Saginaw: FREE – Raising Readers Academy *RSVP @ Carrollton Elementary School
Carrollton Elementary School 3211 Carla Dr, Saginaw, MI, United StatesRSVP: Call 989-755-8402 Tuesdays at 3:15-4:45 PM
Free
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Auburn: FREE – Monster Mash Party (age 0-12) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library
Auburn Branch Library 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI, United StatesJoin us at each branch for fun and spooky games, activities, and creepy crafts. Register: MONSTER MASH PARTY Tuesday, October 3, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Free
Mt. Pleasant: Wee Wednesdays @ Art Reach of Mid Michigan
Art Reach of Mid Michigan 111 E Broadway St, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesToddlers (and parents!) are invited to join us for Wee Wednesdays! Wee Wednesdays is a bi-monthly program held from 10 to 11 am on the first and third Wednesday of the month. During each session, wee ones will gain skills in art, reading, critical thinking, and tactile development. Each session will be a new project […]
$3
Saginaw: FREE – Storytime (age 2-5) @ Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center
Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center 100 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite #203, Saginaw, MI, United StatesJoin us each week in the Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center for songs, fingerplays, stories and activities! Storytimes are for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Our activities are open-ended and engaging so all children can participate. Each week children also receive a free book to take home to help build their personal library. […]
Free
Bay City: FREE – Partial Solar Eclipse Watch @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesJoin us on the planetarium’s rooftop observation deck (weather permitting) to watch a partial eclipse of the Sun. Planetarium staff and astronomy club volunteers will be on hand with specially filtered telescopes to provide a safe view of the eclipse. Maximum eclipse occurs at 1:02pm with 34% of the Sun’s disk covered by the Moon. […]
Free
Pinconning: FREE – Leaf Wreath (age 5-12) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library
Pinconning Branch Library 400 S Kaiser St, Pinconning, MI, United StatesSign up to make a door wreath out of leaves. Register: LEAF WREATH Wednesday, October 4, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Raising Readers Academy @ Jesse Rouse Elementary School
Jesse Rouse Elementary School 435 Randolph St., Saginaw, MI, United StatesLearn more: RAISING READER ACADEMY Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5 PM
Free
Bay City: FREE – Bridging: Past, Present & Future (Grade 1-5) *RSVP @ The Historical Museum of Bay County
The Historical Museum of Bay County 321 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesAfterschool Program with Bay County 4H. Age: 1st to 5th Grade Description: Engineering is fun, but mixing in history makes it amazing! This FREE program will challenge your child to construct their own bridge using specific items. Once completed, each structure will be tested for strength. Throughout the hour, they will learn and hear stories […]
Free
Midland: Open for the Season @ Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch
Grandma's Pumpkin Patch 4277 N Eastman Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesGrandma's Pumpkin Patch is open seasonally in the fall. Our patch is a destination for fall, family fun with activities, a corn maze, donuts and pumpkins! Kidland Play Yard is filled with fun activities and the cost to enter is $7.00 per person (1 and under free). Learn more: GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN PATCH Sept 23rd - […]
$7
Saginaw: FREE – Raising Readers Academy *RSVP @ Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center
Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center 100 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite #203, Saginaw, MI, United StatesRSVP: call 989-755-8402 or email [email protected] RSVP: RAISING READERS ACADEMY Thursdays at 5 - 6:30 PM
Free
Essexville: FREE – Playgroup (age 0-5) *RSVP @ BAISD LLC Bay
BAISD LLC Bay 1435 W. Center Rd., Essexville, MI, United StatesRegister: Call 989-667-3240 or email Kayla at [email protected] BAISD LLC Bay schedule Monday 9 - 10:15 AM & Wednesday 5:30 - 6:45 PM
Free
Midland: FREE – Family Night: Stories & Space! @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesYoung ones and their families are invited to join us in the Youth Services Story Room for a Family Night all about space! Blast off into some fun space-themed activities and opportunities for imaginative free-play! There will be information about solar eclipses and the annular eclipse that is expected on Saturday, October 14! Books about […]
