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Oct 04, 2023

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Brooks & Dunn with Scotty McCreery at 8 p.m. June 15 at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Brooks & Dunn with Scotty McCreery at 8 p.m. June 15 at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Brooks & Dunn with Scotty McCreery at 8 p.m. June 15 at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Cheap Trick in concert at 8 p.m. July 27 at Temple Theater, 201 N. Washington St., Saginaw. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with opening act at 7:30 p.m.

Cheap Trick in concert at 8 p.m. July 27 at Temple Theater, 201 N. Washington St., Saginaw. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with opening act at 7:30 p.m.

Pitbull at 8 p.m. July 9 at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Styx in concert at 7 p.m. July 8 in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

Pitbull at 8 p.m. July 9 at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Styx in concert at 7 p.m. July 8 in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

Van Halen Invasion performs at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Blast from the Past Big Band Dance & Concert is set for 6-8 p.m. April 3 at the Creative 360 Bayliss Street Gallery. Enjoy a variety of favorites from the 40s and 50s played by Midland's favorite Big Band. Admission is free.

A Broadway Flight Series is set for Jan. 20 at Creative 360.

The Pendulum Lounge is open every Thursday evening for drinks and live entertainment at Midland Center for the Arts.

The local garage sales are making a comeback for 2022

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Saturday, June 3The Dows in Their Own Words: Meet at the 1899 Pines Home in Dow Gardens from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., as excerpts from family letters are read and shine a spotlight on life, for the Dow family, at the turn of the century. Participants will progress through this National Historic Landmark with readings along the way. Admission is $5 per person plus admission. Registration is recommended.

Self-Guided Saturdays is set for 11 to 1 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Step into the world of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow on a tour The Pines, a National Historic Landmark. The home is filled with treasures, collected by the Dow family, and trained docents will share the stories that make these artifacts come to life. You’ll visit the music room with its casket-style music box. View Herbert's favorite chair next to a traditional inglenook fireplace. You’ll see books read by the Dow children and clothing worn by Grace A. Dow, herself. Limited space, reservations recommended. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour. Adults $5 plus admission. Children $3 plus admission. Children younger than 5 free.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Spring Clean Up and Planting is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coleman Community Garden. Volunteers needed! Pulling weeds, installing watering lines, turning soil, planting, and general clean up. Bring gloves and hand tools.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Midland. For the first time ever, the Grace A. Dow's Summer Reading Kickoff party will be held in conjunction with the Midland Center for the Arts Summer Art Fair on Main Street in downtown Midland. The Library will have bounce houses, craft stations, face painting, story times on the half-hour (from 11am to 4pm), food trucks, and more. The Library will be closed Saturday, June 3, for this event as all our staff will be needed to work the kickoff.)

Vernal Pool Patrol. Meet at Chippewa Nature Center's Visitor Center, 1-2:30 p.m., to learn about one of Michigan's most diverse ecosystems – vernal pools. Participants will be collecting data for the citizen science program Vernal Pool Patrol. Bring shoes, you won't mind getting wet. This program is designed for all ages, under 18 w/adult. Full Moon Stroll. Join an Interpretive Naturalist at Chippewa Nature Center, 8:30 – 10 p.m, for a hike to enjoy this month's full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Wear dark colors and bring a flashlight. Meet at the Visitor Center. This program is designed for ages 9+, under 18 w/adult.

June 3-4Summer Art Fair, hosted by Midland Center for the Arts, is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m in downtown Midland.

3rd annual Art Seen Festival, a community mural project, will be completing the Little Forks wall this year, nestled between year one's The Fox and year two's Home: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow murals. This wall is on the back of the Twice is Nice building downtown, which shares a parking lot with Whichcraft Taproom. In addition, a second commissioned mural will be created this year at UpBeat Music Academy, the first mural in Center City, at 109 E Ashman St., between Cambridge Street and Saginaw Road. Throughout the festival, there will be acoustic performances by a variety of talented local musicians on Saturday and Sunday evenings, presented by The Blue Light Music Venue.

The Midland Antique Festival, featuring 1,000 antique dealers as well as a swapmeet, is set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The festival also hosts one of Michigan's longest running car shows. Admission is $10; children 11 and younger free. Early bird admission also is available. Free parking.

