FREE EVENT FOR KIDS, TEENS and ADULTS! Show off your NERF blasting skills at this FREE EVENT brought to you by Downtnown's Feet on the Street! Show up Downtown on Center Avenue between 1-3 PM! All blasters, darts, and targets are provided so you can take aim and gain bragging rights at this family-friendly event! […]
During the summer, the Frankenmuth Women’s Club puts on an entertaining series of concerts on Sunday evenings FREE of charge. Concerts are held at the Palmer Schau Platz in Memorial Park, which is located behind the Frankenmuth High School. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The Women's Club also has a great […]
Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per household this summer No groups please, see […]
You can be the hero of your own fairytale when you follow the engineering design process (Ask-Imagine-Plan-Create-Improve)! Rapunzel, Rapunzel, Let's build you some stairs! Rapunzel needs your help engineering a way out of her tower! Drop in to Veterans Memorial Library between 10 a.m. and Noon to help her make her escape! Kits will also […]
Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS' SERIES Wednesday, June 29, 2022 & Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 10am
Do you like graphic novels? Are you looking for a group to talk about some great reads? Join our Graphic Novel Book Club where we read and discuss a new title each month at Auburn Library. We'll talk about everything from the stories to the graphic novel format--plus we have snacks and activities based on […]
What’s SUP? Stand up paddle boards (SUP) offer a fun, relaxing way to play on the water. Paddle boarding delivers a full-body workout and has become a popular cross-training activity. Try it: SUP will offer its participants beginning SUP skills, including the use of equipment and paddling techniques. Classes are limited to 8 people so […]
Fireworks Times: Thursday, June 30: begin at 10:12 pm, Friday, July 1: begin at 10:12 pm Saturday, July 2: begin at 10:12 pm Vet's Park Events - Skerbeck Carnival June 30 - July 2 Wenonah Park Bands/Event Thursday, June 30, 2022 -5:30 - 7:30 PM Blanket Party, 8 - 10 PM Second Chance Friday, July […]
Our Summer Kids Series is back at all locations! Join us for a different movie each week starting June 10-August 11, 2022. Tickets are $3 for all ages. Date and showtimes are subject to change. Limited availability each week. Not eligible for group rentals. Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS SERIES July 1 -7 at 10:10 AM […]
This 30-minute storytime combines easy stretches and movement with a fun story to create a playful opportunity to explore physical activity. We will be using our new Handee Bands! This program is geared towards ages 4-8 and parents are encouraged to participate. Learn More: STORIES & STRETCHES Friday, July 1, 2022 - 10:30am - 11:00am […]
Celebrate Independence day at Jump Station all weekend long!🎆🎇 From July 2nd to July 3rd enjoy our free event with outdoor games and outdoor inflatables. The inflatables are only for those 10 years and younger just like our normal inflatable rules! Food and treats will be available for purchase as well! Come inside and cool […]
Visit the Saginaw Railway Museum this Saturday July 2nd. 900 Maple Street at the tracks! Open the first Saturday of the month from May-October, the Saginaw Railway Museum is all about railroad history, especially Michigan and the Great Lakes Bay area. This Historical Society is headquartered in the Saginaw Railway Museum, a restored 1907 Pere […]
The MID Lab is a place for patrons ages 12+ to tinker and explore. Registration is for a two-hour session and is required to use the MID Lab space. By completing this registration form, you agree to the attached MID Lab User Agreement. If you are registering a minor between the ages of 12-17, you […]
Paint a beautiful wooden windchime to take home! Children ages 0-12 are invited to attend. Tuesday, July 5, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Register: PAINT A WIND CHIME Tuesday, July 5, 2022 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Register: PAINT A WIND CHIME
Free will donations accepted and appreciated Wenonah Park in Downtown Bay City (Rain Site will be at the State Theatre) Learn More: MOVIES IN THE PARK Tue Jul 5, 9:45p - MONSTERS INC. - 2001 Tue Jul 12, 9:45p - PLANES - 2013 Tue Jul 19, 9:45p - SING - 2016 Tue Jul 26, 9:45p […]
Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides & Games, Fishing, Cornhole & Softball tournaments, Cornfest Parade, Fireworks, Dirt Drag Race, Food Court, and More! Learn More: CORNFEST July 6-10, 2022
Bring the kids in for a creative good time! Every week in July and August, Painterly Pottery staff artists will teach kids a new project along with technique options perfect for young artists! Cost: $20 Get a free workshop when you put 6 workshops in your cart. Coupon: D6FVG8N *We request that children younger than […]
Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS' SERIES Wednesday, July 6, 2022 & Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10am
The Midland Downtown Business Association invites visitors to tee off downtown for Mini Golf on Main, happening July 6-16, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day. This free event allows guests of all ages to test their skills at putting greens located throughout Downtown Midland. Putting green locations: 1. Joyful Tantrum 2. Molasses […]
Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. Join us this summer for storytime at Island Park during the Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market! Look for us on the hill between the tennis courts and the market shelter. Please bring […]
A summer concert series showcasing regional musicians as they perform original work surrounded by the beauty of Dow Gardens. Concerts take place on the lawn of the historic Pines home. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. July 10 - Robertson Brothers Band August 14 - PHABIES September 11 - Brett Mitchell […]
The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational will take place July 10-16, 2022 at the Midland Country Club. Experience a celebration unlike any other tournament on the LPGA tour. FREE admission on July 11, 12, 13 Cost: $10/ day or $25 for the week BUY TICKETS: July 11 at 8 AM - 5 PM July 12, […]
Drop in at the library for a fun story and music storytime for kids ages 2-5 and their caregivers! Learn More: SUMMER STORYTIME July 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 AM
In this class, you will learn the differences between kayak styles and discover how stable and easily maneuverable kayaks can be. Class sizes are small and cozy with a maximum of eight people per class. Be sure to register early, as classes fill up fast. This is a wet class, so you should bring a […]
From 10am-11am, the CMU Museum will be opening up the Bohannon One-Room Schoolhouse to the community! Come learn what a typical day in a rural one-room schoolhouse entailed and explore the exhibits of the Gerald L. Poor Museum. The schoolhouse is located on the corner of W. Campus Dr. & W. Preston Dr. Parking passes […]
Build a Lego model that uses drag-and-drop programming to move, make sounds, and light up! Ignite your curiosity while enhancing skills in science, engineering, technology, and coding. Program will be located in the Youth Services Story Room. *Registration is required. Please register beginning at 12:00am on July 6 at gadml.librarycalendar.com. Ages 8-12. Learn More: LEGO ROBOTICS […]
Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS' SERIES Wednesday, July 13, 2022 & Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 10am
Have you been feeling (pick one): Anxious? Depressed? Worried? Concerned about a friend or family member? It might help to talk it out! In this weekly talk group for people aged 14 to 17, you can share your ups and downs with other teens, and hear about their experiences, too. A friendly Stay Well counselor […]
Let's meet in the Story Room for a story and a craft! We will read a book, go over some brief instructions, and let you sit down in the Maker's Space to put your craft together! All of the materials will be provided. For this craft, we will be making an ocean-scape out of egg […]
They’re BIG, really BIG, and they’re landing at Dow Gardens! We are thrilled to announce that David Rogers’ Big Bugs will be on display at Dow Gardens from July 15 to October 16, 2022! This awe-inspiring exhibit will bring visitors face-to-face with ten larger-than-life invertebrates displayed throughout Dow Gardens. Learn More: DAVID ROGERS' BIG BUGS […]
