Saginaw: FREE – Lawn Chair Film Festival @ Ames and N. Hamilton in Old Saginaw City
Lawn Chair Film Festival Ames St. and N. Hamilton St., Saginaw, MI, United StatesLearn more: LAWN CHAIR FILM FESTIVAL
Free
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Saginaw: FREE – Poolside Picture Books @ Saginaw Township Spray Pool
Zauel Library 3100 N Center Rd, Saginaw, United StatesJoin us at the Saginaw Township Spray Pool next to the library for a storytime! (Weather permitting) Learn more: POOLSIDE PICTURE BOOKS Mondays at 1 - 1:45 PM
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Monday Matinees @ Zauel Library
Zauel Library 3100 N Center Rd, Saginaw, United StatesJoin us for a fun and free family movie matinee on select Mondays at 2 p.m.! August 7: Rumble Learn more: MONDAY MATINEES Monday, August 7 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Midland: FREE – Monday Matinee @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
MI, United StatesJoin us for a free afternoon movie on the big screen. Learn more: MONDAY MATINEE FREE Monday Movie Matinee: Library Auditorium @ 2pm 6/5: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 6/12: Matilda 6/19: LIBRARY IS CLOSED (No Movie) 6/26: The Lego Batman Movie 7/3: Cars 7/10: Chicken Run 7/17: Zootopia 7/24: My Neighbor Totoro 7/31: […]
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Let’s Have Fun All Together Now! @ Butman-Fish Library
Butman-Fish Library 1716 Hancock, Saginaw, MI, United StatesJoin us for a fun wrap-up carnival event to close out the 2023 SRP program. There will be games, face painting, crafts and the KONA Ice truck will be there to provide a delicious treat. Event will be outside weather permitting. This is a family event for ages 12 and under. Children under age 7 […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Teen Guided Canvas Painting @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesJoin Creative 360 at the library for a fun afternoon of painting and creativity. An artist will lead the class in painting on canvas. Unique ideas are encouraged! Learn more: TEEN GUIDED CANVAS PAINTING Monday, August 7, 2023 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Free
Sanford: FREE – STORY HOUR @ Averill Preserve
Averill Preserve 57 E Wackerly Rd, Sanford, MI, United StatesCome spend an hour learning about nature through stories, crafts and exploration. Meet CNC Staff at Little Forks Conservancy's Averill Preserve pavilion, 657 E Wackerly Rd, Sanford, MI 48657. Directions: From Midland, take N Saginaw Rd toward Sanford for approximately 5 miles. The Averill Preserve is on the left, across from Hope Road. Park in […]
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Back to School Storytime with Firefighter Phil @ Zauel Library
Zauel Library 3100 N Center Rd, Saginaw, United StatesCome join Firefighter Phil from the Saginaw Township Fire Department for this special storytime, a fire truck tour, and more! Learn more: BACK TO SCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10:30am - 11:00am
Free
Bay City: FREE – Museum Fun Days @ The Historical Museum of Bay County
The Historical Museum of Bay County 321 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesA family-friendly event at the Historical Museum of Bay County featuring regional organizations. Learn about the organization while completing a fun activity. Cost: FREE Learn more: MUSEUM FUN DAYS June 13 - Castle Museum June 20 - Bay Sail June 27 - Delta Kids July 11 - USS Edson July 25 - Delta Kids August […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Common Threads Crafters’ Meetup (age 12+) *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesBring your fiber art work-in-progress for a crafting social hour. Chat and share camaraderie and ideas with others while you work on your project. Food and drinks are welcome. No registration is required, and drop-ins are welcome, but feel free to sign up if you would like an email reminder ahead of time. Learn More: […]
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Playdate-Water Wars @ Otto Roeser Park
Otto Roeser Park 1100 Van Buren, Saginaw, MI, United StatesSlip and slide into Summer with some wet and wild fun. Bring a towel, wear your swimsuit & come prepared to get wet. Expect laughter & excitement while participating in water relays and playing on a 20ft inflatable water slide. *Note-potential risk for latex allergies. Mission Nutrition will provide free snacks to all kids at […]