Mindful Monday Lunch & Learn: Laughter is the Best Medicine. MSU Extension presents a Zoom online live webinar from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Laughter is the Best Medicine explores the social, emotional, mental, and physical benefits of laughter. To register visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/mmllc4c52223/ Registration closes June 4.

The Sparrow, a play about a small town girl who returns home 10 years later after a tragic accident claimed the lives of her entire class, is scheduled for the Little Theatre at Midland Center for the Arts. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets.

Sunday, June 4Bay City Makers Market is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nickless Family Community Pavilion at Wenonah Park in Bay City. Live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ancient Shores Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans will host a family-friendly Midsummer Pride Picnic at Emerson Park (shelter E) from 2-5 pm. This event will celebrate Midsummer and Pride. There will be games, card readings, takeaways, a giveaway, and a ritual. Charcoal will be provided for those who would like to use the grill. Bring your own main for lunch, but snacks, beverages, and dessert will be provided.

Enjoy the first large meadow wildflowers of the season on a 3 p.m. walk at McLean Nature Preserved in northwestern Bay County. A guided walk on mowed trails will afford excellent up-close views and photo opportunities. This event is cosponsored by Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy and is free and open to the public. The preserve is located at 2199 N. Flajole Road, Rhodes (about 1/4 mile north of Erickson Road.) For directions or further information call Jim or Shirley McLean at 989-631-3067 in Midland.

Wednesday, June 7Bay City Concert Band will play at 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Every Penny Counts: Savings Strategies. MSU Extension will host free live webinar, noon to 1 p.m. Learn where to find money to save and ten strategies to make savings happen. Visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/mimoneyhealth/ Registration closes June 5. Walk Midland. Chippewa Nature Center is the Wednesday location for Walk Midland from 6 to 7 p.m. Mindful Wednesdays Lunch & Learn: Forgiving and Letting Go of the Past. MSU Extension presents Mindful Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. Participants will be able to name the six principles of problem solving, demonstrate the use of "I" messages, and demonstrate positive communication skills. To register for this free Zoom online webinar visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/mwllfor6723/ Registration closes on June 6.

Lunchtime Concert with Jim & Allie is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. in Dow Gardens, Midland. Bring your lunch, blanket or chair and listen to music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Included with admission or purchase of annual admission card.

Thursday, June 8Rotary: Community and Connections Event is scheduled for 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Grove Park in Midland. The event will be facilitated by the Cultural Awareness Coalition and the Youth Inclusivity Committee and will feature speakers.

Comedy Night with Kevin Kramis is set for 8 p.m. at the Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets.

Tunes by the Tridge, featuring Dueling Piano, variety, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland.

Naturalist Hike at Eagle Ridge Nature Area at Stratwood Woods Park in Midland is set for 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Join an Interpretive Naturalist from the Chippewa Nature Center at the new nature area adjacent to Stratford Woods Park to explore what plants and wildlife call the property home. This moderate hike is recommended for ages 9 and up. Binoculars will be provided in limited supply. Meet at the park shelter near the BMX track at Stratford Park at 3922 E Ashman St., Midland. Ages 9+, under 18 w/adult.

Enjoy the first large meadow wildflowers of the season on a 5:30 p.m. walk at McLean Nature Preserved in northwestern Bay County. A guided walk on mowed trails will afford excellent up-close views and photo opportunities. This event is cosponsored by Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy and is free and open to the public. The preserve is located at 2199 N. Flajole Road, Rhodes (about 1/4 mile north of Erickson Road.) For directions or further information call Jim or Shirley McLean at 989-631-3067 in Midland.

Preserving MI Harvest. MSU Extension will offer a food preservation classes on Homemade Dressings at 1 and 6 p.m. Learn to make flavorful homemade dressings using your herbs to spice up your salads. To register visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvest2023/ Friday, June 9

Stone Street Revival will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Food Truck Friday is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland.June 9-10Night of Thunder & Car Show, Railway St in Coleman. Hot rods, food, music.Saturday, June 10Leave Those Kids Alone will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Kids Fishing Day begins at 10 a.m. at Stratford Woods Park, 3922 E. Ashman St., Midland. All fishing license fees in Michigan will be waived for June 10-11. Free admission; food trucks on site. Reservations recommended.

