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SUMMARY:Midland: Christmas at the Pines @ Dow Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo ensure availability\, reservations are recommended. \nCost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students with i.d.) $3.00 + admission. \nBuy Tickets: CHRISTMAS AT THE PINES \nDecember 1–23\nWednesday—Friday | 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. \nDecember 17\n11:30 a.m.\,1 p.m.\,\n2:30 p.m.\, & 4 p.m.
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-christmas-at-the-pines-dow-gardens/2022-12-01/
LOCATION:Dow Gardens\, 1809 Eastman Avenue\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Midland County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221201T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221201T133000
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SUMMARY:Standish: FREE - Early Learning Playgroup *RSVP @ Living and Learning Center - Arenac Campus
DESCRIPTION:***Please note that the Thursday Playgroup’s location has been changed to the Living and Learning Center – Arenac Campus \nThursdays at 12:15 – 1:30 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/standish-free-early-learning-playgroup-rsvp-arenac-community-center/2022-12-01/
LOCATION:Living and Learning Center – Arenac Campus\, 2032 Pine River Rd.\, Standish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221106T112135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T112135Z
UID:105943-1669975200-1670004000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Midland: Holly Jolly Days - Horse and Carriage Rides @ Downtown Midland
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a complimentary horse-drawn carriage ride in Downtown Midland! The rides will be available during the following days and times:\nFriday\, December 2: 5-9 p.m. (new this year!)\nSaturday\, December 3: 12-4 p.m.\nSunday\, December 4: 12-4 p.m. \nNew this year\, the Midland Downtown Business Association will be offering complimentary holiday stations at participating retail locations. Stations will include free s’mores\, DIY gift wrapping\, cookie decorating\, candy canes\, and hot chocolate. Locations of all stations are TBA. All stations are while supplies last. \nPick-up for the horse-drawn carriage rides will be located in front of the H Hotel. Rides are courtesy of Town’s End Clydesdale & Carriage.\nWhile you’re downtown\, don’t forget to make your shopping experience extra special during Holly Jolly Days. On December 2 & 3\, guests can find special holiday shopping deals\, view beautifully-painted holiday window displays\, cozy up by the outdoor fireplaces while enjoying a Commons beverage\, and participate in family festivities. \nLearn More: HOLLY JOLLY DAYS \nFRIDAY\, DECEMBER 2\, 2022 AT 10 AM – 6 PM \nSATURDAY\, DECEMBER 3\, 2022 AT 10 AM – 6 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-holly-jolly-days-horse-and-carriage-rides-downtown-midland/2022-12-02/
LOCATION:Downtown Midland\, Main St.\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Midland County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221109T121212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T121212Z
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SUMMARY:Mt. Pleasant: FREE - Christmas Celebration @ Downtown Mt. Pleasant
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. on Broadway Street between Main and Franklin. The Winter Market will once again feature specialty crafts and food vendors and\nCandy Cane Lane will host a variety of children’s games\, activities\, and live performances. Hayrides and visits with Santa and Santa’s reindeer round out the night’s festivities. \nSaturday\, December 3 highlights include the Jingle All-The-Way Kids Fun Run\, and the adult 5K and 5 Mile Run\, all starting at Max & Emily’s.  Races begin at 7:50\, 8:25 and 8:30 a.m.\, with proceeds benefitting Toys for Tots. \nRegister: JINGLE ALL-THE-WAY KIDS FUN RUN \nA pancake breakfast with Santa is scheduled from 9 a.m. – noon at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Admission is $10 adults\, children 10 and under $5. Children under four are free. Proceeds benefit the SHA Athletic Association. Tickets can be purchased at the Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation office located inside City Hall at 320 West Broadway. \nThe celebration continues at 6 p.m. on Saturday with the lighted parade starting at Main and Illinois Street and continuing down Main and Broadway. B’s Music Shop will serve as parade Grand Marshal. \nLearn More; CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION \nDecember 2 at 5-8 PM \nDecember 3 at 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/mt-pleasant-free-christmas-celebration-downtown-mt-pleasant/2022-12-02/
LOCATION:Downtown Mt. Pleasant\, Main & Broadway\, Mt. Pleasant\, MI\, 48858\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gratiot-Isabella,Holiday,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221114T131649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T131649Z
UID:106314-1670007600-1670014800@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Saginaw: FREE - LIVING NATIVITY @ Immanuel Lutheran Church
