Saginaw: FREE – Raising Readers Academy *RSVP @ Carrollton Elementary School
Carrollton Elementary School 3211 Carla Dr, Saginaw, MI, United StatesRSVP: Call 989-755-8402 Tuesdays at 3:15-4:45 PM
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Midland: FREE – Make It & Take It – Zombie Doll (age 12+) *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesDo you love zombies? Here is a zombie craft to keep you busy during non-zombie apocalypse times. Create a cute doll using thread, buttons and fabric. Some sewing will be required. Assistance will be available. Please arrive at your designated start time. This craft will take the full time allotted. Join us in the Orchard […]
Free
Auburn: FREE – Paint a Ceramic Pumpkin (age 3-12) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library
Auburn Branch Library 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI, United StatesChildren ages 3-12 are invited to join us to paint a ceramic pumpkin and take it home right away! Register: PAINT A CERAMIC PUMPKIN Tuesday, October 10, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Storytime (age 2-5) @ Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center
Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center 100 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite #203, Saginaw, MI, United StatesJoin us each week in the Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center for songs, fingerplays, stories and activities! Storytimes are for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Our activities are open-ended and engaging so all children can participate. Each week children also receive a free book to take home to help build their personal library. […]
Free
Saginaw: FREE – Raising Readers Academy @ Jesse Rouse Elementary School
Jesse Rouse Elementary School 435 Randolph St., Saginaw, MI, United StatesLearn more: RAISING READER ACADEMY Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5 PM
Free
Bay City: FREE – Bridging: Past, Present & Future (Grade 1-5) *RSVP @ The Historical Museum of Bay County
The Historical Museum of Bay County 321 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesAfterschool Program with Bay County 4H. Age: 1st to 5th Grade Description: Engineering is fun, but mixing in history makes it amazing! This FREE program will challenge your child to construct their own bridge using specific items. Once completed, each structure will be tested for strength. Throughout the hour, they will learn and hear stories […]
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Midland: Open for the Season @ Grandma’s Pumpkin Patch
Grandma's Pumpkin Patch 4277 N Eastman Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesGrandma's Pumpkin Patch is open seasonally in the fall. Our patch is a destination for fall, family fun with activities, a corn maze, donuts and pumpkins! Kidland Play Yard is filled with fun activities and the cost to enter is $7.00 per person (1 and under free). Learn more: GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN PATCH Sept 23rd - […]
$7
Saginaw: FREE – Raising Readers Academy *RSVP @ Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center
Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center 100 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite #203, Saginaw, MI, United StatesRSVP: call 989-755-8402 or email [email protected] RSVP: RAISING READERS ACADEMY Thursdays at 5 - 6:30 PM
Free
Essexville: FREE – Playgroup (age 0-5) *RSVP @ BAISD LLC Bay
BAISD LLC Bay 1435 W. Center Rd., Essexville, MI, United StatesRegister: Call 989-667-3240 or email Kayla at [email protected] BAISD LLC Bay schedule Monday 9 - 10:15 AM & Wednesday 5:30 - 6:45 PM
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Midland: FREE – Family Storytime with the Midland Fire Department @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 398 W Saint Andrews Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesOur family storytime will feature a fireman from the Midland Fire Department! Listen to a story, learn about fire safety and see the fireman dressed in uniform. At the end of the program, a fire engine with it's crew will be parked at the library for families to see. This program is geared for ages […]
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Bay City: FREE – Family Storytime (age 0-8) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI, United StatesStories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver. This program will take place IN-PERSON at the Wirt Branch Library. Should health regulations change, in-person programs may switch to Zoom. You will be notified of […]
Free
Midland: FREE – Kids Skate Free (ages 10 & under) *RSVP @ Roll Arena
