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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Kid’s Gym Music Mondays 10am-noon Miss Karsyn leads and all ages musical funtime. Included in regular play price. werockthespectrumupnorth.com
Toddler Tuesdays 9am-11am at We Rock the Spectrum-UP North. A special playtime for kids 1-4 years old. $12 per child.
9/1 through 9/4/25 YMCA Youth & Pee-Wee Flag Football Registration Open to kids ages 4 to 6 grade. Assessment day on 9/6/25. Practice begins twice a week in September with games from 9/20 through October 18th. $55 for members/$110 non-members. (Pee Wee Football ages 4-K games 9/18 to 10/16. $50 members/$90 non-members) Call to register […]
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.
9/2 through 9/30/25 Toddler Tuesdays 9am-11am at We Rock the Spectrum-UP North. A special playtime for kids 1-4 years old. $12 per child. werockthespectrumupnorth.com
9/2 through 9/30/25 Parent Tot Playtime 9am to noon Monday through Friday at the Northern Lights YMCA. Playtime is open and FREE to ALL families with kids 5 and under looking to socialize and play! Call 906-789- 0005 to reserve a time or for more info
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 […]
9/4/25 through 9/25/25 Rapid River Area Playgroup 9:30am on Thursdays. Location varies. Follow them on Facebook for details and to be aware of cancellations due to weather or sickness. You may also contact Amanda Nettling at 906-420-4572 for more info.
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 […]
The attached is an an example of some of the classes available. Please check the website to register and review the rules:
Bus provided for SJPII, Central and Blesch in Menominee (bus garage in Menominee 906.863.9951) and from Marinette Primary and Intermediate Schools to the YMCA (Westlund 715.732.0238). Experience enrichment programs like art, STEM, swimming, Campfire Monday's, OUTDOOR activities, homework help or reading. Weekly fees: Members $25, General Public $50 Registration fee: $25 Enter family discount promo […]
2025 Escanaba Motor Speedway Schedule June Saturday, June 7,2025 – Points Race Night Sunday, June 15,2025 – Points Race Night Saturday, June 28,2025 – Points Race Night – Christian Groleau Memorial (7PM Start Time) July Saturday, July 5,2025 – Points Race Night – Sayklly’s Salute our Veterans Sunday, July 13,2025 – Points Race Night Saturday, […]
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! […]
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.
Free!
THIS CAMP IS ON OUR MARINETTE CAMPUS: Children's Theatre Rising Stars Theatre Camp is encouraged for young actors ages 8-17 interested in the performing arts! This 5-day camp is designed for beginner and experienced actors. Rising Stars Theatre Camp will be taught by local artists/performers Chase Grabowski & Audrey Soberg and consist of daily […]
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
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, […]
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 […]
A new opportunity for 0-5 year olds, with adult supervision, to play and explore!
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
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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: April 9: Introduction to the HOPE Framework May 14: Reducing Challenging […]
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 […]
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!
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.
Join us for weekly Storytime at 2pm! We'll sing, play, learn sign language, and read books during regular hours. (Closed for certain holidays. Check the website for updated information). Oct. 24th-NO Storytime due to Downtown Trick or Treat is 3-5pm. Come visit the librarians and guess costumes! Nov. 7th-9th Used Book Sale Nov. 11th CLOSED […]
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!