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WEEKLY 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.
Tuesday Night Live Street Dance- and Family Fun will be held Tuesday, 7-8:30pm on the 2nd block of Newman Street, East Tawas. For more information visit Tawas.Com.
The Oscoda County District Library- will host “Angelina Bertoni’s Bubble Show” Thursday, July 9th, 3pm, at the library, 430 West 8th Street, Mio. Be amazed at more bubbles than you’ve seen in your life while exploring science and geometry the fun way! For more information call 989-826-3618.
Huron Pines- will host “Picnic & Pages” Thursday, July 9th, 11am-2pm, at the Hubbard Lake Nature Preserve, 720 Holiday Inn Road, in Hubbard Lake. Enjoy the preserve at your own pace. There will be a kid’s craft station. For more information visit Huron Pines Dot Org.
The Lumberman’s Monument Visitor’s Center- will hold Kid’s Day Friday, July 10th, 1pm, at the Center at River and Monument Roads, Oscoda. Kids will learn what role the Forest Service has in wildland firefighting. The program is free and open to all ages. For more information call 989-362-8961.
The Tawas Bay Players- will present “Decades of Delight” Variety Show Via Decades of Entertainment and featuring Decade Art by the Tawas Bay Art Gallery:
Friday, July 10th 7pm
Saturday, July 11th 7pm
Sunday, July 12th 7pm
Thursday, July 23rd 7pm
Friday, July 24th 7pm
Saturday, July 25th 7pm
Sunday, July 26th 7pm
At The Tawas Bay Playhouse, 401 Newman Street, East Tawas. For tickets information call 989-362-8373 or visit Tawas Bay Players.Com.
The 15th Annual Vintage Car Show at the Depot, will be held Saturday, July 11th, 9am-4pm, at the Depot, corner of U.S. 23 and M-61 in Standish. Open to historic vehicles 1934 and older! For more information call 989-812-8954 or check the depot’s Facebook Page.
Summerfest in the Tawases- July 10th-12th!
Events Friday at Shoreline Park U.S. 23 Tawas City:
Noon-9pm: Bouncy Houses
6pm: Cornhole Tournament $50 a team
7-8:30pm: Live music featuring “The Smokie Links”
For more information visit Tawas.Com
Events Saturday:
Summerfest in the Tawases- July 10th-12th!
9am: Tawas Wellness Warriors & Tawas Chamber 5K Walk & Run & 10K Run at The Collective, 821 Newman Street, East Tawas
11am-4pm: Paws On The Porch with Iosco County Animal Shelter at Tawas Bay Art Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas
6pm: Car Cruise. Line Up at Dean Arbour Ford, M-55 Tawas City at 5pm
7-10pm: Street Dance on Newman Street
For more information visit Tawas.Com.
Event Sunday:
Summerfest in the Tawases- July 10th-12th!
8am-Noon: 63rd annual Iosco County Airport Fly-In & Breakfast.1131 Aulerich Road, East Tawas, MI, AYCE pancakes, eggs and a serving of sausage. Adults $10, kids 5-12 $5 4 and under free.
8am-3pm: Car Show on Newman Street
11am-3pm: Paws On The Porch with Iosco County Animal Shelter at Tawas Bay Art Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas
3pm: Car Show Awards on Newman Street
For more information visit Tawas.com.
Summerfest 10k Run, 5k Run & Walk.
July 11th, 2026
The ”Light Up the Bay” committee along with Tawas Wellness Warriors will once again be hosting the Tawas Bay Sumerfest 5k/10k. Beginning in 2025 the race will begin and end at The Collective in East Tawas. Pre-registration for the Summerfest 5k Run and Walk is $30 and $20 for anyone 10 and under. The 10k registration ia $35, and $25 for anyone under the age of 10. Registration is available now. Prices will increase for registration day before or day of. Sign-up will take place online only through RunSignUp.com. For inquiries regarding the race please email ahearnesean@gmail.com
To sign up or for more information please visit
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastTawas/TawasBaySummerfest5k
The Tawas Masonic Lodge- will be selling Beef Pasties with Gravy Saturday, July 11th, beginning at 10am until gone, at the Lodge on U.S. 23 across from Freel’s Market, in Tawas City.
The Northeast Michigan Rocket Association- will hold a Model Rocket Launch Saturday, July 11th, 9am, at the Oscoda High School Ball Fields on River Road. Supplies provided, kids can lead countdowns and receive kits to build. For more information call 313-910-5809.
