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As part of the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce America 250 “Party Like It’s 1776” celebration, they will host an afternoon party with DJ Chase, Wednesday, July 1st, Noon-4pm, at Shoreline Park on U.S. 23 in Tawas City. Enjoy activities and movement sessions with the Tawas Wellness Warriors. For more information visit Tawas.Com.
As part of the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce America 250 “Party Like It’s 1776” celebration, they will host “Bubbles At The Beach Bash” at the Shoreline Park Pavilion, U.S. 23 Tawas City. From Noon-4pm BPT Entertainment. From 7-9pm, the band Random Hoax will perform followed by a boat parade on Tawas Bay from East tawas State Dock to Shoreline Park.
As part of the Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce America 250 “Party Like It’s 1776” celebration, they will host activities at Shoreline Park on U.S. 23 in Tawas City. Clark The Juggler will entertain audiences at 3pm & 7pm at the Towns Square. Also Arts & Crafts with the Tawas Bay Art Gallery at the pavilion from 12:30-2:30pm. For more information visit Tawas.Com.
The 2026 4th of July parade will occur on Saturday, July 4th at 11am.
The theme for the parade is “Party Like It’s 1776”
The parade begins at the corner of Newman and Lincoln St, travels towards US-23 where it takes a right, and continues into Tawas City, ending at Matthews St.The parade stretches 2.5 miles through the Tawases and includes over 100 vehicles.
Checkout these events.
Tuesdays In The Park, free summer concert series at Doc Letchfield Park’s Pinconning Bandshell, 301 North Street. Bring your lawn chair 7-8pm: Food available! In case of rain it will be held at Pinconning Community Center. For more information visit the Pinconning Arts Council Facebook Page
The Oscoda Area Convention & Visitor Bureau will host free “Movie Night At The Pier”, Wednesdays at Oscoda Township beach. Movie starts at dusk, with music and games a half hour before the movie. Bring lawn chairs, blankets & snacks:
6/24: The Sponge Bob Movie 7/1: Zootopia 2 7/8: Smurfs 7/15: ET The Extraterrestrial
7/22: A Minecraft Movie 7/29: The Little Rascals 8/5: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
8/12: The Goonies For more information visit Oscoda.Com.
The Our Lady Of The Woods Shrine on M-72 just west of the light, in Mio will hold their annual Indoor Rummage Sale and Bake Sale:
Thursday, June 25th 9am-4pm
Friday, June 26th 9am-4pm
Saturday, June 27th 9am-4pm
Sunday, June 28th 10am-Noon
All proceeds benefit the Shrine. For more information visit O L W Shrine Dot Org.
Friday, June 26th is Kid’s Day at the Lumberman’s Monument Visitor’s Center, 5401 Monument Road, Oscoda. At 1pm Trout Unlimited will teach kids about the importance of waterways ecology and micro invertebrates. For more information call 989-362-8961.
West Branch Events will hold the Classy Chassis Car Show Friday, June 26th, 6-9pm, in downtown West Branch. Custom cars and trucks, hot rods, classics and muscle cars. Free vehicle registration. For more information visit West Branch Events.Com.
The Future of Comedy Show will be held Friday, June 26th, 8pm at the Tawas Bay Beach Resort on U.S. 23 in East Tawas. Dave Wellfare, Mike Ball, Chuck Bates and Kamryn Kelems will perform. Cost is $25 per persona and tickets are available at Mike Ball Dot Com.Com.
The City of AuGres will hold an Open House for four newly constructed homes Saturday, June 27th, 10am-3pm, at 257 Stern Drive in AuGres. The city encourages residents and interested buyers to attend, tour the homes and learn more about housing initiatives.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery will hold a class in Basic Fashion Design “From Beach to Bistro”, Saturday, June 27th, 9-11am at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Learn basic principles of fashion design. Cost is $35 plus $15 for supplies. Registration required by calling 989-362-5613.
