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
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
10/1 through 10/31/25 Competitive Swimming 4-H Club 5pm-6pm for ages 8 -18. Practices will be every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the MMHS Pool. This is not a learn to swim program. Register at www.4Honline.com. Contact Jill at conninji@msu.edu for questions.
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 […]
10/1/25 through 10/31/25 Soup Kitchen 11am-2pm at Good Neighbor Services 200 Deer St Manistique. Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday all are welcome (no age or income limit) to Free Soup and crackers (to-go containers are also available). Contact Todd at 956-874- 8401 with questions or volunteer opportunities.
8/1/25 Summer Music Series at Flat Iron Brewing 5pm-8pm Join us all summer long for live music! 375 Traders Point Dr Stop 4 August 1 Drednot st August 8 Make Believe Spurs th August 15 Fyrbird th August 22 Kaotica nd August 29 Pink Violin Band
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11/4-11/25/25 Mindful Parenting Series 5pm - 6:30pm Tuesdays at the Early Childhood Center, 426 Chippewa Ave, Manistique. A free series to learn Conscious Discipline strategies that help build connection and cooperation with children. Please register by the day before the session with Lacey at 906-341-6423 to plan for food & childcare.
FREE Special Education Webinars for Families www.michiganallianeforfamilies.org for registration & more special education information
8/6 through 8/27 Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market 5pm-6:30pm Located at Triangle Park (Oak St and Arbutus Ave in Manistique) Every Wednesday fresh and local food, crafts, and other items. On Rainy days, the market moves indoors to Lake Effect Arts at 244 S Cedar St
11/6 through 11/30 Good News Club 3:30pm-5pm at Manistique Bible Church every Thursday that there is a full day of school. Grades K-5 grade are all welcome to attend for activities and songs. Parents are also welcome to attend with their children. Contact Jean Head at 906- 286-1610 for more information.
10/6/25 through 10/27 Tai Chi-Senior Center 5pm-5:30pm Every Monday $10 a month. It is open to all ages. Those who have tried it out really enjoy it. It is a different form of Tai Chi, but still wonderful for strength building, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Manistique Senior Center, 101 Main St, Manistique.
The attached is an an example of some of the classes available. Please check the website to register and review the rules:
Open every Monday through Friday, All summer long through Friday (June 9-end of August) • Open to all school age children 3 ½ to 18 years old •Attend anytime between the hours of 7:00AM and 5:00 PM, for care and companionship plus educational, recreational and enrichment activities, as well as breakfast, lunch and a snack. […]
For Congregate Free meals served Monday-Friday. Drop in, no enrollment necessary. For ages up to age 18 years old. Breakfast is served from 7:30 am-9:30 am Lunch is served from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Join for one meal or both. For Home Delivered or Grab-n-Go: From 3-6 pm: Free food for kids delivered to your door! […]
5/17 through 6/8 All artists living in the Manistique area are invited to showcase one piece of art. There is a $10 entry fee per artist. The display will be open every day except Sundays from May 17th to June 8 . Please contact 708-341- 2782 for more information. Lake Effect Community Arts Center, 244 S […]
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 […]
8/6, 8/13 & 8/20 Fun With Art 9:30am-11am pre-school (must be accompanied by an adult) through high school students are invited to the Garden Gallery for free art of your choosing. Supplies are provided; no registration is required. First come, first served. Call 906-644-2080 for more information. 6367 State Street P.O 81 Garden MI
5pm-6:30pm Located at Triangle Park (Oak St and Arbutus Ave in Manistique) Every Wednesday fresh and local food, crafts, and other items. On Rainy days the market moves indoors. Lake Effect Arts at 244 S Cedar St
Price $3 per person. Dates subject to change due to school events and poor weather.
Come join the fun. Sunshine or Rain the music will be playing! Bring a lawn chair. Sit on the bleachers. Sit in your car. West Bear Area is the rain location, if needed because of the weather. Bring a lawn chair if the concert will be inside. Light snacks available for a small fee. Restrooms […]
Lake Effect Community Arts Center is proud to present Please Touch and Play: an early childhood art exploration. Please join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 10:30-11:30am with projects to delight your littlest artists. We are located at 244 S. Cedar Street in Manistique! See you then!
9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 & 9/29 Food and Clothing Pantry 11am-1pm at the Christ Fellowship Church in Germfask. Weekly on Mondays. Free food and clothing for families in need. Closed on holidays. Contact Pastor Diana at 906-286-0591 for more information.
Every Friday night fish fry has take out, curbside pick-up or indoor dining available. All entrees $18.00 each. Questions?: Call 906-341-2536
Public Welcome! Purchase take out or dine inside.
9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Friday Fish Fry 5pm - 8pm Public Welcome! Take out or inside Dining. Manistique Moose Lodge, M-149, Manistique.
11/28/25 Manistique Christmas Parade 6:30pm The Parade route will start at Habitat for Humanity and end at the Post Office. Line-up is at 6:00 pm. The theme this year is […]
7/7, 7/14, 7/21, & 7/28 Food and Clothing Pantry 11am-1pm at the Christ Fellowship Church in Germfask. Weekly on Mondays. Free food and clothing for families in need. Closed on […]
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 […]
Come down to play or listen, all are welcome!
Salvation Army Christmas and Toy Shop
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 6-8pm for Create Club!! Work on your projects with other artists in a social setting. There is no instructor or materials provided.
A new opportunity for 0-5 year olds, with adult supervision, to play and explore!
Lake Effect Community Arts Center is proud to present Please Touch and Play: an early childhood art exploration. Please join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 10:30-11:30am with projects […]
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 […]
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 […]
All are welcome to come listen and/or play!
Breakfast available every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. Purchase a meal and support the VFW. Open to the public. Call 906-341-6793 for more information.
