Step back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June 2-August 25 from 1-5 pm. Visit  the pigs, sheep, cows and chickens that call the Homestead Farm home in the summer. Explore the cabin, one-room schoolhouse and timber frame barn, and learn how life was different […]

6th - 12th Grade Meets on campus from 9am to 12pm, July 15-18 Led by Brian DeJong, a CMU engineering faculty member Learn basic text programming using Arduino Unos and electronics kits. You will program the Arduinos to listen to sensors and to control motors as you build ultrasonic alerts, guess-the-number LCDs, "Simon Says" button […]

Learn more: PLAY-DOH CLUB

Learn more: DUPLO CLUB

Explore the world of comics and graphic novels while learning about the literary and artistic aspects of the genre. Discover the basics of illustration, narrative writing, and bookbinding to create their own graphic novel. Join us for our Summer Art Series in the Kantzler Community Room. Author to Artist program is for ages 8-12. Registration […]

Learn about adaptations that help predators find prey and how potential prey avoid being eaten while exploring the relationships these animals have with each other. Learn more: JOHN BALL ZOO July 15 11am-1pm

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, in partnership with Bay City Public Schools. Registration is not required, but helps us order enough […]

Join us for Stories and Songs in the Park at Sage Library! Stop by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some story time fun weather permitting. Geared toward children ages 0-6 with adult and family! Register: STORIES & SONGS IN THE PARK June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 at 12:30 - 1 PM

Let's talk all things anime & manga! Join us as we make buttons, play trivia, & more! Register: ANIME & MANGA MEET-UP Monday, July 15, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us each Monday for our Summer Monday Movie Matinees at the Library! Embark on thrilling adventures with your family with films perfect for all ages. From daring quests to magical journeys, these films promise excitement and fun for everyone! Learn more: MOVIE NIGHT June 10th - "Lightyear" (2022) - The definitive origin story of […]

Learn more: ADVENTURES IN ROCK CLIMBING July 15 3-5pm

Come join us for painting at the museum! A different form of painting every session! https://www.facebook.com/events/1320001875372702/?event_time_id=1320001892039367 Learn more: DISCOVER PAINTING Weekly on Mondays 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece. January 22 February 19 March 18 April 15 May 20 June 17 July 15 August 19 September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16 4:30pm - 6:00pm Learn more: […]

6th - 12th Grade Meets on campus from 9am to 12pm, July 15-18 Led by Brian DeJong, a CMU engineering faculty member Learn basic text programming using Arduino Unos and electronics kits. You will program the Arduinos to listen to sensors and to control motors as you build ultrasonic alerts, guess-the-number LCDs, "Simon Says" button […]

Website: ALMA PUBLIC LIBRARY Learn more: STORYTIME Weekly Tuesdays @ 10am

Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river.  Routes running downriver M-W and upriver T-Th Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per […]

Tour Tuesday programming in July is open to individuals/families and runs from 10am to 12pm in Rowe 124 every Tuesday. Bug Detectives - Discover the amazing lives of bugs, their habitats, and unique characteristics in this engaging, hands-on learning adventure. Perfect for curious minds! Tuesday July 16th 10 AM – 12 PM

Learn more: OLYMPICS  July 16 from 10am to 12pm July 18 from 10am to 12pm

Music Time at the Museum with Tricia. Admission $10 Learn more: TUNES AND TALES Tuesdays weekly 10:15 am-10:45 am

Library programming for preschool age children and their caregivers starts again next week! Story Hour begins Monday, January 22nd at 10:30 AM Play to Learn begins Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:30 AM Jumping Jammers begins Friday, January26th at 10:30 AM For more information visit our website at www.rauchholzlibrary.org or call the library at 989-642-8621. Learn […]

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 […]

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30 (not available on Tuesday, July 2 or Thursday, July 4), in partnership with Bay City Public […]

Program Type: MidLab Age Group: Ages 12 and up Registration for this event will be open from July 1, 2024 @ 9:00am to July 15, 2024 @ 9:00pm. Allowed Ages: 12 and up Program Description Event Details Date and time of Program: Tuesday, July 16, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Target Audience: Adults and Teens 12+ […]

Introducing sensory friendly movies at the library, where every person is welcome to enjoy a movie in our theater. Our Sensory Friendly Movies are shown without previews, with the volume down and the lights on. In this judgment-free environment, it’s ok to talk, sing, walk around, and even dance! Wheelchair access is available with seating […]

This program will offer a selection of items ready for a splash of color! Participants will learn optional techniques for painting these textured designs, see a variety of finished examples, then get creative on their own pottery! Painterly Pottery will provide all the supplies for this ceramics workshop. Items will be fired in the store's […]

The Bubbleman uses ordinary soap bubble solution to demonstrate the art and science of the soap bubble. See volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, kaleidoscope bubbles, square bubbles, merry-go-round bubbles, and more! Register: BUBBLEMAN Tuesday, July 16, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ages 6-12. Engage in the world of classification as we focus on a particular cold-blooded animal group: reptiles! By meeting live reptiles, and through hands-on activities, participants will explore the adaptations that make them successful, and how scientists compare and contrast these particular cold-blooded creatures. Registration is required. Learn more: COLD BLOODED CLASSIFICATION Tuesday, July […]

