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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

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Event Series Please Touch and Play!

Please Touch and Play!

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

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 […]

Bay Film Series: Nickel Boys

Besse Center Theater 2001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba

April 10th at 7:00pm  Price w/ Fees: $5.50 Synopsis: Two Black teenagers, Elwood and Turner, form an unlikely bond while serving time at Nickel Academy, a harsh Florida reform school. Elwood, […]

Baraga County Spring Fling 2025

111 Beartown Rd. Baraga MI 111 Beartown Road, Baraga, MI, United States

The annual Baraga County Spring Fling Family Resource Fair is a FREE, fun, family event for families in Baraga County with young children. This year there will be 2 magic […]

Free
Event Series Lego Club at the Library

Lego Club at the Library

Escanaba Public Library 400 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI, United States

It's time for Lego Club! We'd love to see your imagination at work! Build something using the theme or come up with your own creation. You can be entered into […]

Knockabouts – Presented by the Marquette Symphony Orchestra

Besse Center Theater 2001 N. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba

April 14th at 7:00pm  Price w/ Fees: $7.00 - $15.00 Dan Truckey: guitar, vocals Barbara Rhyneer: fiddle, vocals Tim DeMarte, bodhran, vocals Doors open 6:30PM $15 General / $7 K-Bay

Parent Café

KFRC Office at Trinity Episcopal Church 205 E. Montezuma Ave., Houghton, MI, United States

Parent Café is a FREE program for caregivers to meet and connect with other Parents. Calling all Parents! This is your chance to share experiences and explore parenting topics that […]

Parent Café

KFRC Office at Trinity Episcopal Church 205 E. Montezuma Ave., Houghton, MI, United States

Parent Café is a FREE program for caregivers to meet and connect with other Parents. Calling all Parents! This is your chance to share experiences and explore parenting topics that […]

Free

Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry-Delta Co.

Salvation Army 3001 5th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI, United States

For individuals or families experiencing food insecurity. Event lasts until the food boxes run out. Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:00 AM - Delta County (Drive Thru), Salvation Army Escanaba, 3001 5th Ave. […]

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Menominee Recreation Department is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at John Henes Park from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open […]

Free
Event Series Please Touch and Play!

Please Touch and Play!

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

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 […]

Great Start Children’s Fun Fest: Bloom & Grow (Ages 0-8)

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

A celebration of Early Childhood and all things that help kids grow and thrive.   Filled with engaging games and activities for kids, ages 0-8.   Children must be accompanied […]

West Shore Chorale Concert

Theatre on the Bay 750 W Bay Shore St., Marinette, WI

West Shore Concerts are free admission The West Shore Chorale has been performing since 1981. The Chorale has a unique dynamic, connecting community and university members across all age and […]

Davey & the Midnights 

Theatre on the Bay 750 W Bay Shore St., Marinette, WI

FREE Admission Davey Allen is a versatile songwriter, musician and artist. His work is deeply rooted in the vast American songbook. Allen has played music professionally for the past 20 […]

Plantchella

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

Escanaba’s First Ever Plant Expo is Coming! Mark your calendars for May 10th, 2025 for the plant party of the year! Whether you're a green thumb, crafty creator, or just […]

Spring Birding Tour: Portage Marsh

Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area Portage Point, Escanaba

Portage Marsh State Wildlife Area Meet at the dead end of Portage Point This spring migration ducks, mergansers, herons, terns, gulls and more will fly through Portage Marsh State Wildlife […]

Gladstone Farmers Market

Downtown Gladstone Gladstone, MI, United States

Get the best of local produce, indulge in artisanal delights, and explore handmade crafts from talented artisans. Every Monday 3-6 PM from June-September (Excluding Labor Day)

Free

Big Foot Convention

Menominee Jr./Sr. High School 2101 18th St, Menominee, MI

There will be speakers and venders pertaining to Big Foot and a Question and Answer session as well. Check their Facebook page for future updates.

Gladstone Farmers Market

Downtown Gladstone Gladstone, MI, United States

Get the best of local produce, indulge in artisanal delights, and explore handmade crafts from talented artisans. Enjoy live music by Wingin It Lite.

Free

Safe Sax Duo

Theatre on the Bay 750 W Bay Shore St., Marinette, WI

Free Admission The Safe Sax Duo consisting of Michael Pruzinsky on vocals, saxophone and percussion and award-winning pianist, Kostia, will wow any audience with their talents and wide variety of […]

Gladstone Farmers Market

Downtown Gladstone Gladstone, MI, United States

Get the best of local produce, indulge in artisanal delights, and explore handmade crafts from talented artisans. Sit and relax to music by George Sailer.

Free

Gladstone Farmers Market

Downtown Gladstone Gladstone, MI, United States

Get the best of local produce, indulge in artisanal delights, and explore handmade crafts from talented artisans. Enjoy live music by George Sailer.

Free

Gladstone Farmers Market Family Day

Downtown Gladstone Gladstone, MI, United States

Get the best of local produce, indulge in artisanal delights, and explore handmade crafts from talented artisans. Enjoy live music by the Make Believe Spurs. Special activities for families and […]

Free

Christmas in July at the Gladstone Farmers Market

Downtown Gladstone Gladstone, MI, United States

It’s Christmas in July at the Gladstone Farmers Market. Shop local vendors for Christmas themed items, bakery, and gifts while you enjoy live music by Reflections. There will be a […]

Free

Gladstone Farmers Market

Downtown Gladstone Gladstone, MI, United States

Get the best of local produce, indulge in artisanal delights, and explore handmade crafts from talented artisans. Sit and relax to music by Jack Neumann.

The Berry Market at Gladstone’s Farmers Market

Downtown Gladstone Gladstone, MI, United States

This market is all about berries! Fresh berries and berry flavored goodies will be available. Get the best of locally grown produce, indulge in artisanal delights, and explore handmade crafts […]

Free

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