Children

This week the annual New York Toy Fair offered a preview of the hottest trends and toys in the industry. Over a 1,000 exhibitors were set up to show off their wares and tempt distributors this year.

The mission of “Jelly-Beans & Smiles” is to provide an Easter basket to the needy children in our community.

The annual winter fun day at Seven Ponds happens on Saturday, January 28, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Included is a bonfire on the ice, ice cutting, mammal tracking, snowshoe walks, cross country skiing, and ice skating. Inside will be children’s crafts.

Look to the skies as Santa makes a special appearance Saturday at 12:30pm, so be sure to arrive early. Bring the little ones for a visit with Santa and enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and a free photo to remember their visit with the jolly ole fellow.

Head to Almont on Saturday to have some family fun at the 19th Annual Spooky Time Bash and Pet Parade. The event runs from 2 until 4pm at the Almont Lions Club/Almont Park at the end of Water Street.

Teens and adults are invited to attend a fun workshop on transforming one’s appearance into that of a zombie at the Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library on Saturday,(10/29) at 2 p.m. Tish Delano from the Flint Zombie Walk will be teaching the art of applying foundation, contouring, bruising and wounds.

Two of Downtown Lapeer's most popular events return on Saturday, October 22nd. Pumpkin Fest - Free pumpkin carving for kids takes place inside New To You Consignment

UNICEF launched the world version of John Lennon’s song Imagine with the support of Yoko Ono. The UNICEF Imagine project, invited people to help re-record the iconic track. The resulting video features artists from more than 140 countries around the world.

The subject is art in downtown Lapeer today and tomorrow. Art on Nepesssing Street includes an exciting exhibit of high quality art. The family fun event is free to attend. Not only art vendors, live music by local musicians and food vendors

Saturday, June 4th or Sunday, June 5th for our annual Open House at Camp Lael in Lapeer County. This is a great opportunity to bring the kids, get a look at camp, meet camp staff, counselors and ask any questions you might have.

Celebrate a special day to come together, have fun and make a difference for kids who need our help the most. Red Nose Day is designed to raise awareness and money to help children here at home and around the world.

Where can you do some solar observing, purchase native woodland and prarie plants, make your own trail mix before hiking the trails, build your own bird house or nesting platform, get a first hand look at bee hives, see what bugs live in the water and maybe catch a few, dissect owl pellets,