DESCRIPTION:Hear the words of the prophets recall the ancient promises of the Savior. Experience the city alive with villagers living out the daily life of an ancient marketplace. Realize the terror of Roman rule and subjection to a foreign power. Feel poverty and homelessness as you make your way from the inn to stable. God comes to you in human flesh—a baby lying in a manger. FREE. \nLearn More: LIVING NATIVITY \nFRI (DEC 2ND): 7PM-9PM\nSAT (DEC 3RD) & SUN (DEC 4TH): 6PM-8PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/saginaw-free-living-nativity-immanuel-lutheran-church/2022-12-02/
LOCATION:Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost\, 8220 Holland Road\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Saginaw County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20220702T133524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220702T133524Z
UID:102072-1670009400-1670016600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Midland: A Christmas Story\, The Musical  @ Midland Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Start the holiday season with Midland Center for the Arts for Center Stage Theatre’s production of A Christmas Story\, The Musical. Based on the perennial holiday movie favorite\, and from the songwriting team behind the smash-Broadway hit\, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and the film LA LA LAND\, we bring you the hilarious musical\, A CHRISTMAS STORY\, THE MUSICAL. This now-classic story follows bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams\, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle (“You’ll shoot your eye out kid!”). \nAn infamous leg lamp\, outrageous pink bunny pajamas\, a maniacal department store Santa\, and a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Don’t miss this special triple-dog-dare hilarious collaboration between our Center Stage and Youth Theater companies! \nLearn more about this event and purchase tickets today at midlandcenter.org or by calling the ticket office at 989-631-5930. \nDEC 2\, 2022 / 7:30 PM DEC 3\, 2022 / 3 PM DEC 3\, 2022 / 7:30 PM DEC 4\, 2022 / 3 PM DEC 8\, 2022 / 7:30 PM DEC 9\, 2022 / 7:30 PM DEC 10\, 2022 / 3 PM DEC 10\, 2022 / 7:30 PM DEC 11\, 2022 / 3 PM 
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-a-christmas-story-the-musical-midland-center-for-the-arts/2022-12-02/
LOCATION:Midland Center for the Arts\, 1801 W Saint Andrews Rd.\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midland County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221128T125457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T125457Z
UID:106941-1670061600-1670068800@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Bay City: $2 Christmas Movies @ Bay City 10 GDX
DESCRIPTION:Cost: $2 \nLearn more: BAY CITY 10 GDX \nDecember 3\, 4\, 10\, 11\, 17\, 18 & 24 at 10 AM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/bay-city-2-christmas-movies-bay-city-10-gdx/2022-12-03/
LOCATION:Bay City 10 GDX\, 4101 E. Wilder Rd.\, Bay City\, MI\, 48706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Holiday,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221106T130830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T130830Z
UID:106002-1670076000-1670085000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Midland: Polar Pals · A Lighted Canvas Event @ Creative 360 Galleries Downtown
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need an artistic bone in your body. We will provide the materials\, template\, and instruction for everyone to paint their own version of the featured project All materials provided including a strand of 10 mini lights! All ages welcome. Children under 10 with a caregiver. \nTwo days to choose from. Pre-registration required. \nCost: #35 \nRegister: POLAR PALS \nSaturday\, December 3 / 2:00 – 4:30 pm / $35\nSaturday\, December 10 / 6:30 – 9:00 pm / $35
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-polar-pals-%c2%b7-a-lighted-canvas-event-creative-360-galleries-downtown/2022-12-03/
LOCATION:Creative 360 Galleries Downtown\, 144 Ashman St.\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Midland County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221128T130313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T130313Z
UID:106952-1670148000-1670169600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Bay City: FREE - StoryWalk® Sundays in the City @ Downtown Bay City
DESCRIPTION:The Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library and Downtown Bay City partner to bring a love of reading and storytelling in an interactive way each week of Sundays in the City! The StoryWalk® is a story with pages that will be on display in the windows of participating businesses. Join us weekly for a new winter story and a chance to find the hidden riddle. \nLearn More: STORYWALK SUNDAYS IN THE CITY \nDecember 4\, 11 & 18 at 10 AM – 5 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/bay-city-free-storywalk-sundays-in-the-city-downtown-bay-city/2022-12-04/
LOCATION:Downtown Bay City\, 3rd and Water Streets\, Bay City\, MI\, 48708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221119T210951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T210951Z
UID:106681-1670261400-1670268600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Saginaw: FREE - The Lights Before Christmas @ Covenant Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Learn More: LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS \nDecember 5 – 9 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/saginaw-free-the-lights-before-christmas-covenant-health-care/2022-12-05/
