Winter
has hit and doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere for a while. Why not get out and enjoy what the area has
to offer. Also, I haven’t seen a whole
lot for upcoming events, so if you know of any upcoming events, just let me
know!
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you like the blog and the information, please check out the Facebook page. I’m
posting pictures, as well as updating more events that are posted on Facebook.
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I am
always looking for more family friendly events to add. Please send any that you
know about my way! If I missed anything, I can add it immediately to the
Facebook page, as well. You can also
send me an email at: familyfuninSWMI@gmail.com. Thank
you!
List of Events:
·
Coastline Children’s Film Festival, through
Feb. 10
·
2013 Magical Ice Fest, Feb. 8 – Feb. 10
·
Harbor Country Chocolate Classic, through
Feb. 28
·
“How I
Became a Pirate”, Feb. 9
·
Victorian Valentine’s Party, Feb. 9
Weekly Activities:
·
Sledding/Tubing
·
Ice Skating
·
Skiing
·
Sarett Nature Center
·
Power In Motion
·
YMCA
·
Curious Kids Museums
·
Library Fun
For
Parents Only:
·
Leo Nocentelli and the Doc Robinson Band in Concert, Sat. Feb. 9
·
Walk on the Wild Side, Sat. Feb. 9
Weekly Events:
Coastline
Children’s Film Festival
Friday, February 1 – February 10.
10 days of award-winning features, documentaries,
and shorts
at nine screening locations along with hands-on workshops.
Venues include the Acorn Theater, Anna Russo-Sieber Gallery, Bridgman Public Library, Brookview School, Citadel Dance & Music Center, Krasl Art
Center, Loma Theatre, New Buffalo Performing Arts Center and The Lubeznik Center for the Arts.
at nine screening locations along with hands-on workshops.
Venues include the Acorn Theater, Anna Russo-Sieber Gallery, Bridgman Public Library, Brookview School, Citadel Dance & Music Center, Krasl Art
Center, Loma Theatre, New Buffalo Performing Arts Center and The Lubeznik Center for the Arts.
See the Facebook Page for more
information: https://www.facebook.com/familyfuninswmi?ref=hl#!/CoastlineChildrensFilmFestival
2013 Magical Ice Fest
Friday,
February 8 – Sunday, February 19
Join us in downtown St. Joseph February
8-10 for our 9th Annual Magical Ice Fest.
Fire & Ice Reception - Friday Night
Shadowland Ballroom kicks off the weekend with the Fire & Ice opening reception from 8 p.m.-Midnight. Come on down for live music by the Sprague Brothers, Fire Dancers and a Martini Ice Luge. Cover is just $10, ladies are free until 9 p.m. So arrive early!
Ice Competitions - All Weekend
Professional Ice Carving Competitions on Saturday from 10am - 3pm and again on Sunday from 10am- 2pm. Friday's "Street Competition" will begin at 4pm all along State St - watch the carvers magically turn frozen blocks into works of art!
New this year - ICE WARS! Watch pro carvers duel it out in 15 minute bouts of ice-carving chaos! 4pm-6pm on Saturday, February 9. This event is sponsored by the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council.
SnowBiz Scavenger Hunt - All Weekend
Hunt all of our logo sculptures in and around downtown and be entered to win a prize! Stop in the Welcome Center to get a copy of the scavenger hunt form and learn the fun details. The hunt is available Friday - Sunday of the Ice Festival.
Fire & Ice Reception - Friday Night
Shadowland Ballroom kicks off the weekend with the Fire & Ice opening reception from 8 p.m.-Midnight. Come on down for live music by the Sprague Brothers, Fire Dancers and a Martini Ice Luge. Cover is just $10, ladies are free until 9 p.m. So arrive early!
Ice Competitions - All Weekend
Professional Ice Carving Competitions on Saturday from 10am - 3pm and again on Sunday from 10am- 2pm. Friday's "Street Competition" will begin at 4pm all along State St - watch the carvers magically turn frozen blocks into works of art!
New this year - ICE WARS! Watch pro carvers duel it out in 15 minute bouts of ice-carving chaos! 4pm-6pm on Saturday, February 9. This event is sponsored by the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council.
SnowBiz Scavenger Hunt - All Weekend
Hunt all of our logo sculptures in and around downtown and be entered to win a prize! Stop in the Welcome Center to get a copy of the scavenger hunt form and learn the fun details. The hunt is available Friday - Sunday of the Ice Festival.
Budwesier's Black
Crown Block Party
Get in on the fun! Grab a friend and go on a restaurant expedition. Presented by Bud Distributing, check out featured menu offerings and drink specials all weekend at participating locations. On Friday, February 8, local radio stars Zack East and Robin VanDyke kick off the party at each of the stops from 6-9pm.
