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Phoenix Community Farms will present a talk on Composting from 6:30-7:30 pm at Creative 360’s Bayliss Street location. Admission is free.
Creative Kids meets for Quilling a Creature. Class begins at 4:15 pm on the Bayliss Street Stage – $15 drop in.

Gentle Yoga at The Studio in Sanford, 328 W. Saginaw Road, 9:30 a.m., $6.

Invasive Plants Golf Cart Tour is set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland. Learn about invasive exotic plants, how they negatively impact the environment and how to control their spread. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Registration is required for this free program

Friday, May 26
Godsmack at 8 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

He Said She Said play classy rock and pop from 5-7 pm. Dylan Sonderman plays rock originals and covers from 8-10 pm. Mi Element Grains and Grounds, 3124 Jefferson Ave.

Dance at The Studio in Sanford, 328 W. Saginaw Road, lessons begin at 7 p.m. with dancing 8-10 p.m.  $10. This month is single-time swing.

May 26-27
Community Garage Sale is set for 9 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St., Gladwin.

Saturday, May 27
Jolly Hammer and Strings folk group plays from 1-3 pm. Kirk Brewster, The Front Porch Hillbilly plays acoustic country from 5-7 pm. Easy Street & Company play sophisticated jazz from 8-10 pm. Mi Element Grains and Grounds, 3124 Jefferson Ave.

Jelly Roll and Willie Nelson & Family at 8 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

How Does Your Garden Grow? Spend the morning at Chippewa Nature Center’s Children’s Garden, 10 – 11:30 a.m., learn the basics of gardening. Participants will enjoy a story, create a nature journal, and plant some seeds to take home and watch grow. Meet at the Homestead Farm. This program is designed for all ages, under 18 w/adult.

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 Sanford Centennial Museum starts the season at 10 a.m. with the Fallen Veterans Tribute taking place at 1 p.m. on the Museum grounds. This event will be conducted by the Sanford American Legion Post 443.

Sanford Grows Planting Day is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon at the community garden at 373 W. Center St. in Sanford. Volunteers are needed to assist with the planting of Sanford Grows community garden. Some snacks and beverages will be available; bring garden tools. 

May 27-28
Ranch Rodeo featuring bull riding, ranch bronc riding, stampede gathering and more is set for 7 p.m. both nights at Gladwin County Fairgrounds, 401 S. State St., Gladwin. Admission.

Sunday, May 28
Saginaw Silver Screen: Jaws will be shown at Temple Theater, 201 N. Washington, Saginaw. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 2 p.m.

Gretchen Shope sings pop and show tunes to raise money for her Interlochen summer classes
from 2-4 pm. String Thing Band play acoustic folk and Americana-styled pop from 5-7pm. Mi
Element Grains and Grounds, 3124 Jefferson Ave.

Coleman Veterans Memorial United by Sacrifice Concert features Lou Gramm, voice of Foreigner in concert at 1 p.m.  at 501 E. Washington St., Coleman. Gates open at noon. Tickets are $45 at the gate and $35 in advance. Food vendors, concert merchandise, beer tent. Lawn seating only; coolers allowed but no alcohol. www.colemanveteransmemorial.org

Tuesday, May 30
Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers. Extension Extras Parenting Hour, offered by MSU Extension, is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children. Class takes place from 8-9:30 pm. Visit

Wednesday, May 31
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.

Mindful Wednesdays Lunch & Learn: Six Principles of Problem Solving. MSU Extension presents Six Principles of Problem Solving, noon to 1 p.m.To register for this free Zoom online webinar visit  Registration closes on May 30.

June 1-4
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.

Thursday, June 1
Nature Story Hour. Come discover the magic of nature through stories, hands-on activities, and art with unique themes to match the season at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland. Children and their caregiver(s) are invited. Weather permitting, a portion of the time will be spent outdoors. Nature Story Hour takes place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to noon. This program is designed for ages 3-5 years.
 
Preserving MI Harvest. MSU Extension will offer a food preservation class online at 1 and 6 p.m. The topic will be Condiments. Supporting materials will be emailed to all participants after each broadcast. There is time at the end of each program to ask questions. To register visit

Friday, June 2
Food Truck Fridays is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland.

Saturday, June 3
The 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.

June 3-4
Summer Art Fair is set for 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 Registration closes June 4.

Wednesday, June 7
Bay 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.

Thursday, June 8
Rotary: 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 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. 

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 9-10
Night of Thunder & Car Show, Railway St in Coleman. Hot rods, food, music.

Saturday, June 10
Leave 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. 

June 10-11
The annual Riverside Art Festival is scheduled in downtown Bay City.

Sunday, June 11
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. 

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.

Monday, June 12
The 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.

Wednesday, June 14
Lunch & 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.

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

Friday, June 16
Hatchwing 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 17
Roots 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 19
Bingo 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 21
Shakedown: 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.

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

Friday, June 23
James 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 24
Rebel 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.

Tuesday, June 27
Axiom 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 28
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.

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

June 28-30
Footloose, 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 1
Bay City Fireworks are scheduled each night in Bay City.

Friday, June 30
Fire 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 1
Gutbucket 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 4
Tuesday 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 5
Simply 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.

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

Friday, July 7
Gabby 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 8
Styx 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 Meds 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 9
Sanford’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 11
Tuesday 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 12
The 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.

Thursday, July 13
Tunes 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 13-16

Citywide Garage Sales in Midland, presented by Midland Daily News.

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

Saturday, July 15
Viva 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 17-22
Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, Midland Country Club.

Tuesday, July 18
Tuesday 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.

Thursday, July 20
Tunes 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 22
Here 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 23
Five Finger Death Punch at 6 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Monday, July 24
A 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 25
Axiom 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 26
The 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.

Thursday, July 27
Cheap 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 28
Empty 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 29
Todd 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. 1
National Night Out, hosted by Midland Police Department, begins at 4 p.m. at Emerson Park.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 2
Listen 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. 3
Tunes 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. 3-6
Midland Riverdays, downtown Midland.

Friday, Aug. 4
Riot 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. 5
Larry 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. 6
Auburn Car & Bike Show, Auburn Park. Spectators free.

Wednesday, Aug. 9
Van 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. 10
Tunes 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. 11-12
Saginaw Art Fair is scheduled on Ojibway Island Park in Saginaw.

Saturday, Aug. 12
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

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

Wednesday, Aug. 16
Chicago 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. 18
Joan 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. 19
Great 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,

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. 21
Bingo 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. 23
Epic 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. 24
Kip Moore and Damn Love in concert at Jolt Credit Union Event Park, 300 Johnson St., Saginaw, across from Dow Event Center. Ticketmaster
Carrie Underwood at 8 p.m., Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. Tickets, soaringeaglecasino.com

Friday, Aug. 25
Brett 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. 26
Paul 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. 30
Abbamania 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. 1
Kowalski Brothers Polka Band will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, Sept. 2
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.

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. 6
Trilogy 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 7-10
Citywide Garage Sales in Midland, presented by Midland Daily News.

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

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

Sunday, Sept. 10
Sanford’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. 15
The Saucecats will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, Sept. 16
Detroit 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. 22
Flatbed 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. 23
Mr. 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. 23-24
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.

Monday, Sept. 25
A 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. 29
Jedi Mind Trip will play from 7 to 9 p.m. in downtown Midland as part of The Common Live Music Series.

Saturday, Sept. 30
The 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. 6-8
International Auto Show, Northwood University, Midland.