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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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March 2026
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 […]
Friday Fish Fry at the Moose

March 20 @ 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

March 20 @ 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.
Breakfast at the VFW 4420

March 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.
Help Me Grow Michigan

March 23 Help Me Grow Michigan

Various Locations
Art @ the Marketplace

March 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Art @ the Marketplace

Escanaba Farmer's Market Escanaba

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 […]
Food and Clothing Pantry

March 23 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 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 […]
Open Pool at the School

March 23 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Pool at the School

Manistique High School 100 N Cedar St., Manistique, MI

Price $3 per person. Dates subject to change due to school events and poor weather.
Delta County Foster / Adoptive / Kinship / Guardian Support Group

March 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Under age 5)

March 25 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Under age 5)

Online Registration

For 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. […]
Escanaba City Band

March 25 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 pm 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 […]
Fun With Art

March 25 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 pm 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 […]
Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market

March 25 @ 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 […]
Music in Manistique

March 25 @ 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 […]
Please Touch and Play!

March 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 […]
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 […]
April 2026
Parenting Class (Free and online, self-paced to fit your schedule)

April 1 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

April 2 @ 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!
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 […]
Happy Tails Story Time (Children ages 3-5)

April 4 @ 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 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 […]
Kids P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

April 7 @ 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 the month unless cancelled due to holiday or weather closures. Please call the shelter for more information.
Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group

April 7 @ 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 to Victoria Declaire at 906-464-4046 ext 4.
Escanaba Library Bookmobile in Bark River

April 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Escanaba Library Bookmobile in Bark River

Bark River Senior Center 4283 D Road, Bark River, MI
Little Explorers (Ages 0-5)

April 8 @ 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!
Muscle on Main Car Show Event

April 8 @ 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 be held the following day.
Please Touch and Play!

April 9 @ 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!
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 […]
Junior P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

April 14 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Junior P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

Delta County Animal Shelter 6975 County Rd. 426, Escanaba

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 shelter for more information. Second Tuesday of the Month unless cancelled due to holiday or weather closures.
Create Club!

April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Create Club!

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

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.
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 […]
Family Coalition Meeting-Menominee County

April 21 @ 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 education for our community!
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 questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
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 questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
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 questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
July 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 questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
July 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 questions. 213 Walnut St. Manistique
July 31 @ 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
August 2026
August 7 @ 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
August 14 @ 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
August 21 @ 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
August 28 @ 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

Community Calendars

March 2026

Friday Fish Fry at the Moose

Friday Fish Fry

Breakfast at the VFW 4420

Help Me Grow Michigan

Art @ the Marketplace

Food and Clothing Pantry

Open Pool at the School

Delta County Foster / Adoptive / Kinship / Guardian Support Group

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Under age 5)

Escanaba City Band

Fun With Art

Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market

Music in Manistique

Please Touch and Play!

April 2026

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

Acoustic Jam Sessions

Happy Tails Story Time (Children ages 3-5)

Kids P.A.C.K: PositiveActiveCompassionate*Kind

Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group

Escanaba Library Bookmobile in Bark River

Little Explorers (Ages 0-5)

Muscle on Main Car Show Event

Please Touch and Play!

Junior P.A.C.K: PositiveActiveCompassionate*Kind

Create Club!

Family Coalition Meeting-Menominee County

May 2026

June 2026

July 2026

August 2026