Magical Fun - Saturday
Join local magician John Dudley as he visits several downtown attractions and performs a variety of magic. He is sure to be entertaining for all ages. Locations and times coming soon.
Waikiki Weekend - Saturday and Sunday
Located at the Silver Beach Carousel and Shadowland Ballroom, be sure to stop below the bluff to learn how to hula with live hula dance demonstrations and more. For more information, visit www.silverbeachcarousel.com.
Winery, Art and Chocolate Festival - Saturday
Join the Silver Beach Hotel for an event where art, wine, chocolate and love come together. There will be live entertainment, area artists and jewelry designers and 10 area wineries featuring wine tasting for the adults and sparkling non-alcoholic tastings for the kids. Area chocolatiers will also offer tastings to attendees. This event will go from 4PM to 9PM and reduced family room rates are available. Tickets to this event are only $10 for those 21 and up, $5 for children and non-drinkers. Visit www.stjoesilverbeachhotel.com for more information.
Get in on the fun! Grab a friend and go on a restaurant expedition. Presented by Bud Distributing, check out featured menu offerings and drink specials all weekend at participating locations. On Friday, February 8, local radio stars Zack East and Robin VanDyke kick off the party at each of the stops from 6-9pm.
Magical Fun - Saturday
Join local magician John Dudley as he visits several downtown attractions and performs a variety of magic. He is sure to be entertaining for all ages. Locations and times coming soon.
Waikiki Weekend - Saturday and Sunday
Located at the Silver Beach Carousel and Shadowland Ballroom, be sure to stop below the bluff to learn how to hula with live hula dance demonstrations and more. For more information, visit www.silverbeachcarousel.com.
Winery, Art and Chocolate Festival - Saturday
Join the Silver Beach Hotel for an event where art, wine, chocolate and love come together. There will be live entertainment, area artists and jewelry designers and 10 area wineries featuring wine tasting for the adults and sparkling non-alcoholic tastings for the kids. Area chocolatiers will also offer tastings to attendees. This event will go from 4PM to 9PM and reduced family room rates are available. Tickets to this event are only $10 for those 21 and up, $5 for children and non-drinkers. Visit www.stjoesilverbeachhotel.com for more information.
Harbor
Country Chocolate Classic 2013
A celebration so sweet
it spans the month of February! With chocolate as the centerpiece, satisfy your
cravings by creating, consuming, comparing, cooking and celebrating all things
chocolate! Watch for contests and classes, cook-offs and tastings and culinary
adventures! Some events this weekend:
·
Baroda Founders Hill Wine
Celler
Friday, February 8th, 7:30
pm
Spend an evening with us, tasting
seven Baroda Founders wines paired with Vineyards Gourmet Chocolates. Tickets
are
$30 per couple and includes a
complimentary bottle of First Kiss, a delicious red wine with dark chocolate
and raspberry flavoring, or Smorleaux, a Merlot with milk chocolate and
marshmallow flavors. Yum! Please call for reservations: 269.426.5222.
·
Basically Bedrooms
Saturday-Sunday, February
8-9, 2013
Stop in for chocolate
martinis and see how our unique selection of beautiful bedding, furnishings
and decorative pillows can enhance the comforts of your home. We also carry
sleep wear, gift items and jewelry.
·
Buchanan
Art Center
Saturday, February 9, 2013, 10am-4pm
Chocolate Day at BAC.
Learn about the history of chocolate,
make a chocolate Valentine, decorate cupcakes, sample a chocolate fountain!
Enjoy the Chocolate bake sale and
baking contest. Lots of fun creative activities for all ages! Bid on Creative
Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets. Admission:Free(small fee on some activities)
·
Catherine
Doll Fashion for Green Living
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Open house and delicious soap! Hot
chocolate will be served along with samples of our own, made-on-the-premise Chocolate
mint soap. Enjoy 10% off the Catherine Doll line of clothing – each piece is
one-of-a-kind.
Please visit the website for more
details and schedule of events:
Omaha Theater Company presents How I Became a Pirate
Saturday, February 9, 2 p.m.
Mendel Center
2755 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Tickets: $17
Shiver me
timbers! Young Jeremy Jacob is digging in the sand at North Beach when he is
greeted by Captain Braid Beard and his mates, and is recruited to help find the
perfect digging spot for their treasure. Boarding the ship, the Captain
introduces the boy to his pirate crew – who share with him the ins and outs of
a pirate’s life at sea. Jeremy is instructed on how to talk like a pirate and
schooled in pirate manners and etiquette (or the lack thereof). In turn Jeremy
shares with them what a typical kid’s day is like and the wondrous game of
soccer! The pirate world proves to have many surprises for Jeremy Jacob. A story of adventure and finding one’s own
heart – a path that can’t be found on any treasure map!