9th annual Mount Pleasant Craft Beer Festival begins at 4 p.m. in downtown Mount Pleasant.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Sangeetayan Institute of Dance & Music of India of Midland will present its annual program at 2 pm in the auditorium of Grace Dow Memorial Library, 1710 W. St. Andrews, Midland. The program will feature Indian dance and music items by students of Sangeeta Kar. The oldest Indian classical dance form called Odissi, noted for its innate gracefulness, sculpturesque postures and fluid movements will be presented. Songs and dances from the Indian film industry Bollywood will also be featured. Students ranging from 3 to adult will perform dressed in traditional costumes and jewelry from India. Sangeeta Kar is the founder-director. The public is invited. The event is free.

Independence Day Craft Show is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Williams Township Hall, Auburn.

June 10-11The annual Riverside Art Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Bay City.

Sunday, June 11Airport Story Time, for children of all ages, is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. at Jack Barstow Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland. Kiddos will be given fruit snacks and juice while they listen to two aviation and/or seasonal story books. Afterward we'll do a simple craft.

Sanford's Summer Concert Series presents the music of Tweed & Dixie from 3 to 6 p.m. in Porte Park in Sanford. Admission is free. A dance floor and other activities are planned. A variety of food trucks will be on site.

Camerata, the chamber choir of the Center, returns for the first time since 2019. A spring concert begins at 7 p.m. at Memorial Presbyterian Church, Asman St., Midland. Dr. Matt Travis and Anna Doering will lead the ensemble. Repertoire will include choral classics and familiar pop music. Seating is general admission inside the church. Tickets will be available at the door but advanced purchase is recommended.

Nature Play! is set for 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland. Caregivers must remain with children during this program and are encouraged to actively play alongside the children in their care. This program will be facilitated by a CNC staff member.Please meet in The Woods Nature Play Area near Arbury Trail. Free. All Ages, under 18 w/adult

Monday, June 12The Wild Ones Mid-Mitten Chapter will tour the Thomas Township Nature Center at 6660 Gratiot Road, Saginaw from 6:30-8 pm. For more information call 989-600-9201. The public is welcome to join this free event.

Mindful Monday Lunch & Learn: Maintaining Health in Challenging Times. MSU Extension presents a Zoom Online Live Webinar, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register for this free Zoom Online Webinar visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/mmllmh61223/ Registration closes June 11. Wednesday, June 14Lunch & Learn: Avoiding Injury, tennis, pickleball and racquetball, is set for noon in the 50+Center at Greater Midland Community Center. The program is free. Reservations are requested one week in advance by calling 989-832-7937.

Traveling Milburys: A Wilburys Tribute is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Chemical City Band will play from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Central Park, Midland. Free.

Butch Palooza country reunion is set for 5 to 10 p.m. at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Road, Tittabawassee Township. Free.

Walk Midland. Chippewa Nature Center is the Wednesday location for Walk Midland from 6 to 7 p.m.

Cooking for Crowds. MSU Extension offers an online program for volunteers to learn more about food safety when Cooking for Crowds for food fundraisers and events such as dinners and bake sales. A $15 registration fee includes online training and food safety manual. Training takes place 3-6 p.m. To learn more and to register visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/cooking_for_crowds/events

Lunchtime Concert with Monte Pride is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. in Dow Gardens, Midland. Bring your lunch, blanket or chair and listen to music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Included with admission or purchase of annual admission card.

Thursday, June 15Brooks & Dunn with Scotty McCreery at 8 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Auburn Farmers Market opens from 2 to 6 p.m. under the pavilion in Auburn Park at US-10 and Auburn Road. The market continues through Sept. 28.

Movies on Main opens it new season at 9:30 p.m. with a viewing of Uncharted. The film will be projected on the outside side wall of Ace Hardware, 419 E. Main St. in downtown Midland. Free.

Tunes by the Tridge, featuring Hipakritz, variety, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland.

June 15-17Bay City Country Music Fest each day at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City. Headliners are Jimmie Allen, Mitchell Tenpenny, Nelly and more. Tickets.

