September's Family Fun Guide

Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012!
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SAVE THE DATE:

COFFEE SHOP MEET UP


You are invited to join us at Lolobee’s Lounge in Bay City on October 18 at 7 - 9 PM.


Enjoy a coffee on us and meet other parents. 


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COMMUNITY RESOURCES 

2022 Talking is Teaching

Let’s talk, read, and sing about BEDTIME! 


When our little ones are sleeping, their brains are busy building connections! Sleep is important for brain development, learning, and

physical development. 


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Vacinatioins & Hearing & Vision Screening

Bay County Health Department

Volunteer Opportunity

Arenac County 

Arenac County Community Baby Shower

Breastfeeding Resources

Safe Journey

Local Support & Resources

The Lancet in January 2022, found a 26% reduction in infant deaths in the first year of life associated with the initiation of breastfeeding. These findings support efforts to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding as a key strategy for reducing U.S. infant death rates.

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PARENTING CLASS & SUPPORT
MSU EXTENSION

The Parent Talk System:

September 26 to October 31at 11:30 AM - 1 PM


Extension Extras Parenting Hour:

Together we Can: Co-Parenting

September 6 at 8 - 9:30 PM


Importance of Indoor Play

September 13 at 8 - 9:30 pm


Positive Discipline

September 20 at 8 - 9:30 PM


Resilience Toolbox

September 27at 8 - 9:30 PM


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MCLAREN BAY REGION - BAY COUNTY

Breastfeeding Class

September 12 at 6 - 9 PM


Boot Camp for New Dads

September 22 at 6 - 9 PM


Baby Class for BIG KIDS

October 18 at 6 - 7:30 PM


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CAN COUNCIL


Watch for Parent Class registration for October.


More Information Call:

(989) 752-7226



NEMSCA - ARENAC COUNTY


Rental Counseling


Financial Literacy Class


Homebuyer Education


Call 989-358-4653 or email gagnona@nemcsca.org for dates.

FREE FAMILY EVENTS

Visit Great Lakes Bay Parents' KIDS DAILY CALENDAR for a full listing of story times, family/ kid events, and new places to discover in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

FALL/ HALLOWEEN GUIDE

Page Sponsor Dow Bay Area Family YMCA


Start planning your family's fall outs by including a Fall Festival, visiting an apple or pumpkin farm, attend a trunk or treat, or one of the many Halloween events occurring in our Region.


VIEW FALL/ HALLOWEEN GUIDE

FARMERS MARKETS

Support Our Local Farmers


The Farmers Market Directory list markets in Arenac, Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw County. 


EXPLORE THE FARMERS MARKET DIRECTORY

APPLE & PUMPKIN FARMS & CORN MAZES


This directory includes fall farms that you and your family can explore. 


EXPLORE THE DIRECTORY

STEM Passport App helps parents find STEM events.

The Great Lakes Bay Region is home to a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) destinations and programs. The Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Passport is a learning resource for 19 different hands-on, dynamic STEM organizations in the community. Now locating them is easy! 



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September 1 & 10

Saginaw: FREE – Community Youth Day – Football Day @ Saginaw Valley State University

DATE: September 1, 15 & 29 at 4 - 5 PM

LOCATION: 7400 Bay Road, University Center


SVSU Community Youth Days sponsored by Jolt Credit Union are back! This year we will be hosting six (6) days with the first being football.


FREE admission to the football game after the clinic vs. West Virginia Wesleyan at 6pm!


Other Info:

  • All Camps are FREE
  • Clinics are conducted by SVSU coaching staff & student-athletes
  • Registration begins 30 minutes prior to the start time
  • Clinic participants and parents will receive FREE admission to the game that follows the clinic (West Virginia Wesleyan at 6pm!)