LOCATION:Covenant HealthCare\, 1447 N Harrison St\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Saginaw County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221205T133352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T133622Z
UID:106981-1670263200-1670274000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Midland: FREE - Visit Santa @ Midland Area Santa House
DESCRIPTION:Learn More: MIDLAND AREA SANTA HOUSE \nDaily 6- 9 PM \nSaturdays: 9 AM – Noon\,  1:30 – 4:30 PM & 6 – 9 PM \nSundays: 1:30 – 4:30 PM & 6 – 9 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-free-visit-santa-midland-area-santa-house/2022-12-05/
LOCATION:Midland Area Santa House\, 101 Main St\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Midland County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221107T214326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T214326Z
UID:106132-1670340600-1670355000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Sanford: FREE - SANTA EXPRESS 2022 @ Sanford Centennial Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 to talk with Santa plus receive a free gift and you can take a picture using your own camera or phone! \nLearn More: SANTA EXPRESS \nDecember 6 & 7\, and 13 & 14\, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/sanford-free-santa-express-2022-sanford-centennial-museum/2022-12-06/
LOCATION:Sanford Centennial Museum\, 2222 Smith St.\, Sanford\, MI\, 48657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Midland County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221121T134036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T134036Z
UID:106734-1670349600-1670356800@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Standish: FREE - Visit Santa @ Standish Santa House
DESCRIPTION:Bring your kiddos to see Santa at the Standish Santa House Tuesdays and Thursdays (starting December 6th) from 6pm-8pm. \nThis is a free event sponsored by the Standish Area Chamber of Commerce \nLearn More: STANDISH SANTA HOUSE \nTuesday & Thursdays at 6 – 8 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/standish-free-visit-santa-standish-santa-house/2022-12-06/
LOCATION:Standish Santa House\, Cedar and Grove Street\, Standish\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20211123T184643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T222231Z
UID:92729-1670412600-1670445000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Frankenmuth: FREE - FRANKENMUTH'S SPECTACULAR MUSICAL TREE SHOW @ Frankenmuth Visitor's Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTake 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 along to each beautifully remixed holiday tune. \nShows are FREE to attend and will play Sunday through Thursday at 11:30am\, 2:30pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:30pm\, 6:30pm\, 7:30pm\, and 8:30pm with a bonus show at 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Daily Shows will play from mid-November to mid-January. \nWe invite you to sing along\, dance along\, and enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of Christmastime in Frankenmuth! \nLEARN MORE \nMid-November – Mid-January \nSunday – Thursday at 11:30am\, 2:30pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:30pm\, 6:30pm\, 7:30pm\, and 8:30pm \nFriday & Saturday – 11:30am\, 2:30pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:30pm\, 6:30pm\, 7:30pm\, and 8:30pm & 9:30 pm
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/frankenmuth-free-frankenmuths-spectacular-musical-tree-show-frankenmuth-visitors-center/2022-12-07/
LOCATION:Frankenmuth Visitor’s Center\, 635 South Main Street\, Frankenmuth\, MI\, 48734\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221207T221605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T221605Z
UID:107117-1670434200-1670450400@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Freeland: FREE - Light Show @ Hayes Park
DESCRIPTION: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 light show\, no admittance fee required\, only goodwill giving if you wish. Visitors enjoy as the “Christmas display comes to life thru Music & Lights”. \nThe light show will play automatically every night in December\, no matter the weather! From your vehicle\, simply turn the radio to 93.9FM to hear the music. 5:30pm until 10:00pm from Dec 1st – 31st 2022\, the show will run. The show is ~12mins long with short pause between repeating shows. Approximate show times: 5:30\, 5:45\, 6:00\, 6:15\, etc.) \nLearn more: FREELAND LIGHT SHOW \nDecember 1 – 31 at 5:30 – 10 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/freeland-free-light-show-hayes-park/2022-12-07/
LOCATION:Hayes Park\, 9200 Midland Rd.\, Freeland\, MI\, 48623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Saginaw County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221202T123653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T123653Z
UID:106977-1670439600-1670443200@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - "Christmas Around the World" (age 5-10) *RSVP with MSU Extension
DESCRIPTION: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 families. This program is designed for youth ages 5-10. \nRegister: CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD \nDecember 7\, 14\, and 21\n7 p.m.
