Family events in Midland, MI

The 88th annual Midland County Fair fills the fairgrounds with a full week of tradition, entertainment, exhibits, and family fun. Explore livestock shows and hands-on displays, enjoy classic fair food, try your luck at games, and take in midway rides for all ages. Grandstand highlights include Bump N Run action from USA Demolition Derby, a live concert with Craig Morgan and Chris Cagle, the Super Kicker Rodeo 2026 Another Level Summer Tour, Truck and Tractor Pulls by TTPA, Supercross from SJO Productions, Figure 8 with Burnout by USA Demolition Derby, and FWD Autocross. The Fair Royalty Contest is set for the Glover Arena, and Ben Risney’s wood carvings will be featured in a special auction. Concert seating is offered in tiered sections, including VIP with access to a private bar and a restroom trailer, premium center floor, center floor, center grandstands, and value grandstands, with both presale and regular pricing. Across the grounds, look for daily appearances by the Show-Me Swine Racers, the unique animals of Muxlow Exotics, and live woodcarving with Ben Risney. The Community Free Petting Zoo provides a close-up, family-friendly farm experience. Admission to the fairgrounds is free. Carnival options include wristbands and a fast pass, with examples such as a $30 presale wristband and a $15 fast pass, and closing time may vary with attendance and weather. Parking options include a weekly pass at $20, a delivery truck permit for $25, and a $15 membership. Appreciation promotions for veterans and active service members, seniors, and first responders are also noted, and more updates are on the way.

Bounce N Bites brings a day of family-friendly fun to Midland Soccer Club with a lively car show, bounce houses, slides, and tasty options from food trucks and concessions. Presented by The Moody Foundation, this event pairs entertainment with purpose. All proceeds support the foundation’s mission to empower children by expanding access to enriching extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, music, and the arts. Car show participants can register through the event website.

Discover how 1870s farm families handled everyday chores by exploring the Homestead cabin and learning methods for cooking meals, washing clothes and keeping a tidy home. Explore the log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room schoolhouse at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse, where family-friendly weekly themes invite hands-on participation. Activities may include grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate, tending the garden, tilling a field or helping water the animals. This program is free and open to all ages, with participants under 18 accompanied by an adult.

Tracy’s Dance & Tumbling brings the studio family together for a fun afternoon at the ballpark to support the Dance Team fundraiser. Competition team members, recreational students, alumni, and friends of the studio are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to wear Tracy’s Dance & Tumbling shirts or team gear to turn the stands teal and show studio pride. Those who wish to sit with other studio families can gather on the lawn in front of the play area before the game. A studio group photo is planned before everyone heads to their seats. Expect a spirited day of baseball, laughter, and support for the dancers.

Fair week kicks off with an adrenaline-charged night as USA Demolition Derbies presents the Bump N Run derby. Drivers tackle a demanding course, scrap for position, rub fenders, and wring every last bit from their machines, serving up huge thrills, unexpected turns, and plenty of crowd-pleasing moments. The event runs rain or shine. All ticket purchases are final, with no refunds, credits, transfers, or exchanges.

Great Lakes Bay Animal Society and Saginaw County Parks come together at the Steven A. Kirshenbaum Memorial Bark Park for a friendly gathering where people and their dogs can enjoy the park. The meetup offers time to socialize and play, along with chances to win door prizes for four-legged friends. Admission is free, and the setting is Imerman Memorial Park.

Experience acoustic favorites at Imerman Memorial Park, Pavilion 2 with the Jolly Hammers and Strings. Enjoy the sounds of dulcimer, autoharp, banjo, bass fiddle, guitar, harmonica, mandolin, and other traditional instruments. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for comfortable seating. The concert is free to attend, and a vehicle entry fee for out-of-county residents is in effect at the park.

Step into the past with a guided walk that begins on the porch of The Pines, once the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow. Along the way, archival photographs, letters, and journals help reveal how the grounds looked when they were the Dow family’s private residence. The route explores the Estate Garden, leaves paved paths, and includes about 1.5 miles of walking on uneven terrain. It is best suited to avid walkers and is not recommended for strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, or personal mobility devices. Please arrive at least fifteen minutes early to allow time to walk to the house. Capacity is limited and reservations are required. Adults are $5 plus admission, and children 0 to 17 and students with valid ID are $3 plus admission. This outdoor program may be canceled due to weather.

Fidget fans gather for a friendly get-together focused on trading, chatting, and finding new favorites. Bring along fidgets you are willing to trade, from NeeDohs and squishies to other sensory toys. All are welcome, from long-time collectors to newcomers. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, swap duplicates, show off prized finds, and enjoy the simple fun of play. Please bring clean, gently used items, keep trades friendly and fair, and parents are encouraged to supervise younger participants. Trading is optional, so it is also fine to attend simply to connect and see what is new.