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This December, take a wintry stroll through Dow Gardens or shop downtown, relaxing with cocoa and carriage rides.

Two Midland holiday events you won’t want to miss

It’s December, and Midland has many events to celebrate the holiday season. With Dow Gardens’ Christmas Walk and downtown Midland’s Holly Jolly Days, fun festivities await!

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Firearm deer hunting season begins on Nov. 15.
Q&A with Ashley Autenrieth, Michigan DNR

In 2020, an estimated 540,000 hunters in Michigan harvested 411,000 deer during the deer hunting season. In our Q&A, we’ll talk about the issues and changes in regulations for the upcoming season with the deer program biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.    

It's pumpkin season.
“Fall” in love with Midland County: A guide to living this fall to the fullest

Yes, we have a pumpkin patch and orchards, and they’re wonderful! But we have so much more. See our roundup of fall activities and events. You name it, we’ve got it: nature walks, trick-or-treating, treasure hunts; painting, poetry, shopping, and more.

Little Forks Conservancy is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 21 for the George and Sue Lane Preserve in Sage Township, northwest of Gladwin.
Little Forks Conservancy celebrates new preserve with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Little Forks Conservancy is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 21 to celebrate the opening of the George and Sue Lane Preserve in Gladwin County. The community is invited to attend the event.

The Midland County Fair lights up the night.
Midland County Fair returns with a week of entertainment, rides, and education

The 83rd annual Midland County Fair returns to the community, offering exhibitors and spectators the chance to enjoy entertainment, education and more during the weeklong event Aug. 15-21.

“The people in Sanford, I think, are deservingly anxious to rebuild and frankly, have a little bit of fun in their lives.”
Village of Sanford to host hometown music festival, Pop Up Palooza

After community reaction to an annual event moving to Midland, Sanford residents and community members worked to bring a version of Parkapalooza, its hometown music festival, back to the area. It’ll take place Aug.1 at Porte Park.

The annual festival surrounds Midland's Tridge, August 4-7.
River Days Festival returns with free family fun

A family-favorite festival, River Days marks its proud return to Midland from Aug. 5-7. The free event features live music, hot air balloons, food trucks, a beer and wine tent, children's entertainment, art and makers fair, fireworks and more. 

For decades, Central Park has been a welcoming place for the entire community.
Catalyst Community: The architecture of Central Park

When we think of architecture, we usually think of buildings that we live and work in. But in this week’s Catalyst, we’ll explore the architecture in a park — a place where we play.

All 501(c)(3) nonprofits are welcome to apply to the #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Region charitable program.
Great Lakes Bay Invitational set to tee off in July

The Great Lakes Bay Invitational returns to Midland Country Club for an in-person weeklong event. The world’s best women golfers will be playing to support 36 local community organizations.

Summer is here. Last weekend, Midland was full of color as artists and fans celebrated local art festivities.
Midland soon to hear the sounds of summer

The City of Midland’s Assistant Director of Public Services is excited for the summer events. Plymouth Park Pool will reopen to the public along with popular events. Fun for the whole family, the events include crowd-pleasing Tunes by the Tridge and the July 4th entertainment and fireworks display at Dow Diamond.

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