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 […]

Beginners and experts alike are invited to stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 12:30-4:30 pm to begin your adventure in search of geocaches! Geocaches are small containers hidden in nature that can be found using GPS units and the coordinates that we provide. Join the world’s largest scavenger hunt as you work at your […]

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 […]

Kiddos will hear two stories while enjoying fruit snacks and juice. Afterward we will do a small craft. Learn more: AIRPORT STORYTIME SUNDAY, November 12 & December 10 AT 3 PM – 4 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

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

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 […]

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

Join us every month as we host fun book and STEM based programming exclusively for middle schoolers! This month: Did you miss one of our previous LEGO® Spike Prime programs or did you like it so much you want to do it again? Choose from Jousting Bots, Maze Runner, Hopper, Broken or build and code […]

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 […]

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

Build active bodies and minds! Dance to fun action songs and participate in movement activities. Event Details Join us for Move & Groove! We will sing and dance to fun action songs to help develop those early literacy skills, while having tons of fun! We will meet outside in the grassy area on the far […]

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

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

Join us for a variety of turkey-themed crafts! Register: TOTALLY TURKEY Tuesday, November 14, 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 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

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. […]

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 6-12. Let's talk turkey? Visit the library for investigative and hands-on turkey/autumn fun themed activities that will spark your interest in science, technology, engineering, art and math! Drop in. No Registration required. Learn more: ALL TURKEY STEAM Wednesday, November 15, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

This will be a fun, casual evening for families to play some great games! Feel free to bring your own game to play and share with friends, or play one of the games provided by the library! This is a drop-in program, no registration is required! Learn more: FAMILY NIGHT Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:30pm […]

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 […]

Come spend an hour learning about nature! The hour will include a story, crafts, and other age-appropriate activities. FREE | Ages: 3-5 w/adult Learn More: STORY HOUR November 16 & December 7 at  9:30 AM & 11 AM

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

November 16, 2023 10:30am-12:00pm

Join us and create your own soap bubble painting work of art! All supplies provided! Register: SOAP BUBBLE PAINTING Thursday, November 16, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Kids, bring your stuffed animal to the Coleman Area Library on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 4pm to listen to a story together. Stuffies will then get to spend the night at the library! Come back in on Friday or Saturday to pick up your Stuffie and you'll get a keepsake photo of all the fun […]

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 […]

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

Bangor Township Drama Program presents Beauty and the Beast. Cost: $10 Purchase tickets: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Thursday, November 16, 2023 7:00 PM Friday, November 17, 2023 7:00 PM Saturday, November 18, 2023 7:00 PM Sunday, November 19, 2023 2:00 PM

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

November 3, 10, 17 10am-11am

Learn more: COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP November 17 at 10 - 11:30 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

Visit the Youth Services Story Room to meet other parents and caregivers, enjoy play time with your little ones, and participate in early literacy activities. Learn more: PRE-K LEARN AND PLAY Friday, November 17, 2023 10:00am - 2:00pn Friday, December 8, 2023 10:00am - 2:00pm

Children ages 2-5 + Adult! Join us at the Sage Library for Friday Fun: Jungle Adventure on Fri, Nov 17 at 10:30 am. Explore the animals of the jungle and make a craft! We look forward to seeing you! If you need assistance in registration please call 989-892-8555 opt 4. Friday, November 17, 2023 10:30am […]

“Big Astronomy” showcases Chile’s grand observatories and the people who push the limits of technology and what we know about the universe using world-class telescopes. With its high, dry, and dark sites, Chile is one of the best places in the world for observational astronomy. The show takes you to three of the many telescopes […]

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 […]

View the two largest planets in our solar system from our rooftop observation deck. We will start out with a planetarium show in the Dome360 Theater to introduce visitors to Jupiter before observing. The show occurs regardless of weather, but observing is weather dependent. This is a free event. Learn more: DELTA COLLEGE PLANETARIUM November […]

Bangor Township Drama Program presents Beauty and the Beast. Cost: $10 Purchase tickets: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Thursday, November 16, 2023 7:00 PM Friday, November 17, 2023 7:00 PM Saturday, November 18, 2023 7:00 PM Sunday, November 19, 2023 2:00 PM

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on […]

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on […]

Register: ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT

Artists, Shopping, Food, a Hot Cocoa Crawl, Santa Parade, Small Business Saturday and more! Make a day of this free, family friendly event! It's all taking place in downtown Midland on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The Midland United Women in Faith will be hosting the Midland Holiday Fest in the First United Methodist Church, located […]

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 Truck toy. November - The Thanksgiving table won’t be complete without a festive Turkey Photo Holder, built by your own little DIYer. Join us for […]

The Midland Santa Holiday Parade is gearing up for the 2023 parade! This year’s parade will be Saturday, November 18, 2023. This year’s theme is “Star of Wonder”. Learn more: SANTA PARADE November 18 at 10 AM

The Thanksgiving table won’t be complete without a festive Turkey Photo Holder, built by your own little DIYer. Join us for this festive Kids Workshop where we’ll provide everything your child needs to create a memorable table decoration that you’ll be thankful to have. Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time […]

The Thanksgiving table won’t be complete without a festive Turkey Photo Holder, built by your own little DIYer. Join us for this festive Kids Workshop where we’ll provide everything your child needs to create a memorable table decoration that you’ll be thankful to have. Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time […]

Kick off the holiday shopping season with our annual Holiday Art Fair! Featuring 40 local artists and vendors, this intimate version of our annual Fair will send you home with art, handmade items and special gifts for the holiday season. Looking for added fun? Check out our Holiday Sweet Shop, local music and free craft […]

Get creative, a little messy, and make masterpieces with your family at the Center! Explore different art mediums as you learn about a variety of art-making techniques. All supplies are included in the workshop fee, along with Admission on the day of your workshop for our seasonal Museum Pop-Up Exhibits! NOV 18 Watercolor Calligraphy - […]

Join us for a viewing of Ice Age on the big screen at the Wirt Library. Movie snacks provided. No registration required. Learn more: FAMILY MOVIE Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm

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 […]

Stick around Downtown Midland after the Midland Santa Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 18 from 12-2 p.m. as the Midland Downtown Business Association presents the jolliest after-party you’ve ever seen: Cocoa Crawl! After braving the weather to watch the Santa Parade, join participating retailers and restaurants in Downtown Midland to sample their own spin on […]

When the flowers fade and the leaves fall, it’s time to take care of the bee hotels! Join an Interpretive Naturalist to learn first hand how to clean different styles of bee hotels, store them for winter and when to let them emerge. We will survey what species used the CNC hotels and prepare them […]

Art Encounter: Gratitude Garden Free, Drop-In Program Saginaw Art Museum – 1126 N. Michigan Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 November 18, 1:00-4:00 PM It’s the season for gratitude! Reflect on what you are thankful for and create a small design or poem with other community members. The art made will be laminated and stationed around the […]

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on […]

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on […]

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

Bangor Township Drama Program presents Beauty and the Beast. Cost: $10 Purchase tickets: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Thursday, November 16, 2023 7:00 PM Friday, November 17, 2023 7:00 PM Saturday, November 18, 2023 7:00 PM Sunday, November 19, 2023 2:00 PM

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on […]

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on […]