Free events in Tri Cities, MI

A friendly bingo session offers laughs and chances to win gift cards from local Midland businesses. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase starting 15 minutes before play. It is free for members and $5 for guests. Registration is available.

Mark the shift from summer to autumn on a guided golf cart tour focused on the remarkable variety of leaves and seeds. Led by a CNC naturalist, this outing highlights how plants change with the season while keeping comfort in mind for participants with limited mobility. The program is free, and advance registration is required. Participants will gather outside the Visitor Center. Suitable for ages 9 and older, with an accompanying adult required for minors.

Community Conversations returns as a five-part, in-person series at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Through participatory discussions and activities, attendees explore diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice. There is no charge to take part, and participants are expected to commit to all five sessions. The series is designed to deepen understanding and strengthen efforts to build a more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming community.

A drop-in flu and COVID vaccination clinic led by Nicole Swanton from the Midland County Health Department is part of the Health Talk & Breakfast series. There is no cost and all are welcome. The program includes breakfast, time to socialize, and music. This ongoing series features monthly topics focused on the interests of older adults and meets in Mayton Hall. For questions or to RSVP, contact Nurse Kellie at 989.898.8239 or kellief@mempres.org. Updates and more information are shared on Facebook.

Health Talk & Breakfast pairs a light meal, social time, and music with informative presentations. Each month highlights a new health topic for older adults, and there is no cost to attend. Upcoming sessions feature a drop in flu and COVID vaccine clinic with Nicole Swanton from the Midland County Health Department, an audiology program from CMU with Director Nicole Ferguson and students, and a Safe Sleep discussion presented by the Midland County Health Department. Gatherings take place in Mayton Hall. For details or to RSVP, contact Nurse Kellie at 989.898.8239 or kellief@mempres.org.

Explore the world of ferns and fungi on a guided hike that highlights how these organisms survive and flourish in the forest and the roles they play in the ecosystem. Meet at the Visitor Center. This program is free and open to all ages, and participants under 18 must attend with an adult.

Get peace of mind with free, confidential HIV testing at The Hearth Home. Testing is quick and stigma free, and walk-ins are accepted. Staff also provide safer sex supplies and up-to-date information about prevention options like PrEP and DoxyPEP. Results are ready in minutes. For questions, call 989-753-9011.

Adoption Option Inc. presents a free community gathering that celebrates connections across Midland as part of Neighboring Week. Families can browse booths from area vendors and businesses, enjoy baked treats with seasonal flavors, sip cider and other refreshments, and choose from a variety of food trucks. Children can bounce and play with family activities, and caregivers can access child car seat safety checks. Community organizations will share helpful resources, with additional activities planned. Attendance is free and open to all.

This casual community night brings players together for deck-based play with friends. Participation is free. Promos are available, limited to one per player while supplies last.

Enjoy a free concert as The Letter wraps up the Dock Door Concert Series at The Point. The band delivers a mix of original songs and covers in the melodic alternative rock vein of the 1990s and 2000s. Attendees may bring chairs and share the evening with friends. Food and drinks will be available for purchase during the show, with additional details to come. Event details are subject to change or cancellation.

Experience the glow of the full moon on a naturalist-led evening hike. An Interpretive Naturalist will share how the tradition of naming the moons began and what sets each month apart. The route covers roughly one to two miles over uneven ground in low light, so dress in dark clothing and bring a flashlight. Participants will meet at the Visitor Center. Admission is free. Recommended for ages 9 and older, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.