Known for festivals and events throughout the year, Howell, Michigan offers several individual and family activities and attractions.
For example, the city hosts the Michigan Challenge BallonFest, the Howell Melon Festival, and the annual Pink Party each year, and the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority offers a variety of recreational and sports programs through a cooperative effort of the City of Howell, Howell Township, Genoa Township, Marion Township, and Oceola Township, many of them located or taking place within the city limits or the immediately surrounding area.
Additionally, there are several other attractions, events, recreational opportunities, and sports programs sponsored or operated by the municipal government, local schools, community organizations, or as private enterprises.
Appropriate topics for this category include local art galleries, libraries, museums, historical places, theaters, bowling alleys, entertainment venues, parks, and recreational trails, as well as local concerts, fairs, festivals, and events. Whether coordinated through the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority, a local school, church, or community organization, youth and adult sports programs, teams, leagues, and facilities in Howell may also be found here.
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Formed in a basement in 1985, the community performing arts group has been known as the Mid-Michigan Performing Arts Company and Howell Community Theater before taking its current name. Providing a wide variety of programs, including a stage performance of old-time radio shows, CTH also offers summer camps for area youth, giving them an opportunity to learn the basics of acting, dance, and vocal performance. Show schedules, and event calendars, and contacts are posted.
https://www.cththeatre.org/
Howell Area Historical Society
Formed in 1968 to locate a home for the DAR Museum pieces, which were housed in the Carnegie Library by the DAR Chapter, as the library needed the space. In 1971, the Society acquired the Depot, which had been vacant since passenger rail service ended in 1951, and now serves as a museum. The history of the railroad and depot is told, and an overview of the Society's 1888 Grand Trunk Caboose is included, along with its other displays, sponsored events, membership information, and schedules.
http://www.howellareahistoricalsociety.org/
Howell Area Junior Baseball Association
HAJBA is an all-volunteer community organization that has served the Howell, Michigan area for more than sixty years, organizing youth T-ball, baseball, and softball programs for youth, aged five through seventeen, and currently including spring, fall, and travel programs. Funded through registration fees, fundraisers, and sponsorships, the organization is highlighted, and a calendar of games and events, its code of conduct, field locations, coaching information, and contacts are posted.
https://www.howellbaseball.org/
Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority
Supported by the City of Howell, Genoa Township, Howell Township, Marion Township, and Oceola Township, Howell Recreation offers a variety of recreational programs, and maintains area athletic fields, a recreation center, dog park, senior center, community centers, youth service centers, a boat launch, parks, and other facilities, which are defined here, along with its programs, a calendar of special events, volunteer and job opportunities, sponsorships, announcements, and contacts.
https://www.howellrecreation.org/
Presented by the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, the annual event takes place in Downtown Howell, Michigan. Largely a food festival, the event showcases the Howell Melon, a cantaloupe hybrid made popular locally. Although activities may change from year to year, the event includes an election for Melon Prince and Princess, Mini Prince and Princess, and Sprout Prince and Princess, as well as musical performances, and Howell melons available for tasting and purchase.
https://www.howellmelonfestival.com/
Built in 1881, the 800-seat theater was an important part of Livingston County life until it was closed in 1924. Today, the first floor has been renovated and is used for a variety of public and private activities, while the remainder of the historic building remains as it was, for now, and the Livingston Arts Council offers free public tours of the theater throughout the year. Its location, and the public office hours, and the telephone number for the Livingston Arts Council are provided.
http://www.howelloperahouse.com/
Housed at Oak Glen Park in Howell, New Jersey, the non-profit sports organization facilitates recreational soccer and training programs for youth between the ages of four and eighteen. Organized in 1972, HSC is affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, and New Jersey Youth Soccer. Its board of directors, coach requirements, registration schedules and policies, online registration, and an online store are available, the latter offering uniforms and promotional apparel.
http://www.howellsoccerclub.com/
The historic Howell, Michigan theater has been in business since 1928. Movies now playing, as well as upcoming productions are highlighted, and its general admission ticket prices, student prices, senior prices, military prices, and matinee prices are posted on the site, along with its group pricing for private rentals for families, friends, birthdays, anniversaries, or other events, including renting the facilities for larger events. Sponsorships and an online store are included.
https://www.historichowelltheater.com/
