Fall fun kicks off on September 16th this year! On Saturday's and Sunday's we will be open from 10am - 5pm weather permitting. At our Farm Store we've got caramel apples, donuts & cider daily while they last. Admission is $6.50 and includes wagon rides (weather pending), the Petting Barn animals, mini bale maze, the […]

Dig deep as you uncover the many layers of our planet and investigate how Earth has changed over billions of years. Explore volcanoes, earthquakes, and geological records that showcase the astounding history of planet Earth. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 5 $4 per person and FREE for Museum Members Learn more: DOWN TO […]

Grandma's Pumpkin Patch is open seasonally in the fall. Our patch is a destination for fall, family fun with activities, a corn maze, donuts and pumpkins! Kidland Play Yard is filled with fun activities and the cost to enter is $7.00 per person (1 and under free). Learn more: GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN PATCH Sept 23rd - […]

Five acres of towering corn stalks, two miles of twisting trails, and strategically located observation bridges await you at the Frankenmuth Corn Maze. Three fun puzzles to solve! Cost: Cash only Adults $10 til 7pm, $12.00 7pm to close Youth (age 3-15) $8 all the time Anyone age 15 yrs or younger MUST be accompanied […]

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 […]

Learn more: ST CHARLES VILLAGE OF THE LIVING DEAD 9/29/23 7:00pm-12:00am Sep 30th-Oct 1st  7:00pm-12:00am Oct 6th-8th 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 13th-15th 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 20th-22nd 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 27th-29th 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 31st 7:00pm-12:00am

September 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 October 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 November 3, 4 December 23 Sept 22nd - Media Night is free to all News, Bloggers and Podcasters. Sundays - School Spirit Nights October 7th  First Responders and Military are free. Must show proof […]

Register: Call 989-667-3240 or email Kayla at [email protected] BAISD LLC Bay schedule Monday 9 - 10:15 AM & Wednesday 5:30 - 6:45 PM

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, […]

Learn more: STORY TIME  September - May at 9:30 AM

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 […]

Learn more: STORY TIME September - May Mondays at 11 AM & Tuesdays at 9:30 AM

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 […]

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 Monday, October 2, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Do you have great ideas for teen events at the library? What about books you'd like to see? Do you need volunteer hours for school or a club? Do you just want to hang out and eat a snack? Come join the Teen Advisory Board in the Teen Room! October's activity is bullet journaling. We […]

Learn more: STORY TIME September - May Mondays at 11 AM & Tuesdays at 9:30 AM

Auburn Library Schedule: Tuesday 10 - 11:15 AM

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

Learn more: Story Time September - May Tuesdays at 11 AM

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 art T-Shirts! Use crayons and sandpaper to transfer a permanent design on a T-Shirt. Registration is required. Please call 989-892-8555 opt 4 if you need […]

RSVP: Call 989-755-8402 Tuesdays at 3:15-4:45 PM

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

Toddlers (and parents!) are invited to join us for Wee Wednesdays! Wee Wednesdays is a bi-monthly program held from 10 to 11 am on the first and third Wednesday of the month. During each session, wee ones will gain skills in art, reading, critical thinking, and tactile development. Each session will be a new project […]

Join us each week in the Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center for songs, fingerplays, stories and activities! Storytimes are for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Our activities are open-ended and engaging so all children can participate. Each week children also receive a free book to take home to help build their personal library. […]

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 filtered telescopes to provide a safe view of the eclipse. Maximum eclipse occurs at 1:02pm with 34% of the Sun’s disk covered by the Moon. […]

Sign up to make a door wreath out of leaves. Register: LEAF WREATH Wednesday, October 4, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Learn more: RAISING READER ACADEMY Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5 PM

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 construct their own bridge using specific items. Once completed, each structure will be tested for strength. Throughout the hour, they will learn and hear stories […]

Grandma's Pumpkin Patch is open seasonally in the fall. Our patch is a destination for fall, family fun with activities, a corn maze, donuts and pumpkins! Kidland Play Yard is filled with fun activities and the cost to enter is $7.00 per person (1 and under free). Learn more: GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN PATCH Sept 23rd - […]