Free
Bay City: FREE – Family Storytime (age 0-8) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Ave., Bay City, 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 program will take place IN-PERSON at the Wirt Branch Library. Should health regulations change, in-person programs may switch to Zoom. You will be notified of […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Kids Skate Free (ages 10 & under) *RSVP @ Roll Arena
Roll Arena 2909 Bay City Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesPasses valid for children 10 years old and younger. Skate rental due at admission. Cannot be used towards group rates or birthday parties. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only one pass is eligible per child, disregard extra pass sent per child. Session dates and times subject to change. Register: KIDS SKATE FREE Wednesday […]
Free
Standish: FREE – Playgroup (age 0-5) *RSVP @ BAISD LLC Arenac
BAISD LLC Arenac 2032 Pine River Rd., Standish, MI, United StatesBAISD LLC Arenac Schedule - Thursdays at 10 - 11:15 AM
Free
Bay City: Incoming! Planetarium Show @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesEmbark on a journey back in time and across the solar system, following the paths of asteroids and comets that have collided with Earth. These ancient objects travel billions of years before reaching Earth, and their impact can be so powerful that just one collision can change the course of life on our planet. Scientists […]
$5 – $7
Bay City: FREE – Monster Mash Party (age 0-12) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library
Sage Branch Library 100 E Midland St, Bay City, MI, United StatesJoin us at each branch for fun and spooky games, activities, and creepy crafts. Register: MONSTER MASH PARTY Thursday, October 5, 2023 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Free
Bay City: FREE – Family Literacy Night *RSVP @ Bay Arenac ISD
Bay Arenac ISD 4155 Monitor Road, Bay City, MI, United StatesRegister: FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT October 5 from 6-8 PM
Free
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
Saginaw: FREE – Preschool Storytime @ Butman-Fish Library
Butman-Fish Library 1716 Hancock, Saginaw, MI, United StatesDrop-in storytime fun! We can't wait to have you join us for stories, music, crafts, games, and more! Learn More: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Fridays at 10:30am - 11:00am
Free
Midland: Homeschool and Virtual Learner Skate @ Roll Arena
Roll Arena 2909 Bay City Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesA special skating for homeschool and virtual learners the first Friday of every month September-June from 12:00-1:30pm. Admission is $10 for each skater and includes rental. Our snack bar and The Wheel House (our attached restaurant) will be open for food and drink to be purchased. Learn More: ROLL ARENA First Friday of the month […]
$10
Midland: Exhibit – Down to Earth @ Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts 1801 W Saint Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesDig deep as you uncover the many layers of our planet and investigate how Earth has changed over billions of years. Explore volcanoes, earthquakes, and geological records that showcase the astounding history of planet Earth. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 5 $4 per person and FREE for Museum Members Learn more: DOWN TO […]
$4
Coleman: FREE – LEAP Homeschool Club @ Coleman Area Library
Coleman Area Library 111 First Street, Coleman, MI, United StatesLEAP (Library Explore And Play) is a club for local Homeschooling families. Join us from 1:30pm to 3:00pm on the 1st Friday of each month during the school year. Learn, explore, play and socialize at the Coleman Area Library. Please note: activities are not curriculum based and are intended to be a fun addition to […]
Free
Midland: Fall Walk *RSVP @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the magic of fall at Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens! Enjoy an evening walk, through the forest, at the peak of fall color! This event includes live music and seasonal refreshments (available for purchase at the Café). Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card; however, registration is required. […]
$2
Bay City: Parents Night Out *RSVP @ Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
Dow Bay Area Family YMCA 225 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI, United StatesRegister: PARENTS NIGHT OUT - register by October 4th. Friday, October 6 from 5 - 7 PM
$25 – $35
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Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.