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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.

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February 2026
Little Explorers (Ages 0-5)

February 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Little Explorers (Ages 0-5)

First Baptist Church of Manistique 319 Walnut St., Manistique

A new opportunity for 0-5 year olds, with adult supervision, to play and explore!
Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market

February 11 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market

244 S. Cedar St, Manistique MI 49854 244 S. Cedar St, Manistique, MI, United States

5pm-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 […]
Muscle on Main Car Show Event

February 11 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Muscle on Main Car Show Event

Downtown Escanaba/Center Court 1025 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI

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 […]
Music in Manistique

February 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Music in Manistique

Manistique Bandshell 180 North Maple St., Manistique, MI

Come 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 […]
Native American Heritage Family & Child Education (FACE)

February 12 Native American Heritage Family & Child Education (FACE)

Hannahville Indian School N14911 Hannahvlle B-1 Road, Wilson, MI, United States

Registration is open now for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Rapid River Area Playgroup

February 12 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 pm Rapid River Area Playgroup

Rapid River Rapid River

Playgroup 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 […]
Please Touch and Play!

February 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am 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 to delight your littlest artists. We are located at 244 S. Cedar Street in Manistique! See you soon!
Storytime at Spies Public Library!

February 12 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Storytime at Spies Public Library!

Spies Public Library 940 1st Street, Menominee, MI, United States

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. […]
Fiber Arts a la Carte (ages 16+)

February 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm Fiber Arts a la Carte (ages 16+)

Escanaba Public Library 400 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI, United States
Gladstone Summer Concert Series

February 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Gladstone Summer Concert Series

Gladstone's Van Cleve Park Gladstone

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, and friends at the Gladstone Beach House!
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series (5 classes)

February 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series (5 classes)

Online
Open Skate and MORE!-Hannahville Ice & Turf Complex

February 13 Open Skate!-Hannahville Ice & Turf Complex

Hannahville Ice and Turf Complex 1647 17.4 Road, Escanaba, MI, United States

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 […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

February 13 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

Local Library in Menominee County

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? […]
Terrific Tales Preschool Storytime

February 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Terrific Tales Preschool Storytime

Menominee County Library 319 Railroad St, Stephenson, MI, United States

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

February 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Terrific Tales Preschool Storytime

Menominee County Library 319 Railroad St, Stephenson, MI, United States

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!
Elks Fish Fry

February 13 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 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
February 13 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
Friday Fish Fry at the Moose

February 13 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday Fish Fry at the Moose

Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1972 9257 W. State Highway M-149, Manistique, MI

Public Welcome! Purchase take out or dine inside.
Friday Fish Fry

February 13 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday Fish Fry

Manistique Moose Lodge M-149, Manistique, MI, United States

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.
Family Coalition Meeting-Menominee County

February 17 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Family Coalition Meeting-Menominee County

Spies Public Library 940 1st Street, Menominee, MI, United States

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 […]
Read to Your Shelter Pet Program

February 19 @ 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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 […]
Acoustic Jam Sessions

February 19 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

All are welcome to come listen and/or play!
February 20 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
Breakfast at the VFW 4420

February 22 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Breakfast at the VFW 4420

Manistique VFW Post 4420 344 North Maple Street, Manistique

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.
Please Touch and Play!

February 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am 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 to delight your littlest artists. We are located at 244 S. Cedar Street in Manistique! See you then!
February 27 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
March 2026
Kids P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

March 3 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kids P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

Delta County Animal Shelter 6975 County Rd. 426, Escanaba

Kids 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 […]
Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group

March 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 […]
Parenting Class (Free and online, self-paced to fit your schedule)

March 4 Parenting Class (Free and online, self-paced to fit your schedule)

Online

Various 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 […]
Acoustic Jam Sessions

March 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Acoustic Jam Sessions

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

Come down to play or listen, all are welcome!
March 6 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
Happy Tails Story Time (Children ages 3-5)

March 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Happy Tails Story Time (Children ages 3-6)

Delta County Animal Shelter 6975 County Rd. 426, Escanaba

Join 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 […]
March 13 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
March 20 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
March 27 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
April 2026
April 3 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
April 10 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
April 17 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
April 24 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 2026
May 1 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 8 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 15 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 22 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 29 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
June 2026
June 5 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
June 12 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
June 19 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
June 26 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
July 2026
July 3 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
July 10 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]

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