Our Summer Kids Series is back at all locations! Join us for a different movie each week starting June 10-August 11, 2022. Tickets are $3 for all ages. Date and showtimes are subject to change. Limited availability each week. Not eligible for group rentals. Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS SERIES July 15 - 21 at 10:10 […]
Recommend for ages 10 and up. 5:30 PM - First hour is open to beginners who have not shot archery at the park before. 6:30 PM - Open Shoot 7:30 PM - Archery Shoot Contest Learn More: BAY CITY STATE PARK JULY 15, 16, 22 & 23 at 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Experience an encampment of historical reenactors representing the many eras of America’s history during this free educational and family-friendly event at Frankenmuth River Place Shops! Visit and tour military camps ranging from the French & Indian War through the Revolutionary War, and shop at historical vendors. This free family event takes place July 16 and […]
Discover fishing with our staff at the Lagoon Dock. We will provide poles & bait. Fishing License required. Meet at Lagoon Dock. Learn More: BAY CITY STATE PARK July 16 at 9 AM - 12 Pm July 23 at 9 AM - 12 PM
On S. Chapman St. at Broad St. The market proudly accepts WIC Project FRESH and Senior Project FRESH coupons! 2022 VENDORS: Amman Farm Produce & Nursery Cooper Creations Fobear Farm Jazzy Bees Apiary Sun-bo Acres Tomac Farms Learn More: MARKET OFF BROAD Every Saturday, July 16-October 8 10:00am-1:00pm
How deep is the ocean? What does it look like under all that water? What types of living things make the oceans their homes? Let’s explore what lies beneath the surface while building a model of ocean zones, investigating ocean floor features, and marine habitats. Monday, July 18, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm - Register: SLOAN […]
Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS' SERIES Wednesday, July 20, 2022 & Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 10am
Join Entomologist Elly Maxwell and team as they explore the wild and wonderful world of insects! These dynamic drop-in events take place weekly throughout the summer. Each session will take place by a different sculpture from David Rogers Big Bugs! Ecology, biology, and identification are explored through fun hands-on activities. Great for school-aged children and […]
Do You Wanna Dance presented by the Bangor Township Drama Program. Tickets: $10 Buy Tickets: DO YOU WANNA DANCE Wednesday, July 20th @ 7pm Friday, July 22nd @ 7pm Saturday, July 23rd @ 7pm
Alice in Wonderland presented by the Bangor Township Drama Program. Tickets: $10 Buy Tickets: ALICE IN WONDERLAND Thursday, July 21st @ 7pm Saturday, July 23rd @ 2pm Sunday, July 24th @ 2pm
Our SILVER UNIT performers are ready to take you on our NEW JOURNEY⭐🦜 Cirque Italia is ARRIVING with a BRAND NEW PIRATE THEMED SHOW. Bring the WHOLE FAMILY for a night full of MAGIC, LIGHTS, LAUGHS, and so much MORE✨ You will have an unforgettable experience under our BIG TOP. Tickets: $10 - 50 Buy Tickets: […]
Our Summer Kids Series is back at all locations! Join us for a different movie each week starting June 10-August 11, 2022. Tickets are $3 for all ages. Date and showtimes are subject to change. Limited availability each week. Not eligible for group rentals. Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS SERIES July 22 - 28 at 10:10 […]
Annual event features livestock exhibits, auctions, rides and family-friendly grandstand events. Learn More: ISABELLA COUNTY FAIR July 24 - 30, 2022
Kids & Teens Take Home Craft Learn More: SUMMER READING SIGNUP Monday, July 25 - Friday July 29 Monday: 10am-6pm Tuesday: 10am-8pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday: 10am-2pm
Use colorful, interlocking cubes to design and build a creative marble maze sculpture. Include a variety of specialty and stunt accessories to learn about probability, physics, and engineering while having a blast! *Registration is required. Please register beginning at 12:00am on July 19th at gadml.librarycalendar.com. Ages 8-12. Learn More: Q-BA-MAZE Tuesday, July 26, 2022 10:00am - […]
Come enjoy a Family Game Night at Zauel! Families can come play a variety of board games. Learn More: FAMILY GAME NIGHT Tuesday, July 26, 2022 6:00pm - 8:30pm Tuesday, August 23, 2022 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS' SERIES Wednesday, July 27, 2022 & Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10am
