- TripBuzz found 65 things to do with kids in or near Midland, Michigan, including 49 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bay City, Saginaw, Mount Pleasant and Caseville.
- From Roll-Arena to Valley Lanes, the Midland area offers 40 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Gardens and Bowling.
- Midland, MI was named Forbes Magazine's #4 Best Small City in which to raise a family. Part of what makes the city so family friendly is its recreation opportunities with 72 city parks and over 3,000 acres of land to use. The recreation areas include skate parks, trails, basketball courts, playgrounds, nature reserve areas, and more.
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Stardust Lanes is a bowling alley with over 30 bowling lanes. After dark, cosmic bowling with glow-in-the-dark balls becomes available. They also have two bars that serve craft beer and a full arcade with over 50 games to choose from.
17.4 Miles
Bay City's Riverwalk Pier is a pathway along the Saginaw River for walkers, cyclists, and roller-bladers. A pedestrian bridge connects it to Bigelow Park, Vetrans Memorial Park, and Kantzier Arboretum.
17.4 Miles
Spanning four acres, the Ted Putz Nature Area is a wetland space along the bank of the Saginaw River. The park features a boardwalk that allows visitors to walk out among the wetland floodplain.
17.6 Miles
Bay City's Veterans Memorial Park contains 97 acres including the Liberty Harbor Marina, the ball fields, the Kantzler Arboretum, and the Trombley House. The park hosts community events including the fireworks on 4th of July, the River Roar, and the Pig Gig.
17.7 Miles
Buoy 18 Miniature Golf features an 18-hole miniature golf course along with frozen yogurt and ice cream treats. They offer over three dozen ice cream flavors, including rare varieties like key lime pie and caramel macchiato.
17.8 Miles
In Bay City, the 6.1-acre Wenonah Park is located in the downtown area. Arts performances and concerts are held at the World Friendship Shell amphitheater complete with a boat dock.
17.9 Miles
73%
40 votes
100 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI 48708
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Bay City features the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center, a facility funded by NASA that focuses on space exploration. It includes a Planetarium Digital 360 theater, a computer lab, a rooftop observation deck and classrooms that host college-level courses.
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The Schooner Appledore IV is available for hands-on science programs teaching weather, navigation, scientific investigation, and water quality. The public can ride on the Schooner Appledore IV BaySail to learn about the history of the Saginaw River and attend special events.
17.9 Miles
Located along the Saginaw River, Wenona Park features a bandshell used for concerts and other community events. The park also provides open green space, trees, picnic tables, paved paths and views of the river.
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88%
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321 Washington Avenue, Bay City, MI
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The Historical Museum of Bay County is managed by the Bay County Historical Society in Bay City. The museum focuses on the history of Bay County and includes exhibits on the heritage of the area.