What to See and Do in the Central Lower Peninsula Region of Michigan

Michigan Life's Region 7 Central Lower Peninsula Area including Arenac County, Bay County, Clare County, Iosco County, Isabella County, Midland County, Ogemaw County, Roscommon County Michigan.

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What to See and Do in Region 7 -Central Lower Peninsula

Last week of September - Halloween

Grandma's Pumpkin Patch has fun for the whole family. From pig races to the corn maze, plan on staying all day to enjoy the fun!

Open Seasonally In The Fall
Grandma's Pumpkin Patch is open seasonally in the fall.

We will have pumpkin painting, hayrides, pumpkin picking, animals, barrel train and more. Mark your calendars to join us!

HAVE A GROUP THAT WOULD LIKE TO VISIT THE FARM? WE HAVE GROUP AND FIELD TRIP PACKAGES DURING THE WEEK DAYS - CALL US AT (989) 644-2847 TO SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT.

Looking for the best Toboggan runs in Michigan? Check out The Toboggan Run at City Forest in Midland Michigan each run is over a tenth of a mile in length!

Midland City Forest offers wonderful cross country skiing on groomed trails for classic and skate skiing. Trails are designed for skiiers of all levels, from beginner to an advanced 11k loop. A .7 mile beginner trail is lighted from dusk until 8 p.m. every evening. Routes and distances can be obtained by clicking on the map to the right.

Open Mid September through October (check website for details). Admission to the Wild Pumpkin includes our Petting farm, Wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick pumpkins and to the corn maze, the Corn maze, our Playground, Corn box and Hay maze!

We’re between Beaverton and Clare.

The Red Barn Tree Farm is a Bennett Family adventure. It’s something we’ve been slowly planning and working on for about 20 years. Now that we’re finally up and going, we would like to invite you to come create some memories and become part of our Christmas Family.

Experience a dazzling 110-acre display of annuals and perennials punctuated by distinctive bridges, towering pines, and delightful water features. A variety of tours are available to fit your needs and group size!

December 7–9 & 14–16, 2023 | 5–8 p.m.

Stroll the gently-lit pathway each evening. Meet Santa’s reindeer, and listen to carolers sing the songs of the season. Be sure to warm up in the festive conservatory and experience a dramatic display of poinsettias, while enjoying the merry sound of a live string quartet.

July 22 - 27, 2024

The Iosco County Fair in Hale,Michigan offers thrilling grandstand events, we will always have an array of free entertainment happening all throughout the fair. Some of these will be our wild and crazy Barnyard Olympics, Farmer John and The Barnyard Express Show, livestock/horse shows, livestock auction, music, games for all ages and more!

June 8, 2024

The Annual Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival is hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Jaycees open to adults 21 years of age and older (valid driver’s license or state issued ID required). Are you a beer connoisseur? Then you will love the annual Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival.

August 6-10, 2024

The Bay County Fair is a great place for the whole family. It features Livestock Exhibitions followed by a Sale, Horse Shows, Still Projects, Midway Fun,

It is our aim and intent to build a fair that showcases the county's agriculture as well as being of interest to all county residents.

April 25-28, 2024

The last full weekend of April is always an exciting time to visit the village Shepherd, located just 15 minutes south of Mt. Pleasant. During this time, the community celebrates its annual Maple Syrup Festival. The Maple Syrup Festival is a weekend full of parades, craft shows, carnival rides and more.

August 11 - 17, 2024

The Midland Fairgrounds has been a place for family fun and entertainment for years. Our 118 acres, 102,000 square feet of indoor exhibition space, two indoor horse arenas, a grandstand that seats 3,800 people and a half-mile race track, bring in thousands of people from across the country every year for a range of events and activities.

Warmbier Farms is a family owned and operated business located in Auburn, Michigan. Centrally located in the Tri City area, only 20 minutes or less, from Bay City, Saginaw or Midland. Our walk in store has been open since 1995 and offers a variety of home and garden accents.

July 22-27, 2024

The Clare County fair is a family tradition for many. In addition to showcase our communities agricultural heritage we enjoy the midway and amazing entertainment. Please join us for this years fair.

Open every day from dawn-to-dark, you’re invited to enjoy 19 miles of trails on foot, snowshoes or cross-country skis through 1,500 acres of diverse ecosystems. Get out on the trails to take in spectacular views of the natural world while observing the plants and animals that call this area home.

August 13-17, 2024

The fair is a fun-filled learning environment and experience so that they can learn about and experience what agriculture is and how it is the basis of our very existence. Join us for our annual county fair featuring live animal exhibits, midway rides, grandstand events, food, antiques, and much more.

Ike’s Mobile Kayak Rentals offers a unique kayaking experience. Midland and the surrounding area have abundant nature, beautiful rivers, lakes and accessible launch sites to make your kayaking experience relaxing and enjoyable.

We may be a busy Orchard, but here at The Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill we’re in the business of making memories. Bring your whole family down to our beautiful Orchard located in Gladwin, MI, and enjoy a wholesome day outside.

2023 Dates: TBA

Santa's arrival, holiday-themed activities throughout Clare!

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