We sure have been busy this summer! I cannot believe that June is almost over and
July is practically here. There is still
plenty to do, but, sometimes, a nice, quiet afternoon with a good movie playing
is fun too. I love this great weather, but,
some rain would definitely be nice. Not
only would my lawn love it, but, I’d sure like to have an excuse to stay
indoors (too bad! It’s raining!).
I’m still keeping my eyes open for great kid-friendly
restaurants. Do you have any restaurants
that your kids love to visit? Let me
know!
If you have any suggestions to make this blog easier to
use, please send me an email, or leave a note below. I appreciate any feedback.
Also, I am always looking for more family friendly events
to add. Please send any that you know about my way! Thank you! I just found out
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at: familyfuninSWMI@gmail.com.
List
of Events:
·
Founders Week at Silver Beach
Carousel
·
Work and Play Day – Fri. June 29
·
Friday Night Concerts – Big Boss
Blues Band, Fri. June 29
·
South Haven Summer Art Fair – Sun.
July 1
·
Antiques on the Bluff – Sun. July 1
·
St. Joseph Farmer’s Market, Sat.
June 30
·
WHRC 106.7FM hosts Music in the Park
– Sat. June 30
·
Power In Motion
·
YMCA
·
Curious Kids Museums
·
Movies and other Literary Fun, Mon.
June 18 – Fri. June 22
·
For Parents Only:
o
The Journeyman Distillery, Corsets, Whips and
Whiskey, Sat. June 30
o
Bamboo Bash-A Night in the Tropics, Sat. June 30
Founders
Week Celebrations continue at the Silver Beach Carousel
June
24-30
In 1891, two boat builders, Logan
Drake and Louis Wallace, founded the Silver Beach Amusement Park. For nearly
100 years, this park located along Lake Michigan thrilled millions of
fun-seekers from around the world. Today, Silver Beach Center continues the
legacy Drake and Wallace began and to honor them has planned a weeklong
celebration with fun activities for all ages.
Thursday, June
28 - Rhythm Day
10 a.m. to 10
p.m.
This family-focused day includes
a special activity from 2-3 p.m. when all ages can participate in Drummunity!
at Silver Beach Center's Shadowland Ballroom. This rhythm-filled hour includes
inviting visitors to play hand drums, percussion instruments and circle games.
The event is sponsored by Shadowland on Silver Beach, the Schalon Foundation
and the St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library.
Friday, June 29
- FREEdom Day
10 a.m. to 10
p.m.
This day honors U.S. military
members and veterans (including military animals). All year-round, military
veterans and personnel can enjoy one complimentary ride per day on the
carousel, but all visitors will receive free carousel rides from 4-6 p.m. on
June 29. Visitors are encouraged to watch the Lest We Forget
Military Vehicle Parade at 6 p.m. in downtown St. Joseph. The parade will
feature military vehicles and classic 1940s cars. Following the parade, the
vehicles will be showcased at Whirlpool Centennial Park, 330 Broad St., St.
Joseph, during a ceremony honoring past and present members of the U.S. armed
forces. Plus, face painting with Jenni Bush noon to 4 p.m.
Saturday, June
30 - Amusement Day
10 a.m. to 10
p.m.
All ages will laugh at the funny
antics of world-acclaimed Robert Shangle, the LiveStatue, from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. Throughout the day presenters will share local history stories at the
Silver Beach Amusement Park Museum.
Keep checking the website page
and Facebook for more Founders' Week
happenings, including face painting by Jenni Bush and other special guest
appearances throughout the week. See you at the beach!
Work and Play Day
2300
Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Friday, Jun
29 2012 - 9:30am - 2:00pm
For ages
7 to 12. Help Sarett with trail work, animal care and other jobs. Games, fun
and snacks, too. Fee $12, members $10. For more information, please call:
269/927-4832
Friday Night Concerts – St. Joseph, MI
Friday, June 29, 7:30 pm
Bob’s Garage will
perform at the John E. N. Howard Band Shell, Port
Street, Downtown St. Joseph. This free event will be fun for the entire family.
