As respiratory virus season approaches in Michigan, it is time for individuals to build their immunity to this season’s variants of influenza (“flu”) and coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”). Immunity can be safely built through vaccination. Vaccines are designed to teach your immune system how to recognize the virus and fight it, before you are exposed to it. If you are exposed, your body will be better equipped to prevent severe illness, or the illness altogether.
Read MoreThe Alden B. Dow Home & Studio and Mid-Century Modern Midland will host its annual fall home tours on Saturday, October 10, from 12–3 p.m., offering visitors the opportunity to step inside three distinctive private Mid-Century Modern homes in Midland.
Read MoreOn August 24, 2026, the Community Success Panel (CSP) convened key Midland County stakeholders from business, government, education, and non-profit sectors to align local economic development and community initiatives. Established in 2010 and utilizing the Communities of Excellence Baldrige framework, the CSP drives collective impact across health, education, the economy, and quality of life through four core focus areas: Building Our Livelihood, Developing Our Talent, Caring for Our People, and Enriching Our Community. The meeting featured updates on critical county issues along with updates from individual organization on upcoming events and programming.
Read MoreAffordable Housing Alliance's Home Starts Here Campaign Will Preserve and Build Affordable Homes; Donor Gifts Matched Dollar-for-Dollar Through November 20, 2026.
Midland’s rental housing market is nearly full. According to the Community Overview & Housing Market Summary, a study released in 2025 by Bowen National Research, 23 apartment properties in the city of Midland were surveyed, totaling 2,456 units, and just 74 sit vacant — an overall occupancy rate of 97%, leaving renters with few options.
Read MoreAt the August 14 Max Loves Midland Navigation Team meeting, community leaders, educators, and partners came together to explore the story of K-12 Education in Midland County. The conversation highlighted the work happening across local school districts, the collaborative systems supporting students, and the many ways community members can help strengthen education in Midland County.
Read MoreMichigan Antique Festivals will once again return to the Midland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 27, bringing together more than a thousand antique and vintage dealers from across the country for a full weekend of treasure hunting that also features Mid-Michigan’s largest classic car show, a legendary automotive swap meet, live acoustic music, an ever-expanding lineup of food trucks, and on‑site family camping.
Read MoreThe Party At The Pavilion was started and founded by (Twin Terror Music) Aaron and Austin Banks, back in 2017. The Party At the Pavilion has always been a all ages free admission show aimed at displaying a positive light on the 989 hiphop scene and giving local artists a opportunity to perform and showcase their talents, while giving back and raising money for a good cause.
Read MorePublic Arts Midland and Creative 360 will bring the performing arts outdoors in Midland with their second Performance in the Park event. Local actors will bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in a family-friendly show, supported by the talents of a wide range of performing groups from the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Read MoreThe Midland Area River Days Festival returns Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 2, along the river near The Tridge in Downtown Midland. Organized by the Midland Area Community Foundation, the four-day festival unites community organizations, volunteers, performers, and local service clubs for one of Midland’s signature summer celebrations.
Read MoreMidland Child Advocacy Center (Midland CAC) is celebrating an important milestone as Facility Dog Basil, a black Labrador Retriever, has officially completed her training and begun supporting children during forensic interview appointments.
Read MoreFor Midland’s celebration, we want people to walk away with a deeper understanding of how that document came to be and why it still matters. Thomas Jefferson was only 31 when he wrote ‘A Summary View of the Rights of British America,’ and that helped plant the idea that the colonies might not be just rebelling. Maybe they were becoming something new. Two years later, he was chosen to help write the Declaration of Independence. That document became one of the most defining pieces of writing in the modern age.
Read MoreFamily & Children's Services of Mid-Michigan (FCSM) is proud to announce the acquisition of the digital assets and educational resources of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Youth Advocacy Council (SOGI YAC), ensuring that years of valuable research, toolkits, educational materials, and community resources will remain available to youth, families, educators, and community partners throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Read MoreThe Midland Area Community Foundation is looking back on the month of May with gratitude following a record-breaking Give Local Midland, the Foundation’s annual 24-hour giving event supporting nonprofit endowment funds held at the Community Foundation.
Read More“I’m Wendy Traschen, and I serve as the tournament director for the Dow Championship, a Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament held at Midland Country Club. This year’s event will take place June 8-14, 2026.”
Read MoreThe Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered on May 15, 2026 for a look into How We Build What Matters: Infrastructure & Partnerships in Midland, exploring efforts like the Four Lakes Task Force, internet connectivity, and flood reduction in Midland County.
Read More“Last year, Hidden Harvest rescued and distributed 3.8 million pounds of food, valued at around $11 million, and we gave it all away for free.” -Samantha McKenzie
Read MoreThe Art Seen Festival is excited to announce its 6th Annual event, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Village of Sanford. This year’s festival will be hosted at Harry’s Sewer, where community members of all ages and abilities are invited to pick up a brush and help bring a vibrant new mural to life.
Read MoreContinuing its spring tradition of more than 50 years, Michigan Antique Festivals will once again return to the Midland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, May 31, bringing NEW and MORE vendors than ever before! In addition to antique and vintage dealers, Midland Antique Festival features Mid-Michigan’s largest classic car show, a legendary automotive swap meet, live acoustic music, an expanded lineup of exciting new food trucks and vendors, and on‑site family camping, creating a full weekend of fun for everyone.
Read MoreJoin the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and Mid-Century Modern Midland for two events centered in the rich architectural legacy of Midland, Michigan on Saturday, May 16.
In the morning, Erin Hawkins, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications for Visit Columbus, will present her lecture “Different by Design: How Columbus, Indiana Became an Architectural Destination” at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium at 11 AM.
Read MoreGive Local Midland, the Midland Area Community Foundation’s annual 24-hour giving event for nonprofit endowment funds held at the Foundation, returns on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This year’s event will feature over 85 local nonprofits working to raise dollars to support their critical work today and for generations to come.
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