Standish: FREE – Dance for Kindness @ Mary Johnston Memorial Library
Mary Johnston Memorial Library 114 N. Court St., Standish, MI, United StatesLearn more: DANCE FOR KINDNESS July 27 at 2 PM
Free
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Bay City: FREE – Pom Pom Penguins (Grade 6-12) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI, United StatesJoin us and create your own pom pom penguin. All supplies provided! Register: POM POM PENGUINS Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Saginaw: Root Beer Choir Sing-Along @ Saginaw Children’s Zoo
Saginaw Children's Zoo 1730 S Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI, United StatesCome hang out with the directors of the Saginaw Youth Choir at the zoo! You'll learn some fun, new songs and musical games. This is fun for families of all ages and there is no music experience required! While we sing a selection of summer themed tunes, patrons can partake in ice cold root beer […]
General Admission
Saginaw: FREE – Donuts and Art for Teens *RSVP @ Butman-Fish Library
Butman-Fish Library 1716 Hancock, Saginaw, MI, United StatesExamine the art of donuts? Let's work together to create a masterpiece of art, then eat the inspiration. Register: DONUTS AND ART FOR TEENS Thursday, July 27, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Cameron Zvara Magic Show @ Zauel Library
Zauel Library 3100 N Center Rd, Saginaw, United StatesCameron is a comedy magician and entertainer. His show is filled with mind-blowing magic, clean comedy, juggling, music and TONS of audience participation! Learn more: CAMERON ZVARA MAGIC SHOW Thursday, July 27, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Bridgeport: FREE – Water Wars, Picnic & Kona Ice @ Bridgeport Library
Bridgeport Public Library 3399 Williamson Rd., Saginaw, MI, United StatesExpect to get wet if you come to the Water Wars. We will be having races and playing games with water. We will also be providing a picnic with hot dogs and chips. Also, the Kona Ice Truck will be here. The first 50 will get a free Kona Ice Learn more: WATER WARS, PICNIC […]
Free
Bay City: FREE – Community Fair @ Sage Branch Library
Sage Branch Library 100 E Midland St, Bay City, MI, United StatesDrop in and join us at Sage Library on Thu, July 27 for Community Fair! Community organizations will provide games, crafts and prizes. A perfect opportunity to turn in your Summer Reading Log! We Look for to seeing everyone! Learn more: COMMUNITY FAIR Thursday, July 27, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Drop in Dungeons & Dragons (Teens) *RSVP @ Butman-Fish Library
Butman-Fish Library 1716 Hancock, Saginaw, MI, United StatesLearn the basic rules and create a character for D&D 5th edition, plus learn to play in short series of adventures. Each short adventure can be played separately from the others, so come when you can! Whether you're brand new or an experienced player looking for a drop in game - join us to roll […]
Free
Saginaw: Party on McCarty-Summer Concert Series @ Saginaw Township Soccer Association
Saginaw Township Soccer Association 3575 McCarty Rd, Saginaw, MI, United States“Party on McCarty” features live entertainment for six nights, June through August. There will be a kid’s area with activities including face painting & bounce houses, food vendors and a beverage tent. Gates open at 5pm with the entertainment beginning at 5:30pm. There is a $5 parking fee per vehicle and $2 admission charge for […]
$2 – $5
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
Midland: Great Lakes Loons Home Game @ Dow Diamond
Dow Diamond 825 East Main Street, Midland, MI, United StatesJune 7 at 7:05 PM - Lake County Captains June 8 at 7:05 PM - Lake County Captains June 9 at 7:05 PM - Lake County Captains June 10 at 7:05 PM - Lake County Captains June 11 at 11:05 AM - Lake County Captains June 13 at 1:05 PM - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers June […]
$10 – $18
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
Bay City: NEWSIES (Live Performance) @ Bay City Players
Bay City Players 1214 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI, United StatesEXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! This Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit inspires everyone to fight for what’s right and seize the day! It is 1899 and times are tough in New York City. The rag-tag group of newsboys called the newsies survive day-to-day by buying papers from publishers and selling them on the […]
$12 – $26
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
Munger: Munger Potato Festival
Munger Potato Festival 48 E. Munger Rd., Munger, MI, United StatesThe 67th Munger Potato Festival, hosted by The Munger Volunteer Firemen Corp, is right around the corner. It is just a good ol' time with USA Demolition Derby officiating Mungers' Figure 8 and Demo Derby. There is something for everyone! Whether it is the 5k Spud Run, Cornhole Tournament, a hometown parade, or great bands […]
Midland: FREE – Shutta Crum – Reading and book signing @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesSHUTTA CRUM is the author of several middle-grade novels and picture books, along with poems and magazine articles. Her children’s book, THUNDER-BOOMER! was an ALA and a Smithsonian Magazine “Notable Book” of the year; her books have made Bank Street College of Education Book List as well as various state award lists. In 2005, she […]
Free
Saginaw: Music for Munchkins in the Park @ Saginaw Township Recreation
Center Courts - Saginaw Township Recreation 3320 N Center Rd., Saginaw, MI, United StatesLearn more: MUSIC FOR MUNCHKINS July 28 at 10 AM
$10
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: FREE – Shutta Crum – Writing for the Toughest Audience @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesHow do you write for children? What is required to grab—and keep—a young person’s attention in a well-written book? Award-winning poet and children’s book author, Shutta Crum, will share her experience working agents, editors, and children themselves to provide participants with tips and techniques to write for the “toughest audience.” SHUTTA CRUM is the author […]
Free
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
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
Frankenmuth: FREE – Be Kind to Your Mind (age 6-12) @ Frankenmuth James E. Wickson District Library
Frankenmuth James E Wickson District Library 359 S Franklin St., Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesLearn more: BE KIND TO YOUR MIND Fridays at 1-2 PM
Free
Frankenmuth: FREE – ANTIQUE FIRE APPARATUS MUSTER @ Heritage Park
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth 601 Weiss St., Frankenmuth, MI, United StatesAntique fire truck displays and pumping events in Heritage Park. Parade through downtown Saturday morning. Learn more: ANTIQUE FIRE APPARATUS MUSTER July 28th at 2-8 PM July 29th at 8 AM - 12 PM
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