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.
Please note that there are guidelines for submissions and each will be reviewed before posting
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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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Open Skate and MORE!-Hannahville Ice & Turf Complex
Hannahville Ice and Turf Complex 1647 17.4 Road, Escanaba, MI, United StatesNot 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 Skating Ice Show at the end of the season! Cost for open skate is $5/personSkate Rentals available in the pro-shop for $5 Friday's Open Skate […]
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
Local Library in Menominee CountyCheck 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? The flier below provides more information about how the program works. Call your local library to sign your child up today!
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Weekly Playgroups (Houghton)
The Tree House Indoor Playground 850 W Sharon Ave #6 MI, Houghton, MI, United StatesEvery 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 […]
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Terrific Tales Preschool Storytime
Menominee County Library 319 Railroad St, Stephenson, MI, United StatesThis 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.
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Terrific Tales Preschool Storytime
Menominee County Library 319 Railroad St, Stephenson, MI, United StatesTerrific 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!
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Elks Fish Fry
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
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Friday Fish Fry at the Moose
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1972 9257 W. State Highway M-149, Manistique, MIPublic Welcome! Purchase take out or dine inside.
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Friday Fish Fry
Manistique Moose Lodge M-149, Manistique, MI, United States9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Friday Fish Fry 5pm - 8pm Public Welcome! Take out or inside Dining. Manistique Moose Lodge, M-149, Manistique.
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Help Me Grow Michigan
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Art @ the Marketplace
Escanaba Farmer's Market EscanabaAges: 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 kids’ art projects on Monday mornings this summer! The Escanaba DDA is sponsoring this class for kids. Come down and enjoy creating art this summer. […]
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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 holidays. Contact Pastor Diana at 906-286-0591 for more information
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Family Coalition Meeting-Menominee County
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 […]
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Delta County Foster / Adoptive / Kinship / Guardian Support GroupÂ
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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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
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 […]
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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 provided. No childcare. Contact Carrie at 906-786-7080 EXT 163 to RSVP. (changed from 4 to 3 Thurs in Nov. & Dec.)
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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 to delight your littlest artists. We are located at 244 S. Cedar Street in Manistique! See you then!
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Breakfast at the VFW 4420
Manistique VFW Post 4420 344 North Maple Street, ManistiqueBreakfast 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.
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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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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 for this program, but we always appreciate participants bringing an item from our wish list to donate to help the animals in our care. Kids […]
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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 the month unless cancelled due to holiday or weather closures. Please call the shelter for more information.
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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 to Victoria Declaire at 906-464-4046 ext 4.
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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 and Family Studies. MiParenting Resource offers a collection of videos introducing research-supported strategies for common caregiving concerns, such as how to increase child cooperation, teach […]
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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 shelter for more information. Second Tuesday of the Month unless cancelled due to holiday or weather closures.
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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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