Friday, June 16Hatchwing Rider will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Herbert Dow's Garden Tour is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Midland gardens. Visitors will meet on the porch of The Pines, the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow, and will partake in a guided walking tour through the gardens. Cost is $5 plus admission to the gardens; and $3 for children 17 and younger and seniors. Registration required,

Saturday, June 17Roots Vibrations will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Summer Grove Park Market, a curated lineup of makers, boutiques, merchants, homemade food and specialty items, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grove Park in Midland. Live music by Blue Light.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

American Cancer Society's Bark for Life of Midland County is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Park in Midland. Admission is $5 per dog/only two dogs per person. Games, entertainment, auction. Prizes awarded for categories. Information, 989-495-3731

Monday, June 19Bingo Days is set for 11 a.m. to noon at Greater Midland Community Center. Play for fun and prizes. Snacks, drinks available for purchase 15 minutes before play. Free for members and $5 for non-members For more information, contact Amanda Ewald at [email protected] or 989-832-7937 ext. 2270.

Wednesday, June 21Shakedown: The Bob Seger Experience is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Chemical City Band will play from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Central Park, Midland. Free.

CEYX, variety, is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Road, Tittabawassee Township. Free.

Walk Midland. Chippewa Nature Center is the Wednesday location for Walk Midland from 6 to 7 p.m.

Lunchtime Concert with Caseyland is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. in Dow Gardens, Midland. Bring your lunch, blanket or chair and listen to music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Included with admission or purchase of annual admission card.

Thursday, June 22Tunes by the Tridge, featuring Todd Michael Band, country, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland.

June 22-25St. Stan's AC Polish Festival is scheduled on the grounds at John E. Solinski Drive in Bay City.

Friday, June 23James Taylor & His All-Star Band at 8 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Coleman Road will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, June 24Rebel Line will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Sunday, June 25Nature Play! is set for 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland. Caregivers must remain with children during this program and are encouraged to actively play alongside the children in their care. This program will be facilitated by a CNC staff member. Please meet in The Woods Nature Play Area near Arbury Trail. Free. All Ages, under 18 w/adult

Tuesday, June 27Axiom Church, 1264 E. Isabella Road, Midland, will host a basic hygiene products give-away from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. It is part of Axiom Community Wellness Project.

Wednesday, June 28Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Chemical City Band will play from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Central Park, Midland. Free.

Stone Street Revival, 70s, is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Road, Tittabawassee Township. Free.

Walk Midland. Chippewa Nature Center is the Wednesday location for Walk Midland from 6 to 7 p.m.

Lunchtime Concert with Blue Water Ramblers is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. in Dow Gardens, Midland. Bring your lunch, blanket or chair and listen to music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Included with admission or purchase of annual admission card.

June 28-30Footloose, Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets.

Tunes by the Tridge, featuring Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland.

June 29-30, July 1Bay City Fireworks are scheduled each night in Bay City.

Friday, June 30Fire House is scheduled in concert in the Wenona Band Shell at Wenona Park in Bay City. The event, scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m, is presented by Bay City Fireworks Festival. Tickets, evertix.io

Soul Xpress will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, July 1Gutbucket will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Monster Truck Madness at 7 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Tuesday, July 4Tuesday Free Movies in the Park will feature Cars (2006) beginning at 9:30 p.m. in Wenonah Park, downtown Bay City. Donations accepted. Rain site call will be made by 3 p.m. and moved to State Theatre in downtown Bay City if needed.

City of Midland's 4th of July Celebration begins at 8 p.m. with music by Stone Street Rivival in downtown Midland. Fireworks at dusk. Wednesday, July 5Simply Queen is set 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Chemical City Band will play from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Central Park, Midland. Free.

Lunchtime Concert with Indigo Moon is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. in Dow Gardens, Midland. Bring your lunch, blanket or chair and listen to music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Included with admission or purchase of annual admission card.

Thursday, July 6Tunes by the Tridge, featuring Claim Jumpers, classic country, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland.

July 6-9Auburn Cornfest in Auburn. Parade, July 9.

Friday, July 7Gabby Barrett & Ashley McBryde in concert at 7 p.m. in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

Midland Saxophone Quartet will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, July 8Styx in concert at 7 p.m. in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

Youth Eagles Flights are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, weather permitting, at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport in Midland. YE is a program that provides free airplane flights for youth aged 8-17. These flights typically last about 10-20 minutes in length. Registration is required. Hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1093. Register at youngeaglesday.org

Miranda and the M80s will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Sunday, July 9Sanford's Summer Concert Series presents the music of Miranda and the M80s from 3 to 6 p.m. in Porte Park in Sanford. Admission is free. A dance floor and other activities are planned. A variety of food trucks will be on site.

