Early Childhood Resources

Resources for Families, Caregivers, and Educators

We invite you to explore the activities, events, and resources below designed to give children a great start!

 

 

 

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 17 May
    • Free Family Movie Days 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
      Free Family Movie Days
      Date: May 17
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
      Location: 425 West Western Ave. Suite 200 Muskegon, MI 49440
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Star Wars: A New Hope

      Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy in Star Wars: A New Hope. Nineteen years after the formation of the evil Galactic Empire, Luke is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire.

      Gather your friends and family for a grand experience in the historic Frauenthal Theater; FREE movies paired with unique themed activities and signature snacks, all season long.

  • 18 May
    • Reeths-Puffer Play, Learn and Grow Program
      Date: May 18
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Pre- Register Here!

      We look forward to sharing another year of stories, songs, playtime and community with you . We meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am at McMillan Early Childhood Center located at 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon MI 49445. Our program is free to you! We are funded by a grant from the Great Start Collaborative of Muskegon County. 

      Like last year, we ask that you only attend one time each week. This will help us to balance the group sizes of our growing program. If your schedule changes here and there, we can too. Life is busy, we are flexible, and want to see you each week!

      We will check you in at the office entrance between 9:25 am - 9:40 am. If you arrive after 9:40 am, you will need to "buzz" into the school office. We are just around the corner in the library. 

      Emails are sent monthly to remind you of important information, schedules and events. If you have any questions, please email or call or Facebook message. We look forward to meeting you all! 

       

  • 19 May
    • Reeths-Puffer Play, Learn and Grow Program
      Date: May 19
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Pre- Register Here!

      We look forward to sharing another year of stories, songs, playtime and community with you . We meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am at McMillan Early Childhood Center located at 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon MI 49445. Our program is free to you! We are funded by a grant from the Great Start Collaborative of Muskegon County. 

      Like last year, we ask that you only attend one time each week. This will help us to balance the group sizes of our growing program. If your schedule changes here and there, we can too. Life is busy, we are flexible, and want to see you each week!

      We will check you in at the office entrance between 9:25 am - 9:40 am. If you arrive after 9:40 am, you will need to "buzz" into the school office. We are just around the corner in the library. 

      Emails are sent monthly to remind you of important information, schedules and events. If you have any questions, please email or call or Facebook message. We look forward to meeting you all! 

       

    • Connection Point Play and Learn
      Date: May 19
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2270 S. Mill Iron Rd. Muskegon, MI 49442
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Located at Connection Point Church, every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10-11 AM. Parents/Guardians and their kids ages 0-5!

      • Circle story time
      • Fun games/activities
      • Free books to take home and MORE!

    • Orchard View Play and Learn- Evening Session
      Date: May 19
      Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: 1765 Ada Street in Muskegon
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Please join us for interactive fun with your child ages birth to 5 years old. Playgroup
      will be held on the dates and times listed below. A FREE meal will be provided for the
      entire family while we learn, grow and play together, engaging in developmentally
      appropriate activities.
      All events are held at the Orchard View Community Education building located at
      1765 Ada Street in Muskegon.

Enter to Win
Enter to WIN a $25 Meijer Gift Card & Books!

If you have a child from birth-to-8 years old, you could win a FREE $25 Meijer Gift Card and Books!

Want to enter?  Open this entry form, fill it out, and click the 'Submit' button.

It's that EASY!  A winner is drawn every month. Special thanks to Meijer for donating the gift cards.  

 

Early Childhood Resources - Community Partners

Great Start Collaborative
Family Service Directory
Call 211
The Library
Read Muskegon
Resources for Families with New Babies
WIC Public Health Muskegon County
Community Doulas
Great Start to Quality
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.  Care more.  Be more. Dream more. Learn more.

Questions?  Please contact:

Elizabeth Londo
Early Childhood