Sept. 15- Visit the CVB Instagram page and enter our Feels Like Fall photo contest. Simply tag @MtPleasantCVB and use #FeelsLikeFall to enter your favorite local fall photos!
Sept. 16- There’s plenty to do in Mt. Pleasant today! Bring the family to the Ziibiwing Cultural Center for Kids & Culture, after head to the Chippewa River District Library for the Alex Thomas Puppet Show, check out the 4th Annual Taste of Mid Michigan at Island Park, and stop by the Mt. Pleasant Municipal Airport Wings & Wheels for food, cars, planes and drinks. Later, finish the evening at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort for Brews & Tunes.
Sept . 17- Stop by RedBloom’s Second Annual Clothing Swap between 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and bring your gently used clothes to trade and share! Bring the family to The Painted Turtle for Kids Kanvas Painting, cost is $35.
Sept. 18- University Art Gallery is featuring two great exhibits in September. Check out the Department of Art and Design Faculty Art Exhibition and ALTERNATIONAL: Works by Chris Maddox, 2017 Barstow Artist-in-Residence.
Sept. 19- It’s Ticket Tuesday at Cops & Doughnuts – Central Precinct. Bring in your CMU parking ticket today and get a free deluxe doughnut or a 12 oz. Cops Coffee.
Sept. 20- Change things up and try out Footgolf at Riverwood.
Sept. 21- Today, swing by the annual Prepare Fair at Cops & Doughnuts Central Precinct to learn about resources available in the event of an emergency and take part in the Fall Hunt and Potluck Mushroom Hunt at Deerfield Nature Park.
Sept. 22- Celebrate the first official day of Autumn with the 19th Annual Into the Light Cancer Walk fundraiser and memorial. Also, kick-off homecoming season with Sacred Heart Academy’s Homecoming parade and football game.
Sept. 23- Today, you can attend Zonta Applefest at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch and cheer on the Chippewas at they face Miami, Ohio at Kelly/Short’s Stadium.
Sept. 24- Make sure to stop at Doozies and get your arctic Swirl before they close for the season.
Sept. 25- It’s #FamilyDay! Take the kids to The Jump Station for some fun! Also, head to Morey Courts Recreation Center at 4 p.m. for $4 volleyball, as it co-hosts the Play for Paws event with H.A.T.S.
Sept. 26- Shop fall fashion and décor at local businesses Downtown Mt. Pleasant.
Sept. 27- Get some swings in at one of the area’s golf courses for a round of fall golf before the courses close for the season.
Sept. 28- Sip on some wine and get creative with Painting the Town at Art Reach of Mid Michigan.
Sept. 29- Participate in the 5th annual International Day of Play event at the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum.
Sept. 30- Take a trip down the Chippewa River to check out the fall colors while enjoying some beer at Hunter’s Fall Color Brewer’s Paddle, try something new at Art Reach of Mid Michigan as it hosts the first-ever Henna Body Art for Beginners class (paid event), and visit the 10th Annual Arts from our Parks at Deerfield Nature Park from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 1- It’s International Coffee Day! Visit one of Mt. Pleasant’s local coffee shops for a delicious java.
Oct. 2- Try disc golf at Deerfield Park or CMU’s course.
Oct. 3- Looking for a #puremichiganscenicroute? Explore the fall foliage at the Mt. Pleasant area parks.
Oct. 4- Celebrate National Taco Day at Los Aztecas or Los Palominos in Mt. Pleasant.
Oct. 5- Enjoy CMU University Theatre’s THE OTHER PROJECT, a devised theatrical piece exploring issues of otherness, and stop by the Veteran’s Memorial Library for the Used Book Sale today through October 7.
Oct. 6- Sport your blue and gold at the Mt. Pleasant High School’s Homecoming parade and game, enjoy live music from Mt. Pleasant’s very own Paddlebots at Music for the Museum, and dance the night away at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort’s live concert with Foreigner.
Oct. 7- Take the family to Double D Farms Family Fun Day on the Farm 2017, Paint Your Pet at Art Reach of Mid Michigan, and shake, rattle, and roll at the Sock Hop for Soctober from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Isabella County Commission on Aging.
Oct. 8- Enjoy the fresh, fall air with a zip-line adventure at Snow Snake.
OCt. 9- Get ready for CMU Homecoming 2017 by shopping maroon and gold at CMU’s Bookstore.
Oct. 10- Celebrate CMU’s 125th Anniversary at Clarke Historical Library’s 125 Years through 125 Voices exhibit.
Oct. 11- Visit Celebration! Cinema Mt. Pleasant for the Founder Film Series™ showing of The Fifth Element paired with the hand-picked Founders Beer for just $2. Prior to the movie, head to The Dreamer Coffee Shop for coffee and a FREE acoustic show with Pineapple Psychology and Justin Stutsman.
