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
8/27/25 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. […]
9/1 through 9/4/25 YMCA Youth & Pee-Wee Flag Football Registration Open to kids ages 4 to 6 grade. Assessment day on 9/6/25. Practice begins twice a week in September with […]
8/28/25 Parents Like Me Support Group 7pm-8:30pm at the Escanaba Early Childhood Center 1905 S. 21st St. For parents raising children with special needs. Snacks and beverages provided. No childcare. […]
8/29 through 8/30/25 Boogie Fest Too 2pm 14069 County Line G Road, Rock, MI. Music starts at 8pm Friday and features 11 bands, on-site camping, pig roast, parade, and more! […]
8/29/25 School’s Out Fun Days 7:30am-5:30pm at the Wells Childcare Center in Wells, MI. $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Registration is required. The fun-filled day will include group activities, […]
8/29 through 9/1/25 50th Annual UP Gas & Steam Engine Show Fri through Sun 9am-5pm, Mon 9am-4pm at the UP fairgrounds. See the Antique Village and Agricultural Museum, pancake breakfast, […]
Cruise & Shine at the Manistique Car Show! We know it’s early for the forecast but it’s looking fabulous so far Join us for an unforgettable weekend in beautiful […]
8/29/25 Manistique Fireworks 9pm-10pm Fireworks at Dusk over the Manistique Marina. Rain date will be on Sunday. 8/30/25 Labor Day BBQ Party 11am-2pm Celebrate Labor Day at Hoholik’s Ace Hardware. […]
8/30/25 Highway 2 Drive-In Twister & Twisters Free Movie Event 9pm Free event! Gates open at 7pm. The screening will start around 9pm at dusk with Twister from 1996, followed […]
Car show with raffles, 50/50's and bar/food. Registration is 7a - 11am. $10.00 Entry Fee. Special appearance by the Ross Chastain Moose #1 NASCAR.
Street between Triangle Park and Lake Effect Art Center Join us for our Makers Market! There will be artisans, crafters and more! We will be featuring an array of handmade items and various crafts. Visit our Facebook page. If you are interested in being a vendor, please message the Facebook page. Future dates will be […]
8/30/25 Labor Day BBQ Party 11am-2pm Celebrate Labor Day at Hoholik’s Ace Hardware. There will be a complimentary BBQ, food, drinks, and a bounce house. 147 River St, Manistique.
8/30/25 Rock Lions Labor Day Celebration 11am parade through Rock. Ends at the Lions Club grounds with activities for all ages. Music, food, bounce house, games and more. Located on […]
8/31/25 Nahma Labor Day Celebration 11am parade, car show, bounce house, log sawing contest, face painting, bounce houses, games and live music from 11:30 until 8pm. 11:30-3:30pm Grand Design 4pm-8pm Stonewall www.facebook.com/NahmaLaborDay
9/1 through 9/4/25 YMCA Youth & Pee-Wee Flag Football Registration Open to kids ages 4 to 6 grade. Assessment day on 9/6/25. Practice begins twice a week in September with games from 9/20 through October 18th. $55 for members/$110 non-members. (Pee Wee Football ages 4-K games 9/18 to 10/16. $50 members/$90 non-members) Call to register […]
9/1/25 Escanaba Labor Day Celebration Noon Parade down from the Marketplace down Ludington Street to Municipal Dock. Followed by a bounce house, obstacle course (2pm6pm), beer tent & Bloody Mary bar, food and music. Ends with a golf ball drop at 6pm 1pm-2:30pm Grand Design 3pm-4:30pm Delta Players 5pm-6:30pm House band with Pete Ammel
9/2 through 9/30/25 Toddler Tuesdays 9am-11am at We Rock the Spectrum-UP North. A special playtime for kids 1-4 years old. $12 per child. werockthespectrumupnorth.com
9/2 through 9/30/25 Parent Tot Playtime 9am to noon Monday through Friday at the Northern Lights YMCA. Playtime is open and FREE to ALL families with kids 5 and under looking to socialize and play! Call 906-789- 0005 to reserve a time or for more info
9/4/25 through 9/25/25 Rapid River Area Playgroup 9:30am on Thursdays. Location varies. Follow them on Facebook for details and to be aware of cancellations due to weather or sickness. You may also contact Amanda Nettling at 906-420-4572 for more info.
9/6/25 Happy Tails Storytime 10:30 am-11:15 am on the 1st Saturday of the month for ages 3-6 years. Enjoy animal-related stories, crafts, and meet animal guests. It is free. They ask participants to bring an item from the shelter’s wish list to help the animals. www.deltaanimal.org
9/6/25 Great Start Annual Family Picnic 11am-1pm at Besse Park. Join us for FREE family fun, food, and prizes. Open to Schoolcraft and Delta families with children 0-8 years old. Please RSVP to https://bit.ly/GSPICNIC25 or lmold@dsisd.net with the number attending by 9/2/25. All are welcome!