Airport Story Time, for children of all ages, is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. at Jack Barstow Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland. Kiddos will be given fruit snacks and juice while they listen to two aviation and/or seasonal story books. Afterward we'll do a simple craft.

Pitbull at 8 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Tuesday, July 11Tuesday Free Movies in the Park will feature Alvin & The Chipmunks (2007) beginning at 9:30 p.m. in Wenonah Park, downtown Bay City. Donations accepted. Rain site call will be made by 3 p.m. and moved to State Theatre in downtown Bay City if needed.

Reece Endeavor Garden Walk in Midland.

Wednesday, July 12The Gambler Returns: A Kenny Rogers Tribute, is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Chemical City Band will play from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Central Park, Midland. Free.

Rebel Line, country, is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Road, Tittabawassee Township. Free.

Lunchtime Concert with Gabe Couch is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. in Dow Gardens, Midland. Bring your lunch, blanket or chair and listen to music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Included with admission or purchase of annual admission card.

Thursday, July 13Tunes by the Tridge, featuring 6-Pack Crush, classic rock, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland.

July 13-16Citywide Garage Sales in Midland, presented by Midland Daily News.

Friday, July 14The Sinclair Band will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, July 15Viva Rex will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Market at Emerson Park in Midland is set for 10 a..m. to 5 p.m. Artists and makers, live music, food trucks are scheduled. Free admission and parking.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

July 17-22Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, Midland Country Club.

Tuesday, July 18Tuesday Free Movies in the Park will feature Cars (2011) beginning at 9:30 p.m. in Wenonah Park, downtown Bay City. Donations accepted. Rain site call will be made by 3 p.m. and moved to State Theatre in downtown Bay City if needed.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles at Jolt Credit Union Event Park, 300 Johnson St., Saginaw (across from Dow Event Center.) Ticketmaster.Wednesday, July 19

Sunset Blvd: Rock Music of the 1980s is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Chemical City Band will play from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Central Park, Midland. Free.

Lawson Brothers, country, is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Road, Tittabawassee Township. Free.

Lunchtime Concert with Chris Zehnder is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. in Dow Gardens, Midland. Bring your lunch, blanket or chair and listen to music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Included with admission or purchase of annual admission card.

Thursday, July 20Tunes by the Tridge, featuring The Resonators, percussion, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland.

Friday, July 21.38 Special in concert at 7 p.m. in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

Michele Spitz tribute to Linda Ronstadt and Country Show will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Food Truck Friday is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland.

Herbert Dow's Garden Tour is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Midland gardens. Visitors will meet on the porch of The Pines, the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow, and will partake in a guided walking tour through the gardens. Cost is $5 plus admission to the gardens; and $3 for children 17 and younger and seniors. Registration required.

Saturday, July 22Here Comes the Mummies in concert at 7 p.m. in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

23 North will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Beer, Brats & Burgers at 7:30 p.m., featuring Foreigner tribute band Double Vision and Journey tribute band Voyager, Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Sunday, July 23Five Finger Death Punch at 6 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Monday, July 24A Senior Pancake Breakfast is set for 11 a.m. at Greater Midland Community Center. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non-members; pay in cash only on the day of the event. Register a spot at least a week in advance. Breakfast will be canceled if Midland Public Schools closes due to weather. For more information, contact Amanda Ewald at [email protected] or 989-832-7937 ext. 2270.

Tuesday, July 25Axiom Church, 1264 E. Isabella Road, Midland, will host a basic hygiene products give-away from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. It is part of Axiom Community Wellness Project.

Tuesday Free Movies in the Park will feature Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) beginning at 9:30 p.m. in Wenonah Park, downtown Bay City. Donations accepted. Rain site call will be made by 3 p.m. and moved to State Theatre in downtown Bay City if needed.

Wednesday, July 26The Insiders: A Tom Petty Tribute is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Chemical City Band will play from 7:30 to 9 p.m.at Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell in Central Park, Midland. Free.

Empty Pockets, acoustic variety, is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Road, Tittabawassee Township. Free.

Lunchtime Concert with Donny Brown is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. in Dow Gardens, Midland. Bring your lunch, blanket or chair and listen to music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Included with admission or purchase of annual admission card.

Thursday, July 27Cheap Trick in concert at 8 p.m. at Temple Theater, 201 N. Washington St., Saginaw. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with opening act at 7:30 p.m. Tickets.

