Rapid River Farmers Market
Masonville Recreation Area 10465 South Main Street, Rapid River, MI, United StatesMondays & Thursdays 3pm-6pm until 10/16 Masonville Township Recreation Area, Cole St, Rapid River.

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Mondays & Thursdays 3pm-6pm until 10/16 Masonville Township Recreation Area, Cole St, Rapid River.
Diaper Assistance Program Need to be active in one MDHHS Program Food Assistance Medicaid Child development and Care Cash Assistance SER Reach out to your local office, if you qualify you can pick them up 1x/month for 4 months
9/2 through 12/19/25 NLYMCA Before/After School Program Monday Friday 7am-9am and 2:30pm-6:30pm Northern Lights YMCA and Cameron Center in Gladstone. It provides a reliable, safe, fun environment for your child (Ages 5-12) to prepare for their school day and unwind afterward. $50 per week. Contact 906-789-0202 for more information.
Now Enrolling! Looking for a fun, safe, and inclusive place for your child before and after school? We Rock The Spectrum – Kid’s Gym Up North is now offering a Before & After School Program that supports learning, creativity, and personal growth in a sensory-friendly environment! Monday–Friday 6:30am-bus pickup & drop off-5:30pm ($15 each) Nutritious […]
10/3-11/2/25 New Life Community Center Free Play Free open play hours in the Play Zone starting October 3rd: Fridays 3-7 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM Sundays 1-3 PM. Socks are required. Contact 906-786-3858 with any questions.
8/2 through 9/1/25 Thomas Theatre Free Summer Movie Series 2pm & 4pm Saturday, Sunday, and Mondays at Willow Creek Theater. 8/2-8/4 Hotel Transylvania 3 8/9-11 The Angry Birds Movie 8/16-18 The Angry Birds Movie 2 8/23-8/25 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 8/30-9/1 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2
MSU Ext Early Childhood Online Extension Extra Parenting Hour A free online series of parenting workshops that guide parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting. They run Tuesdays from 8pm-9:30pm. 11/4 Introduction to Autism and Neurodiversity 11/11 Setting the Stage: Promoting Social-Emotional Health in Young Children 11/18 The […]
11:30am-1:30pm at the Escanaba Marketplace 1500 Block of Ludington St. Free music, bring your lunch, and enjoy the music. 6/4 Whiskey Ryan 6/11 The Lark brothers 6/18 The Make Believe Spurs 6/25 Sailer & Sjoquist 7/2 Roman Around
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Toddler Tuesdays 9am-11am at We Rock the Spectrum-UP North. A special playtime for kids 1-4 years old. $12 per child.
FREE Special Education Webinars for Families www.michiganallianeforfamilies.org for registration & more special education information
6/4 through 6/25/25 Snacks with Serenity Wednesdays 11:30am-1:30pm We Rock the Spectrum UP North. Miss Serenity teaches kids ages 6- 10 years old to prepare fun and healthy snacks! Recommended for kids who can measure ingredients and cut soft foods with a knife. Included in the open play-$16 for drop-in. werockthespectrumupnorth.com
8/2 through 8/31/25 Escanaba Farmer’s Market 1501 Ludington St. Open Wednesdays 3pm-6pm & Saturdays 8am-12pm with “pop-up” markets beginning June 13 at the marketplace on Fridays from 11am to 4pm through the summer.
Kid’s Gym Music Mondays 10am-noon Miss Karsyn leads and all ages musical funtime. Included in regular play price. werockthespectrumupnorth.com
11/3 through 11/24/25 Interactive Storytime and Dance Mondays 10:30am-11:30am at We Rock the Spectrum-UP North. A story and a fall dance with scarves! $15 first child $10 for each additional child. werockthespectrumupnorth.com
11/3 to -11/24/25 Mindful Parenting Series 5pm - 6:30pm Mondays at the Escanaba Early Childhood Center,1905 S 21st St., Escanaba. A free series to learn Conscious Discipline strategies that help build connection and cooperation with children.
The attached is an an example of some of the classes available. Please check the website to register and review the rules:
Free!
11/25/25 Thanksgiving Lunch noon-12:45pm The Salvation Army is providing free Thanksgiving turkey lunches to people in need at the Salvation Army Community Center, 3001 5th Ave South, Escanaba.
At MEGA Sports Camp, kids will enjoy action-packed sports training sessions mixed with fun rallies as they discover how to become trailblazers - both in sports and in their faith. Each day will include sports training, large group rallies, small group huddles, and a snack! Come expecting to have tons of fun, make new friends, […]
Delta County Foster / Adoptive / Kinship / Guardian Support Group Every 1st Tuesday of each month Sept 2nd, Oct 7th, Nov 4th, Dec 2nd 6pm- 8pm EST New Life Church 2005 8th Ave South Escanaba, MI 49829 Dinner for parents and child care available R.S.V.P. Victoria Declare 906-454-4046 EXT4
11/25/25 Escanaba Black Friday and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 7pm at the Escanaba DDA 1025 Ludington St. Business sales from 3pm9pm.