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-christmas-around-the-world-age-5-10-rsvp-with-msu-extension/2022-12-07/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Gratiot-Isabella,Holiday,Homeschool,Midland County,Online,Saginaw County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221208T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221208T171500
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221102T122949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T123833Z
UID:105866-1670517000-1670519700@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Bay City: FREE - Make a Gift (Age 0 - 12) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sage Branch Library for an in-person program Make a Gift on Thursday\, December 8! We will be decorating a wooden lantern and inserting a battery operated tea light to make it glow! A great gift to give to someone you love. Program is for ages 12 and under. We look forward to seeing you! \n  \nThursday\, December 8\, 2022\n4:30pm – 5:15pm – Register: MAKE A GIFT \nThursday\, December 8\, 2022\n5:30pm – 6:15pm – Register: MAKE A GIFT
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/bay-city-free-make-a-gift-age-0-12-rsvp-sage-branch-library/2022-12-08/
LOCATION:Sage Branch Library\, 100 E Midland St\, Bay City\, MI\, 48706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Holiday,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221106T132731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T132731Z
UID:106038-1670518800-1670527800@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Midland: FREE - Christmas Walk @ Dow Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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.\nDecember 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 with warm beverages available for purchase. \nNo admission is charged for these free old-fashioned evenings of candlelight and music. \nLearn More: CHRISTMAS WALK \nDECEMBER 8\, 9\, 10 \, 15\, 16 & 17 AT 5 PM – 7:30 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-free-christmas-walk-dow-gardens-2/2022-12-08/
LOCATION:Dow Gardens\, 1809 Eastman Avenue\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Midland County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221114T135503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T135503Z
UID:106334-1670605200-1670619600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Saginaw: Winter Wonderland @ Roberts Park
DESCRIPTION:We’ve got Santa flying in from the north pole\, hay rides through community light displays\, a light show choreographed to music\, a bon fire (hot cocoa and smores…yummm!)\, food vendors\, activity centers and\, can you believe it\, more! \nOverflow parking will be available at Swan Valley High School and shuttle buses will be there to transport to the park. \nCost: $5/ person \nLearn More: WINTER WONDERLAND \nDecember 9 & 10 at 5 – 9 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/saginaw-winter-wonderland-roberts-park/2022-12-09/
LOCATION:Roberts Park Saginaw\, 455 S. Miller\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Saginaw County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221101T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T194402Z
UID:105758-1670614200-1670621400@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Bay City: COLE IN YOUR STOCKING @ State Theatre
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned pianist\, Kevin Cole performs all your holiday favorites! \nThis is a show the entire family will love. Kevin’s original piano arrangements will take you on a Sleigh Ride through a Winter Wonderland of the best holiday music. \nYou’ll hum along as he plays your favorite Christmas tunes and his lightning fast fingers dashing across the keyboard will leave you awestruck! \nYou’ll see that COLE IN YOUR STOCKING is a good thing! \nHere’s what two of America’s best songwriters say about Kevin: \n“Kid\, if I could play piano like that\, I wouldn’t have become a songwriter!” \nIRVING BERLIN (Composer of the number one holiday song of all-time WHITE CHRISTMAS.) \n“My three favorite singers are Judy Garland\, Mel Torme and Kevin Cole. Like Judy Garland\, someone like you comes along once in a century. And I do mean it!” \nHUGH MARTIN (Composer of HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS.) \nCost: $20 \nBuy Tickets: COLE IN YOUR STOCKING \nFri Dec 9\, 7:30p\nSat Dec 10\, 3:00p
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/bay-city-cole-in-your-stocking-state-theatre/2022-12-09/
LOCATION:State Theatre\, 913 Washington Ave\, Bay City\, MI\, 48708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Holiday,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221102T003958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T003958Z
