Education

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.

Latest in Education
Butterflies in Bloom typically attracts thousands of visitors to Dow Gardens.
Butterflies in Bloom take flight at Dow Gardens

Dow Gardens is reopening their 1975 Alden B. Dow-designed conservatory after extensive renovation. The feature event there is the Butterflies in Bloom.  

Sap collection at the Chippewa Nature Center
Sweeten your weekend with Chippewa Nature Center’s Maple Syrup Day

The Chippewa Nature Center’s Maple Syrup Day invites the community for a sweet day of education and entertainment. The annual event takes place on Saturday, March 16 with a pancake breakfast, family activities, maple syrup demos, tours, and scavenger hunts. 

"Wall Breaking" ceremony at the Center for the Arts
Center for the Arts “Wall Breaking”

Unique beginning for a major project to reimagine the Center for the Arts.

The Becnel Residence by Francis "Red" Warner
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio celebrates Midland’s resiliency

Midland has been through a lot, yet come out on top. The latest public tours hosted by the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio celebrate the community’s resiliency and beauty, showcasing three separate Mid-Century Modern homes.

Over 100 artists will display their works at the Summer Art Fair in downtown Midland, June 3-4.
Summer Art Fair adds to a full weekend lineup of creative family fun

The Summer Art Fair headlines a full weekend lineup of creative family fun in downtown Midland, June 3-4. The Midland Center for the Arts free outdoor event includes fine art by hundreds of vendors, kids activities, live music, and more.   

One of the displays at Bookmarks features books with Michigan themes.
A new Midland bookstore starts first chapter downtown

You can browse the shelves or sit and read at Bookmarks, now open on Townsend Street in Midland.

The series of STEM-based adventures provides educational, engaging entertainment for kids and families during seasonal and holiday breaks.
STEM Staycations encourage families to explore locally this spring break

Spring break means travel for many families, but a regional campaign, STEM Staycation Promotions, is tailored to those who are looking to explore locally.   

Butterflies from our four continents are featured.
Butterflies, Maple Syrup & More

Looking for things to do in Midland in March? Catalyst shares some ideas

Hands-on activities for kids of all ages
Kids Day at the Mall

Do you and your kids need a cure for the winter doldrums?  An event at the Midland Mall is what’s prescribed.  

Our Partners

Midland County

Common Ground Is Brewing

Support local stories and receive our signature roast straight to your door when you join at the Standard level (or above).

Drink Better, Read Local

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything Great Lakes Bay region, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.