For tickets and more information,
please visit the website:
http://www.lmcmainstage.org/pirate
Victorian Valentines Party
Saturday, February 9, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Saturday, February 9, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
North Berrien Historical
Museum
300 Coloma Avenue
Coloma, MI 49038
Bring your family to the
museum for festive crafts, games, and refreshments. View our collection of
historic valentines and create your own special valentines to take home.
Admission: Suggested Donation $3/person.
For more information, please call: 269-468-3330 or visit the website: www.northberrienhistory.org/events.html
For more information, please call: 269-468-3330 or visit the website: www.northberrienhistory.org/events.html
Sledding
Warren
Dunes State Park (15 minutes)
12032 Red Arrow Hwy
Sawyer, Michigan 49125
269-426-4013
Five Pines
Sat 11-5 Sun 1-5:30
Tube Rentals:adult $8, children 6-11 $7, under 5 free
(Combo packages with cross-country skiing, adults $13,kids $10)
6597 Smith Road
Berrien Center, MI 49202
269-471-1396
12032 Red Arrow Hwy
Sawyer, Michigan 49125
269-426-4013
Five Pines
Sat 11-5 Sun 1-5:30
Tube Rentals:adult $8, children 6-11 $7, under 5 free
(Combo packages with cross-country skiing, adults $13,kids $10)
6597 Smith Road
Berrien Center, MI 49202
269-471-1396
http://www.visitharborcountry.org/attractions-winter-where-to-go-sledding-tubing.php
Ice Skating
Howard Ice Rink: 2414 Willa Drive, St Joseph, MI 269-983-8795, Daily admission $5,
skate rental $3
Washington Park: Parker Parkway, Michigan City, IN 219-873-1506
Soldiers Memorial Park: 250 Pine Lake Ave, La Porte, IN 219-326-9600
SKIING
GROOMED
SKI TRAILS
Madeline Bertrand County
Park 3038
Adams Road, Niles, MI 269-683-8280. 3 miles of level to gently rolling trails
through pine and oak forests along the St. Joseph River.
www.berriencounty.org/parks for trail conditions. Hours: 10 am to sunset,
Wed-Sun (Nov-March). Ski Rental Hours: Available during regular park hours and
during scheduled night ski events.
Love Creek County Park 9228 Huckleberry Road,
Berrien Center 269-471-2617. 5 miles of open trails and challenging wooded
slopes and turns. Many trails also feature lanes for ski skating. Trail Fees
Adults: $4 per day or $15 season pass. Children (15 & under): $3 per
day or $10 season pass. Hours: 10 am to 5 pm Tues-Sun. Ski Rental Hours:
Available during regular park hours and during scheduled night ski events.
Lighted Night Skiing -- Regular fees apply.
Fri/Sat at Madeline Bertrand until 9:30pm.
Conditions permitting, call to confirm. Trail permit is $3 and
rental equipment is $5 from 5pm to closing.
Ski Rental Fees -- Rentals must be made 2
hours before the park closes. A deposit is required. Adults: $10, Children
under 15: $5
UNGROOMED
SKI TRAILS
Chikaming Township Park & Preserve, Warren Woods Road East of
I-94
Warren Dunes State Park 12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer 269-426-4013. Vehicle Permit Required.
Michigan residents $6. Non Resident $8. Trail Length: 6 miles
Warren
Woods Nature Area Entrances on Elm Valley Rd and Warren Woods Rd in Union Pier/Three
Oaks 269-426-4013 Marked trails
Robinson
Nature Preserve Harbert, East Rd (about 1 mile east of Red Arrow Hwy) Marked
trails through 89 acres of woods and ravines
Grand Mere
State Park Thornton
Drive, Stevensville, MI 269-426-4013. Vehicle Permit Required. Michigan
resident $6 Non Resident $8 Trail Length: .50 miles
Sarett
Nature Center 2300 Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor,MI 269-927-4832 Ski rentals
available $7 Trails open dawn to dusk every day.
DOWNHILL SKIING
Swiss Valley Ski Area, 13421 Mann St., Jones,
MI Phone: 269-244-5635 Reservations: 269-244-8016. www.skiswissvalley.com
Family friendly downhill intermediate and beginner runs. 11 runs, two quads,
one triple & four rope tows. Longest run 0.1 mile. Snowmaking for 60 total
acres. Night skiing, terrain park for snowboarding, full service ski shop and
rentals, and children’s programs. Chalet lounge with fireplace; day lodge with
cafeteria.
Sarett Nature Center
2300 Benton
Center Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(1st
Exit off of 196)
Phone:
269-927-4832
Website: www.sarett.com/summer.htm
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 W. John Beers Road
Stevensville,
MI
269/429-9575
“Cabin Fever” Adult
Reading Program
January
2 – February 28, read books and get great prizes.
School Age Story and Craft
Time
Wednesday,
February 13, 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm
Ages
5 and up
School
age kids enjoy older stories and then have time for a fun craft!
