Challenge Island - Northwest Michigan
All School Family Engagement Event!
Your Choice
Your Zip
Age: 5 - 17
For Schools and their Families
Starts:
Mon, December 1, 2025
Ends:
Thu, May 21, 2026
Time:
3:00 am - 9:00 pm
Price:
$0.00
All School S.T.E.M. / S.T.E.A.M. Day!
Your Choice
Your Zip
Age: 5 - 17
For Teachers and Schools
Starts:
Mon, December 1, 2025
Ends:
Thu, May 14, 2026
Time:
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Price:
$0.00
Book Your BIRTHDAY PARTY - For Child Or Adult - Your Chosen Theme. Your Chosen Location.
Your Choice
Your Zip
Age: 4 - 18
So Many Options! Click 'Select' to find out more...
Starts:
Mon, December 1, 2025
Ends:
Thu, December 31, 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 9:00 am
Price:
$0.00
Book Your Own STEAM Adventure!
Your Choice
Your Zip
Age: 5 - 18
Choose Your Dates, Your Location, Your Program, AND Your Participants! Click 'Select' to see more info.
Starts:
Mon, December 1, 2025
Ends:
Thu, December 31, 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Price:
$0.00
On-Site In-Class Field Trip for Teachers and Schools - Your Choice of Theme
Your Choice
Your Zip
Age: 5 - 17
For Teachers and Schools
Starts:
Mon, December 1, 2025
Ends:
Thu, May 21, 2026
Time:
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Price:
$0.00
Traverse City, Michigan
GTACS After School Enrichment / Immaculate Conception Elem K-5 / Disaster Island©
Immaculate Conception Elementary
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Grade: K - 5
6-Week Session; Click thorugh to connect to School Registration site
Starts:
Tue, January 13, 2026
Ends:
Tue, February 17, 2026
Time:
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
TCAPS After-School Enrichment / Willow Hill Elementary K-5 / Disaster Island©
Willow Hill Elementary
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Grade: K - 5
Location: 6-Week Session - 6 Classes
Starts:
Thu, January 22, 2026
Ends:
Thu, February 26, 2026
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Price:
$125.00
FREE Family Event / Library Olympics / Traverse Area District Library -Main Branch
Traverse Area District Library - Main Branch
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
FREE FAMILY Saturday Morning Event
Starts:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Ends:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kids Night Out! - Valentines Day Challenges ❤️
The Curiosity Place
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Grade: K - 5
@ The Curiosity Place (powered by the Great Lakes Children's Museum)
Starts:
Friday, February 13, 2026
Ends:
Friday, February 13, 2026
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price:
$25.00
Family STEAM Saturdays ~ WE ❤️ PIZZA 🍕
The Curiosity Place
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Free Event @ The Curiosity Place (powered by the Great Lakes Children's Museum)
Starts:
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Ends:
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price:
$0.00
TCAPS After-School Enrichment / Westwoods Elementary K-5 / Slimetopia® By Challenge Island
Westwoods Elementary
Traverse City, Michigan 49685
Location: March Mini Session - 3 weeks
Starts:
Mon, March 2, 2026
Ends:
Mon, March 16, 2026
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Price:
$70.00
TCAPS After-School Enrichment / Eastern Elementary K-5 / Slimetopia® By Challenge Island
Eastern Elementary
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Location: March Mini Session - 3 weeks
Starts:
Wed, March 4, 2026
Ends:
Wed, March 18, 2026
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Price:
$70.00
TCAPS After-School Enrichment / Courtade Elementary K-5 / Slimetopia® By Challenge Island
Courtade Elementary
Traverse City, Michigan 49696
Location: March Mini Session - 3 weeks
Starts:
Thu, March 5, 2026
Ends:
Thu, March 19, 2026
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Price:
$70.00
Kids Night Out! - Leprechaun Leap ☘️
The Curiosity Place
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Grade: K - 5
@ The Curiosity Place (powered by the Great Lakes Children's Museum)
Starts:
Friday, March 13, 2026
Ends:
Friday, March 13, 2026
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price:
$25.00
Family STEAM Saturdays ~ Alaskan Ice Fishing
The Curiosity Place
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Free Event @ The Curiosity Place (powered by the Great Lakes Children's Museum)
Starts:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Ends:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price:
$0.00
FREE Spring Break Event For 5-8 year olds / Pokemon Powerpult / Traverse Area District Library -Main Branch
Traverse Area District Library - Main Branch
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Age: 5 - 8
FREE Spring Break Event for 5-8 year olds
Starts:
Monday, March 30, 2026
Ends:
Monday, March 30, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am
FREE Spring Break Event For 9-13 year olds / Pokemon Powerpult / Traverse Area District Library -Main Branch
Traverse Area District Library - Main Branch
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Age: 9 - 13
FREE Spring Break Event for 9-13 year olds
Starts:
Monday, March 30, 2026
Ends:
Monday, March 30, 2026
Time:
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
TCAPS After-School Enrichment / Westwoods Elementary K-5 / Awesomesauce Island®
Westwoods Elementary
Traverse City, Michigan 49685
Location: 6-Week Session - 6 Classes
Starts:
Mon, April 6, 2026
Ends:
Mon, May 18, 2026
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Price:
$125.00
TCAPS After-School Enrichment / Eastern Elementary K-5 / Awesomesauce Island®
Eastern Elementary
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Location: 6-Week Session - 6 Classes
Starts:
Thu, April 9, 2026
Ends:
Thu, May 28, 2026
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Price:
$125.00
Kids Night Out! - Jurassic World Mini Golf 🦖 ⛳️
The Curiosity Place
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Grade: K - 5
@ The Curiosity Place (powered by the Great Lakes Children's Museum)
Starts:
Friday, April 10, 2026
Ends:
Friday, April 10, 2026
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price:
$25.00
Family STEAM Saturdays ~ Pet Palooza Mini Golf
The Curiosity Place
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Free Event @ The Curiosity Place (powered by the Great Lakes Children's Museum)
Starts:
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Ends:
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price:
$0.00
GTACS After School Enrichment / Immaculate Conception Elem K-5 / Awesomesauce Island
Immaculate Conception Elementary
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Grade: K - 5
6-Week Session; Click through to connect to School Registration site
Starts:
Tue, April 14, 2026
Ends:
Tue, May 26, 2026
Time:
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
STEAM / Maker Fest - FREE EVENT!
Grand Traverse County Civic Center
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
No Registration Required ~ Just Put It On your Family Calendar and Show Up!
Starts:
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Ends:
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Price:
$0.00
Kids Night Out! - Slimetopia Surprise
The Curiosity Place
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Grade: K - 5
@ The Curiosity Place (powered by the Great Lakes Children's Museum)
Starts:
Friday, May 8, 2026
Ends:
Friday, May 8, 2026
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Price:
$25.00
Cherry Festival's Kids Cherry Town Fun Night - FREE EVENT!
F&M Park
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Age: 5 - 17
FREE CHERRY FEST EVENT - No Registration
Starts:
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Ends:
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time:
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Price:
$0.00
Cedar, Michigan
Challenge Island at the Cedar Polka Fest KIDS DAY - Saturday, August 29th
Cedar Polka Fest
Cedar, Michigan 49621
KIDS ARE FREE! $5 Per Adult at the Festival Tent Gate. NO PRE-REGISTRATION NEEDED. Click to learn more.
Starts:
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Ends:
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Price:
$0.00