Come out to the Frankenmuth Farmers Market, located next to Harvest Coffeehouse at 626 S. Main Street in downtown Frankenmuth. Our mission is to entertain, enrich and educated growers and consumers. Named one of the 10 "must see" markets in Michigan by "Michigan Travel Ideas" Magazine. FFM is a producer-only market supported by local farmers. Live music, adult and children's events and artists create a festival of community each market day! A few of the regular monthly events will include a First Saturday of the Month "Bag-Ban" to reduce the use of plastic bags, and a Third Saturday of the Month 'Harvest for the Hungry' a fresh or pantry food/monetary donation to Hidden Harvest. Local produce, hand-made soaps, lotions, baked goods, herbs, bedding and potted plants, more! *Note-The Frankenmuth Farmers Market is a proud charter member of the Michigan Farmers Market Association, where anyone can join to help move farmers markets forward by visiting www.mifma.org. The Market is OPEN: 8AM-2PM on Saturdays from May 18th to October 19. The Wednesday Afternoon Market is open from 3-6pm during the peak harvest season from June 12th-September 25th. For any questions, information or events, please visit www.frankenmuthfarmersmarket.org; Gmail to: frankenmuthfarmersmarket@gmail.com; phone: 989.295.9766. Please keep reading The Review's Calendar of Events for many of the special 'happenings' at the Market this Summer and Fall!...more

Here's your chance to purchase ferns, trees, shrubs, vines and wildflowers that are native to Michigan, at the Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S. Badour, Midland. Plants that are propagated from native genotypes are easier to establish in your home landscape that non-native plants. We will have some of the most sought after species that are not readily available from local retailers. Come early for the best selection! Schedule: May 23rd-For Members of CNC only from 1-8pm; May 24th and 25th-open to all from 9am-8pm. For more information, please visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org or phone 989.631.0830....more

Come watch professional balloon pilots as they challenge each other in various competitions, scheduled flights, and the Balloon Glow event where pilots tether and illuminate their balloons in the evening hours. This FREE family event takes place Memorial Day weekend at the Frankenmuth River Place. For a full schedule of events and times, please visit dogfunfest.com/balloons, or contact Jim at info@frankenmuthriverplace.com. You may also phone 1.800.600.0105. *Note-Don't forget to check out the 'Dog Bowl', the nation's largest Olympic-style event - just for dogs, on May 25 & 26!...more

Are you a train enthusiast, or do you just love trains? Welcome back to another fun-filled season at Junction Valley Railroad, located off I-75 at 7065 Dixie Highway in Bridgeport. We are home to the only diamond crossing trestle in the world with over 60 operating track switches, 9 fully equipped engines scaled after diesels and over 75 cars of all types and sizes. With almost 4 miles of track, the layout consists of 16 bridges, an operating tunnel over 100 feet long. Concessions cars, picnic area with grills, playground and pavilions, all available for picnics, family reunions, parties, etc. Regular Operating Hours: May 25-Labor Day; Mon.-Fri. from 10am-4pm; Saturdays from 10am-5pm; Sundays from 1-5pm. New this year we will be unveiling a new gon car, called the William & Lillian Stenger memorial car, as William and Lillian both passed away in 2012. "We" the family will continue to operate this dream that Bill and Lillian created. *Tonight's first train ride of the memorial car they will release butterflies in their memory and will take place at 10:30am. For more information and for events and more, please visit www.jvrailroad.com or phone 989.777.3480. See you this season!...more

Bring the whole family out to Frankenmuth River Place, located in downtown Frankenmuth, for two days of the nation's largest Olympic style event for Dogs!! A high energy event that showcases dogs running, jumping, diving, and retrieving! Lots of great events, such as: Best Costume Contest, 50 yard Doggie Fun Run, Fashion Show, Disc Dog Competitions, Wiener Dog Races, Pet Retail Vendors, Dog Bowl 2013 King and Queen, Dog Breeds of the World Show, Annual Canine Cruise of the Bavarian Belle River Boat, Dock Dogs Competition, and Hot Air Balloons! The fun runs all day long! For more information and for schedules, please visit www.dogbowlfun.com or contact Michael at info@frankenmuthriverplace.com. You can also phone 1.800.600.0105....more

Stop by the Village of Chesaning for Michigan's largest community-wide garage and yard sales - over 85 sites in a square mile! Shop downtown merchants sidewalk sales for close-out, discontinued, slightly damaged and personal items available. The sales will run from May 24-25. For more details please visit www.chesaningchamber.org or phone 989.845.3055 or 800.255.3055....more

Come out to Dahlia Hill, located at 2809 Orchard Drive, Midland, and pick out your tubers for planting Dahlias. The Dahlia Hill Society will present outstanding dahlia tubers grown in the Dahlia Hill garden. Hundreds of varieties available at below retail cost-$2 each or buy 6 for $10. Easy to grow - just treat them as annuals to make your life easier. Expert volunteers are on hand to answer your questions. Open from 8am-4pm. For more information, please visit the Dahlia Hill Society at www.dahliahill.org or phone 989.631.0100. You may also contact Deb Fugate at her email: dcfugate@hotmail.com or phone 989.832.5453....more

Join Samantha McKenzie at the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum, 315 W. Genesee Ave., Saginaw, as she introduces upbeat family-friendly tunes that will guarantee to get you on your feet! From 1-1:30pm with regular paid admission to the Museum. MMCM members are free. For more information, please visit www.michildrensmuseum.com or contact Nancy Kaufman, Volunteer Coordinator, at her email: nkaufman@midmicm.org. You may also phone 989.399.6626....more