March

Butterflies in Bloom (Mar 7 - Apr 20) See thousands of brilliantly colored butterflies from around the globe emerging, feeding, and flying in a lush tropical environment at Dow Gardens.

Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Races (Mar 15 - 16) Join thousands of spirited folks in the streets at this celebration of all-things-Irish!

Zehnder’s Ragtime Festival (Apr 23 - 25) Celebrate energetic Ragtime music at multiple shows, each with delicious menus served alongside your entertainment.

Freeland Walleye Festival (Apr 24 - 27) With carnival rides, a casino, parade — and a fishing tournament — celebrate with citywide rummage sales, fireworks, a fish fry, and more!

Bringin’ Back the 80s Fest (Apr 25 - 26) Dance your way through reliving the 80s with live cover “hair bands,” best-dressed contests, and more.

Friday Fun Nights (May – Sep) Take part every Friday as Frankenmuth comes alive with musicians and street performers! Enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, magicians, and more.

World Expo of Beer (May 16 - 17) Featuring 350+ beers from around the globe, experience one of Michigan’s largest beer sampling events!

The Great Lakes Market (May 17) Discover local food trucks and live musicians as you shop jewelry, art, crafts, and clothing at this “part salvage hunt, part maker center, part culinary adventure.”

April 4, 2025 is Opening Day to catch a Great Lakes Loons Minor League Baseball game, and their season lasts well into the summer! Look for Thirsty Thursdays (half-off draft beer), Feast Fridays for $2 hot dogs, Saturday evening Fireworks Loontaculars, and Sunday games where kids eat free and can run the bases.

Speaking of “Opening Day,” when can you stroll through local farmers markets to purchase produce, fresh-cut flowers, and baked goods? When will the animals at the Saginaw Children’s Zoo and Wilderness Trails Zoo make their seasonal debuts? And when can we officially board boat tours for the season? Spring over to our full list of upcoming events and see!