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Enjoy great holiday shopping and dining throughout Downtown. Plus, enter to win the Sleigh of Gifts and one of wreaths features in the Festival of Wreaths at any of the participating businesses. Free carriage rides will be offered from Noon until 3:00 p.m. starting at the State Theatre. Watch for more detailed information! Learn more: […]
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Christmas Vacation (1989) - 2:00 pm It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus […]
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Families with young children. Celebrate Dino-vember withs stories, songs, crafts, and play centered on dinosaurs at this station based program. No registration is required. Learn more: DINOSAUR CELEBRATION Monday, November […]
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Join an Interpretive Naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight. FREE | Ages: 9+, under 18 w/adult 11/27/2023 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Learn More: FULL MOON STROLL 12/27/2023 5:00 […]
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Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs. The story time will end with an activity or a simple craft. Event Details Come read, sing, and dance with us at storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun craft all about Pete the Cat! This storytime will repeat again at 11:00 a.m. Tickets for this program […]
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Children ages 1-6 with caregiver are invited to join us at the Sage Branch Library for breakfast (muffins, juice, and fruit) and coffee! Clifford will be in the room to […]
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Items will be fired in the store's kiln and returned to the library for pick-up at a later date. Register: PAINTERLY POTTERY Tuesday, November 28, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Date and time of the event: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 9:00-10:30am Place the event will be held: Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1310 Ashman Street, Midland, MI ( Room 114, Enter the Church on Allen Street door, it is the room as you enter to the right of the receptionist.) Description: Join Us! Come Experience MPP! All […]
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Join us for story time, songs, finger plays, a take and make craft, information, resources, and more! We will be at Cultivate Coffee and Tea at the Midland Mall from 11-11:30 AM on November 29th. For more information, contact Kelly at 989-418-9931 or kforshee@mmcaa.org. Learn more: STORY TIME November 29th at 11 AM
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Come to the library to play with Superspace Magnetic Panels! Bring your creativity and imagination to create anything from a tunnel to a fort that can fit your entire family. A fun time for everyone! This is a drop in program, no registration is required. Learn more: FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:30pm - […]
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*Due to the high demand of this program, please only register at one BCLS location – thank you! *Please register using the name of the teen that will be participating. […]
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Richland Township Park 4 - 6 PM Learn more: HOLIDAY EVENT
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Children ages 12 and under may join us at the Sage Branch Library for Make a Gift on Thu, Nov 30 at 4:30 pm. Design a mug, card, and gift […]
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Make your shopping experience extra special during Holly Jolly Days in Downtown Midland. On December 1-3, 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. Free horse-drawn carriage rides will be available Friday, December 1 from […]
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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. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students […]
$3 – $5
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Join us for an afternoon of shopping with a variety of local small business vendors! You can shop for your self or a special person on your list. All items sold at this event will be priced at $20 or less and you're bound to find something for everyone! December 1 is a half day […]
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Learn more: SANTA TRAIN December 2 at 9 - 10 AM
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Explore the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow decked out in holiday splendor. During your self-guided experience through the house, docents will be available to answer questions, festive refreshments will be available, and music will put you in the holiday spirit. Cost: Adults $5.00 + admission. Children (and students with i.d.) $3.00 + […]
$3 – $5
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Parade route begins at Western HS and will head east down Midland Rd to South Auburn Rd (9 mile) and ending at Auburn United Methodist Church. Santa will be lighting […]
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Unity of Bay City is your host for this fun afternoon of crafting, games, treats, music and more! $5 for 5 make & take crafts. Also, $5 Cookie Walk Boxes […]
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The Historic Trombley/Centre House opens its doors to welcome visitors to a holiday event for the whole family. See the house decorated in Victorian holiday style for Christmas, enjoy some […]
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Bring the littles ones to Washington Lanes this Sunday for our Holiday Fun Fest! We will have all kinds of activities for the kids! A parent or guardian is required […]
