Children

You're invited to remember a very special girl on the anniversary of her 8th birthday this Saturday (4/30) at the Metamora Lions Club. The adult prom-themed evening will include dinner, dancing, a silent auction, a photo booth, beer and wine and a DJ...

Seven Ponds annual winter fun day happens on Saturday, January 30, 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 and bring a t-shirt, sweatshirt, or pillowcase to decorate with animal tracks.

If you or you know someone who have children that need help with getting a gift for Christmas, Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots is ready to help, this week stop by the Toys for Tots distribution store in downtown Lapeer at 161 W. Nepessing Street.

A West Michigan mall Santa says he was just doing his job “to share love and joy with everyone that comes through” after a photo of the boy telling him what he wanted for Christmas went viral.

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, you’ve got a chance to tell Santa what you want for Christmas because Santa’s House in downtown Lapeer is now open. Grab your lists and head over to the Farmers Market Pavilion

Five branches of the Lapeer District Library – Lapeer, Columbiaville, Elba, Otter Lake and Metamora – will be collecting winter items for those in need with Mitten Trees. Handmade and store-bought hats, mittens gloves, scarves and socks in children through adult sizes will be collected until December 20

The streets of downtown Lapeer will be filled with Christmas ornament-making, cups of hot chocolate, hay wagon rides, a petting farm, a piano recital, a dulcimer jam and more this weekend (12/4, 12/5) and you’re invited to participate in a variety of these free events...

Troopers state-wide are supporting the Toys for Tots program this season by holding toy drives leading up to Christmas. The Michigan State Police Lapeer Post will be stuffing a Blue Goose tomorrow (12/5) with new toys and non-perishable food items at the Lapeer ELGA Credit Union from 8 AM – 6 PM.

What does a tree lighting ceremony, a pine cone bird feeder activity for children, a community sing-along, a coffee and cocoa warming shelter, the opening of Santa’s House and “Pickup” The Holiday Spirit Parade have in common? They’re all part of the North Branch Area Holiday Celebration set for this weekend

Create at least 10 different ornaments for your Christmas tree using all natural materials this Saturday (11/21) at Seven Ponds Nature Center. ‘Natural Ornament Workshop’ is for ages 12 and up only and the fee is $10 (members $7). Call (810) 796-3200 to pre-register. On Sunday (11/22) you’re invited to wander the trails and explore the many gifts that Nature has to offer in ‘Giving Thanks To Natur

Get out and enjoy nature with your child by registering for Knee-High Naturalist Classes at Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden. ‘Skeleton Trees’ this month, ‘Daring Deer’ next month and ‘Screeching & Hooting Owls’ in January include walks, crafts, games, stories, snacks and much more. Classes are for preschool children who’re around 3 or 4 years old

Drop off new, unwrapped toys now until Tuesday, November 17 (11/17), at Ray C's Harley - Davidson. The toys are for local children and will be delivered to local agencies for Christmas.