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Fun for all ages at Midland's City Forest

Winter fun awaits at area parks

Parks across Bay City, Midland, and Saginaw provide opportunities for sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and winter walks.

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From Whoville to Coleman: Four magical stops this holiday season

Midland-area events are serving up laughter, magic, and holiday cheer for all ages.

Downtown Midland holiday brush monkeys
Downtown Midland plans full lineup of November events to celebrate the holiday season

Downtown Midland is getting ready to welcome the holidays with a full lineup of events throughout November.

Midland Courthouse
Community celebrates 100th anniversary of historic Midland County Courthouse

As the Midland County Courthouse is nearing its 100th anniversary, a new issue of The Midland Log revisits the historical building.

two carved pumpkins
Area haunted attractions to explore this Halloween

5 places to visit in the Great Lakes Bay Region for spooky haunts and paranormal fun.

actors on stage
Evil Dead: The Musical returns for fourth year at the Friction Theatre

The Friction Theatre is bringing back "Evil Dead: The Musical" for its fourth year.

People in period costume churning butter
Festival brings 19th-century farm life to Midland’s Chippewa Nature Center

Chippewa Nature Center will host its Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 4 with demonstrations, crafts and family activities.

Midland River Days 2025: Family fun, food, live music, and hot air balloons

Once a tribute to Midland’s history, River Days has evolved into a major family festival featuring balloons, food, music, and community fun at the Tridge.

Boardwalk leading to Lake Huron
GoGreat Foundation and partners launch comprehensive accessibility audit in Great Lakes Bay Region

The GoGreat Foundation partners with SAGE Inclusion and Disability Network to conduct a comprehensive accessibility assessment in the Great Lakes Bay Region, enhancing inclusivity for residents and visitors.

Tim Shelton is the Director of Sports Tourism for Go Great Lakes Bay.
Catalyst Community: Sports Tourism has an impact on our region

In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland presents Tim Shelton, the Director of Sports Tourism, for Go Great Lakes Bay. He looks at the value sports adds to our region and shares how event organizers can get help planning their events.  

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