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September 1, 15 & 29

Auburn: FREE – Crafts & Activities @ Auburn Farmer’s Market – Auburn City Park

DATE: September 1, 15 & 29 at 4 - 5 PM

LOCATION: 435 S Auburn Rd., Auburn


Join a children’s librarian every 2 weeks at the Auburn Farmer’s Market for fun crafts and activities!


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September 3:

Bay City: FREE – Kids Workshops @ Home Depot

DATE: September 3 at 9 AM - 12 PM

LOCATION: 3860 State St., Bay City


Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.


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Bay City: FREE – Family Picnic Concert @ Bay City State Park

DATE: September 3 at 1 – 2 PM

LOCATION: 3582 State Park Dr., Bay City


Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.


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September 7

Pinconning: FREE – Grandparents Day Craft (age 5-12) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library

DATE: September 7 at 3:30 PM

LOCATION: 400 S Kaiser St., Pinconning


Family program. Join our “on-the go” community of curiosity each Tuesday throughout the summer, no registration required. Investigative and hands-on fun activities that will spark your interest in science, technology, engineering, art and math.


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September 10

Pinconning: FREE – Donuts with your Grandparents (age 3-12) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library

DATE: September 10 at 10 AM

LOCATION: 400 S Kaiser St., Pinconning


Sign up to join us for a “breakfast” with grandma and grandpa. Enjoy a donut and juice and enjoy some fun with your grandparents for Grandparents Day!!!


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Bay City: FREE – Party at the Park @ Wenonah Park

DATE: September 10 at 4 - 6 PM

LOCATION: 111 Center Ave, Bay City


Free Food, Cotton Candy, Popcorn. Interactive Games, Climbing wall, Kids Carnival Games, 9 Square, Gaga ball, Corn Hole tournament, free raffle, Community Services Info.


Party at the Park was formed to love and serve the community of Bay City area residents. Bay City Area Churches coming together to Love and Serve the people of Bay City.


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September 10 & 11

Bay City: FREE – Open House @ Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum

DATE: September 10 & 11 at 12 - 4 PM

LOCATION: 3456 Patterson Road, Bay City


Join us for our annual open house where we remember and honor first responders and their families. We are open both Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 pm.


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September 11

Bay City: FREE – Feed the City Tour @ Wenonah Park

DATE: September 11 at 1 - 4 PM

LOCATION: 111 Center Ave, Bay City


Healthy, active outdoor fun for the family! Visit the library to discover outdoor play and check out one of our new GET OUTDOORS backpacks.


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September 13

Auburn: FREE – Cat Cafe *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library

DATE: September 13 at 4:30 PM

LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn


Play with adorable and adoptable kitties from the Humane Society of Bay County!


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September 17

Auburn: FREE – Sensory Stories (age 3 – 5) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library

DATE: September 17 at 10:30 AM

LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd., Auburn


Join us for books, songs, movement, and play that incorporate the five senses. Children of all ages are welcome to join, but this program is designed for preschool children with autism or sensory challenges or have a hard time in large groups.


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Auburn: FREE – Pups & Pages (age 4-12) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library

DATE: September 17 at 1 – 2 PM

LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd., Auburn


Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend.


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September 19

Bay City: FREE – Fall Leaves Storytime @ Populace Coffee

DATE: September 19 at 9 AM

LOCATION: 810 Saginaw Street, Bay City


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September 21

Bay City: FREE – Pups & Pages (age 4-12) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library

DATE: September 21 at 5:30 - 6:30 PM

LOCATION: 100 E Midland St., Bay City


Join us at Sage library on Wednesday, September 21 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Sage children's desk. We look forward to seeing you!


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September 22

Auburn: FREE – Baby Art Playground (Age 0-2) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library

DATE: September 22 at 10:30 AM

LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd., Auburn


Join us at Sage Branch Library for an in-person STEAM program for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant! Guided by your librarian have the opportunity to engage, interact, ask questions, play, and craft during the hour of science fun with STEAM stations geared to sink or float. We look forward to see you!


