From bugs to handcrafted gifts, there are plenty of weekend activities for all ages in mid-Michigan.

Whether you are shopping for the holidays or exploring the local art museum, here are several events worth checking out Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8.

Bay City Annual Holiday Bazaar

Held at Bay City Central High School, the holiday bazaar will feature more than 100 vendors and crafters with fall, winter and Christmas-themed products.

The event is free to attend and will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Holiday Open House in Midland

On Friday and Saturday, downtown Midland retailers and restaurants are opening their doors to showcase new merchandise and holiday-themed items.

Attendees can enter to win a holiday wreath designed by a participating business. Also, while shoppers make their way downtown, the Brush Monkeys will paint unique holiday scenes on downtown windows.

More than 20 businesses in downtown Midland are scheduled to participate.

Insect-A-Palooza

Saginaw Valley State University is hosting a free, four-hour science event with interactive booths and live displays celebrating the world of insects this Saturday.

Taste an edible bug, cheer on a cockroach in a race, sample honey and enjoy free face painting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Groening Commons at SVSU, 7400 Bay Road.

The event is being held by the SVSU Department of Biology.

Holiday Open House in Frankenmuth

Enjoy festive shopping, live music, and giveaways across downtown Frankenmuth from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

Bring a donation to support local charities and receive discounts, free cocoa, and a holiday gift with qualifying purchases.

Public Tours of Saginaw Art Museum

Public tours of the Saginaw Art Museum will be held this weekend from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

First-time visitors can learn about the art in the museum and the families that once lived there. Tours are held every second Saturday for free.

The museum is located at 1126 N. Michigan Ave. in Saginaw.

Smetanka Fall Craft Show in Grand Blanc

Browse handcrafted gifts and seasonal decor at Grand Blanc High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $3 for ages 14 and up.

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