May 7, 2026 - May 9, 2026
Join us for a vibrant two-day Youth Arts Festival celebrating creativity in all its forms! Enjoy free, hands-on art activities for all ages while uplifting and showcasing the talents of young artists across a wide range of artistic expressions.
MAY 7 at the Temple Theatre
Doors at 4:45 PM
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5:30 PM
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Songs from Mamma Mia! – Hemlock High School
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A Moment between Peter Pan and Captain Hook– Swan Valley Middle School Drama Class
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Forensics Showcase – Birch Run High School Forensics
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- 6:45 PM
- Monologue Showcase – Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy, Middle and High School
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7:00 PM
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Angels of Bataan – Chesaning Association of Performing Arts
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7:30 PM
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Student Films
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This event is not ticketed. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Bags must be under 5″X7″.
Parking is available next to the Temple Theatre, and at the ramp across the street for a fee.
Click here for a full view of the Temple Theatre’s venue policies.
MAY 9 at Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens
12:00-4:00 PM | Free Art Activities Led by Local Artists and the Youth Arts Council
- Art Activities include:
- Animation Stations – brought to you by Central Michigan University’s College of Arts & Media Animation Program
- Clay Dragon Eyes
- Flower Crowns
- Adding to the Garden Stone and Mixed Media Murals
- And more!
Musical Performances
- 12:30 | Hemmeter Violin Club
- 1:00 | Saginaw Strings
- 1:30 | Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra
- 2:00 | Break – get some food and make some art!
- 2:30 | The Saginaw United High School Phoenix Drumline
- 3:00 | Major Chords for Minors – Rock Band
- 3:30 | Major Chords for Minors – Jam Band
Maria’s Food Truck will be on-site with delicious food available for purchase.
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Young people are invited to be part of the festival through writing and film! Learn more about these portions of the program through the links below