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Great Start recognizes the importance of community involvement and the value of opportunities for families to learn and grow together. We have created these community calendars as a way to share timely community events with you. If you know of any events please take time to add them to our community calendar or forward the information to gsevents@dsisd.net. Please encourage the agencies and organizations that you partner with to do so as well so we can have a comprehensive one stop shop for early childhood information in our communities.

Please note that there are guidelines for submissions and each will be reviewed before posting

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Youth Basketball Registration at the Y! (Open Nov.7th-Jan 3rd) or (Jr. League open 1/20-2/28)

Northern Lights YMCA 2000 North 30th Street, Escanaba, MI

Hit the hardwood with the folks who invented the game – the Y! The YMCA Youth Basketball program is open to kids starting at age 4! LITTLE DUNKERS BASKETBALL-Ages 4-6 years old. Learn the basic fundamentals of basketball, shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding and teamwork. A lower basket is used. Instructional Program – Not League Play. […]

YMCA Before and After School Program

Various Locations in Escanaba Area

We provide a reliable, safe and fun environment for your child (Ages 5-12) to prepare for their school day and unwind after.  We offer Before/After School Care at four convenient locations: Gladstone – Cameron School and Wells – YMCA Childcare Center. OUR BENEFITS / ACTIVITIES:  Licensed Swim Lessons Healthy Snacks Food & Fun YMCA Curriculum […]

Event Series Schools Out Fun Day at the Y!

Schools Out Fun Day at the Y!

Wells Childcare and Youth Center

Looking for something for your kids to do when there is no school?  The YMCA will be holding a “School’s Out Fun Days” for grades K-5. The fun filled day will include group activities, arts & crafts, and games.  Please bring lunch, outdoor wear, and snack.  DATES: Friday, October 25, 2024; Friday, November 15, 2024; […]

Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park

Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park W9104 US2, Naubinway, MI

Open 7 Days September 1st thru October 15th from 10am until 5pm with last admission at 4pmCall ahead after October 15th - Open depends on the weatherWe will close for the season October 30th 2024 until spring 2025 Last admission 1 hour before closing  Sorry, NO OUTSIDE FOOD or DRINK ALLOWED in the ZOO Sorry, […]

Great Start Family Coalition Meeting

New Life Church 2005 8th Ave. South, Escanaba

A space for any parents of young children to connect, learn, have their voices heard, and engage in fun activities in the community. This month Courtney Gupta, Michigan's Help Me Grow Project Coordinator will join us to talk about how Help Me Grow serving Delta County.   FREE dinner and childcare are provided in the […]

Event Series Toddler Art with Lauren Hovland

Toddler Art with Lauren Hovland

Bonifas Arts Center 700 1st Ave. So., Escanaba

Location: Lower Studio Student Fee: $5 per session or $30 for the series Ages: Walking - 4 Join us for creative play activities and fun music! Toddlers will be combining fun And learning to help nurture imagination, problem solving and developing motor Skills. Art stations and music provide hands on fun!

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for February

Online (or phone)

Join Michigan Alliance for Families for a FREE webinar workshops for families of children with disabilities, youth with disabilities, and those who support them. If you need accommodations, please let us know at least two weeks before the event. Who should attend? Families with a child with a suspected disability or learning challenge, school staff, other community […]

Junior P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

Delta County Animal Shelter 6975 County Rd. 426, Escanaba

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.

Taco Night

Jones Elementery 300 S 10th St., Gladstone

Keep those raffle donations coming in by February 5th. Items already donated will be held and used in February. See you then!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Under age 5)

Online Registration

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 […]

Event Series Kinship Caregiver classes

Kinship Caregiver classes

Online (or phone)

This free series of workshops will provide guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the joys, challenges and concerns of raising kids. Participants may register once and attend as few or as many workshops as they wish.   The workshops are as follows: December 11: Exploring Parenting Styles January 8: Talking With Kids About […]

Event Series Rapid River Area Playgroup

Rapid River Area Playgroup

Rapid River Rapid River

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 […]

One-Woman show: Makin’ Cake with Dasha Kelly Hamilton

Besse Center Theater 2001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba

Welcome to the one-woman show called Makin Cake with Dasha Kelly Hamilton at the Besse Theater on Thursday, February 13th at 7PM. "Makin’ Cake is brilliantly performed! Dasha creatively uses layers of cake and the evolution of its ingredients to teach the history of race, class and inequity and how ‘isms’ got baked into our culture. Remarkable!” ~Karen […]

Alice in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience

Forest Robert Theatre at NMU 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette

A CO/LAB Dance Company Immersive Dance Experience In a mesmerizing whirlwind of color and movement, this performance transcends the stage, weaving through the audience like a living, breathing dreamscape. With each twist and turn, the audience becomes an integral part of the performance, immersed in a magical journey beyond the confines of traditional theater. More […]

Open Skate and MORE!-Hannahville Ice & Turf Complex

Hannahville Ice and Turf Complex 1647 17.4 Road, Escanaba, MI, United States

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 […]

