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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

Delta County Events Schoolcraft County Events Alger County Events Baraga County Events Chippewa County Events Dickinson County Events Gogebic County Events Houghton County Events Iron County Events Keewenaw County Events Luce County Events Mackinac County Events Marquette County Events Menominee County Events Ontonagon County Events

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry-Menominee Co.

Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA 1600 West Drive, Menominee, MI

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.) 1.Enter line going West towards Riverside Cemetery on 14th Ave. 2.Follow route: 14th Ave - Memorial - Riverside - West […]

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 […]

Monthly Acoustic Jam Sessions

Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), Manistique

Come join our local musical talent with your own sound! Featuring a wide variety of instruments and an acoustic sound, our jam session is the perfect place to connect and thrive with local musicians! Every Third Thursday of the month @ 6pm!

Fee Free Day State and National Park

Isle Royal and Pictured Rocks Parks

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 and among National Geographic's “Best of the World” list for 2021.   Also, Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore State Park is participating: Come experience the […]

Event Series Safe Sitter Essentials

Safe Sitter Essentials

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

Designed to prepare students in grade 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting.  The instructor led class is filled with fun games and role playing exercises.  Students will use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and go home with a useful handbook they can use on the […]

Event Series Food and Clothing Pantry

Food and Clothing Pantry

Christ Fellowship Ministries 8082 Cornell Rd., Germfask

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.

The Parent Talk System Webinar Series – October-November 2024

Online (or phone)

Free Every Monday! This parenting workshop authored by Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman is designed to improve communication and provide practical verbal strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. This class is meant for parents of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore the following topics: Eliminating unwanted behavior Setting limits Teaching about consequences […]

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!

Event Series Create Club!

Create Club!

Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), Manistique

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.

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 […]

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry-Dickinson County

Various Locations

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.) Thursday, October 3, 2024 3:00 PM Central - Dickinson County (Drive Thru), Norway Community Food Pantry, 130 O'Dill Drive, Norway, MI 49870 […]

Event Series Horizons Playgroup

Horizons Playgroup

Horizons High School 110 Stanton Ave, Mohawk, MI, United States

Playgroup is for families in the area with children birth through 4 years of age. The playgroups provide an opportunity for children and parents to play in an environment that is supportive and nurturing. Morning playgroups are offered in the communities of Houghton, and Mohawk. What to expect at playgroups: 1. Free Play Time, where […]

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Event Series Rapid River Farmer’s Market

Rapid River Farmer’s Market

Masonville Recreation Area 10465 South Main Street, Rapid River, MI, United States

Mondays and Thursdays. This market features local homemade crafts, baked goodies, freeze dried ice-cream, photos, jams, jewelry, and garden vegetables ........and sometimes even a food truck and music, too.

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry-Chippewa County

Various Locations

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.) Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:00 PM - Chippewa County (Drive Thru), Big Bear Arena (Chi Mukwa), 2 Ice Circle Chi Mukwa (Big […]

Event Series Weekly Playgroups (Houghton)

Weekly Playgroups (Houghton)

The Tree House Indoor Playground 850 W Sharon Ave #6 MI, Houghton, MI, United States

Every Monday and Friday, we host a playgroup from 9am to 12pm at the Tree House Indoor Playground! Monday and Friday playgroups for children ages 0 through 4 and their caregivers and parents. They run from 9 to noon at the Tree House Indoor Playground. There are activities, crafts, family fun. These playgroups are open […]

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for October

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 […]

Register For Baby Classes-Chippewa Co.

Chippewa County Health Department 508 Ashmun St # 120, Sault Ste. Marie

Chippewa County Heath Department is proud to offer the following 5 classes. These classes hold beneficial information that will help you to have a successful, healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery and help with those first few weeks with your new baby. Breastfeeding Success- Start dates:  4/10, 5/8, 6/12, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, and 11/13:  Attend anytime […]

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.

GIANT GARAGE SALE!!!! by RRN

UP State Fairgrounds 2401 12th Ave N, Escanaba, MI

It will be worth the drive. Mark your calendars for the Giant Garage Sale at the Ruth Butler Building on the UP State Fairgrounds in Escanaba! With tons of sales all under one roof, there’s something for everyone—whether you're hunting for treasures, unique finds, or bargains galore! Food vendors on site to keep you fueled […]

Children’s Acrylic Halloween Painting Class with Rosie Durham

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

Register 2 weeks prior to class Location: Lower Studio Ages: 6 - 12 Student Fee: $25 M/ $35 NM Children will have a wonderful time creating acrylic holiday paintings with Rosie Durham.

Walk for the Wild

Germfask

Let’s keep it WILD Come out to the Seney Refuge and walk with us to support wildlife on Saturday October 12! Check our website for details.

Autumn Bazaar

Ericson Center for the Arts Curtis, MI, United States

Local crafters, soups, and paninis.   FREE admission.

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, […]

UP Kids Post Adoption Family Event

Getzloff N15891 County Road 551, Wilson

RSVP required for Adoptive, foster, guardianship and kinship families are invited to enjoy the pumpkin patch and maze.

Pumpkin Patch Halloween Event (ages 4-12)

Great Lakes Memorial Marina Park 904 Doyle Dr., Menominee, MI

FREE  games, bounce house, scavenger hunt & more! Thank you to our wonderful event sponsors: Integra First Federal Credit Union & Peninsula Federal Credit Union.

Ark of Fire (part 4) Movie Night

Escanaba Seventh-day Adventist Church 210 S Lincoln Rd,, Escanaba, MI

Come watch the 4th and final part of the Days of Noah series. We will meet in the multipurpose room of the church at 4pm. There will be a light supper following the movie. If you’re able, bring a light snack to share