Story Time, Playgroups & Holiday Events in or near Bay & Arenac County!

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November's Family Fun Guide

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KIDS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The KIDS CALENDAR includes local BUSINESSES offering for both in-person and virtual programming.

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FAMILY HOLIDAY GUIDE

2021 Family Holiday Guide

Includes:

- Holiday events in Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw County.

- Santa Houses

- Christmas Tree Farm Directory

- Light Show

- Shopping Locally

- Holiday STEM Guide

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HOLIDAY STEM GUIDE

A guide to STEM items that your child will love! This list was created by one of our region’s teachers, Mark Lyons. His website contains a list of distance learning resources that may be helpful for your family.

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FREE KID/ FAMILY EVENTS

NOVEMBER - WEDNESDAYS: Standish Library, Standish

NOVEMBER - TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS: Online with the Bay County Library System

**The Bay County Library System is a participant in the STEM Passport. Attend events (in-person or virtual) and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.

NOVEMBER - MONDAYS: Arenac Community Center, Standish

NOVEMBER 6: Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Saginaw

WHERE: Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, Saginaw, MI 48710

WHEN: Saturday, November 6, 2021 1:00 – 4:00 PM

COST: Free

Drop in at the Museum from 1 to 4 pm to Learn the various meanings of Taino Caribbean culture petroglyph imagery as you make your own Taino rock carving with colorful air-dry clay!

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NOVEMBER 19: Online with the Bay County Library System

A is for ART: Sensory Leaf Painting

WHERE: Online

WHEN: Friday November 19 at 10:30 am

COST: FREE

Explore the changing colors of the season with this mess free activity!

Allowed Ages: 2 to 5

NOVEMBER 26: Standish Historical Depot, Standish

3rd Annual Santa Parade and Lighting of the Depot

WHERE: 107 N Main St Standish

WHEN: Friday, November 26 at 6-8 pm

COST: FREE

DESCRIPTION: The Standish Historic Depot and Welcome Center hosts its Annual Santa Parade and Lighting of the Depot each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

It is a free event for parade participants and spectators alike.

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NOVEMBER 26: Wenonah Park, Bay City

Santa Arrives in Wenonah Park

WHERE: N. Water St. Bay City

WHEN: Friday, November 26 at 7 pm

COST: FREE

DESCRIPTION: Santa told us be will be arriving in Wenonah Park at 7:00 PM Friday, November 26th for a special performance & tree lighting before meeting with all the good little boys and girls!

There will be carolers and also special appearances by Mayor Kathi Newsham and Miss Bay County!

Hot cocoa and coffee available in the Wenonah Park Pavilion concession stand and Mid Michigan Carriage Company will be offering $5 carriage rides throughout the evening.

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NOVEMBER 28: State Theatre, Bay City

All showings start at 1:00pm, doors open at 12:00pm for seating.

No ticket needed: Free with Food or Cash Donation to Benefit Safe Harbor Kitchen

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NOVEMBER 28: Downtown, Bay City

Caroling with Bay City Players!

WHERE: Downtown Bay City

WHEN: Sunday, November 28 at 12:30 - 2:30 pm

COST: FREE

DESCRIPTION: The Bay City Players will be caroling during SUNDAYS IN THE CITY in Downtown Bay City! They are looking for anyone interested in getting into the holiday spirit by singing classic carols during the downtown events of the season.

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TALKING IS TEACHING - POTTY TIME

You are your child's lifelong teacher.

"Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing" is a public awareness and action campaign that helps parents recognize their power to boost their children’s early brain and vocabulary development through simple, everyday actions ... "

For more Talking is Teaching tips and resources visit: https://talkingisteaching.org/

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DOW BAY AREA FAMILY YMCA - FOOD PROGRAM

EARLY HEAD START

Nemcsa Early Head Start Bay County helps build the foundation for school readiness by supporting close, positive relationships with parents, caregivers, extended family, and community. They offer no-cost full-year services to children birth to three, pregnant women and their families.

For more information contact Jessica by phone (989)464-0172 or by email at EichmanJ@nemcsca.org.

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BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

COVID-19 Vaccine

The Bay County Health Department (BCHD) is hosting many vaccine clinics. Appointments are available and walk-ups/drop-ins are welcome during every clinic listed below.

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