Midland: FREE – Treasure Your Health: Health & Wellness Fair @ Midland County Health Department
Midland County Health Department 220 W Ellsworth St., Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: Call 989-832-6665 August 10 at 9 AM - 4 PM
Free
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Midland: FREE – Story Time @ Phoenix Community Farm
Phoenix Farm 919 Smith Road, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin GADML staff at Phoenix Community Farm for some fun outdoor storytimes featuring stories, songs, and dancing! Registration is not required. In case of poor weather, cancellation notices will be posted on our website and social media by 9:00am. Learn more: STORYTIME AT PHOENIX COMMUNITY FARM July 13 & August 10 at 10 AM
Free
Midland: Kids Tree Climbing @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesAdventure upward into the trees in this rare outdoor experience! This class is perfect for children up to the challenge of using their own leg, core, and arm strength to pull themselves up into a tree using a moving-rope system. Helmets, child-size climbing harnesses, and guidance will be provided by a trained specialist. Designated procedures […]
$18
Bay City: FREE – Summer Family Flicks 2023 @ Bay City Cinemas
Bay City 10 GDX 4101 E. Wilder Rd., Bay City, MI, United StatesLearn more: SUMMER FAMILY FLICKS Wednesday & Thursday - June 7th - August 10th at 10 AM
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Raising Readers Academy *RSVP @ First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church - Saginaw 121 S Harrison St., SaginawRSVP: call 989-755-8402 or email [email protected] Learn More: RAISING READERS ACADEMY Thursdays at 12:30 - 2 PM
Free
Saginaw: Summer at the Studio @ Saginaw Art Museum
Saginaw Art Museum 1126 N Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI, United StatesYou have the creativity. We have the supplies. Come make the studio space your own and turn one of your ideas into a reality. We have plenty of materials for you to access, like yarn, fabric, markers, colored pencils, paint, pastels, and more. Saginaw Art Museum’s studio space is a great place to try out […]
General Admission
Frankenmuth: THE BIG BOUNCE AMERICA @ Frankenmuth River Place Shops
Frankenmuth River Place Shops 925 S Main St,, Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesFrankenmuth River Place Shops is excited to bring 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, right here in Frankenmuth, Michigan this August. Produced by XL Event Lab, The Big Bounce America is the biggest touring inflatable event in the world and features four massive […]
$35
Midland: Music Makers (Grades K-2nd) *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesCome to the library and make some noise! Create from a variety of music maker options and make your own music when you are done! Children with an adult is preferred for this program. Register: MUSIC MAKERS Thursday, August 10, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Free
Frankenmuth: FUNTOWN CHOWDOWN FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL @ Frankenmuth River Place Shops
Frankenmuth River Place Shops 925 S Main St,, Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesIt’s time for the Funtown Chowdown, Frankenmuth’s Annual Food Truck Festival at Frankenmuth River Place Shops! The fun takes place in the parking lot east of the shopping complex on the second Thursday of the month starting in May: May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, and September 14. Each festival will feature around […]
Saginaw: FREE – National S’mores Day @ Girl Scout Heart of Michigan Saginaw Regional Center
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan 5470 Davis Road, Saginaw, MI, United StatesCelebrate National S'mores Day the Girl Scout way! Did you know the first s’mores recipe was published in a Girl Scout guidebook from 1927? That’s right, making s’mores around a campfire is a time-honored Girl Scout tradition.💚🍫🔥 Come visit on Thursday, August 10, and enjoy a variety of s'mores recipes, play games, make a craft, […]
Free
Mt. Pleasant: SDB Community Hero Series (Multiple Dates) @ Sleepy Dog Books
Sleepy Dog Books 120 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI, United StatesJoin us for stories, activities, and discussions with a Doctor, Police Officer, Firefighter, Veterinarian, Scientist, and Teacher. For kids of any age. June 15th- Doctor June 29th- Police Officer July 6th- Firefighter July 13th- Veterinarian July 27th- Scientist August 10th- Teacher Learn more at: https://www.sleepydogbooks.com/events.html#/
Bay City: FREE – Thursday Concerts @ Uptown
Uptown Bay City 130 Uptown Dr., Bay City, MI, United StatesSpend your evening with us in Uptown! Bring a chair and relax, as you listen to a variety of live bands each Thursday at the fountain Learn more: THURSDAYS @ UPTOWN June 29 - Coleman Road Band July 6 - NiConn July 13 - Sarah Schingeck July 20 - A Pair of Ace's July 27 […]
Free
Standish: FREE – Summer Concert Series ’23 @ Standish Historic Depot