Storytime with Midland Police. Wednesday, July 27, 2022 10:30am - 11:00am - Register: STORYTIME Wednesday, August 24, 2022 10:00am - 10:30am - Register: STORYTIME
Join some of our Children's Librarians on Zoom to make some crafts! Virtual Craft programs are for children ages 5-12. All supplies will be provided to registered children. Please indicate which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies from when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program […]
Bay City’s charity rib cook-off is back! Join us July 28-31, 2022 in Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City, MI for headline bands, the best ribs you’ll ever taste, and entertainment & activites for the whole family! Cost: Festival only: Kids 12 and under are free, Adults are $10 early bird, $12 day of event. […]
Celebrating their 60th Anniversary Season, Teenage Musicals, Inc presents THE MUSIC MAN! By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. The Music […]
Our Summer Kids Series is back at all locations! Join us for a different movie each week starting June 10-August 11, 2022. Tickets are $3 for all ages. Date and showtimes are subject to change. Limited availability each week. Not eligible for group rentals. Buy Tickets: SUMMER KIDS SERIES July 29 - August 4 at […]
We are having intro exercise classes on the lawn outside Sage all summer long! Join Stacey Shinkel from City Girl Yoga Studio for Chair Yoga on the front lawn-no experience necessary! Registration is required and a waiver filled out on site must be completed to participate. Please bring comfortable clothes to move in, supportive shoes […]
Learn More: POW WOW July 29 at 7 PM July 30 at 1 PM July 31 at 12 PM
Learn More: MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT July 30, August 6, 13, 20 at 8:30 pm/ dusk
On display now through early September. The book Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner is posted along the 0.4 mile paved Arbury Trail located near the Visitor Center. Visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy the book's beautiful art by Christopher Silas Neal while learning more about the animals that call the […]
Unlimited rides along the Midway (1pm-11pm), All Grandstand Events, Activities, Exhibits, Animal Oasis, Fireworks 10pm Every Night-All for a great price! $15 per person- Tuesday-Wednesday $20 per person-Thursday-Friday-Saturday Kids under 36" Free with paying adult Mega Passes Available for $60 and will get you in all 5 days! Tuesday August 2nd Active Military and Veterans […]
Join us for a virtual teen craft! Register to reserve your pack of supplies and Zoom code to attend this Teen-only Craft. Zoom info will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program. All supplies are provided. Please indicate from which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies when you register. Supplies will […]
When a friend or loved one dies, it changes your world. As a young person, you may find yourself struggling to deal with the new reality, and painful emotions that come and go. This online workshop series offers perspective, understanding and healing for people in their teens and early 20’s who are grieving. It uses […]
Let's meet in the Story Room for a story and a craft! We will read a book, go over some brief instructions, and let you sit down in the Maker's Space to put your craft together! All of the materials will be provided. For this craft, we will be making under-the-sea headbands! *Registration is required. […]
Get ready for Riverdays 2022! Come down for some fun in downtown Midland. The event features live entertainment, family & kids activities, zip line, an Art & Makers Fair, a cornhole tournament, great food, beer & wine tent and much more. Learn More: RIVER DAYS FESTIVAL Thursday, August 4th at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm […]
Join Midland Center for the Arts on the outdoor stage for Center Stage Theatre’s production of RENT. RENT is about choosing to love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, RENT is a cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a […]
Learn More: MERRILL FARM FEST August 5 - 7 August 5, 7 - 11 PM August 6, 7:30 AM - 11 PM August 7, 9 AM - 3 PM
Learn More: WATERFOWL FESTIVAL August 6 at 9 AM - 5 PM August 7 at 9 AM - 4 PM
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.