Oct. 12- Network at the Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Community Expo at Comfort Inn Conference Center and end the evening with a concert at Wayside featuring Slushii.
Oct. 13- Get hype for CMU Homecoming 2017 at Rock Rally and Mock Rock at Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium or take the family to the first night the Haunted Yard.
Oct. 14- It’s CMU’s Homecoming! In the morning, run to raise money for Special Olympics Michigan athletes at the CMU Homecoming 5k Walk/Run. After, enjoy the Homecoming parade on Main Street, pre-game Tailgate Village performance by Paddlebots, and then cheer on the Chippewas at their Homecoming football game at Kelly/Short’s Stadium. You can also catch comedian Ron White at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.
Oct. 15- See a live performance of The Addams Family at the Broadway Theatre. Performances October 13-15.
Oct. 16- Take a load off with live music at A Monday with Dicky Post at Rubble’s Bar.
Oct. 17- Today is the Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club Charity Radio Auction. Call in to My104.3 or bid online at any time for some amazing prizes and for a good cause.
Oct. 18- Visit Papa’s Pumpkin Patch and pick a pumpkin to carve for Halloween.
Oct. 19- Put on your maroon and gold to cheer for CMU Women’s Soccer as they take on Northern Illinois.
Oct. 20- Catch the Last Call Cinema showing of ALIEN tonight or tomorrow at Celebration! Cinema.
Oct. 21- Take the kids to the CMU Museum of Cultural and Natural History from 10 a.m. to noon for Kids and Culture and see Keith Sweat with special guest Freddie Jackson at Soaring Eagle Casino.
Oct. 22- Stop by Uncle John’s Cider Mill for fresh donuts, apple cider, and family wagon rides.
Oct. 23- Halloween is next week! Find the perfect costume by shopping some of the local Halloween stores.
Oct. 24- Cheer on the CMU Women’s Field Hockey team as they face University of Michigan at 4:00 p.m.
Oct. 25- Grab the kids for Family Night (timid) at the Haunted Yard.
Oct. 26- Head to Island Park for the final Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market of the year from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to find fresh, locally grown produce, flowers, and homemade goods. Later, give back at the Community Compassion Network’s Pack the Pantry Party.
Oct. 27- Get active at the Student Activity Center (SAC).
Oct. 28- Get in the spirit of Halloween with a spooky afternoon at the Hollowing Good Time kids event at the Commission on Aging, Terror on 27, one of the best haunted house attractions in Michigan, and My1043 WCZY‘s Boo Bash indoor trick-or-treating at Morey Courts from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Later, check out Ring of Honor Wrestling at Soaring Eagle Casino.
Oct. 29- Enjoy a CFX featured Sunday movie at Celebration! Cinema Mt. Pleasant for only $4.95.
Oct. 30- Try one of Mt. Pleasant’s newest restaurants, Noodles and Company.
Oct. 31- Happy Halloween! Bring the kids Downtown from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., for trick-or-treating at local businesses for Pumpkin Promenade.
Nov. 1- Check out the Founder Film Series™ at Celebration! Cinema Mt. Pleasant for the showing of The Cabin in the Woods paired with the hand-picked Founders Beer for only $2.
Nov. 2- Deciding on lunch or dinner plans? Head to La Senorita Mexican Restaurant every Thursday for great deals on a burger meal.
Nov. 3- What better way to celebrate National Sandwich Day than with a creative sandwich from Max & Emily’s Eatery menu.
Nov. 4- Cheer on CMU Volleyball as they take on rivals Western Michigan University. If you’re feeling hungry, grab a bite while supporting the local Lion’s Club at their annual Chili Supper from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the High School cafeteria (tickets required).
Nov. 5- Get some shopping in at Shipshewana on the Road, hosted at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.
Nov. 6- Visit the Chippewa River District Library for a book or movie.
Nov. 7- Get active at Morey Courts! You can walk the track for $1.
Nov. 8- It’s Senior Night at Kelly/Short’s Stadium! Cheer on CMU’s football team as they face Eastern Michigan University.
Nov. 9- Head to Bush Theatre on the campus of CMU for the performance of Spring Awakening by CMU University Theatre and School of Music at 7:30 p.m., (tickets required).
Nov. 10- Have a laugh with comedian Chris Rock at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.
Nov. 11- There’s tons to do in Mt. Pleasant today! Do some shopping at West Intermediate during the Keepsake Collection Craft Show, then round up the girls for shopping, food, and fun at Mt. Pleasant’s annual Ladies Night Out. Soaring Eagle Casino is also kicking-off the first ever comic book convention Fantasticon: The Ultimate Comic Book & Pop Culture Experience.
