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.
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come down to play or listen, all are welcome!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and friends at the Gladstone Beach House!
Not only OPEN SKATE but you should check out the Party Options, Varsity, Mites, Squirt, Bantam Practices; and the Men's League, including Figure Skating, the Holiday Show and the Figure […]
Check out the new 1000 Books Before Kindergarten board displayed at Spies Public Library! Did you know that both Spies Public Library and the Menominee County Library offer this program? […]
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 […]
This program is geared toward preschool aged kids, though all ages are welcome! Please confirm if closed due to weather or holidays on the library calendar.
Terrific Tales Preschool Storytime Join us Friday mornings at 10AM for singing, dancing, stories, and crafts! This program is geared toward preschool aged kids, though all ages are welcome!
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.
Ages: K – 5th grade Student Fee: Free (Does require registration the day before each event) (sponsored by the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority) Join us in the Escanaba Marketplace for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Come join the Great Start Collaborative's Family Coalition Meetings at Spies Public Library every third Tuesday of the month following our Parent/Child Coffee Chats! This group plans events and parent […]
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. […]
11/19/25 Feed America Mobile Food Pantry 10am at the Salvation Army 3001 5th Ave. S., Escanaba
11/19/25 Escanaba Book Mobile in Rock 1pm-2pm at the Rock Senior Center on the last Wednesday of the month. Open to the public. A Library Card is required for checkout. […]
For individuals or families experiencing food insecurity. Event lasts until the food boxes run out. (Dial 2-1-1 at anytime for other possible food resources or financial assistance programs that may […]
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!
11/20 & 12/18/25 Parents Like Me Support Group 7pm-8:30pm at the Escanaba Early Childhood Center, 1905 S. 21st St. Designed for caregivers raising children with special needs. Snacks and beverages […]
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 […]
11/22/25 Delta Co. Family Coalition Storytime: Hibernation 10:30am at the Escanaba Public Library. The Great Start Family Coalition presents a free storytime for ages 0-8 years old. There will be […]
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 […]
11/25/25 Thanksgiving Lunch noon-12:45pm The Salvation Army is providing free Thanksgiving turkey lunches to people in need at the Salvation Army Community Center, 3001 5th Ave South, Escanaba.
11/25/25 Escanaba Black Friday and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 7pm at the Escanaba DDA 1025 Ludington St. Business sales from 3pm9pm.
11/26/25 School’s Out Fun Day 7:30am-5:30pm at the Wells Childcare Center in Wells, MI. $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Registration is required. The fun-filled day will include group activities, […]
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 […]
11/27/25 Escanaba Community Thanksgiving Dinner 11:30am-1:30pm In the Escanaba High School in the Commons. Sit-down meals will be provided at no cost. Meal reservations are encouraged but not required. DATA […]
