Join us for the 2nd Annual FOP Pancake Breakfast presented by the Fraternal Order of Police Bay City Lodge and Auxiliary Lodge. Come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast including pancakes, eggs, sausage biscuits & gravy and much more. Enter to win numerous gift baskets and other fun prizes. Price: Adults - $10 Children 5-10 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for Turkey Olympics! Enjoy snacks, open swim, the bounce house, and MORE!!! Family Fun Day is FREE for members and $6 for non-members. Register: FAMILY FUN DAY November 5 at 3-5 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

Stop by the Youth Services Makerspace for our Kid's Craft Lab, where materials will be provided to make turkey puppets! Gobble Gobble! This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. Supplies are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. November 6th, 2023 9:00am-7:00pm

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

Library Story Hour November 6th-December 18th For kids ages 2-5. Sign-up required to attend. Learn more: STORY HOUR

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

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

Auburn Library Schedule: Tuesday 10 - 11:15 AM

Hear ye! Hear ye! Come one! Come all! Join us at the library to enjoy fun knight and unicorn activities, including games, crafts and so much more! This is a drop-in program. Learn more: KNIGHT & UNICORN EVENT DAY Tuesday, November 7, 2023 10:00am - 2:00pm

Story Hour (3&4 Yr Olds) with Janet Godfrey-  Every Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. Join Janet Godfrey with your 3 or 4 year old child for stories and a snack.   Pre-Registration is required. Stop in or call to register!

Have fun with stories as Miss Cindy reads and discusses each story. We also sing songs, learn rhymes and fingerplays and make crafts. We promote early literacy by teaching the Ready to Read Michigan skills during each story hour. November 7, 2023, 10:30am - 11:30am Event Series Educational, Family Friendly, Free, Kids, Library, Preschool Infant/Toddler, […]

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

Visit the library on your day off from school for LEGO! We will utilize Lego Coding Express and STEAM Park material as well as blocks to construct a creation of your own. No registration required. Learn more: LEGO BLOCK PARTY Tuesday, November 7, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn more: ROLL ARENA November 7, January 15 and February 19 from 2-4:30 PM

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

STEAMspace club. A Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math / Makerspace club. PAY ATTENTION TO THE DATES BELOW:  It meets 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., on the 1st and 3rd  Tuesday of the month for 3rd - 5th grades and the 2nd and 4th Tuesday for 6th - 12th graders. Our next learning project beginning in […]

Did you know that American Amelia Earhart had a connection to Bay County? Join us for a fun STEAM event mixed with history! Learn about Ameliz Earhart and her link to Bay County, construct a paper airplane, and see how far it will soar. Cost: FREE *The class needs a minimum of 5 participants to […]

Join us on a quiet stroll to look for the nocturnal animals that call CNC’s property home. From flying animals to ones that swim, we will be in search of them all! Wear dark colors and bring a red flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE l Ages 9+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: NOCTURNAL […]

Celebrate Family Literacy Month at the library with the Michigan Learning Channel! Families with young children are welcome to join us for a fun station based program where we will learn, play, create, and read together. No registration required. Learn more: FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT Tuesday, November 7, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm

“Join Ms. Cora from UpBeat Music Academy for a special musical story time. Participants will get to explore different handheld rhythm instruments while we sing, dance, read and play together.” Learn more: UPBEAT STORYTIME 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10 AM

Join us for drop-in jungle gym hours. Take a tumble, flip out and drop by for some fun! Ages 6 & under. $6/child. 1 hour time slots. No registration needed! Learn More: JUNGLE GYM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 AM - 12 PM Saturday 4 - 5:30 PM

In partnership with Midland Public Schools and the Midland Mall, EFPN hosts Canstruction Midland – a charitable event in Midland, Michigan, designed to raise hunger awareness while bringing students together to design and build artistic structures made entirely of canned and boxed food using STEAM principles, such as engineering, mathematics, arts, design, 3D modeling and […]

Join us every Wednesday for another weekly Storytime. Stories and activities vary each week. Wednesday Storytime is usually geared for preschool ages and younger. Learn More: STORYTIME Wednesdays at 11 am

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 for story time, songs, finger plays, a take and make craft, information, resources, and more! We will be at Cultivate Coffee and Tea in Sanford from 11-11:30 AM on November 8th. For more information, contact Kelly at 989-418-9931 or [email protected]. Learn more: STORY TIME November 8 at 11:30 AM

Come to the library and socialize and hangout with friends! Miss Sam will talk a little bit about Battle of the Books for elementary and middle school students and then we will play board games shortly after. K-5th grade board games will be in the Story Room and 6-12th grade board games will be in […]

Want to virtually swim with dolphins in the ocean? Maybe slash some beats like a musical Jedi? Or, play a game of virtual putt-putt with your friends - while on the space station?! Get (Virtually) Real at the library! Wednesdays from 2pm-4pm, you can experience #virtualreality at the Coleman Area Library. Help and guidance provided […]

Ages 9-12. We are heading out for pizza and to discuss pages in the city! This month we will meet Vinny's Pizzeria in uptown to discuss New Kid and enjoy pizza. This month we will meet at Vinny's Pizzeria. Please contact the Wirt library if you do not yet have a copy of New Kid. […]

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 the Youth Services Makers Space to enjoy open-ended creating with Play-doh! This program is geared toward ages 4-7, but all families are welcome! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required. Learn more: FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday, November 8, 2023 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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 […]

