Free admission for chamber members. Saginaw; for information, call 989-752-7161, or visit www.saginawchamber.org

Every Friday night, April 5 – September 1. Racing begins at 7:45 p.m. Adults $11/Children $5. Mount Pleasant Speedway, Mt. Pleasant; 989-773-2387,

www.mtpleasantspeedway.com

April 12 – October 26. Midland County was developed largely by
Civil War veterans who came to the region after the war. Heritage Park
Doan History Center, Midland; 989-631-5930,

www.mcfta.org

April 13 – June 29. Free admission. Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, SVSU, University Center; 989-964-7125,

www.marshallfredericks.org

April 20 – June 27. Admission fee. Solo exhibition presented as an award for excellence at the 2012 Greater Michigan Art Exhibition. Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930,

www.mcfta.org

April 21 – May 24. Free admission. Reception and awards presentation, April 21, 2 – 5 p.m. Juried art show features mixed media by Michigan artists. Saginaw Charter Township Hall, Saginaw Township; 989-791-9800,

www.saginawtownship.org

April 27 – June 1. Admission fee. Artwork by local high school
students and winners of the 2013 4th Congressional District art competition. Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland;
989-631-5930,

www.mcfta.org

Works on display throughout the month of May. Art Reach Center, Mt. Pleasant; 989-773-3689,

www.artreachcenter.org

Through May 19. Crawford is a studio artist and professor at Delta College. Weather-Beaten Typographies, 2008 – 2010 features carved wood sculptures inspired by Crawford’s investigations into nature’s forces while traveling. Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw; 989-754-2491, www.saginawartmuseum.org

Through May 24. Free admission. Juried art show features mixed media by Michigan artists. Saginaw Charter Township Hall, Saginaw Township; 989-791- 9800, www.saginawtownship.org

Through May 25. Frankenmuth Historical Museum, Frankenmuth; 989-652-9701, www.frankenmuthmuseum.org

Through August 22. Delta College Galleria, University Center; 989- 686-9101, www.delta.edu

Through October 26. Midland County was developed largely by Civil War veterans who came to the region after the war. Heritage Park Doan History Center, Midland; 989- 631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Through early May. See 24,000 daffodils and tulips. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631-2677, www.dowgardens.org

Throughout May. Crabapples, viburnums, and rhododendrons. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631- 2677, www.dowgardens.org

Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., May 4 – October 30. Produce, flowers, honey, and baked goods. Near the Tridge, downtown Midland; 989-839-9901, www.macc.org

May 8 – June 5. Free admission. Paintings of the Dow Chemical Company in Midland commissioned and painted in the early days of the plant in 1920. Park Library, CMU, Mt. Pleasant; 989-774-3800, www.cmich.edu

May 10 – June 7. Studio 23/The Arts Center, Bay City; 989-894-2323, www.studio23baycity.org

May 11 – June 15. Photos of plants, wildlife, and scenery taken in the local area. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

May 13 – June 30. Free admission. University Art Gallery, SVSU, University Center; 989-964- 4159, www.svsu.edu/artgallery

May 18 – 25. Ziibiwing Center, Mt. Pleasant; 989-775-4750, www.sagchip.org/ziibiwing

May 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Overview of applied behavior analysis. Pre-registration required. Held at Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, Saginaw; Call 989-399-6626 or email receptionist@midmicm.org

May 23 – 27. Competitive hot air balloon launches, scheduled flights, and Friday and Saturday night tethered balloon glows. Frankenmuth River Place, Frankenmuth; 800-600-0105, www.frankenmuthriverplace.com

Every Friday at 10 a.m. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631- 2677, www.dowgardens.org

Every Friday through September 1. Racing begins at 7:45 p.m. Adults $11/Children $5. Mount Pleasant Speedway, Mt. Pleasant; 989-773-2387, www.mtpleasantspeedway.com

May 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Zoo admission fee. Learn about sun-safe behaviors with activities and giveaways. Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw; 989-759-1408, www.saginawzoo.com

May 24 – 25. Communitywide garage and yard sales. Downtown sidewalk sales. Chesaning; 989-845-3055, www.chesaningchamber.org

May 24 – 25, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Purchase ferns, trees, shrubs, vines, and wildflowers native to Michigan. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

