It’s time to play outdoors! Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing rivers, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone! Come make some new friends as you enjoy an afternoon outdoors. Caregivers must remain with children during this program. This program will […]
KIDS DAILY CALENDAR
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Stop by the Youth Services Makers Space for our Kid's Creepy Craft Lab! We are getting into the spooky spirit and providing materials for you to create Q-Tip Skeletons and Monster Masks! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Supplies are limited. First come, first served. Learn more: KID'S CREEPY CRAFT LAB Monday, […]
Free
This story time is an interactive learning experience that helps preschool aged children strengthen the skills necessary for a successful transition to kindergarten. Story time and activities focus on early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills such as colors, shapes, numbers, counting, letters, and scissors practice. Stories, activities, and crafts are prepared for children ages 3 […]
Free
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Join us at Sage Library on Mon, Oct 2 for Busy Book Cafe! For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult. We begin at 11 am. Craft supplies and directions will be available for parents to build a page for a baby busy book. Toys will be out for children to play while adults craft […]
Free
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3 events,
Tales for Twos story time at Zauel Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room Tuesday, October 3, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am Learn more: TALES FOR TWOS AT ZAUEL
Free
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Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Story and Activity on Tue, Oct 3 @ 1:30 pm. Listen to a story and make sandpaper […]
Free
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Join us at each branch for fun and spooky games, activities, and creepy crafts. Register: MONSTER MASH PARTY Tuesday, October 3, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Free
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4 events,
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Join us on the planetarium’s rooftop observation deck (weather permitting) to watch a partial eclipse of the Sun. Planetarium staff and astronomy club volunteers will be on hand with specially […]
Free
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Sign up to make a door wreath out of leaves. Register: LEAF WREATH Wednesday, October 4, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Free
Afterschool 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 […]
Free
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2 events,
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Join us at each branch for fun and spooky games, activities, and creepy crafts. Register: MONSTER MASH PARTY Thursday, October 5, 2023 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Free
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Register: FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT October 5 from 6-8 PM
Free
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4 events,
A special skating for homeschool and virtual learners the first Friday of every month September-June from 12:00-1:30pm. Admission is $10 for each skater and includes rental. Our snack bar and The Wheel House (our attached restaurant) will be open for food and drink to be purchased. Learn More: ROLL ARENA First Friday of the month […]
$10
LEAP (Library Explore And Play) is a club for local Homeschooling families. Join us from 1:30pm to 3:00pm on the 1st Friday of each month during the school year. Learn, explore, play and socialize at the Coleman Area Library. Please note: activities are not curriculum based and are intended to be a fun addition to […]
Free
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Join us in celebrating the magic of fall at Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens! Enjoy an evening walk, through the forest, at the peak of fall color! This event includes live music and seasonal refreshments (available for purchase at the Café). Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card; however, registration is required. […]
$2
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12 events,
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of courage and hope, a movement uniting communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. These non-competitive walks have collectively grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement – providing a supportive community for courageous breast cancer survivors and metastatic breast […]
Free
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Spin to Win (Weekend Open Play) Location: The Playground- Midland 3415 Isabella St Suite 3 MIdland MI 48640 Description: Get ready to sip our yummy coffee drinks while your kids play and burn energy! Weekend Walk In Open Play $8 per child, adults free Bonus! Every Admission gets a Spin on our wheel with a […]
$8
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Join us for fall themed activities like pumpkin decorating, a photo booth, resources, and more! We will be at Shamrock Park in Clare at the small pavilion on October 7 from 10 AM-12 PM. RSVP with the number of children to Jenny at 989-802-1782 by October 1st! For more information, contact Jenny at 989-802-1782. For […]
Free
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1 event,
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Learn more: HARVEST HAPPENING October 8, 2023 4:00pm-6:00pm
Free
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1 event,