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September 22, 23, 24 & 25

Bay City: FREE – River of Time @ Veterans Memorial Park


Date: September 22 – 25 at 9 AM – 4 PM

Location: John F Kennedy Dr., Bay City


For the last 27 years, The River of Time (Bay City’s annual historical re-enactment 3-day event) draws in crowds by the thousands and grows each year. Hundreds of re-enactors dress, act and live the part of Native Americans, Colonists, French voyageurs, and Civil War-era soldiers – just to name just a few. Demonstrations of 18th century crafts, music, children’s activities, meal preparations and so much more are a part of the daily scene along the Saginaw River.


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September 23

Bay City: FREE – Friday Fun: Everybody Counts (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library

DATE: August 8 at 11 AM

LOCATION: 100 E Midland St., Bay City


Join us at Sage Branch Library for an in-person program Friday Fun: Everybody Counts! The program is for children ages 2-5 + Adult. Get ready for for number activities and crafts from around the world! We look forward to seeing you!


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September 24

Bay City: Rise ‘n Shine and Family Funfest *RSVP @ Dow Bay Area Family YMCA

DATE: September 24 at 9 AM - 11 AM

LOCATION: 225 Washington Ave, Bay City


The Family Fun Fest is FREE to the whole community and includes games, face painting, balloon twisting, and more.


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September 25

Sterling: FREE – Fall Family Fun Day @ Sterling Wesleyan Church

DATE: September 25 at 12 – 4 PM

LOCATION: 365 Jefferson St., Sterling


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Monday or Tuesdays starting September 26 & 27

Bay City: FREE – Preschool Storytime (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library

DATE:

Monday, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7

10:00am – 10:45am


Tuesdays, September 27, 2022, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8

10:00am – 10:30am


LOCATION: 100 E Midland St., Bay City


Preschoolers develop a love of reading through stories, rhymes, music, movement and more! Best for ages 2-5 years old. Participating caregiver required.


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Tuesdays starting September 27

Bay City: FREE – Baby Storytime (ages 0-2) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library

DATE: September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 & 8 at 11:00 – 11:30 AM

LOCATION: 100 E Midland St., Bay City


Stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver.


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Wednesdays starting September 28

Bay City: FREE – Preschool Storytime (age 2 – 5) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

DATE: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2 & 9 at 11:15 – 11:45 AM

LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City


Preschoolers develop a love of reading through stories, rhymes, music, movement and more! Best for ages 2-5 years old. Participating caregiver required.


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Pinconning: FREE – Family Storytime (age 0-6) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library

DATE: September 28, October 5, 12, 29, 26, November 2 & 9 at 6 – 6:30 PM

LOCATION: 400 S Kaiser St., Pinconning


Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver.


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Bay City: FREE – Family Storytime (age 0-8) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

DATE: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 27, November 2 & 9 at 6:30pm – 7:00pm

LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City


Stories, music, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver.


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Wednesdays & Thursdays starting September 28 & 29

Auburn: FREE – Preschool Storytime (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library

DATE: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2 & 9 at 10:15 – 10:45 AM


September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 & 10 at 11:15 – 11:45 AM


LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd.,  Auburn


Preschoolers develop a love of reading through stories, rhymes, music, movement and more! Best for ages 2-5 years old. Participating caregiver required.


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Thursdays starting September 29

Auburn: FREE – Baby Storytime (age 0 – 2) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library

DATE: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 & 10 at 10:15 – 10:45 AM

LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd., Auburn


Stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver.


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Bay City: FREE – Baby Storytime (ages 0-2) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library

DATE: September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3 & 10 at 10:30 – 11 AM

LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City


Stories, songs, and rhymes, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver.


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September 30 

Auburn: FREE – Science Club Jr: Tornado in a Bottle (Age 2-5) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library

DATE: September 30 at 10:30 – 11:00 AM

LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd., Auburn


Learn about tornadoes in this hands on science experiment! Ages 2-5 + adult are invited to attend.


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