On display now through early September. The book Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner is posted along the 0.4 mile paved Arbury Trail located near the Visitor Center. Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy the book's beautiful art by Christopher Silas Neal while learning more about the animals that call the […]
Unlimited rides along the Midway (1pm-11pm), All Grandstand Events, Activities, Exhibits, Animal Oasis, Fireworks 10pm Every Night-All for a great price! $15 per person- Tuesday-Wednesday $20 per person-Thursday-Friday-Saturday Kids under 36" Free with paying adult Mega Passes Available for $60 and will get you in all 5 days! Tuesday August 2nd Active Military and Veterans […]
Join us for a virtual teen craft! Register to reserve your pack of supplies and Zoom code to attend this Teen-only Craft. Zoom info will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program. All supplies are provided. Please indicate from which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies when you register. Supplies will […]
When a friend or loved one dies, it changes your world. As a young person, you may find yourself struggling to deal with the new reality, and painful emotions that come and go. This online workshop series offers perspective, understanding and healing for people in their teens and early 20’s who are grieving. It uses […]
Let's meet in the Story Room for a story and a craft! We will read a book, go over some brief instructions, and let you sit down in the Maker's Space to put your craft together! All of the materials will be provided. For this craft, we will be making under-the-sea headbands! *Registration is required. […]
Get ready for Riverdays 2022! Come down for some fun in downtown Midland. The event features live entertainment, family & kids activities, zip line, an Art & Makers Fair, a cornhole tournament, great food, beer & wine tent and much more. Learn More: RIVER DAYS FESTIVAL Thursday, August 4th at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm […]
Join Midland Center for the Arts on the outdoor stage for Center Stage Theatre’s production of RENT. RENT is about choosing to love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT is a cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a […]
Learn More: MERRILL FARM FEST August 5 - 7 August 5, 7 - 11 PM August 6, 7:30 AM - 11 PM August 7, 9 AM - 3 PM
Learn More: WATERFOWL FESTIVAL August 6 at 9 AM - 5 PM August 7 at 9 AM - 4 PM
Get to know Evo – a pocket sized, award winning, coding robot! Evo introduces kids to coding and robotics with the stroke of a marker. Learn problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity as you use color codes to make Evo follow your commands! *Registration is required. Please register beginning at 12:00am on August 3 at gadml.librarycalendar.com. Ages 8-12. […]
Don’t miss your opportunity to fly in the iconic B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and the B-24 Liberator “Diamond LIL” when they visit Baltimore, MD along with their little friends. Tour all the planes on the ground or take a ride in one or all of these historic aircraft! Cost: Ramp Access $20: Adults $10: Children (Age […]
The Saginaw Community is celebrating the 54th Annual Saginaw African Cultural Festival. Our Festival happens every full 2nd weekend in August annually. The theme for 2022 will be Nia, which means: “to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community, in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness”. Join us […]
Learn More: CRUMP DAY August 12 at 9 PM - 1 AM August 13 at 11 AM - 1 AM August 14 at 8 AM - 5 PM
The Midland Fairgrounds has been a place for family fun and entertainment for 83 years, and we're still going strong. Our 118 acres, 102,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space, two indoor horse arenas, a grandstand that seats 3,800 people and a half-mile race track, bring in thousands of people from across the country every […]
Join us for Fun with Books every Saturday at RECESS at 10:00 am! We will read a book and do a craft or activity together! We can’t wait to read with you all summer long. Learn More: FUN WITH BOOKS August 16 & 23 AT 10 AM – 11 AM
We are having a Playdate! The Midland County Historical Society is bring vintage lawn games to the Castle Museum. Learn More: MUSEUM PLAYDATE Aug. 16 & 17 from 10:30- 2pm.
Art Reach is hosting free children’s crafts during the month of August. Each class will be drop-in and available to all. Please note: The classes do not run for the full 3 hours. This is the drop-in window. Learn More: AUGUST ART CRAFT Tuesdays, August 16, and Thursdays, August 18 at 11 am -2 pm […]
High school students are invited to explore their love of role playing games at Veterans Memorial Library. When playing Dungeons and Dragons game play is likely to stretch out over several sessions so we ask you to commit to attending D&D club monthly. Register: TEEN RPG CLUB August 25 September 22 October 27 November 3 […]
Learn More: POW WOW August 27 at 27 at 1 PM & 7 PM August 28 at 1 PM
Preschool Swim is on Tuesday & Thursdays at 10:00am - 11:30am. Cost: ADULT $10 | CHILD $7 Learn More: PRESCHOOL SWIM Tuesday & Thursday at 10 - 11: 30 am
Join us for this series of STEM-focused garden experiences for children and families. The Sprouts & Stems program is a collaboration between Creative 360, the Midland Section of the American Chemical Society and the Midland County Youth Action Council. The accessible and inclusive teaching garden at Creative 360’s Bayliss site is the perfect location to […]
Learn More: BAY CITY STATE PARK September 2 & 3 at 5:30 - 8 PM
The wildlife drive is typically open from June 1 - September 30, from sunrise to one hour before sunset. Please note that the route may be closed due to flooding, soft roads or other special conditions such as events or wildlife needs, like nesting bald eagles. The wildlife drive meanders past forests, grasslands, marshes, open […]
Animals: The Saginaw Children’s Zoo is home to more than 150 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates (not counting the insects) year round! They mean the world to us. Each is named and cared for by our amazing zookeepers and veterinarian. Like you, we feel quite a thrill when we observe their habitats, watch them […]
Wilderness Trails Zoo opened in 1991. Our trails take visitors through 56 acres of natural surroundings to see exotic animals such as primates, zebras, lions, reptiles, and parrots. There is a petting area and parakeet encounter for an up close and personal adventure with our animals. Guests can also imagine life as a bird-eating spider […]
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