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Let's sprinkle some magic and light up the sky for the littlest ones at Covenant HealthCare Kids! Join Credit Unions Impact Saginaw and Alpha Media to shine flashlights, glow foam tubes, or anything that lights up toward the littlest patients' windows for two minutes to show them we care. The first 100 attendees each night […]
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Parent Cafés are safe spaces for parents and caregivers to relax, reflect, and talk about the joys and challenges of raising a family. Parent Cafés are judgment-free zones where we share experiences and resources while learning from one another. We’ll learn more about ourselves, our parenting, and how to build our families’ resilience! We’ll be […]
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Come out to Sanford Centennial Museum on December 5 & 6, and 12 & 13, from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for a night of holiday fun with Santa! Enjoy free chocolate milk, cookies, and candy and see the museum grounds lit up in Christmas splendor. Visit Santa in the new Santa House! Kids get […]
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The Hour of Code began as a one-hour coding challenge to give students a fun first introduction to computer science and has become a global learning event and celebration. Join […]
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Homeschoolers! Come to the library during the day to make holiday cards for loved ones. We bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! This is a drop in program. Learn more: HOMESCHOOL MEET UP Wednesday, December 6, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Live Reindeer at the library! See the live reindeer outside of the library, then come in to warm up and create a craft in the community room. Family fun for all […]
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It's a Family Scavenger Hunt! Use your library skills to find books and learn your way around the library. Compete with other families to see who finishes first! All families who complete the scavenger hunt will get to choose a book to take home! This is a drop in program, no registration is required. Learn […]
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Someone has stolen all the holiday presents! Can your team solve the mystery and recover the presents in time? This event is free and open to the public. RSVP: Call the library at (989) 465-6398 to reserve a spot for your team. December 7, 8 & 9 - Call to book time
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Do you have a 2nd or 3rd grader that loves to read? We have a book club just for kids! Children in grades 2-3 can read whatever they choose and then come to the library to talk about it, and enjoy a snack! Attend 5 book clubs and get a free book! This program will […]
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Live Reindeer at the library! See the live reindeer outside of the library, then come in to warm up and create a craft in the community room. Family fun for […]
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Get ready to make your holidays bright at Dow Gardens! Stroll the gently-lit pathway, meet Santa’s reindeer (December 7 - 9), and listen to carolers sing the songs of the season. Travelin’ Toms will be on site with warm beverages for purchase. No admission is charged for these free old-fashioned evenings of candlelight and music. […]
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Learn more: HOLIDAY FAMILY FILM FEST
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Greater Midland North Family Center is hosting a Holiday party! This is a children’s event to meet Santa, pick out a gift, have a home cooked meal, and spread some holiday cheer! This event is for ages 3 to 12 years old. Every child has to pre-register. Call to pre-register today at 989.689.7770 ! Located […]
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Description: Nerf Night Date: Friday Dec 8th 530pm-730pm Price: $12 per player Included: 2 hours of nerf battle, slice of pizza and lemonade Ticket can be bought at: midlandsplayground.com Location: The playground 3415 suite 3 Isabella St Midland, Mi Contact info: Kelly 989-486-8228 FB- the playground- Midland
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9am-1pm Saturday, December 9 Homer Township Fire Department 222 S Homer Road Midland, MI 48640 The event includes a picture with Santa, pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee, a coloring station, raffle prizes, and more. $10 Adult $5 Children 4-12 3 & under free Family rate $35 (max 6 family members) Pre-registration recommended – Book […]
$5 – $10
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There are fewer bird species found at CNC during the cold months, making it easier to learn how to identify them by look and sound. Join an Interpretive Naturalist to learn birding basics and enjoy a stroll looking for our feathered friends. CNC has binoculars available for loan. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE | […]
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Its A Wonderful Life - 1946 - 2:00 pm George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to […]
Food Donation
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The The Tipsy Cowboy's Snow Angels! FREE Christmas Shopping Event for Bay and Arenac County children ages 2-15 years old. *MUST sign up by Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 2023. To sign […]
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Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without family drama, right? Escape from your own family drama to join Judith and Hayden Stewart as they plan a big family Christmas party. As the […]
$12 – $22
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Exams are fast approaching! The Library is converting to a teen study environment for the week of December 11-15 from 2:30-close. We will have all 3 Conference Rooms blocked off for studying as well as space in the Teen Room. We'll also have plenty of free snacks to fuel your cram session! Grab your friends […]
