Riverfront Restoration Project underway
A restoration project is underway along the Tittabawassee River in downtown Midland. The goal is to transform an old commercial/industrial site to a park space.
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Dow Foundation contributes $5M to Center for the Arts
A capital campaign to renovate Midland’s Center for the Arts has received a major contribution from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation.
Photo story: The Commons-Downtown Midland
To get a feel for what Friday and Saturday nights look like in downtown Midland, check out this photo story by Crystal Gwizdala captured during a concert in The Commons.
Midland County Fair: A week of entertainment, midway rides, fair food, and agriculture education
The 84th annual Midland County Fair returns to the community, offering exhibitors and spectators the chance to enjoy entertainment, experience education, and more during the weeklong event, Aug. 14-20.
River Days Returns to Midland for ….
River Days returns to Midland August 4-7 with free live music, hot air balloons, food trucks, a kids zone, fireworks, axe throwing, a hot-dog-eating contest, and more.
Popup Palooza returns to Village of Sanford for 2nd year
After the well-loved event, Parkapalooza moved to Midland, Village of Sanford residents hosted their own mini version of the hometown music festival, Popup Palooza last year. This year, the event returns on July 23 at Porte Park.
Rivers present different challenges to kayakers & canoers in Midland County
Late summer and early fall are good times for novice kayakers and canoers to pad their experience on local rivers.
Explore the new nature area in Midland
In mid-July, City of Midland and Dow officials celebrated the grand opening of the Eagle Ridge Nature Area in Stratford Woods Park. The project was developed by Dow as a component of its natural resources damage restoration efforts and will be transferred to the City of Midland for future oversight and preservation.
A new park in Midland is now open in an area that was damaged by the 2020 flood
The new Rogers Family Wellness Park – located on N. Saginaw Rd in Midland, is the outcome of an opportunity that grew out of the 2020 flood. The new park designed by and paid for in part by MyMichigan Health, was designed to attract people of all ages and promote good health.
Big Bugs Brings Larger-than-Life Exhibit to Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens is welcoming Big Bugs, a traveling exhibit, featuring larger-than-life sculptures. From July 15 to Oct. 16, Big Bugs takes over the gardens, with a giant praying mantis, marching ants, a daddy long legs, and more.
Dow Foundation contributes $5M to Center for the Arts
A capital campaign to renovate Midland’s Center for the Arts has received a major contribution from The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation.
Photo story: The Commons-Downtown Midland
To get a feel for what Friday and Saturday nights look like in downtown Midland, check out this photo story by Crystal Gwizdala captured during a concert in The Commons.
Midland County Fair: A week of entertainment, midway rides, fair food, and agriculture education
The 84th annual Midland County Fair returns to the community, offering exhibitors and spectators the chance to enjoy entertainment, experience education, and more during the weeklong event, Aug. 14-20.
River Days Returns to Midland for ….
River Days returns to Midland August 4-7 with free live music, hot air balloons, food trucks, a kids zone, fireworks, axe throwing, a hot-dog-eating contest, and more.
Popup Palooza returns to Village of Sanford for 2nd year
After the well-loved event, Parkapalooza moved to Midland, Village of Sanford residents hosted their own mini version of the hometown music festival, Popup Palooza last year. This year, the event returns on July 23 at Porte Park.
Rivers present different challenges to kayakers & canoers in Midland County
Late summer and early fall are good times for novice kayakers and canoers to pad their experience on local rivers.
Explore the new nature area in Midland
In mid-July, City of Midland and Dow officials celebrated the grand opening of the Eagle Ridge Nature Area in Stratford Woods Park. The project was developed by Dow as a component of its natural resources damage restoration efforts and will be transferred to the City of Midland for future oversight and preservation.
A new park in Midland is now open in an area that was damaged by the 2020 flood
The new Rogers Family Wellness Park – located on N. Saginaw Rd in Midland, is the outcome of an opportunity that grew out of the 2020 flood. The new park designed by and paid for in part by MyMichigan Health, was designed to attract people of all ages and promote good health.
Big Bugs Brings Larger-than-Life Exhibit to Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens is welcoming Big Bugs, a traveling exhibit, featuring larger-than-life sculptures. From July 15 to Oct. 16, Big Bugs takes over the gardens, with a giant praying mantis, marching ants, a daddy long legs, and more.