9/6/25 Great Start Annual Family Picnic 11am-1pm at Besse Park. Celebrate 906 Day with us!! FREE family fun, activities, free books, games, prizes, bounce house, pizza, facepainting, and more!!. Open to Schoolcraft and Delta families with children 0-8 years old. Please RSVP to https://bit.ly/GSPICNIC25 or lmold@dsisd.net with the number attending by 9/3/25 to help us […]
9/6/25 Back to School Open House 11am-1pm at the Escanaba Public Library Drop into the library and complete 6 stations for a chance to win a gift card. Snacks, swag, fun activities, and meet author Sue Harrison. escanabalibrary.org
9/9/25 Baby Cafe 4pm-6pm at Pregnancy Services of Delta Co. A free drop-in support and information group for all expecting and breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Contact 906-786-7474 or with any questions.
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 few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are as follows: December 11: Exploring Parenting Styles January 8: Talking With Kids About […]
9/12/25 The Pine Performance Center presents SHOUT! A Fantastic Tribute to the Fab Four 7pm-9pm Erickson Center for the Arts, Curtis MI Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $42 at MyNorthTickets.com or $48 at the door.
2025 Escanaba Motor Speedway Schedule June Saturday, June 7,2025 – Points Race Night Sunday, June 15,2025 – Points Race Night Saturday, June 28,2025 – Points Race Night – Christian Groleau Memorial (7PM Start Time) July Saturday, July 5,2025 – Points Race Night – Sayklly’s Salute our Veterans Sunday, July 13,2025 – Points Race Night Saturday, […]
9/13 through 10/31/25 Hayes Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch opens weekends 10:30pm-6:30pm Family Fun Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, & Hay Rides. $13 per person, kids 2 and under free. 3474 […]
9/13/25 Escanaba Library Lego Club 1pm at Escanaba Public Library. Bring one container of Legos per child in attendance. Be entered into a prize drawing. The theme is ‘Back to School’.
9/13/25 Movie Night in Ludington Park: Minecraft Movie 9:30pm11:30pmat Karas Bandshell in Ludington Park. Free! Just bring your jammies, a blanket or a chair, and a snack. Weather permitting.
9/17/25 Delta-Schoolcraft Great Start Move and Groove Story Time 10am-11am Join us at the Manistique Senior Center for our move and groove story time. We will be reading stories about exercise, and afterwards Miss Heather will be leading us in a fun drum aerobics activity for the kids. A snack and free book will be […]
9/17/25 Feed America Mobile Food Pantry 10am at the Salvation Army 3001 5th Ave. S., Escanaba.
9/20/25 2nd Annual Veteran U.P. SXS or Vehicle Poker Run open to all Michigan Residents. $10 per person, kids under 10 are free. End the run with dinner at the VFW Hall in Manistique. There will be music, cornhole, and horseshoes. Must call to register: Schoolcraft County Veteran Service Office (906) 341-3669.
9/18/25 Hot Rods and Harleys Cruise Night 4pm-8pm at American Legion Post 71, Gladstone All makes, models, years welcome. Rain or shine.
For infant to early elementary school age children. Please register online or call for questions.
9/18/25 Family Academy: Supporting School Readiness at Home 5pm-7pm at Bay College. Join United Way for a FREE evening of fun activities families can do to build literacy skills and promote school readiness. Free food at 5pm, free books, goodies and prizes too!! Register by contacting Julie Mallard at julie@uwdelta.org or 906-786-3736 or scan the […]
9/18 Acoustic Jam Sessions 6pm-9pm at Lake Effect Community Arts Center the first and third Thursdays. All are welcome! For questions contact Tim at 906-236-2597. 244 S Cedar St. Manistique.
9/19 through 9/21/25 4th Annual U.P Ice Fishing & Hunting Expo and Craft It UP 906 Craft Show at the State Fairgrounds. Fri 3pm-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am - 2pm Free and open to the public. A canned good donation gets you into the event. Hard and open water fishing gear, tackle, and accessories. Hunting […]
9/19/25 Manistique School & Public Library Storytime 10am-11am Children 5 and under, with adult supervision, are invited for story time fun! We will share a story, activities and a snack. 100 N Cedar St.
9/19 to 9/21/25 North American Hill Sheep Show at the UP State Fairgrounds 10am-9pm daily. A 3 Day UK-style hill sheep herding show. Enjoy charming cultural activities, farm-to-table dining experiences, sheep show, stock dog trial, presentations, children’s area, vendors and more. Capture all of the romanticism and charm of sheep herding. $15 per person/weekend pass […]
9/19/25 Raise the Roof Block Party 5pm to 10pm at the Bonifas Art Center. A fundraiser to help the Players de Noc rebuild the theater which was damaged by lightning this spring. Food, games, raffles, and prizes will make this event fun for the whole family. Enjoy headline entertainment by Stonewall from 6 to 10 […]
9/20/25 Great Start Storytime: Fun with Puppets 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 stories, movement activities, and social time! FREE No registration is required. Contact lmold@dsisd.net for more info.
9/20/25 Oktober Fest at Flatiron 12pm-9pm 375 Traders Point Dr Stop 4 Manistique MI. There will be Live Music by Drednot from 5-8pm, as well as Bavarian Pizza and Pretzels!
Have you ever considered owning your own business? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the children and families of your community? Consider opening your own in-home licensed child care! Join our virtual Q&A session to learn more! Featuring Child Care Licensing Consultants Licensed Home Child Care Providers Great Start to […]
9/24/25 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. On-site registration available with I.D. Call 906-789-7323 for more info.