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SUMMARY:Auburn: FREE - Gingerbread House Decorating (age 0-12) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library
DESCRIPTION:Create an edible house using graham crackers & candy! Children ages 0-12 are invited to attend. \nSaturday\, December 10\, 2022\n1:00pm – 2:00pm – Register: GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING \nSaturday\, December 10\, 2022\n3:00pm – 4:00pm – Register: GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/auburn-free-gingerbread-house-decorating-age-0-12-rsvp-auburn-area-branch-library/2022-12-10/
LOCATION:Auburn Branch Library\, 235 W Midland Rd\, Auburn\, MI\, 48611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Holiday,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221114T135756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T135756Z
UID:106337-1670778000-1670796000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Saginaw: FREE - Roenicke Light Show @ Roberts Park
DESCRIPTION:Grab the kids and come see 15\,000 lights dance to music! The show runs every night until new years. \nLearn More: ROENICKE LIGHT SHOW \nDecember 11th – 31st at 5 – 10 PM \n 
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/saginaw-free-roenicke-light-show-roberts-park/2022-12-11/
LOCATION:Roberts Park Saginaw\, 455 S. Miller\, Saginaw\, MI\, 48609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Saginaw County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221102T124114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T124114Z
UID:105871-1670839200-1670842800@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Bay City: FREE - Gingerbread Story Time (Age 2 - 5) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library
DESCRIPTION:It seems like a long break between story time sessions! Join us at Sage Branch Library for an in-person program special story time on gingerbread! Get ready for stories\, activities and craft. The program is for children ages 2-5 + Adult. We look forward to seeing you! \nMonday\, December 12\, 2022\n10:00am – 11:00am – Register: GINGERBREAD STORY TIME \nTuesday\, December 13\, 2022\n10:00am – 11:00am – Register: GINGERBREAD STORY TIME
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/bay-city-free-gingerbread-story-time-age-2-5-rsvp-sage-branch-library/2022-12-12/
LOCATION:Sage Branch Library\, 100 E Midland St\, Bay City\, MI\, 48706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Holiday,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221123T140332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T140428Z
UID:106855-1670945400-1670949000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Pinconning: FREE - Holiday Birdhouses (age 5+) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Pinconning Branch Library to decorate a holiday-themed birdhouse. Each registered participant will receive their own birdhouse to decorate. Ages 5 through adult are invited to attend this family program. \n  \nTuesday\, December 13\, 2022\n3:30pm – 4:30pm – Register: HOLIDAY BIRDHOUSES\n\nTuesday\, December 13\, 2022\n6:00pm – 7:00pm – Register: HOLIDAY BIRDHOUSES
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/pinconning-free-holiday-birdhouses-age-5-rsvp-pinconning-branch-library/2022-12-13/
LOCATION:Pinconning Branch Library\, 400 S Kaiser St\, Pinconning\, MI\, 48650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Holiday,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221214T190000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221114T143938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T124311Z
UID:106377-1671026400-1671044400@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Hemlock: FREE - Escape Room: A Christmas Story @ Rauchholz Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSign up your family or group for a time slot on Wednesday or Thursday between 2:00 and 7:00 PM. \nLearn More: ESCAPE ROOM \nDecember 14 & 15 at 2 – 7 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/hemlock-free-escape-room-a-christmas-story-rauchholz-memorial-library/2022-12-14/
LOCATION:Rauchholz Memorial Library\, 1140 N Hemlock Rd\, Hemlock\, MI\, 48626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Saginaw County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221106T131355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T131355Z
UID:106007-1671301800-1671305400@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Midland: The Naughty List *RSVP @ Creative 360