Event Series Toddler Art at Bonifas Arts Center

Toddler Art at Bonifas Arts Center

Bonifas Arts Center 700 1st Ave. So., Escanaba

Fridays, February 7, 21, 28, March 7, 14, & 21; 9:30 – 10:30 am Location: Lower Studio Ages: Walking – 4yrs Student Fee: $5 per session or $30 for the series Join Lauren for creative play activities and fun music! Toddlers will be combining fun and learning to help nurture imagination and develop motor skills. […]

Building Early Emotional Skills Online Series (Parent of children ages 0-3)

Online

Parenting stress? New baby in the house? Trouble with tantrums?   Learn how to help your young child manage their strong emotions! Building Early Emotional Skills or BEES is a four-week class for parents and other primary caregivers of children 0-3 that teaches about how young children develop social-emotional skills and helps give parents skills […]

Event Series Escanaba Farmers Market

Escanaba Farmers Market

Escanaba Farmer's Market Escanaba

The Escanaba Farmer's Market is a seasonal market offering healthy, fresh, wholesome, quality local food products to the community. Temporarily being hosted at the Catherine Bonifas Community Center until June 1st.

Curtis Fish Coop & Winter Carnival

Curtis Curtis, MI

- We will be having shuttled hay rides to and from parking areas all day, as well as a designated handicap parking area- Free Kids games will be open all day- Open skating is BYOS (bring your own skates)- All fishing equipment and bait is provided- There will be fish cleaning available on the iceCome […]

Story Hour at the Library (ages 0-8)

Escanaba Public Library 400 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI, United States

The Great Start Family Coalition presents a free storytime for ages 0-8 years old. There will be stories, movement activities, and social time! Each child will get a new book. FREE No registration is required. Contact lmold@dsisd.net for more info.

Esky Baroque Concert at the Library

Escanaba Public Library 400 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI, United States

Enjoy a free concert of classic chamber music by Escanaba's finest ensemble.

Event Series Little Dunkers Basketball at the Y

Little Dunkers Basketball at the Y

YMCA Delta Center 2000 North 30th Street, Escanaba, MI, United States

LITTLE DUNKERS BASKETBALL Learn the basic fundamentals of basketball, shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding and teamwork. A lower basket is used. Instructional Program – Not League Play. AGES: 4-6 Years Old DATES: January 5 – February 2, 2025 WHEN: Sundays TIME: 12:00 – 12:45 PM WHERE: YMCA Family Gym COST: $50 Members $110 General Public Member […]

Nick Dumas & Branchline

Besse Center Theater 2001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba

Join us for an energetic evening of award-winning bluegrass! One of the top emerging artists in bluegrass, Nick Dumas & Branchline brings an incredible hard driving bluegrass performance to the stage with world class musicians and singers. Nick Dumas made his most ambitious album to date with his latest release on Skyline Records titled “Details” […]

Baby Cafe

Pregnancy Services of Delta County 2501 First Avenue North, Escanaba, MI

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry-Delta Co.

Salvation Army 3001 5th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI, United States

For individuals or families experiencing food insecurity. Event lasts until the food boxes run out.   (If you would like information about other possible food resources you may be eligible for, please dial 2-1-1 at anytime.) Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:00 AM - Delta County (Drive Thru), Salvation Army Escanaba, 3001 5th Ave. S., Escanaba, MI 49829 […]

Event Series Read to Your Shelter Pet Program

Read to Your Shelter Pet Program

Various Shelters

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 […]

32nd Trenary Outhouse Classic

Downtown Trenary MI, United States

A yearly race in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Trenary. Every year 50 or more racers push Outhouses built on skis more than 500 feet on a track made of snow for fundraising. Upper Michigan's Source TV6 coverage for last year's event: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2024/02/25/2024-trenary-outhouse-classic-saw-many-creative-entries/ For those who want to enter their own outhouse here is […]

Family Movie Matinee @ The Pine! “Kung Fu Panda”

The Pine Performance Center 9224 Saw-Wa-Quato Street, Curtis

Tickets: $5 MyNorthTickets.com Remaining tickets at the door $7 Concessions available during intermission. Enjoy this beloved 2008 animated classic starring Jack Black with the whole family! This Family Movie Matinee event generously sponsored by Geordie and Bridget Hamilton. KUNG FU PANDA is presented under licensing provided by Swank Motion Pictures Inc.

Hearts & Hugs Father & Daughter Celebration Dance

Highland Golf Club 3011 US 2 & 41, Hyde

Time to make memories that your daughter and yourself will remember forever. This dance is the perfect event for all  daughters and their dads or father figure to celebrate their special bond. The night will have great food followed by music, dancing, and prizes. Limited tickets available for this popular event. Pre-registration is required.   […]

Event Series Parents Like Me Support Group

Parents Like Me Support Group

Escanaba Early Childhood Center 1905 South 21st St, Escanaba, MI

Are you raising a child with special needs? Do you feel there may be something going on, but don't have a diagnosis yet? Do you ever feel alone or that no one understands what you are going through? You are not alone! Parents Like Me Support Group is for parents and caregivers raising someone with […]

Bay Film Series: Sing Sing

Besse Center Theater 2001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba

A man named Divine G finds himself at Sing Sing, a notorious men's prison, after being convicted guilty of a crime he did not commit. Struggling with his wrongful incarceration, he finds solace in the prison's ragtag theatre troupe, where the opportunity for self-expression helps Divine and the other inmates find purpose, empathy, camaraderie, and […]

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