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This story time is an interactive learning experience that helps preschool aged children strengthen the skills necessary for a successful transition to kindergarten. Story time and activities focus on early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills such as colors, shapes, numbers, counting, letters, and scissors practice. Stories, activities, and crafts are prepared for children ages 3 […]
Free
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4 events,
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. The story time will end with an activity or a simple craft. Come read, sing, and dance with us for a storytime all about the fall season! We will have stories, rhymes, and songs about everything fall AND enjoy a fun craft creating an animal collage out of […]
Free
Do 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
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Come join us at The Wild Pumpkin! Everyone who stops by will receive FREE admission, a cup of cider, fresh donut, and access to the play area. We can’t wait […]
Free
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3 events,
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Our 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 […]
Free
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Decorate 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
Free
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Ted 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 […]
Free
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5 events,
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Join 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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This 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
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A 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 […]
Free
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5 events,
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Come have a Spooktacular time enjoying, trick or treating, food trucks and hayrides down the spooky trail! Learn more: TRUNK OR TREAT October 13 at 5 PM
Free
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Includes a slice of Pizza and Lemonade. Bring your own Nerf Guns (No Ball ones) We supply the Nerf Darts Aimed for all ages 4 and above! $12 per player Learn more: NERF NIGHT October 13 at 5:30-7:30 PM
$12
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DOG VIDEO FEST! All proceeds go to the Humane Society of Midland County in support of their work. From the folks behind Cat Video Fest, comes Dog Video Fest! It’s exactly what you think it is. They’ve gone through thousands of videos and put together a reel of the best, funniest, most touching, and most […]
$5 – $10
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Discover the fantastic fungi at CNC! We'll have an introduction on how to identify mushroom and fungal species (not for consumption), and learn how some of these spooky species got […]
Free
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Celebrate Fire Safety Month with your little hero. At this Kids Workshop, we’ll be ready to respond with all the steps, tools, and materials for a build-your-own Fire Truck toy. […]
Free
October - Celebrate Fire Safety Month with your little hero. At this Kids Workshop, we’ll be ready to respond with all the steps, tools, and materials for a build-your-own Fire […]
Free
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Ojibwas lived seasonally near the Pine River for hundreds of years. Join CNC's Historical Interpreter to explore how Indigenous People of the area used local plants and animals to thrive […]
Free
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We'd love to have you join us in the Hoyt Children's area for a fun time of stories, jumpy songs, and a craft! What is this month's theme?... You'll have […]
Free
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Join us at each branch for fun and spooky games, activities, and creepy crafts. Register: MONSTER MASH PARTY Monday, October 16, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Free
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4 events,
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Children 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 17, 2023 5:30pm - […]
Free
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Learn more: MAGIC ENTERAINMENT October 17 at 5:30 PM
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It's kids versus library staff in this test of trivia knowledge. The librarians are back, hoping to keep their winning streak. Can you help us take them down and prove […]
Free
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Join us for a special children's StoryTime with Molly the Therapy Dog. We'll read a story together and meet Molly. Learn more; STORYTIME Wed, October 18, 10:00am – 11:30am
Free
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Children ages 3-12 are invited to join us to paint a ceramic pumpkin and take it home right away! Register: PAINT A CERAMIC PUMPKIN Wednesday, October 18, 2023 3:30pm - […]
Free
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Young ones and their families are invited to the Youth Services Story Room for a Family Night building with Blue Blocks! What are Blue Blocks? They are a variety of […]
Free
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ICCAC presents guest speaker Colleen Nelson to educate on Infant Safe Sleep. Upon completion of the education portion, guests will receive a Pack & Play and safe sleep items at no cost. Registration is required to receive a Pack & Play and spots are limited. Lunch will be provided. Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BABA82FABFDC34-october Learn More: INFANT […]
Free