The Oscoda AuSable Chamber of Commerce annual Art & Antiques On The Beach takes place at Oscoda Beach Park: Saturday, June 27th 9am-5pm Sunday, June 28th 10am-4pm New this year is an Antiques and Vintage area along with traditional arts and crafts! For more information visit Oscoda Chamber.Com.
Tawas Point State Park is hosting daily Nature Programs at the park in East Tawas. On Sunday, June 28th:
1pm: “Foxtacle Course” at the Explorer Guide Table near Camp Host. Learn about fox through fun activities.
4pm: “Michigan Marsupial” at the Explorer Guide Table near Camp Host. Learn about the opossum through a game or craft!
The programs are free but a Recreational Passport will be required for park entry. For more information visit Michigan Dot Gov Slash Tawas Point or call 989-362-5041.
Tawas Point State Park is hosting daily Nature Programs at the park in East Tawas. On Monday, June 29th:
10am: “Outstanding Owls” at the Explorer Guide Table near Camp Host, Learn about owls through a craft or game!
2pm: “Fantastic Frogs & Terrific Toads” at the Explorer Guide Table near Camp Host. Learn about amphibians through a craft and short program!
The programs are free but a Recreational Passport will be required for park entry. For more information visit Michigan Dot Gov Slash Tawas Point or call 989-362-5041.
The Tawas Community Concert Band will perform a Patriotic Themed Concert Monday, June 29th, 7pm, at the East Tawas City Park. The first 100 people wearing a 2026 Sponsorship Tawas Chamber “Party Like It’s 1776” Logo T-Shirt will receive a free ice cream, courtesy of the Tawas Chamber, from Black Bird Ice Cream. For more information visit Tawas.Com.
Tuesday Night Live Street Dance and Family Fun will be held Tuesday, June 30th, 7-8:30pm on the 2nd block of Newman Street, East Tawas. It will feature “The Band Crash” plus a balloon artist, a Touch-A-Palooza event with vehicles from local organizations, free popcorn from the Family Theater for anyone wearing a 2026 Sponsorship Tawas Chamber “Party Like It’s 1776” Logo T-Shirt and face painting at the Tawas Bay Art Gallery. For more information visit Tawas.Com.
Tawas Point State Park is hosting daily Nature Programs at the park in East Tawas. On Tuesday, June 30th:
10am: “Nature Walk” starting at the Lighthouse towards the end of the point and back along the beach
2pm: “Turtle Talk” at the Explorer Guide Table near camp Host. Learn about the turtles of Michigan and make a turtle inspired craft.
The programs are free but a Recreational Passport will be required for park entry. For more information visit Michigan Dot Gov Slash Tawas Point or call 989-362-5041.
Tawas Point State Park is hosting daily Nature Programs at the park in East Tawas. On Wednesday, July 1st:
3pm: “Super Snakes” at the Explorer Guide Table near camp Host. Learn about snakes and make a beaded snake bracelet
6-8pm: “Hook, Line & Sinker” at the East Tawas Dock at the end of Newman Street. Poles and bait provided to try and catch a fish.
The programs are free. For more information visit Michigan Dot Gov Slash Tawas Point or call 989-362-5041.
Tawas Point State Park is hosting daily Nature Programs at the park in East Tawas. On Thursday, July 2nd:
10am: “Bird Olympics” at the Explorer Guide Table near Camp Host. Participate in active challenges highlighting bird attributes
2pm: “Michigan Mammals Discovery Table” at the Explorer Guide Table near Camp Host. Learn through a mammal craft project or scavenger hunt
The programs are free but a Recreational Passport will be required for park entry. For more information visit Michigan Dot Gov Slash Tawas Point or call 989-362-5041.
American Legion Post #422 will host an “America’s 250th Year Party, Friday, July 3rd beginning at 2pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, Hale. BBQ Chicken Dinner at 4pm, cost by donation. Fun & games including pool, Cornhole, darts & horseshoes. Plus 50/50, door prize for best patriotic costume and best patriotic dessert. DJ Karaoke & Contest at 7pm and the canteen is open to the public.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery will host a watercolor class by featured artist Megan Swoyer called “Planter Pizzazz” Friday, July 3rd, 10:30am-12:30pm, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $40 and supplies are included. Registration is required by calling 989-362-5613.