Friday evening concerts all summer long
start at 7:30 p.m. Soothing sounds overlooking the St. Joe River with views of
Lake Michigan and the lighthouse.
Saturday, June 30
Downtown Saugatuck, MI 49453
This annual event is always fun with
lots of great art added to the marvelous art galleries in town. This event
can't be missed by art lovers!
WHRC 106.7FM hosts Music in the Park
Saturday, Jun 30, 2012, 5:30 PM To
10:00 PM
Location: Dewey Cannon Park,
downtown Three Oaks
For more information, please call:
269-756-9742
WRHC 106.7 FM Three Oaks' community
radio station, is hosting Saturday evening Music in the Park in Dewey Cannon
Park. Admission is free.
Danny Schmidt is
the featured artist. He hails from Austin, TX and brings to the stage a modern
day poet, cleverly singing his art through the strings of his acoustic Martin
guitar. He was named to the Chicago Tribune's 50 Most Significant
Songwriters in the last 50 years. For more information on this artist,
please visit his website.
Also performing will be WRHC's very
own Robert Rolph Feddersen with a few tunes sprinkled in by Jenna Epkey and
Billy Ozello. Music start around 5:30 and the main performance is from 8 pm to
9 pm.
Donations to station are encouraged.
Come enjoy an evening of live music.
WWII
Re-Enactment by Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget's 2012
WWII re-enactment will recreate the famous flag raising at Iwo Jima on the
dunes of Tiscornia Beach,
St. Joseph, MI, Saturday June 30, 2012.
Don't miss this dramatic recreation of military history. There will be VIP seating for veterans and their families on the North Pier.
A dramatic parachute flag drop will open this year's event on the beach.
US and Allied troops re-enacting two beach landings - European and Pacific, will be brought ashore in authentic landing craft to establish beachheads. Vintage WWII aircraft will provide cover for the landings while enemy defenders will try to repulse our boys with antiaircraft and machine gun fire from pill boxes and foxholes in the dunes.
The beach activities end with the re-enactment of the historic Iwo Jima flag raising over Mount Suribachi.
Then it is on to the SW MI Regional Airport where displays of armor, vintage WWII aircraft, and the re-enactors' bivouac.
WWII Medal of Honor and veterans will speak, there will be equipment demonstrations, historic displays, and land battles.
A weekend of fun and history awaits the family!
St. Joseph, MI, Saturday June 30, 2012.
Don't miss this dramatic recreation of military history. There will be VIP seating for veterans and their families on the North Pier.
A dramatic parachute flag drop will open this year's event on the beach.
US and Allied troops re-enacting two beach landings - European and Pacific, will be brought ashore in authentic landing craft to establish beachheads. Vintage WWII aircraft will provide cover for the landings while enemy defenders will try to repulse our boys with antiaircraft and machine gun fire from pill boxes and foxholes in the dunes.
The beach activities end with the re-enactment of the historic Iwo Jima flag raising over Mount Suribachi.
Then it is on to the SW MI Regional Airport where displays of armor, vintage WWII aircraft, and the re-enactors' bivouac.
WWII Medal of Honor and veterans will speak, there will be equipment demonstrations, historic displays, and land battles.
A weekend of fun and history awaits the family!
The Queen’s Cup Finish – South Haven, MI
Fri. June 29, 2012, marks the 74th sailing of the Queen's Cup, one of the oldest cups in
yachting. The race starts at the South Shore Yacht Club, in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, and finishes 78 nm later in South Haven, Michigan. Over 200 boats will arrive
in South Haven--This prestigious race has been in existence for more than 70
years! Be sure to come & view these great sailing vessels!
For South Haven Municipal Marina information and
reservations, call: 269/637-3171.
Make it a week or weekend celebration with Family Fun, Food & Festivities.
