Calendar of Events

Children love to visit the Saginaw Art Museum’s hands-on gallery, Visionarea!

The Susan A. Pumford Visionarea stimulates minds and encourages avid learning through art and technology-based exhibits. The 2011-2012 theme explores the life and work of one of America’s most noted architects, Frank Lloyd Wright. Students of all ages will learn about architecture through design and math-related exhibits, read about the famous architect, and participate in other fun and educational art activities. This exhibit also stimulates visitors to learn more about architectural treasures from the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Visionarea is open during regular Museum hours and is included in your Museum admission. A visit to Visionarea can also be included in school tours. Best of all its free for children 15 and under! General Admission*

The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum will host the "Tom Phardel and Sharon Que: A Three Dimensional Perspective" exhibition from February 4 to May 26, 2012.

A youth program called " Class Act", please call the theatre for more information. The Class Act program will work with two youth groups: 9 to 12 years, and 13 to 17 years. Pit and Balcony will present all inclusive theatrical workshops and a dual production at the culmination of the 8-week program.

This exhibit is an outstanding collection of objects the Chippewa Indians used in their everyday life. The exhibit features tools, cooking utensils, items of clothing, hunting gear, and much, more. All types of groups are welcome and should call Education Coordinator Sheila Hempsted at 752-2861, Ext. 311 to schedule a tour if you are with a school or scout troop. If you are an adult group, please call Ruth Mancina at 752-2861, Ext. 315.

While many people know that Michigan has highly productive oil fields, few realize that Saginaw was the site of the state's first commercial oil boom.  This story is told in a new exhibit developed by Saginaw Valley State University history student Ashley Johnson.  The exhibit is built around a unique 1920s sample board collected by a young man from the oil well being drilled in his backyard.  Newspaper articles and photographs round out the exhibit.  The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4:30 pm, and Sunday 1-4 pm.  Adults $1., children .50. Closed on Mondays.

More coal was mined in Saginaw County than any other county in Michigan. Learn about the Saginaw Valley coal boom and why it went bust in a new exhibit at the Castle Museum.

Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sundays 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Closed on Mondays

Annual Event - mixed media statewide competition - juried art show

The Saginaw Township State of The Arts 2012 Art Exhibition Reception & Awards presentation is Sunday April 22, 2-5pm (awards at 3pm). This is a juried exhibition of Michigan Artists with cash prizes and awards.

Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Closed on weekends. Admission is Free!

A local collector of military memorabilia will have their collection on display during the month of May, no admission.

See the most exciting musical drama Broadway has ever seen, Sweeney Todd is an awesome, jaw-dropping theatrical experience, recommended for adult audiences.  Friday & Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 3pm, admission.  Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler.

Put two elderly men on a park bench, leave them alone long enough and the subject of ducks will come up … whether they know anything about them or not. This play by David Mamet, written in 1972, explores the ways of ducks and life, making observations that are profoundly hilarious, and confirms the old adage that people who talk the most with seeming authority about something are the ones that usually know the least about it.

Performance Dates:
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Thursday, May 17, 2012 @ 7:30pm
Friday, May 18, 2012 @ 7:30pm


Ticket Prices:
General Admission $10.00
Students $7.00
Senior Citizens (60+) $7.00

Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that the critically acclaimed production Quidam, will be performing at The Dow Event Center in Saginaw from May 16th-May 20th!

Quidam had its world premiere in Montreal under the Big Top in April 1996. Since that time, the production has toured on five continents and has been experienced by millions of people. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 17th at 10am. Ticket prices are as follows:

May 16th @ 7:30p, May 17th @ 7:30p, May 20th @ 1p and 5p :

PL1: Adt = $92.00 Child= $74.00 PL2: Adt= $72.00 Child= $58.00 PL3: Adt= $52.00 Child= $42 PL4: Adt= $32.00 Child= $26.00

May 18th @ 7:30p, May 19th @ 3:30p and 7:30p :

PL1: Adt= $97.00 Child= $79.00  PL2: Adt= $77.00 Child= $63.00 PL3: Adt=$57.00 Child= $47.00 PL4: Adt=37.00 Child= $31

Find antiques, collectibles, crafts and more, no admission. 

Vendors can purchase a space to sell for $10, call 989-755-4343 or email grandysframes@charter.net.

MAKE IT May Month at the MMCM

Attention Military Personnel!  Make your family happy!  Show your military ID and get $1 off admission for you and your family, up to 6 people.

With regular paid admission.  MMCM members are free.

Bring your classic car, truck, new muscle car or SUV and show it off!; $10 registration fee, all proceeds donated to the Saginaw County Veteran's Memorial Fund.

Come by to relax, visit with friends and view some great vehicles, enjoy food and a $1.25 single scoop custard.  All uniformed military personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement get 10% off.  

On May 20, 1893, a fire ravaged the city of Saginaw and destroyed more than 250 buildings in less than three hours. In the summer and fall of 2011, Castle Museum Archaeologist Jeff Sommer and a team of volunteers worked at a site that was the remains of a home destroyed in the fire. Beginning on the anniversary of this tragic event - May 20, 2012 - the Museum will open an exhibit examining the Great Fire in more detail with particular emphasis on the artifacts our archaeology team uncovered. This is a fascinating piece of Saginaw history that you won't want to miss.

Live Entertainment by the popular Mandi Layne starting at 6:00pm!

Live broadcast with WKCQ!

The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention in collaboration with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) invite families to learn about sun-safe behaviors with activities and giveaways.

Regular admission, Members Free.

Find the best variety of locally grown fresh produce, plants, baked goods, handmade soaps & lotions, gourmet chocolates & candy, certified organic produce, specialty cupcakes, beeswax candles, entertainment & food vendors.

Open every Mon., Wed., & Fri. 10 am-3 pm, closed Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day).

Saturdays beginning July 7-October 27, 9 am-1 pm. 

MAKE IT May Month at the MMCM

Make and take a patriotic craft for Memorial day, and make the car look festive by painting it red, white and blue!.....weather permitting, of course!

With regular paid admission.  MMCM members are free.

Honor our veterans by attending Saginaw's annual Memorial Day Parade.  This years theme is "A Time to Remember".  The route begins on Washington Avenue at Federal Street to the Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza at Hoyt Park, just north of Ezra Rust Drive (Court Street).  

Please call or check the website for an application to take part in the parade. 

MAKE IT May Month at the MMCM

Eye See You!  Make it a point to take a tour of the Saginaw Area Foundation for Eye Care (S.A.F.E.) Mobile Van parked in the MMCM parking lot.  The Mobile Eye Care Van houses the same equipment that you would expect to find in an optometric or ophthalmology practice.  The van moves from location to location to bring complete eye care to groups of underserved and underinsured patients.

With regular paid admission.  MMCM members are free.