Family Fun Guide

June 2026

FEATURED EVENT

FEATURED RESOURCES

HINTS, TIPS, & AT HOME ACTIVITIES

TALKING IS TEACHING

Let’s talk about SUMMER! There are so many summertime sounds, from crickets at night and the sound of cars driving along the road, to birds chirping in the morning and families playing together. With your little one, talk about all of the summer sounds you hear!

For more ideas on how to talk, read, and sing together visit: TALKING IS TEACHING

KINDERGARTEN READINESS:

HELP ME GROW

Let’s get moving! Active play strengthens your child’s muscles and coordination. If your 3- to 5-year-old struggles with jumping, running, or balance, call Help Me Grow.

If you have concerns about your child's development, call Help Me Grow.



For more information visit helpmegrow-mi.org/counties or call 844-464-0005.

UNPLUG & PLAY GREAT LAKES BAY

Maggie Dwan

Screens can be helpful. They can give families a break, help during busy moments, or be part of a routine. The Digital Diet is not about being perfect or getting rid of screens. It is about making sure there is still plenty of room for the things children need most: play, sleep, movement, talking, and time with the people who love them.

This week, try two or three small screen-free moment:

Read one book together

Play music and dance

Take a short walk

Keep phones off the table during one meal

Talk in the car

Play outside for 10 minutes

Ask, “What was the best part of your day?”

Small moments together can make a big difference.

Learn more about UPLUG AND PLAY GREAT LAKES BAY

COOKING AT HOME

MANGO SALSA

Cooking Matters

30 Minutes 6 Servings

Ingredients

2 large ripe mangoes

1 small cucumber

2 medium green onions

1 medium jalapeño pepper

2 medium limes

½ teaspoon salt

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Rinse mangoes, cucumber, green onions, jalapeño pepper, limes, and bell pepper, if using.
2. Peel mangoes. Cut mango flesh from the pits.
3. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. If using bell pepper, cut in half lengthwise. Remove stems and seeds.
4. Dice mangoes, cucumber, and bell pepper, if using. Finely chop green onions.
5. Cut jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise. Remove stems and seeds and dice.
6. If using, rinse and chop cilantro.
7. Cut limes in half. Squeeze juice from each half into a medium bowl. Discard seeds.
8. Add mangoes, cucumber, green onions, jalapeño, salt, and cayenne pepper to bowl with juice. If using, add bell pepper and cilantro. Mix well.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

View full recipe: MANGO SALSA

FAMILY RESOURCES

FOOD RESOURCES

CLOTHING & DIAPERS

PARENT SUPPORT & CLASSES

The Summer Food Service Program serves nutritious meals to children up to age 18 living in low-income areas (where 50 percent or more of the students qualify for free or reduced price school meals). The program can operate in schools, public housing centers, playgrounds, camps, parks, and faith-based facilities.

Find a MEET UP AND EAT UP location near you.

SUMMER DAY CAMPS

MSU EXTENSION - FREE ONLINE PARENTING CLASSES

FREE VIRTUAL BAY FAIR

CAN COUNCIL'S PARENT CAFES

Upcoming Cafes:

Bay County Health Departments - Wednesdays: August 12 - September 2 at 11 AM - 1 PM.

Register for PARENT CAFE.

FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS

COMMUNITY CALENDARS:

There are always family-friendly events happening throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. The following Community Calendars are wonderful resources to help you find a fun outing for your family.

GO GREAT LAKES BAY

GREAT LAKES BAY PARENTS

HEY BAY CITY

VENDORS NEEDED:

Summer Touch-A-Truck/Family Fun Fest

Vendor & Truck/Vehicle Registration Form

Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Bay City State Park

- Touch-A-Truck/Vehicles, please register your vehicle and contact Michael Barker for parking and logistical planning at barkerm3@michigan.gov, or call at 989-684-3020

- Community Resource Vendors

Vendors will be encouraged to bring your own tent, however, a large tent will also be available for vendors that don't have a tent. Note: Vendors bringing tents will want to consider stakes/weights to help secure your tent/s during the event.

Community resource vendors may contact Rich VanTol with any questions: vantolr@baisd.net or 989-233-8729

REGISTER

FARMER'S MARKETS:

Thursdays (June 4 to October 1) at 2-7 PM: PERE MARQUETTE PARKING PLAZA FARMER'S MARKET, Bay City

Fridays (June 5 to September 11) at 2-6 PM: STANDISH DEPOT FARMER'S MARKET, Standish

FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS:

June 2 at 4:30 PM: RETRO CRAFT NIGHT (ages 6-12) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 3, 10, 17, & 24 at 9 - 11 AM: BUSY BEES PLAYGROUP @ Bay City State Park, Bay City

June 3 at 5:30 PM: BABY BOOK CLUB (ages 0-3) @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 10 AM - 12 PM: GREAT LAKES BAY MOMS CAFE @ Monitor Township Park, Bay City

June 4 at 10:30 AM: MOVE & GROOVE (ages 0-5 + adult) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City 

June 5 & 19 at 11 AM: TODDLER TIME (ages 0-5) @ Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning 

June 5 at 11 AM: PUPS & PAGES (ages 4-12) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn 

June 6 at 9 AM: KIDS WORKSHOP @ Home Depot, Bay City 

June 6, 11 AM: UNEARTH DINO ART (ages 5-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 8, 11 AM: WIRT SUMMER ART SERIES - DINOS WATERCOLOR(ages 5-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 9, 9:30 AM: WALKING CLUB @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 9, 4 - 6 PM: SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK OFF @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 10, 10:30 AM: MAKE A SOUP GARDEN (ages 0-12) @ Trombley House, Bay City

