During the Spring time, it is full-on baby season at the farm. You may find lambs, baby chicks, bunnies and more in our petting barn that stays open during our entire years season. Our egg incubators will be full and hatching baby chickens, turkey, or peafowl. Summer brings the farm alive with growing farm crops […]
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 […]
Bring the whole Family! This class is all about the ones you LOVE! Create a healthy habit, do it together, and have fun in this Family themed exercise class with LIIVE Fitness! Pay What You Can Donation Learn More: FAMILY FITNESS IN THE PARK May 1 & 15 @ 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful, a bit "Seussian" perhaps, a place of good natured humor, beauty and just plain fun for kids and their parents. Whether going nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature's massive salad bar, or eye to eye […]
Do you have a curious kiddo who simply needs time and space to be inspired to create? Open Makes are an opportunity for students to explore materials in the makerspace that may not be available during typical field trip, family event, or summer camp programming. Additionally, Open Make allows students to pursue personal making goals […]
Newsie Jr by the Bay City Academy Cost: $10 Buy Tickets: NEWSIES JR Wednesday, May 4, 2022 6:00 PM Thursday, May 5, 2022 6:00 PM Friday, May 6, 2022 5:30 PM Friday, May 6, 2022 7:30 PM
Come on down to Island Park and see what's new at the weekly Farmers' Market! Fresh Local Produce Food Trucks Tasty Treats Arts & Crafts Soaps and Cosmetics Community Organizations New Events Weekly (will update you here as lock them in!) Come enjoy a walk by the river, some fresh air and smiling faces! Learn […]
Adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series, the stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, and SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and […]
The Midland Area Farmers Market is proud to partner with Isabella Bank to offer the token program for patrons to use their debit, credit or Bridge card. We will also be offering the Double Up Food Bucks Program again, which allows shoppers to get extra dollars to spend on Michigan-grown produce when using a Bridge […]
Spring wildflowers bloom quickly on the forest floor before tree leaves open. Take a woodland walk with a CNC naturalist to find and identify these colorful beauties. Learn to recognize the diversity of shapes, patterns and unique pollination strategies. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult Learn More: SPRING WILDFLOWER WALK 5/11/2022 at 6:00 PM […]
Join us for a fun class learning about several famous artists and creating a project in each artist's style! We will look at works by Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Mondrian and more, as well as learn about the different art movements. Kids will have an opportunity to work with a variety of different mediums and […]
See resident and migratory birds up close, as birds are caught in mist nets and banded for research. Join researcher Mike Bishop and CNC staff at the Lanigan pavilion at the end of the Homestead Road. If it is raining or windy, banding will not take place. If the weather is questionable, please call the […]
RIVERDANCE, as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite, celebrated all over the world for its Grammy® Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Twenty-five years on, composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director […]
Cost: $10 Learn More: FOOTLOOSE May 20, 21 at 7 pm May 22 at 1 pm
Here at the Market we strive to bring you the best fresh produce, locally grown, from Michigan and around the world! Whether you need fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, cut flower bouquets, organic handmade soaps, honey, delicious pies, cakes, cookies, and brownies, incredible chocolates, caramel corn, jams & jellies, or just want to stop for lunch, […]
The 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 May 27 – September 9, 2022 at 2 pm – 6 pm.
Learn More: EVENING ARCHERY May 27 at 5:30 - 8 PM May 28 at 5:30 - 8 PM
Main Street comes alive from 6pm – 9pm with live music and street performers EVERY FRIDAY from May 27th thru September 2nd. Discover talented musicians from around the state as well as some local favorites. Face painting, balloon twisting and magicians, oh my! The lineup changes weekly, so be sure to check the website or […]
Witness beautiful morning and evening flights by over 20 hot air balloons over Frankenmuth, Michigan! Nightly balloon glows take place near River Place Shops, this is a must-see event you don’t want to miss at the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl! All events take place at or near River Place Shops, 925 S. Main St. in Frankenmuth. […]
Every season, over 90 farmers, food producers, artisans, and non-profits attend our markets. These small farms and startup businesses thrive on the firm foundation of our market platforms and benefit from a strong support base of shoppers. Fresh, local produce and so much more. Learn More: FARMERS MARKET Saturdays mid-May to mid-Oct - 8am-2pm Wednesdays […]
Located in Bay City, Michigan, the toy and fire truck museum is home to over 60 motorized fire trucks – the largest collection of fire trucks in the world, including the "T-Rex" of Fire Engines, the FDNY Super Pumper. The museum also contains more than 12,000 antique and collectible toys, many of them fire, police […]
Learn More: SIGNS OF SPRING WALK May 28 at 1 - 2:30 PM & 3 - 4:30 PM May 29 at 1 - 2:30 PM & 3 - 4:30 PM
Join us for Fun with Books each Tuesday @ 10:00 am downtown! We will read a book together and do an activity or craft to go with it! We can’t wait to read with you all summer. Learn More: FUN WITH BOOKS MAY 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 AT 10 AM – 11 AM
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 […]
Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS' SERIES June 1 & 2 at 10 AM
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.