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
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Chesaning: FREE-STEM SPACE (3rd-5th graders and 6th-12th graders)*RSVP @ River Rapid District Library
River Rapids District Library 227 E Broad St, Chesaning, MI, United StatesSTEAMspace club. A Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math / Makerspace club. PAY ATTENTION TO THE DATES BELOW: It meets 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for 3rd - 5th grades and the 2nd and 4th Tuesday for 6th - 12th graders. Our next learning project beginning in […]
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Bay City: FREE – Historic Hero: Amelia Earhart (grade 1-5) *RSVP @ The Historical Museum of Bay County
The Historical Museum of Bay County 321 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesDid you know that American Amelia Earhart had a connection to Bay County? Join us for a fun STEAM event mixed with history! Learn about Ameliz Earhart and her link to Bay County, construct a paper airplane, and see how far it will soar. Cost: FREE *The class needs a minimum of 5 participants to […]
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Midland: FREE – NOCTURNAL ANIMAL SEARCH (age 9+) @ Chippewa Nature Center
Chippewa Nature Center 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin us on a quiet stroll to look for the nocturnal animals that call CNC’s property home. From flying animals to ones that swim, we will be in search of them all! Wear dark colors and bring a red flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE l Ages 9+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: NOCTURNAL […]
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Bay City: FREE – Family Literacy Night @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI, United StatesCelebrate Family Literacy Month at the library with the Michigan Learning Channel! Families with young children are welcome to join us for a fun station based program where we will learn, play, create, and read together. No registration required. Learn more: FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT Tuesday, November 7, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Midland: FREE – Upbeat Storytime @ Joyful Tantrum Recess
Joyful Tantrum Recess 4000 Jefferson Ave., Midland, MI, United States“Join Ms. Cora from UpBeat Music Academy for a special musical story time. Participants will get to explore different handheld rhythm instruments while we sing, dance, read and play together.” Learn more: UPBEAT STORYTIME 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10 AM
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Midland: Drop-In Jungle Gym (ages 0 – 6) @ Greater Midland Community Center
Greater Midland Community Center 2205 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MichiganJoin us for drop-in jungle gym hours. Take a tumble, flip out and drop by for some fun! Ages 6 & under. $6/child. 1 hour time slots. No registration needed! Learn More: JUNGLE GYM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 AM - 12 PM Saturday 4 - 5:30 PM
$6
Midland: Canstruction @ Midland Mall
Midland Mall 319 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI, United StatesIn partnership with Midland Public Schools and the Midland Mall, EFPN hosts Canstruction Midland – a charitable event in Midland, Michigan, designed to raise hunger awareness while bringing students together to design and build artistic structures made entirely of canned and boxed food using STEAM principles, such as engineering, mathematics, arts, design, 3D modeling and […]
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Midland: FREE – Storytime @ Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Barnes & Noble - Midland 6800 Eastman Ave Space F630, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin us every Wednesday for another weekly Storytime. Stories and activities vary each week. Wednesday Storytime is usually geared for preschool ages and younger. Learn More: STORYTIME Wednesdays at 11 am
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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. […]
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Sanford: FREE – Story Time @ Cultivate Coffee & Tea
Cultivate Coffee & Tea 335 335 W Saginaw Rd., Sanford, United StatesJoin us for story time, songs, finger plays, a take and make craft, information, resources, and more! We will be at Cultivate Coffee and Tea in Sanford from 11-11:30 AM on November 8th. For more information, contact Kelly at 989-418-9931 or [email protected]. Learn more: STORY TIME November 8 at 11:30 AM
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Midland: FREE – Homeschool Meet Up- Board Games @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesCome to the library and socialize and hangout with friends! Miss Sam will talk a little bit about Battle of the Books for elementary and middle school students and then we will play board games shortly after. K-5th grade board games will be in the Story Room and 6-12th grade board games will be in […]
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Coleman: FREE – VR (age 13+) *RSVP @ Coleman Area Library
Coleman Area Library 111 First Street, Coleman, MI, United StatesWant to virtually swim with dolphins in the ocean? Maybe slash some beats like a musical Jedi? Or, play a game of virtual putt-putt with your friends - while on the space station?! Get (Virtually) Real at the library! Wednesdays from 2pm-4pm, you can experience #virtualreality at the Coleman Area Library. Help and guidance provided […]
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Bay City: FREE – Pages & Pizza Explorers (ages 9-12) *RSVP @ Vinny’s Pizzeria
Vinny's Pizzeria 160 Uptown Drive, Bay City, United StatesAges 9-12. We are heading out for pizza and to discuss pages in the city! This month we will meet Vinny's Pizzeria in uptown to discuss New Kid and enjoy pizza. This month we will meet at Vinny's Pizzeria. Please contact the Wirt library if you do not yet have a copy of New Kid. […]
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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
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Midland: FREE – Family Night: Play-doh! (age 4-7) @ 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 the Youth Services Makers Space to enjoy open-ended creating with Play-doh! This program is geared toward ages 4-7, but all families are welcome! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Learn more: FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday, November 8, 2023 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Online: Family Astronomy Night – “Hubble Space Telescope” with MSU St. Andrews
Online with MSU St. AndrewsThroughout all of science , surely no single piece of equipment is more famous than the Hubble Space Telescope. It has produced more beautiful and amazing images than any other telescope. But do you know what makes the HST so special? Why do we need a telescope in space anyway? What can Hubble do better […]
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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
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Midland: Canstruction @ Midland Mall
Midland Mall 319 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI, United StatesIn partnership with Midland Public Schools and the Midland Mall, EFPN hosts Canstruction Midland – a charitable event in Midland, Michigan, designed to raise hunger awareness while bringing students together to design and build artistic structures made entirely of canned and boxed food using STEAM principles, such as engineering, mathematics, arts, design, 3D modeling and […]
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Pinconning: FREE – Ceramic Turkey (age 5-12) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library
Pinconning Branch Library 400 S Kaiser St, Pinconning, MI, United StatesSign up to paint a cute ceramic turkey. *Wear old clothes, you might get messy. Register: CERAMIC TURKEY Thursday, November 9, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Midland: Creative Kids *RSVP @ Creative 360
Creative 360 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI, United StatesThis class takes place at 5501 Jefferson Ave. Join the artists of Creative 360 for all kinds of afterschool art fun. Ceramics, acting, painting, sewing, mixed media and more! All classes are taught by practicing artists. Each week, we have a unique creative arts experience for children ages 5 -10. Experiences include visual arts, movement […]
$15
Midland: FREE – 4th-5th Grade Book Club- Book Scavenger *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesCalling all 4th and 5th graders that love to read! We have a book club just for you! Come to this book club with a book that you have read that you would like to share. Enjoy a snack during our book chats and an activity after. This program will take place in the Story […]
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Midland: $5 Swim Night @ Greater Midland Community Center
Greater Midland Community Center 2205 Jefferson Ave, Midland, Michigan** $5 Swim Night ** Learn more: $5 SWIM NIGHT Thursday - 5 - 8 pm
$5
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Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.