Sailors start early! The Tripp Cup Memorial Race begins in South Haven on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Check out the "2-for-1" dockage rates available at the South Haven Municipal Marinas.
South Haven's illustrious Tall Ship, Friends Good Will, will be ready to welcome boats crossing the finish line.
Experience the magnificent display of boats and greet your sailors as they arrive.
For additional information on South Haven, the 2012 Queen's Cup and the Tripp Memorial Race, visit QC2012.com for places to stay, things to do, dining ideas and up to date info on all activities.
Don't forget to book your stay early!
St. Joseph Farmer's Market
Every Saturday, beginning June 2 through October 6, 2012, from 9 am to 2 pm.
Every Wednesday, beginning June 27 through August 29, from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Lake Bluff Park, between Broad and Pleasent Streets.
"Going to the downtown Farmer's
Market used to be limited to the treat of selecting your own ripe, succulent
fruits and vegetables. Things have changed! Saturday morning at the Market now
includes jams, honey, hearth-baked breads and fine pastries, perennials, cut
flowers, organic vegetables and so much more!
Take the time to chat with vendors
who will share recipes, planting recommendations and cooking tips. Also, plan
to visit with several friends since the number of people attending this weekly
event has continued to grow over the last few years. It's a Saturday tradition!
The Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday June - Oct and Wednesday's during
peak summer months - June, July, August. The Market is located in Lake Bluff
Park on Lake Blvd. between Broad and Pleasant Sts."
Summer
Art Fair
South Haven, MI
Sunday, July 1, 2012 – 10:00 am to
5:00 pm
Stanley Johnston Park, Dyckman
Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090
Each year on the first Sunday in
July, the South Haven Center for the Arts hosts the annual Fine Art Fair. This
year’s 54th juried event, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 1, 2012.
There will be t-shirts, tote bags, and other artistic merchandise sold at the
Art Centers main information booth, near the WWI soldier statue. Maps and other
information will also be available. Visitors can also bid for a chance to win a
variety of artworks from participating art fair artists and help support the
South Haven Center for the Arts with the proceeds. Refreshments will be for
sale at many vending locations throughout the park.
For kids at the fair, South Haven
High School's National Art Honor Society will have a kids booth with a variety
of artsy activities. For more information about the Art Fair, call the South
Haven Center for the Arts at 269-637-1041. Art Center hours are Monday through
Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. on weekends. For more information,
please call: 269-637-1041
www.southhaven.org/event_details.cfm?rowID=5450&id=50
www.southhaven.org/event_details.cfm?rowID=5450&id=50
Antiques
on the Bluff
Lake Bluff Park, Lake Blvd., St.
Joseph, MI 49085
Antiques
on the Bluff is held along tree lined Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake
Michigan. This antique show is a premier event for St. Joseph and antiquers
around Southwest Michigan! The event will be held every first Sunday of each
month from May through October. The hours are from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free
parking, and no admission! Dealers and private parties sell antiques and
collectibles, rain or shine.
For more information, please call: 269-985-1111, or visit the website:
For more information, please call: 269-985-1111, or visit the website:
Lincoln Township
Public Library
2099 W. John Beers
Road
Stevensville,
MI
269/429-9575
School Age Story and
Craft
Thursday,
June 27, 2:00 pm
“The
American Dream” The children will create a Stars and Stripes Wreath.
Monday Movie
Matinee 2:00 pm – “Charlotte’s Web” G* Live Action
Monday,
July 2
“In
this adaptation of E.B. White's 1952 Newbery Award-winning book,
barnyard animals are reluctant to befriend Wilbur, who's fated to be served up
as the humans' Christmas dinner. But Wilbur (voiced by 10-year-old Dominic Scott
Kay) is so sweet, curious, and affable that they're soon won over. And
Charlotte A. Cavatica (Julia Roberts),
the spider who spins her webs in the barn doorway, decides to find a way to
save Wilbur's life.”