Walk in Story Times:
Bedtime
Story Time: Mondays, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Walk-in
Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Fun
Fridays Story Time: Fridays, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Valentine's
Day Card Club
Saurday, February 9, 10:30am – 11:30am, or 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Come and create a beautiful Valentine's Day
card with host Cindy Johnston. Registration starts January 7th. Space is
limited. Sign up for either the 10:30 am or 1:00 pm session.
Maude
Preston Palenske Memorial Library
500
Market Street
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
269/983-7167
Story Times Resume
Toddler
and Preschooler walk-in Story Time will resume on Tuesday, February 5 at
10:30. Story times are:
Tuesdays
and Wednesdays at 10:30 am.
LEGO Donations Needed!
Please consider bringing in and/or donating your
loose LEGOs and DUPLOs to the library for an upcoming month-long LEGO event
this spring! This event is a collaborative event between many nonprofit
organizations all around St. Joseph.
Power In Motion
3889 S. M-139
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269/429-5100
Register now for Winter
Classes! New to their website, you can register for classes online, as well as
pay for the classes online.
Open Gym: Friday 8:00 – 9:30 pm, ages 11
and older
Saturday 12:00 –
1:30 pm – ages 10 and younger. 4 and younger
must be accompanied by an adult.
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
Family Float – Weekly, Fridays and
Saturdays
Swimming
pool open to families- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the
water.
Friday,
6:30 to 8:00 (Family float! Bring inflatable floating toys to play with!)
Saturday,
4:00 to 5:45 pm
Sunday,
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Family float! Bring inflatable floating toys to play with!)
Free
for YMCA members, $14 for families
YOU DESERVE A NIGHT OUT . . . AND YOUR KIDS DESERVE A NIGHT
HERE!
Three evenings in February you can enjoy a terrific night
out while your 4-12 year olds kids have a great time at the Y!
·
Friday, Feb. 15 ( great for
celebrating Valentine's Day
) we're featuring Kids Night Out from 5:30-10:00 pm. Featuring
crafts, gym time, climbing wall, sportwall, snacks, swimming and a movie, your
kids will have a great time! Kids Night Out is only $23 for Y members and $33
for the community; additional family members are only $10 per child.
Why miss a night out this month? Treat your kids to a
wonderful time at the Y!
Curious Kids Museum
415 Lake Blvd.
St. Joseph, MI
49085
269/983-CKID
Fall/Winter/Spring
hours of Wednesday-Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday, 12-5pm. Admission will be $5 per
person 1 and older (11 mos. and younger is free) or $9 per person for the Joint
Admission to also visit Discovery Zone the same day.
Curious Kids – Discovery Zone
333 E.
Broad Street
St.
Joseph, MI 49085
Curious
Kids – Discovery Zone has reopened with “Turtle Travels”. What is it like to be
a turtle and survive in today's world? Follow turtle footprints on a life-sized
board game in the new "Turtle Travels" exhibit, coming to the Lou and
Warren Gast Traveling Exhibit Gallery
Fall/Winter/Spring hours of Thursday, 4-8:30pm, (half-price night!), Friday and Saturday, 10-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Admission will then be $5 per person, 3 and older (2 and under is free) and Joint Admission will be $9 per person. Thursday nights are All the Fun for Half the Price...only $3.00 per person!
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,
rides are half price - $1.00! You’ll build happy memories.
For Parents Only (get a babysitter,
and have a fun night out!):
Leo Nocentelli and the Doc Robinson Band in Concert
Saturday, February 9, 9:00 – 11:00 pm
Saturday, February 9, 9:00 – 11:00 pm
The Livery Microbrewery
190 5th Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Leo Nocentelli (named one of Guitar Player
Magazine Top 50 guitarist in the world) is teaming up with jazz-funk guitarist Marcus Robinson for a night of incredibly
funky grooves - New Orleans style.
On the eve of Mardi Gras, this
performance will likely become the party of the year as these two amazing
players bring their "musical gumbo" to a Michiana stage.
Performing with these two vrituosos
are Peter Chwazik on bass, Khamron Diggins on drums, Tim Williams on keyboards,
Vincenzo Currasco on percussion, Randy BeBop Di Vitto on trumpet with special
guest vocalist Dawn Burns.
Please visit the website: http://liverybrew.com/calendar/
Walk on the Wild Side
Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 2:00pm
Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 2:00pm
Sarett Nature Center
2300 Benton Center Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Grab your
snowshoes and join a naturalist for a walk through the wilds of Sarett. Rentals
are available. Fee: $3 per person, free for members. Because we plan to travel
over the marsh-adults only.
For more information, please call: 269-927-4832, or visit the website:
www.southhaven.org/event_details.cfm?rowID=9470&id=50
www.southhaven.org/event_details.cfm?rowID=9470&id=50
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