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18 ideas near “Battle Creek, MI”

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Babytime at the Branch

Mon, Nov 9, 10:00 AM · Helen Warner Branch · Battle Creek

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Sing songs, listen to stories, and play with friends.

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Monday, November 9 at 10:00 AM
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Be a Water Hero

Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Did you know that mussels are water heroes because they clean water? What is one thing YOU can do to conserve or protect water?

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Monday, November 9 at 6:00 PM
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Little Explorers Storytime

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 AM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Let's celebrate the joy of being kind. We'll read stories, sing fun songs, and create a special craft that reminds us how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

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Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00 AM
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Art Tuesday

Tue, Nov 10, 3:00 PM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Katherine from Art Brain will introduce students to a variety of art and mediums as we work on a new project each week.

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Tuesday, November 10 at 3:00 PM
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Little Explorers Storytime

Wed, Nov 11, 10:00 AM · Helen Warner Branch · Battle Creek

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Let's celebrate the joy of being kind. We'll read stories, sing fun songs, and create a special craft that reminds us how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

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Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 AM
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Early Childhood Connections (ECC) Playgroup

Wed, Nov 11, 6:00 PM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Designed for families with children ages 0-5, ECC Playgroups nurture preschool readiness through playful learning.

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Wednesday, November 11 at 6:00 PM
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Babytime

Thu, Nov 12, 10:00 AM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Early exposure to talking, singing, playing, writing, and reading are the building blocks of literacy.

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Thursday, November 12 at 10:00 AM
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Bilingual Storytime

Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 PM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Maestra Zim will share an engaging story, introduce new vocabulary, and bring lots and lots of fun!

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Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM
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K-Pop Night

Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 PM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Are you a K-Pop Fan? The library is recruiting demon hunters for an exclusive night of K-Pop themed crafts, songs, and (of course) dressing like a fan.

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Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM
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Babytime at the Branch

Mon, Nov 16, 10:00 AM · Helen Warner Branch · Battle Creek

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Sing songs, listen to stories, and play with friends.

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Monday, November 16 at 10:00 AM
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Family Game Night

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00 PM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Join us for a playful evening of games designed for families to enjoy together.

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Monday, November 16 at 6:00 PM
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Little Explorers Storytime

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00 AM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Children will explore different centers and activities designed to encourage fine motor skills development through play. Then, we'll share a song and a story!

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Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 AM
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Art Tuesday

Tue, Nov 17, 3:00 PM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Katherine from Art Brain will introduce students to a variety of art and mediums as we work on a new project each week.

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Tuesday, November 17 at 3:00 PM
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Little Explorers Storytime

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00 AM · Helen Warner Branch · Battle Creek

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Children will explore different centers and activities designed to encourage fine motor skills development through play. Then, we'll share a song and a story! For ages zero to five and their families.

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Wednesday, November 18 at 10:00 AM
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Simply Stories

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00 PM · Helen Warner Branch · Battle Creek

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Here's an opportunity for your child to get the storytime experience on a weeknight. Come enjoy some amazing stories with us!

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Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00 PM
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Babytime

Thu, Nov 19, 10:00 AM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Early exposure to talking, singing, playing, writing, and reading are the building blocks of literacy.

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Thursday, November 19 at 10:00 AM
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Trivia Night

Tue, Nov 24, 6:00 PM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Join us for an evening of friendly fun and competition at the library! Test our knowledge across various categories, hangout with friends, and compete for prizes at our all-ages trivia night.

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Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00 PM
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Santa and Reindeer Visit

Tue, Dec 1, 4:00 PM · Willard Library · Battle Creek

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Mr. and Mrs. Claus are coming to Willard! Visit the library to take a photo, and make sure you bring your Christmas list so Santa knows what you'd like for Christmas.

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Tuesday, December 1 at 4:00 PM
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About kids’ events in Battle Creek

Battle Creek is Cereal City: Kellogg's and Post both started here, and the W.K. Kellogg name is on the airport, the foundation and the bird sanctuary north of town. Families have Binder Park Zoo, with its Wild Africa savanna, and the Leila Arboretum's gardens. Willard Public Library is downtown on Van Buren Street.

Holiday events for kids in Battle Creek, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.

9 children’s events are on in Battle Creek in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Willard Public Library (2 branches, 18 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.

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Is it free to use, and do I need an account?

Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.

How current is this list?

Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Battle Creek’s own time zone.

Which ages?

Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.

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