The Friends of the Tawas Point Lighthouse invite everyone to “Tuesdays at the Lighthouse” free tours every Tuesday from Noon-4pm, at the lighthouse at Tawas Point State Park. Admission free, but donations accepted. A Recreation Passport is required for park entry.
MONDAY:
Bingo: The Alcona County Commission on Aging hosts Bingo the first and third Monday of every month at 2pm in the Senior Center Dining Hall, 207 South Church Street, Lincoln. Coffee and popcorn available too.
Community Supper: The Collective by Tawas Wellness hosts a Community Supper The first Monday of each month from 4-6:30pm at 821 Newman Street, East Tawas with a menu with burgers and seafood and weekly special. To go orders at 989-305-6322.
Bingo: The Mikado Goodfellows host Bingo Mondays at the Civic Center on F-41. Doors open at 4pm, Bingo at 6:30pm. Food available for purchase. Proceeds to Charity.
Bunko and Darts: American Legion Post #422 invites everyone to play the dice game Bunko the first and third Monday of every month at 5:30pm and Darts at 6pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, Hale. All are welcome. For more information call 989-728-5055.
Meat Bingo and Darts: American Legion Post #422 invites everyone to play Meat Bingo the second and fourth Monday of every month at 5:30pm and Darts at 6pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, Hale. All are welcome. For more information call 989-728-5055.
TUESDAY:
Bingo: The Sand Lake Seniors host Bingo Tuesdays in the Sand Lake Heights Building, 4059 Indian Lake Road, National City. Doors open at 11am, Bingo starts at noon. Proceeds to the Sand Lake Seniors.
Euchre: The Alcona County Commission on Aging hosts Euchre Day, Tuesdays beginning at 12:30pm, at the Senior Center, 207 South Church Street, Lincoln. Tickets one dollar, 10 cents per Euchre, free popcorn and coffee. Call 989-334-3466 for more information.
THURSDAY:
Bingo: The Hale VFW hosts Bingo Thursdays at their hall, 203 Ainsley Street, Hale. Doors open at 4pm, Bingo starts at 6pm:
Line Dancing: "Thursday Night at the V" Line Dancing Class will be held Thursdays from 6-8pm at VFW Post #3735 at 240 Chrysler Road in Oscoda.
Concert: The Standish Historical Depot & Welcome Center, U.S. 23 & M-61 will hold their Summer Concert Series Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm:
The Rotary Club of Oscoda Summer Concert at the Oscoda Beach Bandshell Thursday at 7pm: Serving Pop, popcorn & sno-cones will be sold. In case of rain, it will move to the AuSable Inn. Visit the Rotary Facebook Page for more information
FRIDAY:
Bingo: The Sand Lake Heights Community Association host bingo every Friday at the Sand Lake Heights Building at 4059 Indian Lake Road, National City. Doors open at 5pm, bingo starts at 6pm
Euchre: American Legion Post #422 invites everyone to play Euchre every Friday at 6pm at the post, 429 West Main Street in Hale. Food available for purchase too.
A Farmer’s Market will be held Fridays from 9am-2pm at Riverside Park in AuGres from May 15th-September 25th. For vendor information call AuGres City Hall at 989-876-8811
SATURDAY:
American Legion Post #422 hosts Karaoke every Saturday night at 7pm, at the Post, 429 West Main Street, in Hale. All are welcome! For more information call 989-728-5055.
The Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market will be held Saturday ay Gateway Park on US-23 in Tawas City. 8am-1pm.
SUNDAY:
Bingo: The Hale VFW hosts bingo every Sunday at their hall at 203 Ainsley Street in Hale. Doors open at 4pm, Bingo at 6pm.
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