Tuesday, July 3
Tuesday
Movie Matinee 2:00 pm – “Charlotte’s
Web” Animated G*
“Baby pig Wilbur (voiced by Henry Gibson) is the runt of the litter, but a
kindly farmer spares his life. Wilbur is befriended by Charlotte (voiced by
Debbie Reynolds), a wise spider. When Wilbur learns he's going to be killed for
bacon, he's in despair. Charlotte comes up with a plan to save his life. She
spins webs with messages that read "Some Pig" and "Radiant."
Wilbur becomes a national celebrity, and his life is spared. Unfortunately,
Charlotte's life is coming to an end. She spins an egg sack, fills it with
hundreds of eggs, and quietly dies. Wilbur guards the sack until Charlotte's
babies are born. Most leave, but three stay on the farm, and Wilbur loves them
almost as much as he did their mother.”
*
For more information on these movies, including reviews by parents, please see:
www.commonsensemedia.org.
500
Market Street
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
269/983-7167
Drummunity
Drummunity
Thursday, June 28th
What is Drummunity? A ”Drummunity” circle is a high
energy, fun and empowering activity for any group. Lori Fithian, drum circle
facilitator and workshop leader, will bring her collection of hand drums and
percussion toys to the library to transform our community into a “Drummunity” –
a word she invented for the community-building that happens when people come
together around a circle of drums. This event is geared for the whole family!
Drummunity is a unique, interactive program featuring rhythmic fun for
everyone. Using hand drums, percussion, and simple circle games, everyone in
the audience participates - all playing together!
This Program will be held in two sessions:
Session 1: For Children
11:30am in the Library Garden
(weather permitting - rain location indoors)
Session 2: For Tweens and Families
2:00pm @ Shadowland Ballroom
Session 1: For Children
11:30am in the Library Garden
(weather permitting - rain location indoors)
Session 2: For Tweens and Families
2:00pm @ Shadowland Ballroom
Music in
the Garden:
Mockingbird
Thursday, June 28th
7:00pm
Join us for our annual music series in the library garden. It is open to
all ages. Each month we will feature a different local musical group. Come and
listen to them for FREE. We'll have some chairs, but feel free to bring a
blanket and a picnic if you like.
Mockingbird consists of a trio of talent: John Tolhuizen on guitar and Paul and
Pat Hanks. Paul plays guitar and bass and Pat will accompany with percussion of
all kinds. John and Pat's wonderful harmonies will have you singing along with
songs of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.
Power In Motion
3889 S. M-139
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269/429-5100
Open Gym: Friday 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Saturday 12:00 –
1:30 pm
Admission: $5
A signed waiver
must be completed prior to children participating.
YMCA – Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
3665
Hollywood Road
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
269/428-YMCA
Swimming
pool open to families- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the
water.
Friday,
6:30 to 8:00
Saturday,
4:00 to 5:45 pm
Free
for YMCA members, $14 for families
Summer
Session I begins June 11. Check out the
website for details on classes offered.
Curious Kids Museum
415 Lake Blvd.
St. Joseph, MI
49085
269/983-CKID
Beginning Monday,
June 25, Family Programming, Fun for the Whole Family! Free with your paid
admission, every day has a different theme. From 1:30 to 3:00 pm each day.
Mondays: Shiver Me Timbers, It’s a
Pirates Life for Me
Tuesdays: What Do You Know About
Dinosaurs?
Wednesdays: Animals ALIVE with Sarett
Nature Center
Thursdays: Beach Party
Fridays: Finger Paint
June 30, 12 – 4 pm,
free with admission
“Owls”
Curious Kids –
Discovery Zone
333
E. Broad Street
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
Beginning Monday,
June 25, Family Programming, Fun for the Whole Family! Free with your paid
admission, every day has a different theme. From 1:30 to 3:00 pm each day.
