Upcoming Events
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Jan 26
Building Strong Adolescents Webinar Series January-February 2026
January 26, 2026 – February 23, 2026 7:00pm-9:00pm ET online
Building Strong Adolescents is a FREE online course for parents of adolescents ages 9-16 to learn strategies for helping teens develop the skills and supports they need to be successful.
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Feb 11
Avoiding Money Mishaps webinar- Feb 11
February 11, 2026 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom
This youth focused webinar will focus on how to protect yourself from fraud, scams, identity theft, and predatory lending.
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Feb 19
Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - February 2026
February 19, 2026 – March 19, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm 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.
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Feb 21
Agriculture Learning Series - Isabella County
February 21, 2026 11:30AM – 1:30PM Isabella County Commission on Aging, 2200 N. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Feeding Your Ruminant - learn about basic ruminant anatomy and development, diseases, basic nutrients, hands-on exploration of the ruminant stomach compartments, and more!
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Mar 7
4-H Spark and Share Summit 2026
March 7, 2026 9:30AM – 5:30PM Bavarian Inn Lodge & Conference Center 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
The Spark and Share Summit is a great opportunity for 4-H teens and volunteers to gain new ideas, build their 4-H network, and reenergize their passion for 4-H.
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Mar 10
4-H Wild Spartans March
March 10, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM Zoom
This month’s 4-H Wild Spartans Series will take you on a journey to explore the stories that nature and humans weave. Join us on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 6:30pm EST for “The Land Has A Story To Tell- But Are We Listening?”
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Mar 25
Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: From Sparks to Skills: Using AI Responsibly in 4-H
March 25, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Webinars that provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Her's. This session is: From Sparks to Skills: Using AI Responsibly in 4-H.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apr 22
Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Let’s Talk It Out: Handling Conflict with Ease
April 22, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Webinars that provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Her's. This session is: Let’s Talk It Out: Handling Conflict with Ease.
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May 2
Spring 2026 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop for Adults and Teens
May 2, 2026 – May 3, 2026 Registration occurs Saturday, May 2nd from 8am to 9pm with classes beginning promptly at 9am. Classes conclude at 6pm on Saturday, May 2nd. Classes resume Sunday, May 3rd at 9am and conclude at 4pm. John A. Halter Shooting Sports Center, 4390 Bankers Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Join us for 2 days of classes focused on everything you need to know to teach Shooting Sports fundamentals as part of a 4-H Youth Development Program.
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May 4
Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs: Your Role in 4-H Animal Projects
May 4, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Webinars that provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Her's. This session is: Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs: Your Role in 4-H Animal Projects.
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May 7
2026 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute
May 7, 2026 7:30AM – 2:00PM 642 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
The World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute is a one-day event where students in grades 7-12 present research and recommendations on how to address critical global challenges.
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Jun 16
Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp 2026
June 16, 2026 – June 17, 2026 MSU Campus
This overnight camp is for youth ages 12-19 (as of January 1) who are interested in sharpening their livestock judging skills.
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Jun 18
4-H Adventure Camp 2026
June 18, 2026 – June 20, 2026 Camp Neyati 2052 Hillcrest Dr., Lake, MI 48632
4-H Adventure Camp is a 3 day/2 night overnight camp experience for youth ages 9-14.
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Jul 1
4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest 2026
July 1, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University
In the livestock judging contest, participants can demonstrate their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision-making skills.
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Jul 6
4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp 2026
July 6, 2026 – July 9, 2026 Anthony Hall
The Michigan 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp is a pre-college program held at Michigan State University (MSU) through which youth will explore fields relating to animal science and veterinary medicine.
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Aug 13
2026 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show
August 13, 2026 – August 16, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University, 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910
The 4-H State Horse Show is an annual, four-day event that brings together 4-Hers from counties across Michigan. Members are selected by their county 4-H programs to participate in this event.