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Join us at each branch for fun and spooky games, activities, and creepy crafts. Register: MONSTER MASH PARTY Thursday, October 19, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Free
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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 […]
Free
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9 events,
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Learn more by calling 989-832-3256 October 20 from 10 - 11:30 AM
Free
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Come find out who wakes up when you go to bed! Visitors to this family-friendly event will discover the wonderful world of Michigan’s nocturnal wildlife. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite animal as they make crafts, play games, participate in activities, conquer an outdoor obstacle course, enjoy fireside stories, watch a puppet […]
Free
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This is a FREE EVENT!! Join us in the back field for a child friendly trunk-or-treat. If you are interested in hosting a trunk at this event please contact Ms. […]
Free
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15 events,
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Breakfast with the Ghouls - The werewolves will howl! The monsters will mash! You're invited to Wirt for Spoooky fun. Costumes encouraged. For Families with children. Register: BREAKFAST WITH THE GHOULS Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am
Free
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Learn more: CASTLE MUSEUM October 21 at 10:30 AM -12:30 PM
Free
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Learn more: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB October 21 from 11 AM - 1 PM
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1 event,
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Learn more: TALES FROM BEYOND October 23 at 5:30 PM
Free
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5 events,
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. The story time will end with an activity or a simple craft. Come read, sing, and dance with us for a silly (not so) spooky storytime! We will have stories, rhymes, and songs about Halloween AND enjoy a fun craft creating creepy crawly spider headbands! This storytime wll […]
Free
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Learn the basics of using a sewing machine by making an adorable ghost pillow! Register: SEW CREATIVE Tuesday, October 24, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Free
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Bring the whole family for stories, crafts and PIZZA at Wickes Library on Tuesday, October 24 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.! This activity is specially prepared for children ages 2-5, but the whole family is welcome. Please let us know you can be there by calling Wickes Library at (989) 752-3821. Wickes Library Meeting Room Learn more: PIZZA […]
Free
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4 events,
Looking for a space to just chill out after school with other teens? We are hosting a monthly time where you can come and talk about what books you've read recently, play board games, or make something. Open to all teens 6th-12 grade. Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Register: BOOKS, GAMES & CHILLS […]
Free
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A 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. Learn more: TOUCH A TRUCK Wednesday, October 25, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Free
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As part of our Family Night, all are welcome to come and watch Patrick Harrison's pumpkin carving demonstration. He is known as Lord of the Gourd and will be carving unique creations in the Orchard Room from 4:00-7:00pm. He will allow the audience to approach his table to ask questions and see his creations up […]
Free
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9 events,
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Register: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME or call 989-752-2861 October 26 at 10:30 AM
Free
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Celebrate Read for the Record at a special story time with snack. We are reading With Lots of Love by Jenny Torres Sanchez for the annual Read for the Record. Created by Jumpstart, this is a shared reading experience that supports children's early language and social-emotional development by building an intergenerational community through reading and […]
Free
Enjoy connecting with your baby using songs, dances, stories, and a craft! Tickets for this program will be handed out 30 minutes before the program at the YS desk. Learn more: BABY STORYTIME Thursday, October 26, 2023 1:00pm - 1:30pm Thursday, November 30, 2023 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Free
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10 events,
Learn more: JEEP CREEP October 27-29th
Free
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Join us for some FREE family fun! Come dressed up as our vendors will be passing out goodies, FREE face painting, & MORE! Learn more: HALLOWEEN AT THE MARKET FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023 AT 5 PM – 7 PM
Free
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Join us for some FREE family fun! Come dressed up as our vendors will be passing out goodies, FREE face painting, & MORE! HALLOWEEN AT THE MARKET
Free
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Start your Halloween celebration at the airport! This event has something for the whole family. You'll start with a one mile run for the mini humans, trick-or-treating amongst the aircrafts (don't worry, they won't be moving,) crafts in the Aviation Discovery Area and finally we light up the runway for a glowing fun 5K. Glow/light […]