DESCRIPTION:The Naughty List a 45 minute Theater for Young Audiences performance followed by holiday cookie decorating & gift making! \nIt’s Christmas Pageant time for the elves in Santa’s Workshop and everyone is getting ready to audition for the show! Everyone that is\, except Sparkle\, who is always the star. What happens when a talented new elf shows up? Can Sparkle handle the competition? Can she learn to appreciate the talents her friends have before she\, herself\, ends up on The Naughty List? Join Sparkle\, Wobbles\, Titterbell\, and more in this fun and festive look at embracing the holiday spirit all year round. \nEnjoyable for all ages\, but especially geared toward ages 10 and under. \nCost: Kids $5\, Adults $10\, babies on the hip are Free \nBuy Tickets: THE NAUGHTY LIST \nSaturday\, December 17 at 6:30pm\nSunday\, December 18 at 1:00 pm
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-the-naughty-list-rsvp-creative-360/2022-12-17/
LOCATION:Creative 360\, 5501 Jefferson Ave\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Midland County,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221219T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221106T141228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T141228Z
UID:106078-1671442200-1671476400@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Midland: FREE - Discovery Depot- Pizzeria (Age 0 - 9) @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Discovery Depot is a pizzeria and an ice cream shop! Use imaginative play to serve up slices and cones. Enjoy a play kitchen\, puzzles\, baby play area\, and more! \nThis is a drop in program. \nLearn More: DISCOVERY DEPOT \nDecember 19-22\, December 27 – January 5 \nOpen Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Friday-Saturday 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-free-discovery-depot-pizzeria-age-0-9-grace-a-dow-memorial-library/2022-12-19/
LOCATION:Grace A. Dow Memorial Library\, 398 W Saint Andrews Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midland County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221028T152426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T123240Z
UID:105690-1671444000-1671465600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Bay City: FREE - No School Day at the Museum @ The Historical Museum of Bay County
DESCRIPTION:No school!?! Visit the Bay County Historical Society’s museum\, complete a scavenger hunt and receive a FREE McDonald’s treat from our neighbors across the street. \nKids must be accompanied by an adult. \nLearn More: NO SCHOOL DAY AT THE MUSEUM \nDecember 19\, 20\, 21\, 22\, 27\, 28 & 29 at 10 AM – 4 PM \n 
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/bay-city-free-no-school-day-at-the-museum-bay-county-historical-society/2022-12-19/
LOCATION:The Historical Museum of Bay County\, 321 Washington Avenue\, Bay City\, MI\, 48708\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221102T004918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T005010Z
UID:105849-1671541200-1671544800@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Auburn: FREE - Painterly Pottery (age 0-12) *RSVP @ Auburn Branch Library
DESCRIPTION:An experienced studio artist from Painterly Pottery will lead the program and bring a wide variety of glazes to decorate ceramic ornaments. Pottery will go back to the studio for firing and can be picked up at Auburn library when ready. Children ages 0-12 are invited to attend. \n  \nTuesday\, December 20\, 2022\n1:00pm – 2:00pm – Register: PAINTERLY POTTERY \nTuesday\, December 20\, 2022\n3:00pm – 4:00pm – Register: PAINTERLY POTTERY
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/auburn-free-painterly-pottery-age-0-12-rsvp-auburn-branch-library/2022-12-20/
LOCATION:Auburn Branch Library\, 235 W Midland Rd\, Auburn\, MI\, 48611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Halloween,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221220T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221220T171500
DTSTAMP:20260728T123453
CREATED:20221106T142404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221106T142404Z
UID:106100-1671553800-1671556500@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Midland: FREE - STEM For Two-Q-Ba-Maze (Grade Prek-3rd) *RSVP @ Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
DESCRIPTION:Adults and children will 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! \nTuesday\, December 20\, 2022\n4:30pm – 5:15pm – Register: STEM FOR TWO \nTuesday\, December 20\, 2022\n6:00pm – 6:45pm – Register: STEM FOR TWO
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-free-stem-for-two-q-ba-maze-grade-prek-3rd-rsvp-grace-a-dow-memorial-library/2022-12-20/
LOCATION:Grace A. Dow Memorial Library\, 398 W Saint Andrews Rd\, Midland\, MI\, 48640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midland County
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