Tunes by the Tridge, featuring Slick Jimmy, 80s and variety, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland.

Friday, July 28Empty Pockets will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Food Truck Friday is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland

Saturday, July 29Todd Michael & the Ghost Town Marshalls will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Tuesday, Aug. 1National Night Out, hosted by Midland Police Department, begins at 4 p.m. at Emerson Park.

Aug. 1-5Saginaw County Fair, Saginaw County Fairgrounds, 11350 Peet Road, Chesaning.

Wednesday, Aug. 2Listen to the Music: A Doobie Brothers Tribute is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Count n Change, rock, is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Road, Tittabawassee Township. Free.

Thursday, Aug. 3Tunes by the Tridge, featuring Cool Lemon Jazz, jazz/pop, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland.

Kane Brown with Chris Lane and Restless Road at 8 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Aug. 3-6Midland Riverdays, downtown Midland.

Friday, Aug. 4Riot V in concert at 7 p.m. in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

River Days After Party with Stone Street Revival will play at 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, Aug. 5Larry McCray's Blues Festival in concert at 7 p.m. in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

Self-Guided Saturdays is set for 11 to 1 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Step into the world of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow on a tour The Pines, a National Historic Landmark. The home is filled with treasures, collected by the Dow family, and trained docents will share the stories that make these artifacts come to life. You’ll visit the music room with its casket-style music box. View Herbert's favorite chair next to a traditional inglenook fireplace. You’ll see books read by the Dow children and clothing worn by Grace A. Dow, herself. Limited space, reservations recommended. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour. Adults $5 plus admission. Children $3 plus admission. Children younger than 5 free.

Jim Pagel Jazz will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Sunday, Aug. 6Auburn Car & Bike Show, Auburn Park. Spectators free.

Wednesday, Aug. 9Van Halen Invasion is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Ted Nugent is scheduled in concert at 8 p.m. in Temple Theatre, 201 N. Washington, Saginaw. Tickets.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Nameless, 70s, 80s, is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hayes Park, 9200 Midland Road, Tittabawassee Township. Free.

Thursday, Aug. 10Tunes by the Tridge, featuring North Street Band, 90s, 00s rock, is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the east leg of the Tridge in downtown Midland. Friday, Aug. 11

Detroit Social Blues Club Band will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Food Truck Friday is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland

Aug. 11-12Saginaw Art Fair is scheduled on Ojibway Island Park in Saginaw.

Saturday, Aug. 12Youth Eagles Flights are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, weather permitting, at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport in Midland. YE is a program that provides free airplane flights for youth aged 8-17. These flights typically last about 10-20 minutes in length. Registration is required. Hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1093. Register at youngeaglesday.org

Chick and the Boomers will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

The Wallflowers, the brainchild of guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Jakob Dylan, is set in concert at 8 p.m. at the Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets.

Aug. 12-13 The Gus Macker 3v3 basketball in downtown Midland.Urban Salvage Vintage Market is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City.

Sunday, Aug. 13Sanford's Summer Concert Series presents the music of The Rock Show from 3 to 6 p.m. in Porte Park in Sanford. Admission is free. A dance floor and other activities are planned. A variety of food trucks will be on site.

Airport Story Time, for children of all ages, is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. at Jack Barstow Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland. Kiddos will be given fruit snacks and juice while they listen to two aviation and/or seasonal story books. Afterward we'll do a simple craft.

Aug. 13-19Midland County Fair is scheduled at the Midland County Fairgrounds.

Wednesday, Aug. 16Chicago Transit is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Friday, Aug. 18Joan Jett & the Blackhearts in concert at 7 p.m. in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

JP & The Energy will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Food Truck Friday is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland.

Herbert Dow's Garden Tour is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Midland gardens. Visitors will meet on the porch of The Pines, the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow, and will partake in a guided walking tour through the gardens. Cost is $5 plus admission to the gardens; and $3 for children 17 and younger and seniors. Registration required.

Saturday, Aug. 19Great Lakes Beer Festival is scheduled for Dow Diamond in Midland. Visitors will roam the ballpark of Dow Diamond as they sample craft beer and ciders from some of their favorite Michigan brewers. A cornhole tournament is planned on the outfield. Tickets, https://www.greatlakesbeerfestival.com/

Nameless will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Monday, Aug. 21Bingo Days is set for 11 a.m. to noon at Greater Midland Community Center. Play for fun and prizes. Snacks, drinks available for purchase 15 minutes before play. Free for members and $5 for non-members. For more information, contact Amanda Ewald at [email protected] or 989-832-7937 ext. 2270.