Roll Arena 2909 Bay City Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesPasses valid for children 10 years old and younger. Skate rental due at admission. Cannot be used towards group rates or birthday parties. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only one pass is eligible per child, disregard extra pass sent per child. Session dates and times subject to change. Register: KIDS SKATE FREE Wednesday […]
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Saginaw: Teen Night at Zauel: PUMPKIN DECORATING @ Zauel Memorial
Zauel Library 3100 N Center Rd, Saginaw, United StatesDecorate a craft pumpkin using paint and miscellaneous holiday riffraff! Register here: TEEN NIGHT Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room Wednesday, October 11, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Mount Pleasant: FREE “The Michigan State Big Tree Program.” @ Chippewa Valley Audubon Club
Chippewa Valley Audubon Club Veterans Memorial Library Annex, 301 S. University, Mount Pleasant, MI, United StatesTed Reuschel, from the Michigan Botanical Society and state coordinator of the Michigan Big Tree program, will present how trees are measured and scored, how records are kept, and how trees might become candidates for their register. Ted also will discuss the ReLeaf Michigan program which conducts a big tree hunt contest every two years. […]
Free
Standish: FREE – Playgroup (age 0-5) *RSVP @ BAISD LLC Arenac
BAISD LLC Arenac 2032 Pine River Rd., Standish, MI, United StatesBAISD LLC Arenac Schedule - Thursdays at 10 - 11:15 AM
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Bay City: Incoming! Planetarium Show @ Delta College Planetarium
Delta College Planetarium 100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI, United StatesEmbark on a journey back in time and across the solar system, following the paths of asteroids and comets that have collided with Earth. These ancient objects travel billions of years before reaching Earth, and their impact can be so powerful that just one collision can change the course of life on our planet. Scientists […]
$5 – $7
Bay City: FREE – Zombie Barbies (grades 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 zombie Barbie doll! All supplies provided! Register: ZOMBIE BARBIES Thursday, October 12, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Midland: Creative Kids *RSVP @ Creative 360
Creative 360 5501 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI, United StatesThis class takes place at 5501 Jefferson Ave. Join the artists of Creative 360 for all kinds of afterschool art fun. Ceramics, acting, painting, sewing, mixed media and more! All classes are taught by practicing artists. Each week, we have a unique creative arts experience for children ages 5 -10. Experiences include visual arts, movement […]
$15
Auburn: FREE – Touch a Truck – Fire Prevention Month (age 0-12) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library
Auburn Branch Library 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn, MI, United StatesA fire truck is visiting the library! In October, we’ll celebrate and meet local firefighters at each BCLS branch! Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and climb on board a real fire truck. Register: TOUCH A TRUCK Thursday, October 12, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Coleman: FREE – Pajamas StoryTime @ Coleman Area Library
Coleman Area Library 111 First Street, Coleman, MI, United StatesJoin us for Pajama StoryTime with Molly the Therapy Dog! Kids are invited to wear pajamas (if they wish) and bring a stuffed toy. We'll read a story together and meet Molly. Learn more: PAJAMAS STORYTIME Thu, October 12, 6:30pm – 7:15pm
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Auburn: FREE – Scrumptious Seaweed (age 12+) *RSVP @ Western High School
Bay City Western High School 500 W. Midland Rd., Auburn, MI, United StatesRegister: SCRUMPTIOUS SEAWEED October 12 at 6:30 - 7:45 PM
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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
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
Saginaw: FREE – Preschool Storytime @ Butman-Fish Library
Butman-Fish Library 1716 Hancock, Saginaw, MI, United StatesDrop-in storytime fun! We can't wait to have you join us for stories, music, crafts, games, and more! Learn More: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Fridays at 10:30am - 11:00am
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Midland: Exhibit – Down to Earth @ Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts 1801 W Saint Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, United StatesDig deep as you uncover the many layers of our planet and investigate how Earth has changed over billions of years. Explore volcanoes, earthquakes, and geological records that showcase the astounding history of planet Earth. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 5 $4 per person and FREE for Museum Members Learn more: DOWN TO […]
$4
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