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.
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. […]
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 […]
12/1/25 through the end of the school year. We Rock the Spectrum UP North After School program An inclusive, sensory-friendly environment fostering learning, creativity, and personal growth MF. Homework assistance, rotating academic enrichment themes, gross motor & life skills. Call 906-553-7186 for more info.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
12/1 through 12/29/25 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.
Toddler Tuesdays 9am-11am at We Rock the Spectrum-UP North. A special playtime for kids 1-4 years old. $12 per child.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
10/9/25 through 10/30/25 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. […]
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
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.
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.
1/2 through 1/30/26 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.
1/2 through 1/31/26 New Life Community Center Free Play Free open play hours in the Play Zone Fridays 3-7 PM Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM Sundays 1-3 PM. Socks are required. Contact 906-786-3858 with any questions.
12/6, 12/13 & 12/20/25 Rapid River Light Up the Park 6pm-8pm in the Masonville Township Park (US-2) behind the ball fields. See the dazzling light displays for FREE! Concessions available in the Blue Barn Farm. They are collecting donations of non-perishable foods.
1/4 to 2/1/26 Youth Basketball at the YMCA! Our Little Dunkers (ages 4–6) and Beginner League (Grades 1–2) are back and ready for a fun season starting Sunday, January 4, 2026! Little Dunkers: Intro to skills & fundamentals (no game play) Beginner League: Practices 2x/week + Sunday games Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—sign up […]
1/5/26 through the end of the school year. We Rock the Spectrum UP North After School Program An inclusive, sensory-friendly environment fostering learning, creativity, and personal growth M-F. Homework assistance, rotating academic enrichment themes, gross motor & life skills. Call 906-553-7186 for more info.
1/6 through 1/27/26 Toddler Tuesdays 9am-11am at We Rock the Spectrum-UP North. $12. Follow them on Facebook for pop-up events and specials. werockthespectrumupnorth.com
1/8 through 1/29/26 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 Nietling at 906-420-4572 for more info.
1/8 through 1/29/26 9:30am Rapid River Area Playgroup 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 Nietling at 906-420-4572 for more info.
1/11 through 3/28/26 Winter Bumper Bowling League 11am Sundays at Bowl-a-Rama (Up North Lanes) A 12-week league for kids ages 4-6 years. Registration is $10, then $5 per week. Each child receives a bowling ball in their 1 year, a bag in their 2 and a towel in their 3 year. Stop by the bowling […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]