Weekend Fun and Local Deals in Central Michigan: January 2nd - January 4th, 2026
- katimora
- Dec 31, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 2
In Central Michigan, there is always something fun to do! Whether you are just visiting or are a local to the area, here are a few fun and free (or nearly free) activities for you and your family to enjoy as well as a few freebies and discounts you don't want to miss.
Join the artists as For Art Sake in Downtown Mt. Pleasant where you will learn how to make your own Matchbook Sketchbook! $15 to participate.
Enjoy roller skating at the Big Rapids Roller Rink between 1-4 pm for only $2 admission and $6 skate rental!
Stop by the Gladwin Library at 3:30 pm and play a little Bingo for FREE! Prizes for Bingo winners.
Youth Day/Super Hero Day at Central Michigan University's Men's Basketball Game - Saturday, January 3rd
This is a great game to attend if you've ever wanted to bring your littles to cheer on the Chippewas! For Youth Day, you'll get up to 2 general admission tickets FREE for kids under the age of 12 at this game. Plus, kids can get a CMU athletics coloring page and basketball wristband. Players will also be signing autographs at the end of the game. Start time is 3 pm.
Get ready for a throw back and enjoy this retro showing of this thrilling blockbuster. Games & prizes also included! Get your tickets in advance for $8 instead of $10 at the door. Show starts at 8 pm.
Stop by anytime between 1 and 3 pm at the Flat River Community Library in Greenville for a free hot cocoa and snacks to enjoy while you walk along and enjoy reading an amusing winter story.
Gather your friends and get ready to support a good cause while having a lot of fun. Euchre is a Michigan past time and throughout the month of January you can play at Four Leaf Brewing in downtown Clare. This event will help raise funds for the Clare Emerald Isle Sports Plex.
Additionally, we found some great deals in the area that you may want to take advantage of this weekend! Of course, check to make sure that these venues will be open on the date and time you are interested in visiting.
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