May 24 – 26. More than 80 workshops in the form of dance, music, vocals, craft, and instrument instruction. Evening music and dance performances. Primitive camping available. 7251 50th Ave, Remus; 989-967-8879, www.wheatlandmusic.org

May 24, 8:30 p.m. For ages 9+ with an adult. Listen for the sounds of nocturnal animals like deer, beaver, and coyotes, and try to spot a bat or migrating nighthawk. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

May 18 and 25, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Purchase dahlia tubers grown in the Dahlia Hill garden. Hundreds of varieties available. Volunteers available to answer questions. Dahlia Hill Society, 2809 Orchard Dr, Midland; 989-631-0100, www.dahliahill.org

May 25 – 26. More than 500 dogs compete in animal Olympics, dog races, costume contests, a fashion show, and disc and dock dog competitions. Sheep herd demonstrations. Frankenmuth River Place, Frankenmuth; 800-600-0105, www.dogbowlfun.com

May 25: Road Race and Bike Expo. Race, 8 a.m. Expo, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 26: Gran Fondo Di Thumb. Waves begin at 8 a.m. Course distances of 30, 60, and 120 miles. Helmets required. Zehnder’s Splash Village and Zehnder Park, Frankenmuth; 800-863-7999, www.tourdefrankenmuth.org

May 25, 7:05 p.m. May 26 – 27, 3:05 p.m. Dow Diamond, Midland; 989-837-2255, www.loons.com

May 25 – 26, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Adults $15/Seniors and children $10. Scottish heritage event features pipe band competition, highland dancing, athletics, clans, arts and crafts, vendors, and entertainment. Alma College campus, Alma; 989-463- 8979, www.almahighlandfestival.com

Sundays, May 26 – September 1, 1:30 – 5 p.m. Visit the log cabin and one-room schoolhouse, take tours of the farm, play traditional games, and visit the farm animals. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

May 27, 10 a.m. Downtown Midland; 989-837-3330, www.downtownmidland.com

May 28 – September 15. Admission fee. Thirty pieces by Saginaw native and co-founder of the Morley Foundation, Lucy Burrows Morley. The amateur photographer photographed her subjects in candid moments. Castle Museum, Saginaw; 989-752-2861, www.castlemuseum.org

May 28, 5 – 7 p.m. Socialize with friends, meet new people, and make business and community contacts. Held at Rainmakers Bar and Grill (Ramada Inn and Suites), Saginaw; 989-752- 7161, www.saginawchamber.org

May 29. For information, call 989-895-4725

May 29. Features 18 holes of golf with cart, gift package, course contests, raffles, grilled lunch, dinner, and refreshments on course. For information, call 989-907-8300, or visit www.stmarysmichigan.org

May 29 – June 20. Celebration of the arts, sciences, and humanities. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

May 29, 6 p.m. For ages 9+ with an adult. Outer trail hike focuses on aquatic life. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

May 30 – June 1. Competitions include aquatics, bocce, bowling, gymnastics, horseshoes, power lifting, weightlifting, volleyball, developmental athletics, and motor activities training program. CMU campus, Mt. Pleasant; 989-774- 3911, www.somi.org

May 30, 12:30 p.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Film-only tickets $7 adults/$5 seniors. Stars Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman. Ted is faced with housekeeping and taking care of his young son when his wife leaves him. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 989-754-7469, www.templetheatre.com

Every Friday at 10 a.m. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631- 2677, www.dowgardens.org

Every Friday through September 1. Racing begins at 7:45 p.m. Adults $11/Children $5. Mount Pleasant Speedway, Mt. Pleasant; 989-773-2387, www.mtpleasantspeedway.com

May 31. Sample products from Michigan wineries and breweries. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631-2677, www.dowgardens.org

May 31, 7:05 p.m. Dow Diamond, Midland; 989-837-2255, www.loons.com

May 31 and June 1. Friday is nighttime head lamp race with a postrace celebration. Race waves throughout the day Saturday and mini obstacle course for children. Course is 4.2 miles. Proceeds benefit programs at Midland Community Center and Railway Family Center. Midland City Forest, Midland; 989-832-7937, www.alpharace.com

May 31, 8:30 p.m. For ages 5+ with an adult. Find out what animals come out after the sun goes down. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org