September's Family Fun Guide | |
Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012! | |
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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.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOOON
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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.
SEE MORE TALKING IS TEACHING TIPS
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Vacinatioins & Hearing & Vision Screening
Bay County Health Department
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Arenac County Community Baby Shower | |
Breastfeeding Resources
Safe Journey
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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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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.
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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
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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
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APPLE & PUMPKIN FARMS & CORN MAZES
This directory includes fall farms that you and your family can explore.
EXPLORE THE DIRECTORY
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bay City: FREE – Fall Leaves Storytime @ Populace Coffee |
DATE: September 19 at 9 AM
LOCATION: 810 Saginaw Street, Bay City
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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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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 | |
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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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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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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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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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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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