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 […]

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: […]

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 will be available for purchase. Come join the fun. All are welcome.   December 3 12pm-4pm

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 refreshments and listen to period music, while children enjoy period crafts and games. Cost: FREE Learn more: HOLIDAYS AT THE TROMBLEY HOUSE December 3 & […]

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 to stay. Bowling - 2 Games Ornament Decorating Other Holiday crafts Snacks and drinks will be provided The cost is $10 for the first child […]

The sound of sleigh bells, the scent of peppermint and warm spices will bring to mind thoughts of the holidays. Explore the Homestead Cabin and Timber Frame Barn all dressed for an 1870s celebration. Learn about holiday customs and traditions and create some crafts to take home. FREE | Ages 5+, under 18 w/adult Learn […]

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The Polar Express - 2004 - 2:00 pm Santa Claus does not exist. Or does he? For one doubting boy, an astonishing event occurs. Late on Christmas Eve night, he lies in bed hoping to hear the sound of reindeer bells from Santa's sleigh. When to his surprise, a steam engine's roar and whistle can […]

Join us and swim with Santa! Enjoy snacks, open swim, the bounce house, and MORE!!! Family Fun Day is FREE for members and $6 for non-members. Register: SWIM WITH SANTA December 3 at 3 - 5 PM

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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

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

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

Enjoy stories, rhymes, movement and music to develop your child's early literacy skills! Siblings are welcome to attend! Tickets for this program will be available at the Youth Services desk. No registration is required. Learn More: TODDLER STORYTIME   Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:00am - 10:30am & 11 AM Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:00am & […]

Auburn Library Schedule: Tuesday 10 - 11:15 AM

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 […]

Enjoy stories, rhymes, movement and music to develop your child's early literacy skills! Siblings are welcome to attend! Tickets for this program will be available at the Youth Services desk. No registration is required. Learn More: TODDLER STORYTIME   Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10:00am - 10:30am & 11 AM Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10:00am & […]

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

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 […]

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 us in the 2nd floor community room for an introduction to Computer Science utilizing Hour of Code tutorials along with a Tech Petting Zoo. Registration […]

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 ages! No registration required. Camera use is encouraged! Learn more: REINDEER Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm

December 5, 2023, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Classes, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, Free, Library Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior Join Ness and have fun decoration Christmas cookies.  Call to sign up (989) 777-6030. Learn more: HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING    

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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. […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 ages! No registration required. Camera use is encouraged! Learn more: REINDEER AT THE LIBRARY Wednesday, December 6, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

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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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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 ages! No registration required. Camera use is encouraged! Learn more: REINDEER Thursday, December 7, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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. […]

December 7th 5:30pm-7:30pm Learn more: SOUP WITH SANTA

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Drop by the Homestead and enjoy an early evening relaxing by the camp fire, listen to tales of how settlers and animals adapt to survive a cold winter. FREE | All Ages, under 18 w/adult Learn more: STORIES BY THE FIRE 12/7/2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Matt Ferranti Matt Ferranti, a multi-talented entertainer, guitarist, and songwriter, knows the importance of hard work and taking advantage of every opportunity. Hailing from Bay City, Michigan, Ferranti grew up performing contemporary Christian music at his Dad’s church before developing his signature blend of Country fused with Detroit R&B. With a move to Nashville in […]

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

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

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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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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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The Bay Chorale celebrates its 58th year of bringing choral music to Mid-Michigan with its holiday concert on Friday, December 8th at the historic State Theatre. The Bay Chorale concert will present a variety of joyful Christmas music to put you in the holiday mood! The Bay Chorale is under the direction of John Rickert, […]

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]

Learn more: VISIT SANTA December 9 at 9 - 11 AM

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 […]

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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December 9th 10am-4:00pm Learn more: MAKERS MARKET

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 […]

Make your own melt-and-pour glycerin soap! Great as a stocking stuffer or as as a treat for yourself. 10:30am on Saturday, December 9, in the Orchard Room. For adults and high schoolers accompanied by an adult. Register starting December 2 at gadml.librarycalendar.com.   Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:30am - 11:45am - Register: HOBBIES 101 Saturday, […]

Join us for a viewing of Frozen on the big screen at the Wirt Library. Hot chocolate and snacks provided. No registration is required. Learn more: FROZEN Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:30am - 12:15pm

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 […]

December 9th 1:00pm-4:00pm Learn more: OPEN STUDIO

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Join us for an hour of web development (html, css, and java) - no experience required! You will get to create your own website, learning how to customize text, color, images, and make buttons Register: GIRLS HOUR OF CODE Saturday, December 9, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]

Swifties Unite -Let’s celebrate Taylor’s Birthday! Play trivia, make friendship bracelets, listen to her music, enjoy dessert, and dance. Feel free to dress up according to your Taylor era. Registration required. Register: HAPPY BIRTH-TAY! Saturday, December 9, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Broadway star Abby Mueller hosts our annual Midland Center tradition. Her breathtaking voice will be joined by the Choirs of the Center caroling all of your favorite seasonal tunes, accompanied by your own Midland Symphony Orchestra. Abby originated the role of Queen Jane Seymour in the Tony ® Award-winning smash hit SIX: THE MUSICAL on […]

Relaxed performances support a welcoming environment to individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorders or PTSD, and for other sensory-sensitive people and their families. Broadway star Abby Mueller hosts our annual Midland Center tradition. Her breathtaking voice will be joined by the Choirs of the Center caroling all of your favorite […]

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

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. […]

December 9th 6pm

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

Ted is a singer, songwriter and a tribute artist. He was born in Seattle and raised in the Olympia area. He has been performing from the age of ten throughout school in concert, symphonic and jazz bands developing his talents as a drummer and singer. In 2006 he went on to Laughlin, NV to compete […]

Broadway star Abby Mueller hosts our annual Midland Center tradition. Her breathtaking voice will be joined by the Choirs of the Center caroling all of your favorite seasonal tunes, accompanied by your own Midland Symphony Orchestra. Abby originated the role of Queen Jane Seymour in the Tony ® Award-winning smash hit SIX: THE MUSICAL on […]

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Description BELOVED CLASSIC Based on the heartwarming classic film, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS is a holiday favorite for the whole family. Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act. The two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which […]