Throughout all of science , surely no single piece of equipment is more famous than the Hubble Space Telescope. It has produced more beautiful and amazing images than any other telescope. But do you know what makes the HST so special? Why do we need a telescope in space anyway? What can Hubble do better […]

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

In partnership with Midland Public Schools and the Midland Mall, EFPN hosts Canstruction Midland – a charitable event in Midland, Michigan, designed to raise hunger awareness while bringing students together to design and build artistic structures made entirely of canned and boxed food using STEAM principles, such as engineering, mathematics, arts, design, 3D modeling and […]

Sign up to paint a cute ceramic turkey. *Wear old clothes, you might get messy. Register: CERAMIC TURKEY Thursday, November 9, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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 […]

Calling all 4th and 5th graders that love to read! We have a book club just for you! Come to this book club with a book that you have read that you would like to share. Enjoy a snack during our book chats and an activity after. This program will take place in the Story […]

** $5 Swim Night ** Learn more: $5 SWIM NIGHT Thursday - 5 - 8 pm

Gather your best "Puzzle Pals" and join us at the library for a fun puzzle competition! We'll be serving up Chili and Potato Soup while you and your team work to finish one of four 300 piece puzzles as fast as you can. Water available or bring your own beverage. All ages welcome! This event […]

Birch Run Premium Outlets invites you and your family to join us at our 5th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration! The festivities will be held on: Thursday, November 9, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm Including: - Birch Run High School band will be performing Christmas music - Santa will join as our special guest for the night […]

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 9! Self Love Beauty (SLB) is bringing their Mother & Daughter event for girls ages 6-18 and their female mentors (including biological, adoptive, step, and foster parents, grandparents, aunts, or others in the community serving as a mentor) to the Freeland Sports Zone in Freeland, MI from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This […]

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

November 3, 10, 17 10am-11am

Join us for drop-in jungle gym hours. Take a tumble, flip out and drop by for some fun! Ages 6 & under. $6/child. 1 hour time slots. No registration needed! Learn More: JUNGLE GYM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 AM - 12 PM Saturday 4 - 5:30 PM

Make plans to kick off the 2023 holiday season with the Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region's 2023 Festival of Trees at the Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center in Midland, Michigan. General Admission: $5 per person Raffle Tickets: $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets (Must be 18 years or older to […]

In partnership with Midland Public Schools and the Midland Mall, EFPN hosts Canstruction Midland – a charitable event in Midland, Michigan, designed to raise hunger awareness while bringing students together to design and build artistic structures made entirely of canned and boxed food using STEAM principles, such as engineering, mathematics, arts, design, 3D modeling and […]

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 […]

Make suncatcher planets with Allison at the Discovery Museum while learning about our solar system!   November 3rd, 10th 4pm-5pm   Learn more: PICTURESQUE PLANETS

Step right into the golden era of cinema! Our Classic Film Festival invites you on a captivating journey through time, showcasing timeless masterpieces that have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Starts at 6 PM Friday, November 10: Casablanca, 1943 (80th Anniversary showing) - Witness the magic of Casablanca as we celebrate […]

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 […]

Make plans to kick off the 2023 holiday season with the Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region's 2023 Festival of Trees at the Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center in Midland, Michigan. General Admission: $5 per person Raffle Tickets: $1 each or $5 for 6 tickets (Must be 18 years or older to […]

In partnership with Midland Public Schools and the Midland Mall, EFPN hosts Canstruction Midland – a charitable event in Midland, Michigan, designed to raise hunger awareness while bringing students together to design and build artistic structures made entirely of canned and boxed food using STEAM principles, such as engineering, mathematics, arts, design, 3D modeling and […]

Join us for a monthly learn and play workshop, perfect for ages 2-5! The workshop registration fee includes same-day Admission for our seasonal Museum Pop-Up Exhibits! NOV 11 Our Food Join us as we read My Food, Your Food, Our Food by Emma Carlson Berne. Learn about foods from around the world as we try […]

November 11, 2023 10:30am-12:30pm

Saturday, November 11, 2023 11:00 AM 6:30 PM 2706 East Stevenson Lake Road Clare, MI, 48617United States (map)

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 […]

SECOND SATURDYA: DELTA COLLEGE PLANETARIUM on November 11 at Delta College Planetarium in #baycitymi. 1pm Registration is require: https://bit.ly/BCHS2ndSat or call 989-893-5733

Enjoy a casual afternoon hike exploring the gardens and trails at CNC to observe the unique structures and seeds that native plants offer to a fall landscape. Meet at the Visitor Center. FREE l Ages 15+, under 18 w/adult Learn more: NATIVE PLANTS IN THE FALL LANDSCAPE 11/11/2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Start preparing for the holidays by creating your own pine cone wreath using cones from pines, spruces, firs, seed pods and nuts. Jeanne Henderson will provide information about the materials, lead you through the process and you’ll leave with a beautiful wreath to take home. Ages: 10+, under 18 w/adult 11/11/2023 1:00 PM - 3:30 […]

LEGO Brick Build utilizing your imagination and our bricks to construct a creation of your own. No registration required. Learn more: LEGO BRICK BUILD Saturday, November 11, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for drop-in jungle gym hours. Take a tumble, flip out and drop by for some fun! Ages 6 & under. $6/child. 1 hour time slots. No registration needed! Learn More: JUNGLE GYM Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 AM - 12 PM Saturday 4 - 5:30 PM

Learn more: PINCONNING COMMUNITY CENTER November 11 and December 9 at 7 PM