Free
Midland: Preschool Playtime (age 2 – 5) @ Midland Gymnastics Training Center
Midland Gymnastics Training Center 1111 E Wackerly St, Midland, MI, United StatesCome see what Preschool gymnastics has to offer and the many benefits that it includes. Must have participants within the first 10 minutes, or Preschool Playtime will close for the morning. Ages: 2-5 years old & Parents must stay. All participants must have a consent form on file to participate. Cost: $8/ member $10/ non-member […]
$8 – $10
Auburn: FREE – Paleo Joe: Dinosaur Myths & Legends *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library
Auburn Branch Library 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI, United StatesJoin paleontologist and storyteller Paleo Joe as he excites, entertains, and educates! Register: PALEO JOE Tuesday, August 8, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Free
Bay City: FREE – Potted Gnome (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 potted gnome. All supplies provided! Register: POTTED GNOME Tuesday, August 8, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Raising Reader Academy @ Can Council
CAN Council - Saginaw 1311 N. Michigan Ave, SaginawLearn more: RAISING READERS ACADEMY Tuesdays at 3 -4:30 PM
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Therapeutic Movement (ages 15+) *RSVP @ McDowell Healing Arts Center
McDowell Healing Arts Center 3253 Congress Avenue, MI, United StatesLearn more: THERAPEUTIC MOVEMENT August 8 at 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Free
Saginaw: Picnic in the Park Concert Series/ Roethke Mini Train @ Roethke Park
Roethke Park 400 Leddy Rd, Saginaw, MI, United StatesJoin us for a summer picnic and free concert at Roethke Park, located at 400 Leddy Road. Enjoy great music and many more special events on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Rainouts will be rescheduled for August 22nd, 2023 The Roethke Mini Trail will be ready to roll for the kids during the concert […]
Pinconning: FREE – Tuesdays in the Park @ Doc Letchfield Park
Doc Letchfield Park 301 North St., Pinconning, MI, United StatesLearn more: TUESDAYS IN THE PARK Tuesdays at 7 PM
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
Bay City: Creative Kids Wednesday Workshops @ Painterly Pottery
Ward Studio and Painterly Pottery 923 N Water St, Bay City, MI, United StatesBring the kids in for a creative good time! Staff artists will teach kids a new project along with technique options perfect for young artists! *We request that children younger than 6 be accompanied by a parent. Cost: $20 Learn more: CREATIVE KIDS WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS Wednesday mornings at 9:30am-11am
$20
Midland: FREE – Farmer’s Market Storytime (Ages 0-5) *RSVP @ Dow Diamond
Dow Diamond 825 East Main Street, Midland, MI, United StatesCome to the Midland Area Farmers Market! We will be reading books, singing songs, and moving creatively while building early literacy skills. (The grass may be damp, so bring something comfy to sit on.) In case of poor weather, cancellation notices will be posted on our website and social media by 9am. Learn More: FARMER'S […]
Free
Chesaning: FREE – Playdate-Art in the Park @ Showboat Park
Showboat Park 100 S Saginaw St, Chesaning, MI, United StatesWho doesn’t love to create fun? Come out and let your imagination go wild with create-and-take art projects. There may even be some games or shaving cream fun involved for those who aren’t afraid to get their hands messy. Learn more: PLAYDATE August 9 at 10 AM
Free
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
Midland: Lunch Time Concert @ Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens 1809 Eastman Avenue, Midland, MI, United StatesGrab your lunch, a blanket, or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Dow Gardens Birch Grove. Learn more: LUNCH TIME CONCERT June 7 & 14, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, August 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 12 - 1:30 PM
General Admission
Bay City: Stars Planetarium Show @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesEvery star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the universe. Journey to […]
$5 – $7
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