Midland: FREE – Visit Santa & The Northern Star Train @ Santa House
Midland Area Santa House 101 Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: SANTA HOUSE
Free
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Midland: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas @ Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts 1801 W Saint Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesIrving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]
$13.50 – $19.50
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
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: FREE – Holiday Family Film Fest @ NCG Movie Theater
NCG Midland 6540 Cinema Dr., Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: HOLIDAY FAMILY FILM FEST
Free
Midland: FREE – Discovery Depot: Community Helpers @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesBring yourself and your imagination to the Story Room between December 14th and January 2nd and enjoy our Community Helper Discovery Depot! Dress up as a fire fighter, construction worker, police officer, and so much more! Hours for Discovery Depot are a half an hour after the library opens to a half an hour before […]
Free
Midland: Christmas at the Pines *RSVP @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesCelebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]
$3 – $5
Midland: Christmas at the Pines *RSVP @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesCelebrate the season with a visit to The Pines of Dow Gardens this December! Majestic trees, and rolling winter landscape surround this 1899 National Historic Landmark. Fresh garland and stories of Christmas past delight the senses as you tour the home and learn about Dow family traditions. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]
$3 – $5
Midland: FREE – Visit Santa @ Santa House
Midland Area Santa House 101 Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: SANTA HOUSE
Free
Midland: FREE – Cram Week (Grade 9-12) *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesExams are fast approaching! The Library is converting to a teen study environment for the week of December 11-15 from 2:30-close. We will have all 3 Conference Rooms blocked off for studying as well as space in the Teen Room. We'll also have plenty of free snacks to fuel your cram session! Grab your friends […]
Free
Bay City: Secret Santa Craft Projects @ Studio 23/ The Arts Center
Studio 23/ The Arts Center 901 N Water St., Bay City, MI, United StatesSecret Santa Crafts Projects Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift. Students will relax while listening to holiday music and make their choice of holiday wood ornament, a snow globe, a wood slice ornament, Santa paintbrush ornament, 6x6 […]
$10
Midland: FREE – Christmas Walk @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesGet ready to make your holidays bright at Dow Gardens! Stroll the gently-lit pathway, meet Santa’s reindeer (December 7 - 9), and listen to carolers sing the songs of the season. Travelin’ Toms will be on site with warm beverages for purchase. No admission is charged for these free old-fashioned evenings of candlelight and music. […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Visit Santa & The Northern Star Train @ Santa House
Midland Area Santa House 101 Main St, Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: SANTA HOUSE
Free
Bay City: COLE IN YOUR STOCKING @ State Theatre
State Theatre 913 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI, United StatesWorld-renowned pianist, Kevin Cole performs all your holiday favorites! This is a show the entire family will love. Kevin’s original piano arrangements will take you on a Sleigh Ride through a Winter Wonderland of the best holiday music. You’ll hum along as he plays your favorite Christmas tunes and his lightning fast fingers dashing across […]
$20
Midland: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas @ Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts 1801 W Saint Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesIrving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]
$13.50 – $19.50
Bay City: A GOOD OLD-FASHIONED BIG FAMILY CHRISTMAS @ Bay City Players
Bay City Players 1214 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI, United StatesChristmas wouldn’t be Christmas without family drama, right? Escape from your own family drama to join Judith and Hayden Stewart as they plan a big family Christmas party. As the party draws near, everyone is on their best behavior. Too good to be true? Probably! The intrigue builds as family members wonder what other family […]
$12 – $22
Bay City: FREE – Breakfast with Santa @ Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
Dow Bay Area Family YMCA 225 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI, United StatesFREE pancake breakfast for anyone! December 16, 2023 from 9:00am–11:00am! No registration required, while supplies last. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice! This event is made possible by a grant from the Youth Advisory Endowment Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation and sponsorship from Copus Orthodontics Learn more: […]
Free
Bay City: Breakfast with Santa**RSVP @ Riverfront Grille Restaurant & Lounge
Riverfront Grille 128 N Front St., Chesaning, MI, United StatesCome have Breakfast w/ Santa at the Riverfront Grille & Lounge (located inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront). Guests will enjoy a breakfast buffet, holiday coloring pages, a DoubleTree Cookie, and of course, visiting/taking photos with Santa! Reservations can be made by calling 989-460-1700. Adult $14 Child $8 *Use your own camera […]
$8 – $14
Midland: FREE – Holiday Family Film Fest @ NCG Movie Theater
NCG Midland 6540 Cinema Dr., Midland, MI, United StatesLearn more: HOLIDAY FAMILY FILM FEST
Free
Saginaw: FREE-Holiday Delivery Truck *RSVP @ Saginaw Lowes
Lowes Saginaw 2258 Tittabawasee Rd, Saginaw, MI, United StatesCalling all little elves! Join us for this jolly Holiday Delivery Truck build that’s also a gift card holder! Kids will love hand-crafting this unique toy that also makes a memorable gift. Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one our Red Vest experts are held from […]
Free
Midland: FREE-Holiday Delivery Truck*RSVP @ Midland Lowes
Lowes Midland 1918 Airport Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesCalling all little elves! Join us for this jolly Holiday Delivery Truck build that’s also a gift card holder! Kids will love hand-crafting this unique toy that also makes a memorable gift. Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one our Red Vest experts are held from […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Discovery Depot: Community Helpers @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesBring yourself and your imagination to the Story Room between December 14th and January 2nd and enjoy our Community Helper Discovery Depot! Dress up as a fire fighter, construction worker, police officer, and so much more! Hours for Discovery Depot are a half an hour after the library opens to a half an hour before […]
Free
Saginaw: Magical Day at the Market @ SVRC Marketplace
SVRC Marketplace 203 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI, United StatesCome join us for a day full of magic inside our market! We welcome princesses, Santa Clause, FREE family fun activities and MORE! More details to come! Join us! December 16th 10am-6pm
Midland: Studio Saturdays (Grade 6-8th) @ Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts 1801 W Saint Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesGet creative, a little messy, and make masterpieces with your family at the Center! Explore different art mediums as you learn about a variety of art-making techniques. All supplies are included in the workshop fee, along with Admission on the day of your workshop for our seasonal Museum Pop-Up Exhibits! NOV 18 Watercolor Calligraphy - […]
$12 – $15
Midland: Theater – Wobbles Saves Christmas (ages 10+) *RSVP @ Creative 360
Creative 360 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI, United StatesTHEATER FOR FAMILIES Performance followed by cookie decorating & gift making! The North Pole Christmas Pageant is in full swing when an elf discovers that Santa’s Naughty/Nice List has gone MISSING! How will Santa know who gets presents? Can the pageant still go on? Elves Wobbles, Sparkle, Titterbell, and ‘Setta need YOUR help to solve […]
$5 – $10
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