June 10 at 11 AM: WIGGLE WORM WEDNESDAY (ages 0-5) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 10 at 11 AM - 12:30 PM: SUMMER READING KICK OFF @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 10, 17, & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, August 5 & 12 at 6:30 PM: AUGRES MUSIC IN THE PARK @ AuGres City Park, AuGres

June 11, 18, & 25 at 12:30 PM: SUMMER LAWN SERIES - DINOSAUR YOGA STORYTIME @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 11 at 4:30 - 6 PM: KICK OFF LAWN PARTY @ Sage Branch Library

June 11 at 6 PM: PUPS & PAGES (ages 4-12) @ Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning 

7-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 12 at 10:30 AM: LITTLE WIGGLERS (ages 0-5) @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City 

June 12 at 10:30 AM: SILLY GOOSEY BABY & TODDLERS (ages 0-5) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 12 at 11 AM: BUILD WITH DINO BONES (ages 7-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 12 at 3:30 PM: CELEBRATE THE SEAS OCEAN PARTY (ages 0-12) @ Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning

June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 at 6:30 PM: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES @ Standish Historical Depot, Standish

June 13 at 9 AM - 2 PM: FREE FISHING FESTIVAL @ Bay City State Park, Bay City

June 13 at 10:30 AM: STORYTIME @ Riser Kitchen, Auburn

June 13, 1 - 3 PM: SATURDAY CRAFTNOON @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 13 at 2 PM: WE DIG DINOS! @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 15 at 11 AM: SUMMER ART SERIES - MAKE YOUR OWN MAGIC (ages 5-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 15 & 29 at 12:30 PM: STORIES AND SONGS IN THE PARK @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 at 10 AM: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (ages 2-5) @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 at 11 AM: BABY STORYTIME (ages 0-2) @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 16 at 11 AM: LEARN TO DRAW DINOSAURS WITH CORRINE ROBERTS (ages 6-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 16 at 4:30 PM: DINOSAUR STEM AND STORYTIME (ages 2-12) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 at 10:15 AM: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (ages 2-5) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 at 10:30 AM: FAMILY STORYTIME (ages 0-6) @ Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 at 10:30 AM: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (ages 2-5) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 at 11:30 AM: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (ages 2-5) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 17 at 12:30 PM: PINNY PASTURES @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 17 at 5-7 PM: SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKOFF @ Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning

June 17 at 5:30 PM: PUPS & PAGES (ages 4-12) @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 17, 24, July 1, 6, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2 & 9 at 6:30 PM: WEDNESDAYS IN THE PARK @ Wenonah Park, Bay City

June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 at 6:30 PM: FAMILY STORYTIME (ages 0-6) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 at 10:15 AM: BABY STORYTIME (ages 0-2) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 at 10:30 AM: BABY STORYTIME (ages 2-5) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6 at 11:15 AM: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (ages 2-5) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 18 at 12:30 PM: LAWN SERIES - FOAM PARTY @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 18 at 4:30 PM: GIFT FOR A GUY @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 18 at 5 PM: GIFT FOR A GUY @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 18 at 5:30 PM: GIFT FOR A GUY @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 18, 25, July 2 & 9 at 6 PM: MUSIC AT THE FOUNTAIN @ Uptown, Bay City

June 18 at 6 PM: CAMERON ZVARA MAGICIAN - FAMILY MAGIC SHOW @ Pinconning Branch Library, Bay City

June 19 - 26: CHEESETOWN FESTIVAL @ Doc Letchfield Park, Pinconning

June 19 at 10:30 AM: A IS FOR ART (ages 2-5) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn 

June 20 at 2 PM: PUPS & PAGES (ages 4-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 22 at 11 AM: SUMMER ART SERIES - DINOSAUR BACKPACK CHARM (ages 5-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 23 at 11 AM: CARING FOR MY DRINKING WATER MDHHS (ages 4-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 23 at 4:30 - 6:30 PM: LITTLE MERMAID PRINCESS PARTY (ages 2-12) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 23 at 5-7 PM: CONE WITH A COP @ Wanigan Eatery & Pub, Bay City

June 23 at 6 PM: PAINTERLY POTTERY @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 24 at 9:30 AM: STORYTIME @ Trombley House, Bay City

June 24 at 12:30 PM: MINING DAY @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 24 at 1 PM: SUMMER MOVIE - CARS @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 25 at 12:30 PM: SUMMER LAWN SERIES - BEVERLY MUSIC LADY @ Alice & Jack Wirt Branch Library, Bay City

June 25 at 6 PM: WE DIG DINOS! @ Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning

June 26 at 10:30 AM: SCIENCE CLUB JR. (ages 2-5) @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

June 26 at 2 PM: TIE DYE @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 26 at 3 PM: TIE DYE @ Sage Branch Library, Bay City

June 27 at 3 PM: CURIOSITY CLUB (ages 5-12) @ Pinconning Brach Library, Pinconning 

June 29 at 11 AM: SUMMER ART SERIES - COLOR A MUG (ages 5-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 30 at 11 AM: WORM MOTELS WITH SLOAN MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY (ages 5-12) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City

June 30 at 5:30 PM: POKEMON TRAINER NIGHT @ Auburn Branch Library, Auburn

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