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
9/27/25 RRN Giant Garage Sale 9am-3pm at the Schoolcraft County THE RRN GIANT GARAGE SALES ARE BACK – FALL 2025! Marquette, Manistique, Escanaba — THREE massive indoor events, HUNDREDS of deals under one roof! Whether you're decluttering, crafting, or just want to make some cash this fall — now’s your chance. Dates & Locations: • […]
10/5, 10/12 & 10/26 Archery Session 5pm-7pm Ages 8 years old and up youth do not need their own equipment to participate. Registration is required at www.4Honline.com. Contact Jill at conninji@msu.edu for questions
10/25/25 10 Annual Fright Night 5:30pm-11:30pm 9pm The west gates open at 5:30pm for those bringing children to attend Trunk or treat, which starts at 6pm. There will be prizes for best costume and best decorated trunks. At 7:30pm Toy Story of Terror will be showing, followed by the Exorcist at 8:15pm and the Exorcist: […]
10/29/25 Barker's Tiny Tots Trunk or Treat 6:30pm 8pm Barker's Tiny Tots, 401 N Maple Street, Manistique, MI. Please join us in our trunk or treat!! Public Strongly encouraged to participate and attend! There will be hot dogs, hot chocolate and candy! Please call Ms. Taylor at 906-450-1391 to let us know if you will […]
10/17/25 Manistique School & Public Library Storytime 10am-11am Children 5 and under, with adult supervision, are invited for story time fun! We will share a story, activities and a snack. 100 N Cedar St.
We will have two special guests coming to Baby Café from Great Start in Escanaba. They have nursing capes they are wanting to donate to any moms in need. And […]
10/7, 10/14 & 10/21 Monster Mash 6pm at Lake Effect Community Arts Center for dance instruction. Come to one, two, or all three sessions. The dance will be easy enough for all ability levels to learn. Costumes are encouraged. There will also be a Manistique Flash mob downtown on the evening of October 24 .
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!
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
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.
Homemade, home grown and handmade goods. Support local neighbors and farms!
10/25/25 Latulip Fall Festival 12pm Pumpkin carving all day, music, whitefish on wheels, trunk or treat starting at 4pm, followed by a costume party for all ages from 6pm-9pm. 11858w Us-2 Cooks MI.
at the Christ Fellowship Church in Germfask. Weekly on Mondays. Free food and clothing for families in need who are experiencing a hardship. Closed for holidays. Contact Pastor Diana at 906-286-0591 for more 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
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, […]
10/31/25 Trunk or Treat - Methodist Church 5pm-6pm Manistique First United Methodist Church parking lot, 190 N Cedar St, Manistique Mi. Join us for our sixth annual Trunk or Treat event. Lots of goodies will be available to all!
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.
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!
The U.P. is home to: Michigan's only national park — Isle Royale National Park. One of the least visited national parks in the country, it is also one of the most revisited […]
Free Story time Manistique School & Public Library 11/7 Music & Mayhem at 10am 11/21 Storytime at 10am Manistique Senior Center 11/19 Storytime at 10am Delta Animal Shelter 11/1 at […]
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!
11/12/25 Schoolcraft County Family Coalition Meeting 5:30pm-7pm at Lake Effects Art Center. Families are invited to discuss local early childhood needs and ways to help maintain them following the elimination of funding for Great Start Collaboratives and Family Coalitions. Potluck dinner-bring a dish to pass. onsite childcare. Contact Monica with the # attending and with […]
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 […]
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 soon!
11/13/25 Lego Building Session 3:30pm-4:30pm Manistique School & Public Library. Open to all K-8 youth in the community (kindergarteners must bring an adult). Registration is required at www.4Honline.com. Contact Jill at conninji@msu.edu for questions.
The NMU Dance Team is hosting a Kids Clinic for children ages 5–12! Join us on Sunday, November 16th from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM in the Vandament Arena at the PEIF. […]
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
11/19/25 Acorn Story Time 10am-11am Join us at the Manistique Senior Center for our acorn story time. We will be reading stories about seasons changing and making fun acorn crafts. A snack will be provided. Everyone is welcome to join the fun! 101 Main Street, Manistique.
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
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 […]
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!
11/21/25 Manistique School & Public Library Storytime: How to Hide a Turkey 10am-11am Children 5 and under, with adult supervision, are invited for story time fun! We will share a story, activities and a snack. 100 N Cedar St.
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.
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.
11/2, 11/9 & 11/23/25 Youth Archery Session 5pm-7pm at the Manistique Rifle and Pistol Club. Children ages 8 and up. Youth do not need to have their own equipment to participate. Registration is required at www.4Honline.ocm. Contact Jill at conninji@msu.edu for questions.
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 […]
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 holidays. Contact Pastor Diana at 906-286-0591 for more information
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.
Price $3 per person. Dates subject to change due to school events and poor weather.
