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Lou E. Loon is the mascot of the Great Lakes Loons.

Loons hope to make more memories in 2023

The Great Lakes Loons are just two weeks away from opening their baseball season with a focus on creating a great experience for fans.  

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The sauce for the coney dogs is made from scratch at U.S. Coney and Cone.
New restaurant in Midland features coney dogs and ice cream

Andy & Nathan’s U.S.Coney & Cone has become a hot spot for Midland diners since it opened in early January. The brick and mortar restaurant serves coney dogs, sandwiches, burgers, ice cream, shakes, malts, and more. 

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

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

Midland Mall Comic Con and Dinosaurs will be held Sat-Sun, March 4 & 5.
Midland Mall Comic Con and Dinosaurs invites families for playful fun

The Midland Mall Comic Con and Dinosaurs returns March 4 & 5, inviting families for free fun, games, cosplay contests, dino digs, artists, authors, vendors, superhero stations, and more.

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.  

Lunar New Year event hopes to celebrate cultures and togetherness

For the first time ever, Midland is hosting its own Lunar New Year event. The family-friendly, inclusive party includes food tastings, drinks, educational activities, fireworks, and more on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Dow Diamond.

Dow Diamond transforms from stadium into party central for Midnight on Main

It’s time to ring in the New Year at a totally-transformed Dow Diamond. Midnight on Main takes place Dec. 31 with DJs, dancing, live music, games, food, drinks, midnight ball drop, fireworks, and more.

Reservations can be made for one of the four dining pods.
The H Hotel transforms courtyard into Winter Village

Cold, wintry temperatures can lead many of us to seek shelter indoors. The H Hotel’s latest transformation gives people plenty of reasons to enjoy their outdoor courtyard.   

The MOMsemble will be performed Fri, December 2nd.
Creative 360 warms up December

Creative 360 presents events featuring moms, a Celtic band, and elves; great ways to be entertained during the holidays.

Currie Stadium in Midland's Emerson Park is slated for demolition.
Currie Stadium will never be forgotten

A major sports venue in Midland's Emerson Park will soon be history.

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