6th - 12th Grade Meets on campus from 9am to 12pm, July 15-18 Led by Brian DeJong, a CMU engineering faculty member Learn basic text programming using Arduino Unos and electronics kits. You will program the Arduinos to listen to sensors and to control motors as you build ultrasonic alerts, guess-the-number LCDs, "Simon Says" button […]

Kids, Babies/Pre-K Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. If you would like to have a CRDL Storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, a playlist of our Virtual Storytimes is available to view here. Learn more: […]

Outside Storytime 10am Every Wednesday Learn more: OUTSIDE STORYTIME  

GQT Movies is proud to once again bring back our Summer Family Flicks Series, offering free movies for families to enjoy over the summer. This year’s series runs June 5th through August 8th, and offers free movies every Wednesday and Thursday of the 10-week stretch at 10:00am. Schedule of Movies: June 5 & 6 - […]

Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river.  Routes running downriver M-W and upriver T-Th Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per […]

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:45, in partnership with Bay City Public Schools. Registration is not required, but helps us order enough […]

Learn more: CONSERVATION DISTRICT DAY July 17, 12 - 4 PM

Follow Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. One World, One Sky is a […]

Children ages 12 and under with their families! Join us at the Sage Branch Library on Wednesday, July 17 @ 12:30 pm for Rock Painting! Paint rocks to leave in the Sage Word Art Garden. Wear old clothes, this could get messy. We look forward to seeing everyone! Register: ROCK PAINTING Wednesday, July 17, 2024 […]

Learn more: LIBRARY SUMMER FUN June 5-July 31

Learn more: SENSORY NIGHT July 17 6-8pm

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. Allowed Ages: 0 - 3 months to 8 Learn More: FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays, June 19-July 31 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

All shows begin at 7:00 PM in Wenonah Park. Free to attend, but donations are accepted and appreciated! Learn more: WEDNESDAYS IN THE PARK The 2024 Wednesdays in the Park free summer concert series: June 19 - Bay Concert Band June 26 - Shout! - The Beatles Tribute July 10 - Captain Fantastic - Elton […]

6th - 12th Grade Meets on campus from 9am to 12pm, July 15-18 Led by Brian DeJong, a CMU engineering faculty member Learn basic text programming using Arduino Unos and electronics kits. You will program the Arduinos to listen to sensors and to control motors as you build ultrasonic alerts, guess-the-number LCDs, "Simon Says" button […]

GQT Movies is proud to once again bring back our Summer Family Flicks Series, offering free movies for families to enjoy over the summer. This year’s series runs June 5th through August 8th, and offers free movies every Wednesday and Thursday of the 10-week stretch at 10:00am. Schedule of Movies: June 5 & 6 - […]

Free to the public thanks to generous local sponsors. Live tour guide shares the history of our community and the river.  Routes running downriver M-W and upriver T-Th Advance reservations recommended Reservations open up to two weeks ahead, offered online only Reservations limited to 4 tickets per household Reservations limited to one tour date per […]

Join us at our playgroup, open to children aged 5 and under and their families and those who are pregnant, for games, activities, snacks, and enjoy the splash pad! Meet our Early Head Start staff and connect with local families. We will meet on June 6th at Thrune Park from 10 AM-12 PM. Contact Kelly […]

Thursdays at 10 AM - 12 PM  

Learn more: OLYMPICS  July 16 from 10am to 12pm July 18 from 10am to 12pm

Learn more: OLYMPICS  July 18 from 10am to 12pm

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. Join us this summer for storytime at Island Park during the Mt. Pleasant Farmer's Market! Look for us near the west shelter. Please bring blankets or chairs to sit on. If […]

Learn more: NORTH SKY RAPTOR SANCTUARY July 18, 10:30 AM

Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Toddlers (18 - 24 Months), Preschool (3 - 5 years), Children (K - 2nd grade), Children (3rd - 5th grade) Program Description Event Details Stop into Youth Services Makers Space to create your very own fire-breathing dragon! Materials for these crafts will be available between 11 am and […]

Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book! This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30 (not available on Tuesday, July 2 or Thursday, July 4), in partnership with Bay City Public […]

Join us for a musically good time with singer, songwriter, one-man band, Rick Kelley. Playing keyboards and a drum machine while singing, Rick performs original songs designed to get kids involved and interacting with every performance. Includes singalongs, dancealongs, movement, comedy and more! No registration required. Learn more: RICK KELLY Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:30pm […]

Join the visiting organizations at the Bay County Historical Society for family-friendly events. Then complete a scavenger hunt to receive a coupon for a FREE small Slurpee from 7 Eleven or a mini-scoop from Michigan Cream & Sugar. Schedule of organizations: June 13 Bay County 4H June 20 Bay County Historical Society STEM Day July […]

Learn more: NORTH SKY RAPTOR SANCTUARY July 18, 2024, 2 PM  

Climb, run, and leap into reading with Indiana Joel's Magic Show! Adventure books of all sorts are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts, upbeat music, and LOTS of audience participation. Register: INDIANA JOEL'S MAGIC SHOW Thursday, July 18, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm

