering kids a variety of tools that can be used throughout their lives. Breathing and visualization techniques are great for regulating emotions, building mindfulness, and improving focus, relaxation, and body awareness while yoga postures improve strength, flexibility, and balance as well as […]
$8
Midland: FREE – Crafts To Go @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesWednesday, January 5 - Winnie-the-Pooh Craft 9 a.m. until supplies last. One per library user, please. National Winnie-the-Pooh Day is coming up on January 18th, so let's celebrate! These Craft to Go bags will include two crafts each. One craft is a surprise, where you will receive the ears of a Winnie-the-Pooh character at random. […]
Free
Rosebush: FREE – FAMILY STORYTIME @ Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Faith Johnston Memorial Library 4035 N Mission Rd, Rosebush, MI, United StatesBabies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. *We will be doing our best to bring you in-person programming while keeping up to date with recommended COVID-19 safety restrictions. That means we may have a limited capacity for this event. […]
Free
Mt. Pleasant: FREE – FAMILY STORYTIME @ Veterans Memorial Library
Veterans Memorial Library 301 S University Ave, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesBabies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. *We will be doing our best to bring you in-person programming while keeping up to date with recommended COVID-19 safety restrictions. That means we may have a limited capacity for this event. […]
Free
Shepherd: FREE – FAMILY STORYTIME @ Shepherd Community Library
Shepherd Community Library 257 W. Wright Avenue, Shepherd, MI, United StatesBabies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. *We will be doing our best to bring you in-person programming while keeping up to date with recommended COVID-19 safety restrictions. That means we may have a limited capacity for this event. […]
Free
Mt. Pleasant: FREE – Skating @ Island Park Ice Rink
Island Park 331 N Main St., Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesThe new Island Park Ice Rink is now open to skaters. Located on the south softball field this 54’ x 95’ rink is open daily during the months of January and February from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., weather permitting. There is no charge to use this facility, which is maintained by the City of […]
Free
Online: FREE – Family Storytime (ages 0 – 6) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
Online Event MI, United StatesStories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver. This session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Tuesdays on January 11, 18, […]
Free
Online: FREE – You Choose Book Club (ages 6-12) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
Online Event MI, United StatesJoin us for an adventure where you choose how the story ends! We'll blend fun activities with Zoom voting to choose the story together, and hopefully survive the adventure. This month we'll be reading a classic fairy tale-with a twist! As we read, practice your engineering skills by building a castle using mini marshmallows and […]
Free
Mt. Pleasant: FREE – Newborn Support Group @ Mid-Michigan Medical Center
MidMichigan Medical Center - Mt. Pleasant 4851 E. Pickard Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesSecond & Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 - 7:30 pm
Free
Online: FREE – Family Storytime (Ages 0-6) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
Online Event MI, United StatesStories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver. This session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Wednesdays on January 12, 19, […]
Free
Online: FREE – “Mother Goose Rock and Rhyme Puppet Shows” with Public Libraries of Saginaw
Online MI, United StatesPuppets take traditional fairy tales and bring them to life, define, them, or just make them funny in a performance format. Visit the Public Libraries of Saginaw Facebook page for new puppet shows posted on Thursdays! EVENT LINK Thursday, January 13 and 27 All Day
Free
Online: FREE – 2-5 Year-Old Storytime *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
Online Event MI, United StatesPreschoolers develop a love of reading through stories, rhymes, music, movement and more! Ages 2-5 years old. Participating caregiver required. This session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT Thursdays on January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, and 24 10:30am - […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Sledding @ Midland City Forest
City Forest 2840 E. Monroe Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesMidland City Forest opens for a a variety of winter activities including tobogganing, sledding, skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. During the winter, City Forest is best known for its elevated toboggan runs, each a tenth of a mile long. The sled hill is groomed daily and available for sledding at your own risk. There is […]
Free
Mt. Pleasant: Family Event “Coding and Robotics” (grades K-6) *RSVP @ The Center for Excellence in STEM Education
The Center for Excellence in STEM Education 195 Ojibway Ct Rm 134, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesJoin us in the makerspace for this "fan favorite" event! Families can explore a variety of coding and robotics activities from entry level digital and analog experiences to intermediate or advanced opportunities to build and code your own robotic creations! New this year, families will be able to take an extension activity kit home to […]
$12
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