Come out to Sanford Centennial Museum on December 6 & 7, and 13 & 14, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for a night of holiday fun with Santa! Enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies, and candy and see the museum grounds lit up in Christmas splendor. Visit Santa in the new Santa House! Kids get […]
Formerly known as Open Make, the newest version of this monthly student event is a combination of guided activity and free maker play. The goal, each month, is to foster curiosity, creativity, and community. We aim to do this by exposing students to a wide variety of maker materials and tools that they will apply […]
Grab the kids and come see 15,000 lights dance to music! The show runs every night until new years. Learn More: ROENICKE LIGHT SHOW December 11th – 31st at 5 - 10 PM
This Christmas Light Show is displayed during the winter season at Hayes Park in Tittabawassee Township. Several local families have benefitted thru the generous donations made by visitors to the show the past 17-years. Every year, great effort is made to modify & improve the show for your viewing enjoyment! ** This is a FREE […]
Learn More: MIDLAND AREA SANTA HOUSE Daily 6- 9 PM Saturdays: 9 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 4:30 PM & 6 - 9 PM Sundays: 1:30 - 4:30 PM & 6 - 9 PM
Travel around the world through stories, activities, and delicious recipes to learn all about how Christmas is celebrated in Australia, Mexico. Brazil, France, Germany, Sweden, and Italy. Participants will be able to join a live "Listen and Learn Story Hour" on Zoom each week and will be sent activities and recipes to try with their […]
Celebrate 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. To ensure availability, reservations are recommended. Cost: Adults […]
Located at the Frankenmuth Visitor's Center, this one-of-a kind tree shines it's bright lights (23,000 lights to be exact) and spreads the sweet sound of Christmas throughout downtown Frankenmuth. Take a 7-minute musical journey through some of the most popular Christmas songs with us! Sit back and watch as the lights on the tree dance […]
***Please note that the Thursday Playgroup's location has been changed to the Living and Learning Center - Arenac Campus Thursdays at 12:15 - 1:30 PM
Celebrate 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. To ensure availability, reservations are recommended. Cost: Adults […]
Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, dancing and crafting all while building vital early literacy skills! If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, a playlist of our Virtual Storytimes is available to view here. Learn More: STORYTIME & CRAFTS Thursday, November 17, December 1 & […]
Bring your camera and wish list to Bronner's! Because Santa is so busy on Christmas Eve, his visiting hours will end at 3 p.m. Please note that many children wish to see Santa on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests should anticipate a wait. Learn More: SANTA VISITS November 25 - December 24 Mon.-Thurs. 2-6 p.m., Fri. […]
It's time for another family-friendly Escape Room at the library! Test your puzzle-solving skills and knowledge of the holiday classic A Christmas Story in a fun and challenging Escape Room! Sign up your family or group for a time slot on Wednesday or Thursday between 2:00 and 7:00 PM. Learn More: ESCAPE ROOM December 14 […]
Get ready to make your holidays bright at Dow Gardens! Stroll the gently-lit pathway, meet Santa’s reindeer (December 8-10 ONLY), and listen to carolers sing the songs of the season. December 15th-17th enjoy our Silent Nights to simply walk the lit paths and enjoy the lights. Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Saginaw will be on sale […]
Grab the kids and come see 15,000 lights dance to music! The show runs every night until new years. Learn More: ROENICKE LIGHT SHOW December 11th – 31st at 5 - 10 PM
This Christmas Light Show is displayed during the winter season at Hayes Park in Tittabawassee Township. Several local families have benefitted thru the generous donations made by visitors to the show the past 17-years. Every year, great effort is made to modify & improve the show for your viewing enjoyment! ** This is a FREE […]
Bring your kiddos to see Santa at the Standish Santa House Tuesdays and Thursdays (starting December 6th) from 6pm-8pm. This is a free event sponsored by the Standish Area Chamber of Commerce Learn More: STANDISH SANTA HOUSE Tuesday & Thursdays at 6 - 8 PM
Learn More: MIDLAND AREA SANTA HOUSE Daily 6- 9 PM Saturdays: 9 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 4:30 PM & 6 - 9 PM Sundays: 1:30 - 4:30 PM & 6 - 9 PM
It's time for another family-friendly Escape Room at the library! Test your puzzle-solving skills and knowledge of the holiday classic A Christmas Story in a fun and challenging Escape Room! Sign up your family or group for a time slot on Wednesday or Thursday between 2:00 and 7:00 PM. Learn More: ESCAPE ROOM December 14 […]
Fridays at 9:30 - 10:45 AM
Celebrate 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. To ensure availability, reservations are recommended. Cost: Adults […]
Located at the Frankenmuth Visitor's Center, this one-of-a kind tree shines it's bright lights (23,000 lights to be exact) and spreads the sweet sound of Christmas throughout downtown Frankenmuth. Take a 7-minute musical journey through some of the most popular Christmas songs with us! Sit back and watch as the lights on the tree dance […]
Discover fossils found throughout the Michigan Basin as you learn about the creatures that once lived in the ancient tropical seas that dominated the area 365 million years ago. Explore a dinosaur prep lab and get a first-hand look at real dinosaur bones! Cost: $3 Learn More: MICHIGAN FOSSILS & ANCIENT CREATURES OCT 7 - […]
Bring your camera and wish list to Bronner's! Because Santa is so busy on Christmas Eve, his visiting hours will end at 3 p.m. Please note that many children wish to see Santa on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests should anticipate a wait. Learn More: SANTA VISITS November 25 - December 24 Mon.-Thurs. 2-6 p.m., Fri. […]
Celebrate 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. To ensure availability, reservations are recommended. Cost: Adults […]
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.