Pull back the curtain and discover the science that brings the magical world of live performance to life! Explore the physics of dance, play with the mechanics of sound, and learn about the simple machines found behind the scenes that make events at the Center happen. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 8 $4 […]

Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities will be available throughout the afternoon. You may get to try your hand at grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, […]

Pack your lunch and head to the Lanigan Pavilion at the end of the Homestead Road to munch alongside CNC's Eastern Box Turtle. We will talk about Box Turtle’s journey to Michigan and how his species’ special traits help them survive in the wild. Camp chairs are recommended as picnic table seating is limited. FREE […]

Join The Castle Museum and Bay City Visitor Center for this Summer FUN Event-Michigan Animals! Event is FREE. No Pre-registration Required. Just Drop In anytime between 10 AM and 1 PM at the Castle Museum. Learn more: MICHIGAN ANIMALS July 19 at 10 Am - 1 PM

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the universe. Journey to […]

July 20th marks the anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing that took place in 1969. Join us for a special showing of CAPCOM GO!: The Apollo Story followed by a short program by Planetarium Manager Mike Murray with rare footage, astronaut accounts, and fulldome imagery. Cost: $5/ person Purchase tickets: INTERNATIONAL MOON DAY Thursday, […]

Join an Interpretive Naturalist at Averill Preserve to learn about some of Michigan’s native reptiles and amphibians! From snakes to frogs, we’ll discuss how these special animals help keep our ecosystems healthy. Lawn chairs and blankets recommended as seating is limited. Meet At Little Forks Conservancy's Averill Preserve pavilion, 657 E Wackerly Rd, Sanford, MI […]

Pull back the curtain and discover the science that brings the magical world of live performance to life! Explore the physics of dance, play with the mechanics of sound, and learn about the simple machines found behind the scenes that make events at the Center happen. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 8 $4 […]

Many people enjoy watching Ruby Throated Hummingbirds at their feeders during the birds' annual summer visit to Michigan. Have you wondered what their nest looks like, how many young they raise or what flowers attract hummingbirds? Allen Chartier, Michigan’s hummingbird expert, will answer these questions and more during a 1-hour indoor "Hummingbirds of the Great […]

Pull back the curtain and discover the science that brings the magical world of live performance to life! Explore the physics of dance, play with the mechanics of sound, and learn about the simple machines found behind the scenes that make events at the Center happen. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 8 $4 […]