4-H Events Calendar

  • Apr 1

    Smart Money Missions Goosechase Game

    April 1, 2026 – April 21, 2026 Goosechase app

    This fun money management scavenger hunt game is played on the Goosechase app and is open to youth 13-19 years old residing in Michigan.

  • Apr 6

    Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - April 2026

    April 6, 2026 – May 4, 2026 6:30pm-8:00pm ET online

    Guiding Principles is a FREE online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful.

  • Apr 9

    Online Parent Talk System Webinar Series - April 2026

    April 9, 2026 – May 14, 2026 7:00pm-8:30pmET Online

    The Parent Talk System is a course for caregivers of toddlers to teens to improve communication and provide strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. Offered at no cost.

  • Apr 11

    2026 4-H and FFA State Horse Judging Contest

    April 11, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University

    This annual contest allows 4-H and FFA youth who participate in horse and pony projects to demonstrate their animal evaluation skills.

  • Apr 11

    2026 Ionia County Youth Bake-Off

    April 11, 2026 11:00AM – 1:30PM Bake your entry at home and bring it to the Ionia MSU Extension office, 50 E Sprague Rd. Ionia and drop off between 11 a.m. and Noon. on Saturday, April 11th. Return between 1:00-1:30 p.m. to pick up your entry. Ionia MSU Extension Office, 50 E Sprague Rd, Ionia, MI 48846

    A great opportunity for youth to show off their baking skills and discuss their products with judges. This is a fun chance for all youth, ages 5-19, to increase their skills.

  • Apr 12

    2026 Michigan 4-H State Hippology Contest

    April 12, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University

    The annual Michigan 4-H Hippology Contest allows youth in horse and pony projects to test their equine knowledge.

  • Apr 12

    Michigan 4-H Day with the Detroit Tigers

    April 12, 2026 1:40PM – 5:00PM First pitch at 1:40 p.m. Comerica Park, Detroit

    Join Michigan 4-H and MSU Extension at Comerica Park to watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Miami Marlins! Michigan 4-H will be the Group Charity of the Game and the 4-H community can purchase discounted tickets with a portion benefitting 4-H.

  • Apr 13

    Adulting 101-Eat Smart: Meals on a Budget

    April 13, 2026 5:00PM – 6:00PM

    In this Adulting 101 session, we’ll share simple tips to plan meals that save money and taste great — plus how to cook once and eat twice!

  • Apr 21

    Make the Most of Your Market Livestock Project

    April 21, 2026 – May 19, 2026 All sessions begin at 6:30 PM EST and end at 7:30 PM EST Zoom

    Designed for youth ages 8-19, this engaging webinar series covers everything you need to succeed at livestock auctions.

  • Apr 21

    Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project -Goal Getters

    April 21, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

    Learn how to set SMART goals to enhance your livestock marketing success. Youth with learn practical strategies to develop a goal, stay focused, and achieve it.