The 32nd Annual Sunrise Side Wine, Brew & Food Fest- will be held Saturday, July 11th, Noon-6pm, at the Harrisville Harbor. Michigan wines, craft beers, local food vendors local artisans and live music. Cost is $20 and includes 2 drink tickets and complimentary glass.
The Tawas City Library Friends Book Sale- will be held Saturday, July 11th, 9am-Noon, at the library, 208 North Street in Tawas City. You pick the book, you pick the price! All proceeds support the Tawas City Library and its programs. Rain date is July 18th.
The West Branch Chamber of Commerce- will hold their Fireworks Spectacular Saturday, July 11th. Live music with Blake Hinson under the pavilion at West Branch Commons from 4-8pm. Then Fireworks at dusk launched in the field north of Walmart on the Business Loop.
The Northeast Michigan Rocket Association- will hold a Model Rocket Launch Saturday, July 11th, 9am, at the Oscoda High School Ball Fields on River Road. Supplies provided, kids can lead countdowns and receive kits to build. For more information call 313-910-5809.
A Civil War Encampment & Reenactment- will be held at Irons Park in West Branch:
Saturday, July 11th: 10am, 2pm & 6pm: Drills, marching, skirmishes, gun & cannon firing. 11am: Soldier & Civilian Wear, Noon: Buglers & Drummers; 1pm: Medical on the Battlefield, 3pm: Petticoats on the Battlefield; 5pm: Soldiers Lives; 7pm: Stories from the Battlefield. Sunday, July 12th: 10am: Drills, Gun & Cannon firing & Chaplain Speaks
USG Alabaster Quarry- will hold their annual Free Fishing Day Saturday, July 11th, 8am-2pm, at the retired quarry ponds on Gypsum Road, off U.S. 23 in Alabaster Township. No license needed. Food and drinks, Nordic Sports Raffle and loaner equipment available. Rain or shine! All are welcome!
Cool To Duel Dueling Pianos- will be held at Knollview Golf Course, on U.S. 23 just south of AuGres Saturday, July 11th. Tickets $35 and includes chicken dinner. Seating at 4:30pm, Dinner at 5:30pm, Show at 6:30pm. To purchase tickets or more information call 989-876-4653
The 4th Annual USS Edson 5K Run/Walk- will be held Sunday, July 12th, at the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, 1680 Martin Street, Bay City. Race starts at 10am. Cost is $45 per person and includes T-shirt and medal. Registration deadline is Sunday, July 5th at 1pm. Proceeds for preservation projects for the ship. For more information call 989-684-3946.
Region Nine Area on Aging- will hold a presentation on Long Term Care, Tuesday, July 14th, 11am-2pm, at the Hale Senior Center, 220 North Washington Street, Hale. The presentation is free and open to everyone. For more information call 989-358-4611
The Arenac County Fair- will be held Tuesday, July 14th thru Saturday, July 18th at the fairgrounds off M-61, Standish. Events include:
Tuesday, July 14th: 11am Youth Pleasure Horse Show
Wednesday, July 15th: 6pm Alpena Cycle Club
Thursday, July 16th: 5:45pm 4H/FFA Livestock Sale
Friday, July 17th 7pm: SJO Dirt Bike/Supercross
Saturday, July 18th: 6pm: TNT Demolition Derby/Bump N Run
Plus carnival, senior activities, beer tent and more! For a full list of events visit Arenac County fair.Com!
A free Veteran Coffee Hour will be held Wednesday, July 15th, 9-11am, at the Wurtsmith Air Museum, 4071 East van Ettan Street, Oscoda. All area Veterans and their spouse invited. For more information call 989-362-6571.
The Tawas Bay Art Gallery- will host the class “Paint Your Pet”, create a custom portrait of your pet from your photograph Tuesday, July 28th, 1-3pm, at the Gallery, 302 Newman Street, East Tawas. Cost is $45 and photographs must be submitted by Tuesday, July 14th. Registration required by calling 989-362-5613.
Local Events:
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.
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.
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
The Friends of the East Tawas Library will host “Booked For Lunch” every Thursday in July at Noon at Bolen Park, 750 Newman Street, East Tawas. Bring a lunch and listen to guest readers and every child gets a free book. The event is rain or shine!
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
The Standish Farmer’s Market is held Fridays from 2-6pm at the Historic Standish Depot at the corner of U.S. 23 & M-61 in Standish. Vendors can find an application at the Depot Facebook page.
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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