The Standish Historical Depot Welcome Center 107 N Main St, Standish, MI, United StatesStandish Historic Depot presents its 2023 Summer Concert Series. The concerts are every Thursday during the months of June, July, and August. We're proud to present this year's lineup. Bring a chair and a beverage and of course all your family and friends. Music, dancing as you wish, and hot buttered popcorn!! Learn more: SUMMER […]
Free
Saginaw: FREE – SUGAR (Saginaw Ukulele Guru and Rookies) @ Imerman Memorial Park
Imerman Memorial Park 3495 Midland Rd, Saginaw, MI, United StatesBring your lawn chairs and get ready for some entertaining music! Do you like old-timey, pop, polka or Americana? Be prepared to hear a wide variety of tunes at this special event. This concert is free for your listening pleasure! Cost: Free! (The vehicle entry fee for out of county residents will remain in effect […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Tunes by the Tridge @ The Tridge
The Tridge 111 W. Main Street, Midland, MI, United StatesTunes by the Tridge is a family-friendly event located at the foot of Midland's Famous Tridge. For 10 nights in June, July and August, families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all and are presented through the cooperation of […]
Free
Midland: Great Lakes Loons Baseball @ Dow Diamond
Dow Diamond 825 East Main Street, Midland, MI, United StatesTickets: $10-$18 Buy tickets: GREAT LAKES LOONS HOME GAMES Schedule: Aug 8 at 7:05 PM - vs West Michigan Whitecaps Aug 9 at 7:05 PM - vs West Michigan Whitecaps Aug 10 at 7:05 PM - vs West Michigan Whitecaps Aug 11 at 7:05 PM - vs West Michigan Whitecaps Aug 12 at 7:05 PM - […]
$10 – $18
Midland: FREE – Movies on Main @ Ace Hardware & Sports
Ace Hardware & Sports 419 E Main St., Midland, MI, United StatesFilms are shown outdoors at roughly 9:30 pm Thursday evenings at Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Movies on Main is free and open to the public. Learn more: MOVIES ON MAIN 7/06 - A Man Called Otto 7/13 - Karate Kid 7/20 - Sing 2 7/27 - Breakfast at Tiffany's 8/03 - Dungeons & Dragons […]
Free
Midland: FREE – WEE STROLL (age 6months – 2) @ Chippewa Nature Center
Chippewa Nature Center 400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesThis program is designed for parents to take a guided walk with their child, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | Ages: 6 mos-2 yrs w/adult Learn More: WEE STROLL 2nd Friday of the month April-Oct, 9:30-10:30 am
Free
Midland: Storytime @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin us every Friday morning, June – August, to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required. Learn more: STORYTIME Fridays at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
General Admission
Midland: VIVA LA POLLINATION @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the pollinators that are so vital to our ecosystem in this fair-style family-friendly event! Learn about different pollinators, explore honey variations, enjoy take-home crafts, and stop by the insect petting zoo. Included with admission or purchase of an annual pass. This is an outdoor event, which is subject to cancellation. Learn […]
General Admission
Saginaw: FREE – Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Butman-Fish Library
Butman-Fish Library 1716 Hancock, Saginaw, MI, United StatesAre you on your way to Kindergarten? Join us this summer for this fun learning series. It is geared towards children entering kindergarten but all ages are welcome. Learn more: GET READY FOR KINDERGARTEN July 28, August 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 - 11 AM
Free
Bay City: Sloan Museum: Frog & Toad are Friends (Age 2-5) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI, United StatesPre-K Play. Investigate the lives of frogs, toads and other animals. Make a sticky frog tongue to catch some flies and make a frog life cycle project. Register: SLOAN MUSEUM Friday, August 11, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm
Free
Midland: Exhibit – Stage Magic @ Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts 1801 W Saint Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesPull back the curtain and discover the science that brings the magical world of live performance to life! Explore the physics of dance, play with the mechanics of sound, and learn about the simple machines found behind the scenes that make events at the Center happen. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 8 $4 […]
$4
Midland: FREE – A.R.K. Animal Encounters (Age 5-11) *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesHave you ever felt a tree frog's soft, cold belly on your hand? Or watched the way a snake's muscles ripple smoothly beneath its skin? Have you looked into the eyes of a tortoise? Do you know what the softest animal on Earth feels like? These are just a few of the animal encounters you […]
Free
Bay City: Sloan Museum: Light Up Circuit Friendship Bracelet (Age 8-12) *RSVP @Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI, United StatesAges 8-12. Come and enjoy using felt, LED lights, and conductive thread to create a beautiful bracelet that you can share with your friend; or keep for yourself. Register: SLOAN MUSEUM Friday, August 11, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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