At 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreMidland Child Advocacy Center's 13th annual Art + Advocacy Auction to be held May 14 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Creative 360, 5501 Jefferson Avenue. Presented by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, this event celebrates the intersection of art and advocacy, raising funds and awareness for the critical work of Midland Child Advocacy Center, in protecting and supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
Read More“My name is Julie Sheets, and I’ve spent the last 32 years working in early childhood education. Today, I serve as the Early Intervention Coordinator for Meridian Public Schools, where I get to support young learners and their families during some of the most important years of development.”
Read MoreMidland Child Advocacy Center invites you to join us in celebrating National Child Abuse Prevention month this April. Child Abuse Prevention month is a time for communities to raise awareness and inspire collective action so our children can lead their best lives.
Read MoreAs the spring travel season approaches, the local health departments serving Midland, Bay, and Saginaw counties wish to alert residents to the growing risk of measles in the USA. As of March 2026, >1,300 confirmed measles cases have occurred nationwide, with major outbreaks in popular travel destinations like Florida, South Carolina, and Utah. Michigan reported its first case of measles for the year on March 11, 2026.
Read MoreThe Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered on February 13, 2026 for a deep look into how Midland County is Preventing Harm, Supporting Recovery, and Building Safer Communities.
Read More“My name is Megan Belanger, and I’ve been a licensed childcare provider for 10 years here in Midland County. Before opening Megan’s Daycare in 2016, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and spent time in a variety of early childhood classrooms. I even taught preschool for a short time before realizing that opening my own daycare was where my heart truly belonged.”
Read MoreThe ROCK: Breanna's Journey from Shy Middle Schooler to Empowered Marketing Professional
Read MoreFree radon test kits are available at the Midland County Department of Public Health in observance of National Radon Action Month (January).
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