$35
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Description: Come dressed ready to play. Toy raffles, staff will be dressed up, passing out candy and more, photo opportunities and activities. Price: $8 per child, 13 and older free FB: The Playground- Midland Contact: Kelly 989-486-8228 Learn more: HALLOWEEN EVENT Date: October 28th Time: 930-1130 am
$8
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Art Encounter: Leaf Printing Free, Drop-In Program Saginaw Art Museum – 1126 N. Michigan Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 October 28, 1:00-4:00 PM Make your perfect trick-or-treat or autumn bag using nature! Use fallen leaves as a stamp to create your very own design on your tote bag and add a little extra using fabric markers. […]
Free
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Learn more: TRICK OR TREATING October 28 from 5 - 6:30 PM
Free
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Here at LeeBar&Grill we want to do something big for the kids! We will be having a bounce house, costume contest, games and prizes, and of course lots of candy. Bring the kiddos out for lots of fun! We hope to see everyone! If any local business would like to be apart of this event […]
Free
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Let’s band together, have some fun, and be a light in our community! All the candy from our candy drive will be used for this Bay Valley Christian Church outreach event. If you’d like to participate, sign up for a spot in this year’s Trunk or Treat. There will be a prize for the trunk […]
Free
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Learn more: TRUNK OR TREAT October 29 from 2 - 4 PM
Free
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3 events,
WATCH PROFESSIONAL TENNIS IN MIDLAND! The 35th Annual Dow Tennis Classic Returns October 30 through November 5. Top female athletes from around the world come to battle for prized ranking points and significant prize money right here at the Greater Midland Tennis Center! Qualifying matches begin Sunday, October 29, and the main draw matches continue […]
$25 – $120
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Join us for some spooktacular fun! 👻 Our indoor trick or treating event is open to the public! Learn more: INDOOR TRICK OR TREAT NIGHT October 30 at 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Free
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October 30, 2023 6:00pm-7:30pm
Free
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6 events,
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Come to the Story Room with your costume on for a special Halloween Move and Groove! We'll be moving and grooving to songs about spiders, monsters, and more! After your Move and Groove be a part of our parade being filmed by MCTV! Tickets will be handed out at YS Desk 30 minutes before program. […]
Free
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Rain or shine you know you can trick or treat at the Midland Mall! Stores will be passing out treats for all the kids on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st from 4pm-6pm. We are looking forward to seeing all the costumes! Learn more: TRICK OR TREATING October 31 from 4 - 6 PM
Free
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Wear your favorite costume and enjoy making festive themed crafts! Register: COSTUMES & CRAFTS Tuesday, October 31, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Free
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Sign up to make a woven mat. Register: FALLEN WOVEN PLACEMAT Wednesday, November 1, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Free
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2 events,
DescriptionStories, Crafts, food and fun for 5 to 8 years old. Join with Bethany and James every Thursday during the school year except for holidays. Children must be pre-registered and Story Hour fills up fast so be sure to call or step in to see if we have any openings. Call or stop in to […]
Free
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5 events,
Make suncatcher planets with Allison at the Discovery Museum while learning about our solar system! November 3rd, 10th 4pm-5pm Learn more: PICTURESQUE PLANETS
$8
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Dr. Gregory Wirth, Michigan native now scientist and engineer who worked on the new James Webb Space Telescope, offers a stunning visual presentation about how NASA’s latest hi-tech marvel is […]
$10
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Bring the whole family to the Story Room to create awesome structures using different types of blocks. We will have Keva® Planks, foam building blocks, and much more to play with. This program is drop-in. Adult supervision required. Learn more: BLOCK PARTY Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free
The 29th annual Mid-Michigan Rock Show returns to Chippewa Nature Center Sat, Nov 4 and Sun, Nov 5 from 10 am-5 pm each day! Admission is free. The show will include educational displays, presentations, and activities for all ages related to identification and collection of rocks and fossils. The club will have special children’s events […]
Free
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Snakes may be one of the most feared and misunderstood animals, but after attending this program you’ll learn how fascinating and beneficial these beautiful reptiles can be. Join CNC Interpretive Naturalist and snake enthusiast Jenn Kirts for this live snake program. All are welcome to get a close look at the snakes if you feel […]
Free
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Disclaimer:
Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.
