Food and Clothing Pantry
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 […]
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Community Calendars
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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Food and Clothing Pantry
Christ Fellowship Ministries 8082 Cornell Rd., Germfask9/1, 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 […]
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Rapid River Farmer’s Market
Masonville Recreation Area 10465 South Main Street, Rapid River, MI, United StatesThis 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 […]
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N-O-T = Not On Tobacco Program (Ages 11-20)
Bay College 2000 N. 30th St., Escanaba -
Open Pool at the School
Manistique High School 100 N Cedar St., Manistique, MIPrice $3 per person. Dates subject to change due to school events and poor weather.
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Thanksgiving Lunch
Salvation Army 3001 5th Avenue South, Escanaba, MI, United States11/25/25 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.
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Delta County Foster / Adoptive / Kinship / Guardian Support Group
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 […]
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Escanaba Black Friday and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Escanaba/Center Court 1025 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI11/25/25 Escanaba Black Friday and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 7pm at the Escanaba DDA 1025 Ludington St. Business sales from 3pm9pm.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Under age 5)
Online RegistrationFor 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. […]
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School’s Out Fun Day
Wells Childcare and Youth Center11/26/25 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, […]
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Escanaba City Band
Karas Bandshell-Wednesday, & various special events, dates, and times in Delta County.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 […]
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Fun With Art
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 […]
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Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market
244 S. Cedar St, Manistique MI 49854 244 S. Cedar St, Manistique, MI, United States5pm-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 […]
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Music in Manistique
Manistique Bandshell 180 North Maple St., Manistique, MICome 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 […]
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Native American Heritage Family & Child Education (FACE)
Hannahville Indian School N14911 Hannahvlle B-1 Road, Wilson, MI, United StatesRegistration is open now for the 2024-2025 School Year.
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Rapid River Area Playgroup
Rapid River Rapid RiverPlaygroup 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 […]
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Please Touch and Play!
Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), ManistiqueLake 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 […]
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Escanaba Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Escanaba High School Commons 500 South Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI, United States11/27/25 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 […]
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Storytime at Spies Public Library!
Spies Public Library 940 1st Street, Menominee, MI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Fiber Arts a la Carte (ages 16+)
Escanaba Public Library 400 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI, United States -
Gladstone Summer Concert Series
Gladstone's Van Cleve Park GladstoneBring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and friends at the Gladstone Beach House!
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TV6 Thanksgiving Craft Show
11/28 & 11/29/25 TV6 Thanksgiving Craft Show 10am-5pm,at the UP State Fairgrounds. Crafters, vendors, artists, and small businesses. Admission is $3. Kids 12 and under are free. www.uppermichiganssource.com
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Manistique Christmas Parade
11/28/25 Manistique Christmas Parade 6:30pm The Parade route will start at Habitat for Humanity and end at the Post Office. Line-up is at 6:00 pm. The theme this year is […]
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Kids P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind
Delta County Animal Shelter 6975 County Rd. 426, EscanabaKids ages 6-8 years old The Kids P.A.C.K. is an educational club for children Activities include games, crafts, guest speakers, animal education, making treats/toys and animal interaction. First Tuesday of […]
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Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group
10/7/25 Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group 6pm-8pm on the first Tuesday of the month at New Life Church 2005 8 Ave S., Escanaba. Dinner and childcare provided. RSVP […]
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Parenting Class (Free and online, self-paced to fit your schedule)
OnlineVarious topics: MI Parenting Resource: Michigan State University Extension is excited to share MI Parenting Resource, a free, online program developed by our partners in MSU’s Department of Human Development […]
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Acoustic Jam Sessions
Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), ManistiqueCome down to play or listen, all are welcome!
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Salvation Army Christmas and Toy Shop
Salvation Army Christmas and Toy Shop
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Happy Tails Story Time (Children ages 3-5)
Delta County Animal Shelter 6975 County Rd. 426, EscanabaJoin us at for Happy Tails Story Time! There will be animal related stories, followed by a craft and an opportunity to meet some animal guests! There is no fee […]
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Junior P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind
Delta County Animal Shelter 6975 County Rd. 426, EscanabaKid 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 […]
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Create Club!
Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), ManistiqueJoin 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.
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Escanaba Library Bookmobile in Bark River
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Little Explorers (Ages 0-5)
First Baptist Church of Manistique 319 Walnut St., ManistiqueA new opportunity for 0-5 year olds, with adult supervision, to play and explore!
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Muscle on Main Car Show Event
Downtown Escanaba/Center Court 1025 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MISecond 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 […]
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Please Touch and Play!
Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), ManistiqueLake 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 […]
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Family Coalition Meeting-Menominee County
Spies Public Library 940 1st Street, Menominee, MI, United StatesCome 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 […]
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Dine in to support Community Action Alger Marquette and its programs.
Texas Roadhouse 3440 US-41 vWest, Marquette, MI, United StatesJoin us at Texas Roadhouse in Marquette to support Community Action Alger Marquette and its programs. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 3:00pm - 8:00pm Hope to see you there! Present this […]
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Menominee County-Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry
Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA 1600 West Drive, Menominee, MIFor 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 […]
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Read to Your Shelter Pet Program
Various SheltersIntroducing 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 […]
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Acoustic Jam Sessions
Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), ManistiqueAll are welcome to come listen and/or play!
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Parents Like Me Support Group
Escanaba Early Childhood Center 1905 South 21st St, Escanaba, MI11/20 & 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 […]
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