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We're excited for another year of spreading holiday cheer! We have cookie decorating and crafts for kids, hot cocoa and heaters for staying warm, and horse-drawn carriage rides around our beautiful campus for making memories. We hope to see you there! This free event is happening on four nights at Northwood University: Monday, December 11th, […]
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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 fun-filled winter storytime! Enjoy a craft at the end of the session in the Youth Services Makers Space. This storytime will repeat again at 11:00 am. Tickets […]
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Create a one of a kind luminary to light up the holidays! We will be using epsom salt, a glass jar, ribbon and holiday greens to complete this charming craft. Join us in the Orchard Room. Register: MAKE IT & TAKE IT Tuesday, December 12, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Register to color a snowman tic tac toe board and pieces. Register: SNOWMAN TIC-TAC TOE Wednesday, December 13, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Live Reindeer at the library! See the live reindeer on the lawn and come in to warm up and create a craft in the Kantzler Community Room. Family fun for […]
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Please join us at the Sage Branch to choose from an assortment of craft supplies to recreate previous projects or make something new. Register: CRAFT CLEANOUT EXTRAVAGANZA Wednesday, December 13, 2023 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Bring yourself and your imagination to the Story Room between December 14th and January 2nd and enjoy our Community Helper Discovery Depot! Dress up as a fire fighter, construction worker, police officer, and so much more! Hours for Discovery Depot are a half an hour after the library opens to a half an hour before […]
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Join us for a special Storytime with Santa and then take a photo with Santa. All ages welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call the library at (989) 465-6398. This event is in collaboration with Mid Michigan Community Action Agency and Coleman Early Head Start Learn more: STORIES & SELFIES […]
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Secret Santa Crafts Projects Drop off your child at Studio 23 and shop in the downtown Bay City area while your child creates a "secret" one-of-a-kind holiday gift. Students will […]
$10
World-renowned pianist, Kevin Cole performs all your holiday favorites! This is a show the entire family will love. Kevin’s original piano arrangements will take you on a Sleigh Ride through […]
$20
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FREE pancake breakfast for anyone! December 16, 2023 from 9:00am–11:00am! No registration required, while supplies last. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice! This event […]
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Come have Breakfast w/ Santa at the Riverfront Grille & Lounge (located inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City - Riverfront). Guests will enjoy a breakfast buffet, holiday coloring pages, […]
$8 – $14
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Calling all little elves! Join us for this jolly Holiday Delivery Truck build that’s also a gift card holder! Kids will love hand-crafting this unique toy that also makes a memorable gift. Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one our Red Vest experts are held from […]
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Miracle on 34th Street - 1994 - 2:00 pm Six-year-old Susan Walker discovers that dreams do come true if you really believe. She has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle, […]
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Ages 6-12. Drop in and utilize our supplies and your imagination to create in the Children's Program room at Wirt. No registration needed. Learn more: CRAFTERNOON Monday, December 18, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us every month as we host fun book and technology based programming exclusively for middle schoolers! This month: Hungry and obsessed with graphic novels? Us too! Join us for Pizza and Pages where we eat pizza and talk exclusively about graphic novels. This month we will be discussing Sunny Side Up, by Jennifer Holm […]
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It seems like a long break between story time sessions! Join us at Sage Branch Library for a special story time on gingerbread! Get ready for stories, activities and craft. […]
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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. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]
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Set in Killarney, Ireland in the late 1920’s, Christmas In Killarney shows what it means to celebrate Christmas the ‘Irish’ way, where many of our own Christmas traditions originated. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be the first to see what will become a holiday classic! Created by the 2009 World Champion of Irish Dance […]
$28.50
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Looking for a place to skate or drop in to play some hockey, you need to come check us out. We have open skate and drop in times throughout the […]
$7
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Ages 10-12. Learn how to use the Stop Motion Studio app to create and edit video of LEGO characters moving, jumping, and talking to each other! You are welcome to […]
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For families with young children come in for hands-on fun at the library. Drop-in for PLAYDOUGH & LEGO themed play in the children's room at Wirt Library. No registration needed. […]