1st and 3rd Thursdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm Learn more: BOOKS AND BEYOND

Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us at Sage Branch Library for Marble Paint on Thursday, July 18 at 4:30 pm. Learn to marble paint a canvas passport bag and travel journal. We look forward to seeing you!   Thursday, July 18, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm - Register: MARBLE PAINT Thursday, July 18, 2024 […]

Different each week More information: FACEBOOK Learn more: GAME NIGHT Thursdays 5pm-7pm  

Learn more: MUSIC AT THE FOUNTAIN  

Thursdays at 6:30 PM

Visit Discovery Guide Alexis on the museum floor to check out cool sensory activities. 10:30AM to 11:30AM Learn more: SENSORY SPOT

Learn more: FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY Friday, July 19, 2024 9:00 AM 1:00 PM

Learn more: MUSIC FOR MUNCHKINS  July 12 and 19th 10-10:45am

Join us every Friday morning, June – August, to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required. Daily admission rates are $15 for adults, $5 for students, and children 3 and under are admitted […]

Kids Day at the Farwell Lumberjack Festival will take place Friday, July 19th from 12pm to 3pm. We will be offering games, crafts, big bubble fun, author reading, adopt a stuffed animal and giveaways. Learn more: KIDS DAY  July 19 12pm to 3pm

Learn more: KIDS DAY July 19 12pm to 3pm

Why do the Sun, Moon and stars seem to move across the sky? Why are different evening star patterns visible at different times of the year? Why does the Moon seem to change shape from time to time? This entertaining and educational show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of […]

Learn more: LIBRARY SUMMER FUN June 5-July 31

The Farmer's Market will offer, subject to availability, locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, baked goods, meats, dairy items and prepared foods to the Saginaw Bay Region residents and visitors. Learn more: FARMERS MARKET The Market runs every Friday, 2 pm - 6 pm. June 14 - September 13, 2024.

This a unique opportunity for area homeschool families with children of all ages to come together, do some activities or crafts and socialize. Homeschool Hangout is held in the Gladwin Children's Library and the upstairs large meeting room. Learn more: HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT June 7 from 2:30-4:00pm June 21 from 2:30-4:00pm July 5th from 2:30-4:00pm  

Play dress up, style hair, plan a fashion show? Library provides Barbie's and accessories to play with. Thu, Mar 7- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, Apr 19- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, May 10- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, Jun 21- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, Jul 19- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Fri, Aug 9- 3:30 […]

FRIDAY, JULY 19 & SATURDAY, JULY 20 | PLYMOUTH PARK FOR KIDS AGES 6-15! This youth triathlon will challenge kids to swim, bike, and run all while having fun! 🏃🏿‍♀️ 🚴 🏊‍♀️ The event emphasizes health, self-esteem, and confidence. Start instilling healthy habits early to last a lifetime. IT’S BACK! Friday, July 19 at 6:00 PM, […]

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: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military Purchase […]

Saturdays in July (Except the 20th): Join Forest Hills Nature Center for Hikes with Ornithologist Mike Bishopfrom 8:00am to 9:00am. The Forest Hills Nature Center bird hikes are for beginners to advanced and binoculars are available for use – free and open to all! Our location is 11297 N. Rich Rd. Alma, Michigan.  Our phone is 989-763-5810 […]

The Jack is back again! This year they are bringing back more of the old traditions. The greased pig, car show, and skillet toss to name a few! (They have also fixed their chicken chuckin' to be only women again!) All of their previous year events will be making a return as well. The train […]

Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn!   Saturday, July 20, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am - Learn more: STORYTIME Saturday, August 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am - Learn more: STORYTIME

Dive into a world of sun, sand, and imagination with Lowe's! Perfect for budding engineers and outdoor enthusiasts, kids can dig-in, design, and build their own kinetic sand playground. From towering castles to winding roads, the possibilities are endless! Not only will your mini-DIYer interact with fun STEM concepts; they'll also develop important motor skills […]

Heard about Operation Christmas Child but you aren't sure what it's all about or how to get involved??? The Valley Church invites you to our Christmas in July packing party!! Learn what it's all about and how to make it a year round ministry. Be a part of the blessing that is spreading the gospel! […]

FRIDAY, JULY 19 & SATURDAY, JULY 20 | PLYMOUTH PARK FOR KIDS AGES 6-15! This youth triathlon will challenge kids to swim, bike, and run all while having fun! 🏃🏿‍♀️ 🚴 🏊‍♀️ The event emphasizes health, self-esteem, and confidence. Start instilling healthy habits early to last a lifetime. IT’S BACK! Friday, July 19 at 6:00 PM, […]

The aurora is the greatest wonder a human can experience in nature. The show tells the story of how auroras are formed, the secret behind the colors, the best places to see them, their different shapes, auroras on other planets, and more. Cost: $7/adult; $5/seniors, kids, Delta students, military Buy Tickets: AURORA Saturdays at 3:30 […]

Learn more: MUSIC FROM THE MARSH