JP and the Energy will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Wednesday, Aug. 23Epic Eagles is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Thursday, Aug. 24Kip Moore and Damn Love in concert at Jolt Credit Union Event Park, 300 Johnson St., Saginaw, across from Dow Event Center. TicketmasterCarrie Underwood at 8 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Friday, Aug. 25Brett Mitchell & the Mitchfits will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Food Truck Friday is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland

Saturday, Aug. 26Paul Young, Tommy Tutone and Rick Springfield in concert at 7 p.m. in Wenonah Park in Bay City as part of the Rockin’ the River concert series. Tickets, etix.com

Kari Lynch Band will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Wednesday, Aug. 30Abbamania is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Midland Area Farmers Market meets from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Wednesday, beginning May 6 through October, in the East Lot of Dow Diamond.

Friday, Sept. 1Kowalski Brothers Polka Band will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, Sept. 2Self-Guided Saturdays is set for 11 to 1 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Step into the world of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow on a tour The Pines, a National Historic Landmark. The home is filled with treasures, collected by the Dow family, and trained docents will share the stories that make these artifacts come to life. You’ll visit the music room with its casket-style music box. View Herbert's favorite chair next to a traditional inglenook fireplace. You’ll see books read by the Dow children and clothing worn by Grace A. Dow, herself. Limited space, reservations recommended. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour. Adults $5 plus admission. Children $3 plus admission. Children younger than 5 free.

Denise Davis & the Motor City Sensations will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Wednesday, Sept. 6Trilogy Classics Live (Journey, Foreigner, Styx) is set for 7 p.m. at Wenonah Park in downtown Bay City as part of the Wednesdays in the Park Summer Concert Series. Free. Rain site is State Theatre in downtown Bay City.

Sept 7-10Citywide Garage Sales in Midland, presented by Midland Daily News.

Friday, Sept. 8Cool Lemon will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, Sept. 9Peace of Mind concert with Peacemaker and Jedi Mind Trip is set for 7 p.m. Wenonah Park in Bay City. Admission is free.

Teddy Petty & the Refuges, a Tom Petty tribute band, will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Sept. 9-10Founders Day, Sanford Historical Society.

Sunday, Sept. 10Sanford's Summer Concert Series presents the music of Stone Street Revival from 3 to 6 p.m. in Porte Park in Sanford. Admission is free. A dance floor and other activities are planned. A variety of food trucks will be on site.

Airport Story Time, for children of all ages, is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. at Jack Barstow Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland. Kiddos will be given fruit snacks and juice while they listen to two aviation and/or seasonal story books. Afterward we'll do a simple craft.

Friday, Sept. 15The Saucecats will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, Sept. 16Detroit Rock City, KISS tribute, will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Friday, Sept. 22Flatbed Ford, a tribute to the Eagles, will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, Sept. 23Mr. E Piano Man will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Fall Farm Flea at Grandma's Pumpkin Patch, 4277 N. Eastman Road, Midland, begins at 10 a.m.

Sept. 23-24The Midland Antique Festival, featuring 1,000 antique dealers as well as a swapmeet, is set for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The festival also hosts one of Michigan's longest running car shows. Admission is $10; children 11 and younger free. Early bird admission also is available. Free parking.

Monday, Sept. 25A Senior Pancake Breakfast is set for 11 a.m. at Greater Midland Community Center. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non-members; pay in cash only on the day of the event. Register a spot at least a week in advance. Breakfast will be canceled if Midland Public Schools closes due to weather. For more information, contact Amanda Ewald at [email protected] or 989-832-7937 ext. 2270.

Friday, Sept. 29Jedi Mind Trip will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, Sept. 30The Claim Jumpers will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Comedian Kevin James will present shows at 5 and 8 p.m. at Temple Theatre, 201 N. Washington, Saginaw. Tickets.

Aces in the Sky, an event offering 50 free flights to veterans on private pilots aircraft, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland. Fun activities for kids and families. Flying Trout Catering will have its Military Field Kitchen on site.

Oct. 6-8International Auto Show, Northwood University, Midland.