For Schoolcraft and Delta County's children under age 5. Babies and preschoolers are getting free books in the mail every month through the United Way's Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. These are beautiful, age-appropriate books that continue arriving each month until the child turns five. The program is open to all children younger than five […]
11/26/25 School’s Out Fun Day 7:30am-5:30pm at the Wells Childcare Center in Wells, MI. $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Registration is required. The fun-filled day will include group activities, arts & crafts, and games. Please bring lunch, outdoor wear, and snacks. 906-789-0202.
City Band Concerts begin Mid-June, Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 p.m., in Ludington Park, at the Karas Memorial Band Shell. Weekly concerts continue through the summer until mid August. Rained out dates will be the following Thursday.
Registration is open now for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Playgroup that will meet on Thursday mornings at the Rapid River park and playground during the summer vacation. Winter locations could vary. A time for kids and parents to socialize and get outside! Please join the group for dates and times. Doesn't meet every Thursday. Meetings can be cancelled due to holidays, illness and/or poor weather […]
11/27/25 Escanaba Community Thanksgiving Dinner 11:30am-1:30pm In the Escanaba High School in the Commons. Sit-down meals will be provided at no cost. Meal reservations are encouraged but not required. DATA Bus transportation is available upon request. Contact Escanaba Senior Center for reservations at 906-786-8850 or visit communitythanksgivingdinner.org for more information.
This market features local food and goods, and sometimes the Brisket Barn food truck and music as well. Get fresh local fish and have it cooked on-site by the Brisket Barn. This gorgeous growing market is in the Masonville Township Recreation Area near downtown Rapid River, close to the local boat launch. If you are […]
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and friends at the Gladstone Beach House!
Not only OPEN SKATE but you should check out the Party Options, Varsity, Mites, Squirt, Bantam Practices; and the Men's League, including Figure Skating, the Holiday Show and the Figure Skating Ice Show at the end of the season! Cost for open skate is $5/personSkate Rentals available in the pro-shop for $5 Friday's Open Skate […]
11/28 & 11/29/25 TV6 Thanksgiving Craft Show 10am-5pm,at the UP State Fairgrounds. Crafters, vendors, artists, and small businesses. Admission is $3. Kids 12 and under are free. www.uppermichiganssource.com
Ages: K – 5th grade Student Fee: Free (Does require registration the day before each event) (sponsored by the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority) Join us in the Escanaba Marketplace for kids’ art projects on Monday mornings this summer! The Escanaba DDA is sponsoring this class for kids. Come down and enjoy creating art this summer. […]
Kids ages 6-8 years old The Kids P.A.C.K. is an educational club for children Activities include games, crafts, guest speakers, animal education, making treats/toys and animal interaction. First Tuesday of the month unless cancelled due to holiday or weather closures. Please call the shelter for more information.
10/7/25 Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group 6pm-8pm on the first Tuesday of the month at New Life Church 2005 8 Ave S., Escanaba. Dinner and childcare provided. RSVP to Victoria Declaire at 906-464-4046 ext 4.
Various topics: MI Parenting Resource: Michigan State University Extension is excited to share MI Parenting Resource, a free, online program developed by our partners in MSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies. MiParenting Resource offers a collection of videos introducing research-supported strategies for common caregiving concerns, such as how to increase child cooperation, teach […]
Join us at for Happy Tails Story Time! There will be animal related stories, followed by a craft and an opportunity to meet some animal guests! There is no fee for this program, but we always appreciate participants bringing an item from our wish list to donate to help the animals in our care. Kids […]
Kid ages 9-11 years old The Junior P.A.C.K. is an educational club for children Activities include games, crafts, guest speakers, animal education, making treats/toys and animal interaction. Please call the shelter for more information. Second Tuesday of the Month unless cancelled due to holiday or weather closures.
Second Wednesday of each month through September. Free classic car show, purchase food & drink, 50/50 tickets and lots of fun. All proceeds benefit local charities. Rained out days will be held the following day.
Join us at Texas Roadhouse in Marquette to support Community Action Alger Marquette and its programs. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 3:00pm - 8:00pm Hope to see you there! Present this flyer (printed or digital) when you dine in, and 10% of your total food purchase will be donated back to support our mission.
Introducing the Read to Your Shelter Pet Program sponsored by the amazing Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan and UPAWS! Get ready to have loads of fun while making a positive impact on shelter animals. Here’s everything you need to know: The program will take place monthly on the third Thursday, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Mark […]
11/20 & 12/18/25 Parents Like Me Support Group 7pm-8:30pm at the Escanaba Early Childhood Center, 1905 S. 21st St. Designed for caregivers raising children with special needs. Snacks and beverages provided. No childcare. Contact Carrie at 906-786-7080 EXT 163 to RSVP. (changed from 4 to 3 Thurs in Nov. & Dec.)