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Teens can enjoy a variety of hot chocolates while painting! All supplies provided. Register: PAINT & SIP Thursday, December 21, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us at the Sage Library for Take and Bake Cookies on Thu, Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm! For children ages 2-12. We will mix up a batch of sugar […]
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Description: Christmas Party Date: Thursday Dec 21st 5pm-8 pm Price: $10 per child, adults free Included: 3 hours of play time, free photo opportunity with Santa, ornament decorating, toy prizes, gift card raffles and more. Location: The playground 3415 suite 3 Isabella St Midland, Mi Contact info: Kelly 989-486-8228 FB- the playground- Midland
$10
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Decorate and enjoy a tasty treat after joining us for a special story time. Geared toward preschoolers, but older siblings are welcome. No Registration required. Learn more: COCOA & COOKIES […]
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Join us at Sage Library on Fri, Dec 22 @ 10:30 am for Winter Craft Cleanout! For children ages 12 and under We have many crafts to choose from. Create […]
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Escape the winter chill and join us for a cozy movie matinee during the winter break! Fun for all ages—step out of the cold and into the warmth of our building. Let's make this break unforgettable with movies that warm your heart. Friday, December 22 - The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992): A family-friendly adaptation of […]
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For curious kids who love to build! Campers will learn how to design, build, and detail three-dimensional projects. Campers will learn about local architecture styles, develop their own mini building […]
$10 – $20
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For curious kids who love to build! Campers will learn how to design, build, and detail three-dimensional projects. Campers will learn about local architecture styles, develop their own mini building […]
$10 – $20
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Build together, family fun! What will you create with open-ended interactive building materials? Blue Blocks, Fort Build, Kinex, and more for you to BUILD with. No Registration Required. Learn more: […]
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Join us at the Sage Library for Winter Play Day on Thu, Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm! For children ages 12 and under. We will be having outside the library […]
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Join us at Sage Library on Fri, Dec 29 @ 10:30 am for the movie Trolls! This a family program for children ages 12 and under and their families! Wondering […]
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Families with young children. Countdown to the "noon year" with a balloon drop, dancing, crafts, and other activities at our special family-friendly celebration! Registration is required. Register: NOON YEAR EVE […]
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Join us for a magical New Year’s Eve celebration at Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark and enjoy deluxe overnight accommodations including: • Dinner Buffet • Music and Dancing • Face Painting • Caricature Artist • Balloon Sculpting • Table Magic and Magic Show • Dessert Extravaganza • Party Favors, Fireworks and Toast at Midnight […]
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Date: Saturday DEC 31st, 2023 Time: 10 AM- 12:30 PM Location: Midland Center for the Arts Description: Ring in the New Year with Midland Center for the Arts! Create your own ball drop machine, design a party popper, and join us for a shimmering, explosive demonstration! Don’t forget to celebrate the magic of the New Year […]
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Thursdays @ 10am Check social media for any changes in time or dates: FACEBOOK Learn more: STORYTIME
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Create a colorful snowman using scrapbook paper and other craft supplies! Register: SNOWMAN OF MANY COLORS CRAFT Thursday, January 4, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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1st and 3rd Thursdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm Learn more: BOOKS AND BEYOND
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January 5, 2024 - February 16, 2024 If you are a homeschooled student in the Great Lakes Bay Region, join us for a morning at the museum. The K-6 activities are 2 hours long, which includes a visual arts tour and art project. 7th-12th grade activities are three hours and include a tour, art discussion, […]
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Fridays: January 5th-19th @ 10am-10:45am Tuesdays: January 9th-23rd @ 5:45pm-6:30pm (MUST PRE REGISTER) 3 week session: $29 per session (first child) $24 per session ( second child) $10 drop ins Learn more: MUSIC FOR MUNCHKINS
$10 – $29
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Join us at the library for a rocket ship themed yoga storytime with your little. We will introduce both mindfulness and movement during our time together. Mats will be provided, please dress comfortably. Registration is required. Register: ROCKET SHIP YOGA STORYTIME Friday, January 5, 2024 10:30am - 11:00am
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We will be hosting a relaxing afternoon with hot beverages & coloring while listening to Fleetwood Mac Albums on Vinyl. There will be coloring sheets and supplies available (or you can bring your own) and an assortment of warm drinks (coffee, tea & hot chocolate). Register: COFFEE, COLORING & FLEETWOOD MAC Saturday, January 6, 2024 […]
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Events and times subject to change without notice. For most accurate information, please contact event organizers directly.