RSVP: call 989-755-8402 or email [email protected] RSVP: RAISING READERS ACADEMY Thursdays at  5 - 6:30 PM    

Register: Call 989-667-3240 or email Kayla at [email protected] BAISD LLC Bay schedule Monday 9 - 10:15 AM & Wednesday 5:30 - 6:45 PM

Young ones and their families are invited to join us in the Youth Services Story Room for a Family Night all about space! Blast off into some fun space-themed activities and opportunities for imaginative free-play! There will be information about solar eclipses and the annular eclipse that is expected on Saturday, October 14! Books about […]

Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver. This program will take place IN-PERSON at the Wirt Branch Library. Should health regulations change, in-person programs may switch to Zoom. You will be notified of […]

Passes valid for children 10 years old and younger. Skate rental due at admission. Cannot be used towards group rates or birthday parties. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only one pass is eligible per child, disregard extra pass sent per child. Session dates and times subject to change. Register: KIDS SKATE FREE Wednesday […]

BAISD LLC Arenac Schedule - Thursdays at 10 - 11:15 AM

Embark on a journey back in time and across the solar system, following the paths of asteroids and comets that have collided with Earth. These ancient objects travel billions of years before reaching Earth, and their impact can be so powerful that just one collision can change the course of life on our planet. Scientists […]

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

Register: FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT October 5 from 6-8 PM

BAISD Career Center Schedule - Friday at 9:30 - 10:45 PM

Drop-in storytime fun! We can't wait to have you join us for stories, music, crafts, games, and more! Learn More: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Fridays at 10:30am - 11:00am

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 […]

Dig deep as you uncover the many layers of our planet and investigate how Earth has changed over billions of years. Explore volcanoes, earthquakes, and geological records that showcase the astounding history of planet Earth. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 5 $4 per person and FREE for Museum Members Learn more: DOWN TO […]

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 […]

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. […]

Register: PARENTS NIGHT OUT - register by October 4th. Friday, October 6 from 5 - 7 PM

Five acres of towering corn stalks, two miles of twisting trails, and strategically located observation bridges await you at the Frankenmuth Corn Maze. Three fun puzzles to solve! Cost: Cash only Adults $10 til 7pm, $12.00 7pm to close Youth (age 3-15) $8 all the time Anyone age 15 yrs or younger MUST be accompanied […]

Learn more: ST CHARLES VILLAGE OF THE LIVING DEAD 9/29/23 7:00pm-12:00am Sep 30th-Oct 1st  7:00pm-12:00am Oct 6th-8th 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 13th-15th 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 20th-22nd 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 27th-29th 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 31st 7:00pm-12:00am

September 23, 2023 7:00pm- 8:00pm The Edson Incident is a premier haunted attraction aboard the mighty USS Edson in Bay City, Michigan 10 and up recommended! $20 PER PERSON Learn More: THE EDSON INCIDENT

September 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 October 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 November 3, 4 December 23 Sept 22nd - Media Night is free to all News, Bloggers and Podcasters. Sundays - School Spirit Nights October 7th  First Responders and Military are free. Must show proof […]

Theme tend to change annually including maze design changes. Scare actors and animatronic props are included. Please respectfully park where the string lights are and do not use other driveway for turnaround. More parking can be used across the street at Riverview party store or Castaway restaurant on State Park Dr. Outdoor Event(s), Indoor Event(s), […]

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Learn More: KIDS WORKSHOPS First Saturday at 9 am - 12 PM

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Learn More: KIDS WORKSHOPS First Saturday at 9 am – 12 PM

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Learn More: KIDS WORKSHOPS First Saturday at 9 am – 12 PM

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Learn More: KIDS WORKSHOPS First Saturday at 9 am – 12 PM

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dig deep as you uncover the many layers of our planet and investigate how Earth has changed over billions of years. Explore volcanoes, earthquakes, and geological records that showcase the astounding history of planet Earth. Recommended for kids in grades PreK - 5 $4 per person and FREE for Museum Members Learn more: DOWN TO […]

