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
10/24 & 10/25/25 EscanabBoo Craft & Vendors Festival at the UP State Fairgrounds. Fri 3pm-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm Crafters, vendors, artists, and small businesses. Concessions, Bubble Tea, and a variety of treats from local bakers! Kids costume contest, fall photo ops, and visits with family-friendly characters! $2 entry fee. Kids 10 and under free.
9/26/25 Food Truck Rally 11am to 7pm at the UP State Fairgrounds Check out a variety of mouthwatering delights perfect for lunch, dinner or satisfying that munchie craving from many of your favorite local food trucks. Free entry.
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 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 […]
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, […]
8/11 through 8/17/25 UP State Fair, UP State Fairgrounds, Escanaba $10 general, $5 6-12 yrs., 5 and under free. Weekly passes are available online for $30 for youth (6-12yrs) and $45 per adult (13yrs and up). Details and schedules can be found at upstatefair.net
Mission of HOPE 2025Sunday, July 27 | 3:00–5:00 PMU.P. State Fairgrounds – Ruth Butler Building HOPE LOOKS LIKE THIS. Hundreds of families. New school shoes.Backpacks and supplies.Fresh haircuts. Family photos.Food. Laughter. Prayer.And an unforgettable day of real love in action. Join us for Mission of HOPE 2025—a completely free community outreach event designed to give kids […]
FAMILY PACKAGE: The Family Package is sold exclusively online and is not available for purchase at the show’s on-site box office. Other offers, coupons or discounts can not be used in […]