Upcoming Events
Elements of Art: 2D Youth Arts Weekly Workshop
SAT, FEB 23 - APR 11, 2026 / 10 AM
8-Week Workshop Course For Students in Grades 3 - 5
Join Midland Center for the Arts as we get creative and learn about the elements of art in this new, multi-week workshop. Each week, we will focus on a new element of art and build upon what we learn, all while exploring a variety of 2-dimensional mediums. Students can expect to work in graphic, acrylic, and more as they bring their creativity to life.
The Midland Log Launch Celebration
THU, FEB 26, 2026 / 5:30 - 7 PM
Free to Attend
Join us at the Midland Center for the Arts to celebrate the continued publication of the Midland Log, a periodical focused on local history subjects. Light refreshments will be provided along with a cash bar. The authors of our previous two logs will both provide talks on the subject of their logs. Grab a drink and bite and enjoy learning some history in the Center's brand new community rooms! This is a free, walk-in, event. Doors open at 5:30 with speakers at 6 PM.
Brunch History: Mackinac's Forgotten Features
SAT, MAR 14, 2026 / 11 AM (Brunch service begins at 10 AM)
Midland County Historical Society presents Brunch History: a series of presentations where the public is invited to come in, order a flight of mimosas and a plate from a curated collection of brunch favorites, before enjoying an engaging historical talk.
Travel back in time with Kyle Bagnall, naturalist for Mackinac State Historic Parks, as he reveals some Mackinac Island attractions which have been lost to time and nearly forgotten. Through rich descriptions, historic illustrations, maps, and photographs, you’ll visit once popular features of a bygone era. This program shines new light on a familiar destination, offering new adventures for your next trip to the Straits of Mackinac!
BRUNCH IS SOLD SEPARATELY! Pre-order is required. Pre-orders available until MAR 8 at 11 PM. View the menu and order here.
Historic Downtown Midland Pub Crawl
TUE, APR 28, 2026 / 7 PM
Come be a part of the first ever Midland downtown history pub-crawl! Discover how a Victorian era-Opera House once stood where Pizza Sam's currently serves up slices. Learn about your favorite downtown spots through theatrical performances in three popular local restaurants: Pizza Sam's, WhichCraft Taproom, and 3 Bridges Distillery and Taproom.
Each tickets includes 1 drink ticket for each of the 3 locations features in the tour, and a one-topping slice of pizza at Pizza Sam's.
This is a walking tour between the three establishments and is held rain or shine.
Summer Art Fair 2026
SAT & SUN, MAY 30 - 31, 2026 / 10 AM - 5 PM
Free to Attend, Located in Downtown Midland
CALL TO ARTISTS / Apply on Zapp to be a Vendor by MAR 20
Summer Art Fair is an exciting outdoor celebration of fine arts and crafts hosted by the Midland Center for the Arts, held rain or shine in Downtown Midland! The event attracts thousands of art lovers each year, with artists’ booths, delicious food, and live music from local bands, creating the perfect environment for the community to engage with art.