Did you know that National 4-H Week is October 1 - 7? We at 4-H want to show our appreciation to our 4-H Community on Saturday October 7, 2023. We are celebrating with some Fall Fun for all our 4-H families and friends by hosting a 4-H Day at The Wild Pumpkin Inc. Anyone who […]

Join CNC on October 7, from 10 am-4 pm for Fall Harvest Festival as we celebrate the hard work of the summer growing season and the coming harvest. Visitors of all ages will enjoy demonstrations, crafts, and activities that reflect 19th century farm life during harvest season. Admission is FREE for CNC Members & all […]

Fall fun kicks off on September 16th this year! On Saturday's and Sunday's we will be open from 10am - 5pm weather permitting. At our Farm Store we've got caramel apples, donuts & cider daily while they last. Admission is $6.50 and includes wagon rides (weather pending), the Petting Barn animals, mini bale maze, the […]

Join us for Depot Days at the Standish Historical Depot Welcome Center. Learn more: DEPOT DAYS October 7 & 8 from 10 AM - 5 PM

Grandma's Pumpkin Patch is open seasonally in the fall. Our patch is a destination for fall, family fun with activities, a corn maze, donuts and pumpkins! Kidland Play Yard is filled with fun activities and the cost to enter is $7.00 per person (1 and under free). Learn more: GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN PATCH Sept 23rd - […]

Join us October 7 and 8 for Harvest Art Fest and Food Truck Alley in Shepherd, MI! Come and enjoy the: Arts and Wares Market Food Truck Alley Bounce Houses Carnival Games Face Painting Prizes October 7: 10-6 October 8: 10-4 Interested in attending as an Artist or Food Truck? Apply here: https://artisanrowevents.com FOOD TRUCK […]

Passes valid for children 10 years old and younger. Skate rental due at admission. Cannot be used towards group rates or birthday parties. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only one pass is eligible per child, disregard extra pass sent per child. Session dates and times subject to change. Register: KIDS SKATE FREE Wednesday […]

Learn more: THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHALLENGE October 7 at 12 - 5 PM

Five acres of towering corn stalks, two miles of twisting trails, and strategically located observation bridges await you at the Frankenmuth Corn Maze. Three fun puzzles to solve! Cost: Cash only Adults $10 til 7pm, $12.00 7pm to close Youth (age 3-15) $8 all the time Anyone age 15 yrs or younger MUST be accompanied […]

LEGO build in the program room while using our bricks to construct a creation of your own or work on the group project building of Lego Friends Main Street. No registration required. Learn more: LEGO BRICK BUILD Saturday, October 7, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn more: HALLOWEEN EVENT October 7 from 4:30 - 8:30 PM

September 23, 2023 7:00pm- 8:00pm The Edson Incident is a premier haunted attraction aboard the mighty USS Edson in Bay City, Michigan 10 and up recommended! $20 PER PERSON Learn More: THE EDSON INCIDENT

Learn more: ST CHARLES VILLAGE OF THE LIVING DEAD 9/29/23 7:00pm-12:00am Sep 30th-Oct 1st  7:00pm-12:00am Oct 6th-8th 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 13th-15th 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 20th-22nd 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 27th-29th 7:00pm-12:00am Oct 31st 7:00pm-12:00am

Theremin virtuoso Rob Schwimmer joins the Midland Symphony Orchestra playing excerpts from Alfred Hitchcock's classic films Spellbound and Vertigo. The famously eerie sounds created by the electronic theremin – without physical contact – will send chills down your spine! This first act will be paired with Berlioz’s diabolical Symphonie Fantastique – the haunting portrayal of […]

Learn more: HAUNTED HOUSE

September 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 October 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 November 3, 4 December 23 Sept 22nd - Media Night is free to all News, Bloggers and Podcasters. Sundays - School Spirit Nights October 7th  First Responders and Military are free. Must show proof […]

Theme tend to change annually including maze design changes. Scare actors and animatronic props are included. Please respectfully park where the string lights are and do not use other driveway for turnaround. More parking can be used across the street at Riverview party store or Castaway restaurant on State Park Dr. Outdoor Event(s), Indoor Event(s), […]