Mondays: Brown Bag Puppets
Tuesdays: Splatter, Splash,
Squish
Wednesdays: Insects
Thursdays: Animals ALIVE with
Love Creek Nature Center
Fridays: Awesome Ocean
Animals
June
30, 12 – 4 pm, free with admission
“Frogs, Frogs and More Frogs”
Family Fun Night at the Silver Beach Carousel
333
E. Broad Street – Weekly, Thursdays
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Want to
create more good times with your kids? Have we got the place for you! Come to
Silver Beach Carousel every Thursday from 4-8:30 p.m, admission is half price!
You’ll build happy memories
For Parents Only:
Corsets, Whips & Whiskey
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 5 pm to 11 pm.
Corsets, Whips & Whiskey
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 5 pm to 11 pm.
The
Journeyman Distillery, 109 Generation Drive, Three Oaks, MI 49128
This
event has a wild title, but, is the First Whiskey Party held by The Journeyman
Distillery! My husband has been to The Journeyman and he thinks it is
great. This event does sound fun!
The
Journeyman Distillery expands to the outdoor area for this spectacular event!
Join us for this all-you-can-eat hog roast, barbeque feast and an outdoor bar.
Live music by Kennedy & the Concern. Space is limited so get your tickets
early! $12 Advance and $16 at the Door.
For more information on this event, please call: 269-820-2050, or visit their website:
www.journeymandistillery.com/events
For more information on this event, please call: 269-820-2050, or visit their website:
www.journeymandistillery.com/events
Bamboo Bash-A Night in the Tropics
Jun 30, 2012
Time: 06:30 PM
Location: Fairway Hall, Whittaker
Woods, 12578 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo
Website: www.lubeznikcenter.org.
Phone: (219) 874-4900
Support LCA
community outreach, education and exhibits as you party the night away, island
style at our annual fundraiser. Featuring music by the Disorderlies, an island
dinner, tropical attire contest, optional golf, PLUS live and silent auctions.
Event begins at
6:30pm ET (5:30 CT)
TICKETS ON SALE
NOW! Purchase your tickets online at lubeznikcenter.org.
The Lubeznik
Center for the Arts is a dynamic, contemporary arts center whose mission is to
creatively interweave art exhibitions, the performing arts, educational
programming and collaborative community outreach in order to enrich the arts
experience within the region.
Some
Upcoming Events:
Arts After
Dark
@ The Box Factory
Saturday, July 7th
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Teens
are invited to come to our open mic night. Sing, dance, tell a joke, karaoke or
perhaps you have a different talent? Come show it off at the Box Factory
located at 1101 Broad Street St. Joseph, MI.
Celebrate
Bridgman
Thursday, July 12 – Sunday July 15, 2012
Celebrate Bridgman is
a fun filled family festival hosted by the City of Bridgman the second weekend
in July. Highlighted by a Firemen's Dance Under the big top sponsored by the
Bridgman Volunteer Fire Department, the event also includes a 5K run/walk,
craft show, sand sculpting contest at Weko Beach, sidewalk sales, children's
programs, Farmer's Market, the Red Arrow Run Car Show, lots of food and of
course, a parade! Our free "Celebration Shuttle" will be available.
This year the City of Bridgman and Bridgman Public School District have teamed
up to sponsor a Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. This tournament is a
national event and is open to all ages. Information is available at www.macker.com. On Sunday evening
you can relax before the work week starts at a free concert at Weko Beach. Be
sure to bring your camera our sunsets are always complimentary! A complete list
of events can be found at www.bridgman.org.
Krasl
Art Fair
707
Lake Boulevard
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
269-983-0271
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
269-983-0271
Join
the Krasl Art Center as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, July
14-15, 2012.
What
started out, as a “clothesline” art fair in 1962 with 50 local artists, has
grown to an art fair with a national reputation. There will be 216 jury-selected
artists showing their work this year in the perfect mix of fine art and fine
craft. We are proud to display the work of these exceptional artists and you
will be impressed by the unique quality of their works. There will also be a
booth featuring young “emerging artists” and their work.
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