Nov. 12- Enjoy a care-free Sunday at Kids Quest or Cyber Quest, at Soaring Eagle Casino.
Nov. 13- World Kindness Day is the perfect opportunity to go out and volunteer! Visit Habitat for Humanity or volunteer at the local Soup Kitchen.
Nov. 14- Treat yourself to a spa day at a local salon.
Nov. 15- Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Be sure to order your baked goods from Mt. Pleasant local bakeries.
Nov. 16- Start the weekend celebration a day early with pizza and Thursday night karaoke at The Cabin.
Nov. 17- See Lee Brice live at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.
Nov. 18- Visit Veterans Memorial Library for free activities at Kids and Culture, 10 a.m. to noon and ladies grab your friends for Girls Night Out The Show: Stripped Down 2017 tour at Soaring Eagle Casino.
Nov. 19- Try Mt. Pleasant’s new restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grille.
Nov. 20- Craving something sweet? Visit Carousel Corn in Downtown Mt. Pleasant for yummy popcorn and fudge.
Nov. 21- In the mood for a friendly competition? Head to Hunter’s Ale House every Tuesday for trivia at 9 p.m.
Nov. 22- It’s the biggest bar night of the year! Grab your friends and check out Downtown Mt. Pleasant’s local bar scene.
Nov. 23- Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy a meal at home or at a local restaurant with your family and friends.
Nov. 24- Get some holiday shopping done with Black Friday sales across Mt. Pleasant and support CMU Football as the team takes on Northern Illinois at Kelly/Short’s Stadium.
Nov. 25- For great savings, shop Downtown Mt. Pleasant during Small Business Saturday!
Nov. 26- It’s National Cake Day! Stop by a local bakery and buy a cake to celebrate.
Nov. 27- Tour the Ziibiwing Cultural Center and learn more about the local Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Nov. 28- Discover new holiday drinks at Mt. Pleasant local breweries.
Nov. 29- Feeling lucky? Try your luck on the gaming floor at Soaring Eagle Casino.
Nov. 30- Cheer on CMU Women’s Basketball at McGuirk Arena.
Dec. 1- Visit Downtown for the kick-off of the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Celebration. See the tree lighting, community caroling and maybe even Santa and his reindeer. Also, see the all male acapella group Straight No Chaser at Soaring Eagle Casino.
Dec. 2- Mt. Pleasant’s Christmas Celebration continues! Have pancakes with Santa, try make and take crafts, and then tonight enjoy the lighted Christmas parade at 6 p.m.
Dec. 3- Bundle up and sharpen your skates for ice skating at I.C.E. Arena.
Dec. 4- It’s National Cookie Day! Visit local sweet shops for cookies or ingredients to make your own!
Dec. 5- Tis’ the season to give back. Make a donation to Toys for Tots.
Dec. 6- Enjoy a healthy drink or check out the spa features at Pure Vitality Spa and Juice Bar for some midweek relaxation.
Thank you Megan Lawless for sharing this #FeelsLikeFall photo.
Dec. 7- Visit the Mountain Town Brewing Company’s Taproom for Mountain Town beers, sandwiches and pizzas.
Dec. 8- Looking for a fun, family activity this evening? Check out family skate deals at Northside Hansen Arena.
Dec. 9- Head to McGuirk Arena to see CMU Men’s Basketball play Tennessee Tech. at 1 p.m.
Dec. 10- Make a splash with a day pass to the Soaring Eagle Waterpark.
Dec. 11- Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Visit Art Reach of Mid Michigan for one-of-a-kind pieces.
Dec. 12- Warm up with hot yoga in Downtown Mt. Pleasant.
Dec. 13- Enjoy a night of bowling at Riverwood.
Dec. 14- Creative gifts are the best! Paint holiday-themed pottery at The Painted Turtle in Downtown Mt. Pleasant.
Dec. 15- Try specialty holiday cocktails and tapas at One Twenty South in Downtown Mt. Pleasant.
Dec. 16- The final Kids and Culture event is at the Ziibiwing Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Congratulations to all those graduating today! Commencement ceremonies will take place all day.
Dec. 17- Strap on your cold-weather gear and explore the county parks.
Dec. 18- Get warm and cozy with cocoa, coffee or tea at Pleasant City Coffee.
Dec. 19- Experience and explore new things at the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum.
Dec. 20- Head to Veteran’s Memorial Library for Family Storytime at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Dec. 21- Every Thursday, take a “virtual voyage” around the globe with Fireside Grille’s five course Thursday Night International Menu at Maple Creek Golf Club.
Dec. 22- Support CMU Men’s Basketball as they face-off against Ohio at McGuirk Arena.
Dec. 23- Grab your sled and head to Mission Creek Woodland Park for a day of sledding.
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