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FAMILY FUN GUIDE
Family resources & events in Saginaw County.
| | 2026-2027 SCHOOL ENROLLMENT | | | | |
Enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 school year.
If you’re ready to enroll your child in Saginaw Public Schools, now is the time to get started.
From Pre-K through high school, SPSD offers students strong academics, supportive learning environments, athletics, arts, and real opportunities to grow.
Start the enrollment process here: ENROLL TODAY
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Let’s talk about SUNSHINE! As the weather warms up, encourage creativity and enhance your child’s fine motor skills by playing dress up with summer clothes. Ask your child to find clothes that will keep them cool and sunglasses to protect their eyes!
Learn more about TALKING IS TEACHING.
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- Pedal a tricycle
- Engages with familiar adults as resources, to share ideas, and interests
- Identifies numbers to 10 by name and connects each number to an object when counting
- Understands physical properties of objects (heavy, light, rough, smooth)
- Toilet Trained
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CHICKEN BURGER
Cooking Matters
30 Minutes 4 Servings
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Ingredients
¼ small bell pepper
¼ small red onion
1 pound lean ground chicken, turkey, or beef
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1½ teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon canola oil
¼ cup water
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Materials:
Cutting board
Food thermometer
Large skillet with lid
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Medium bowl
Sharp knife
Instructions:
- Rinse and finely chop bell pepper and onion.
- In a medium bowl, combine bell pepper, onion, ground meat, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Divide mixture into 4 pieces. Form pieces into patties about 4 inches across.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add burgers. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Add water to the pan. Cover and cook until the burgers reach 165ºF, about 10 minutes more.
View full recipe: CHICKEN BURGER
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION CALENDAR
The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
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Friday, May 1 at 12 - 2 PM: Radiant Church of God
Saturday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 10 AM – 12 PM: Old Town Christian Outreach, Saginaw
Saturday, May 2 at 11 AM – 12 PM: World Outreach Campus, Saginaw
Friday, May 8 at 9:30 - 11 AM: UAW Local 668
Saturday, May 9 at 10 AM – 2 PM: Pop Up Pantry at Faith Lutheran Church, Saginaw
Tuesday, May 12 at 11 AM - 1 PM: Victorious Believers, Saginaw
Wednesday, May 13 at 2 - 3 PM: United Way of Saginaw (Covenant Healthcare Parking Lot, N. Bond St, Saginaw)
Friday, May 15 & 29 at 3 - 4:30 PM: DC House of Blessings, Saginaw
Thursday, May 19 at 9-11 AM: East Side Soup Kitchen, Saginaw
Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: New Covenant Christian Center
Thursday, May 28 at 4 - 5:30 PM: East Side Soup Kitchen, Saginaw
Friday, May 29 at 10 AM - 12 PM: Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Saginaw
Saturday, May 30 at 9 - 10:30 AM: Taymouth Park, Saginaw
View full FOOD DISTRIBUTION CALENDAR.
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STRIVE FOR FEWER THAN FIVE: SIMPLE MOMENTS MATTER
Maggie Dwan
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Early literacy starts with everyday moments. Talking, singing, reading, playing, and exploring together help young children build the language and listening skills they need for future reading success.
Try simple, screen-free moments this week: read a favorite book, tell a story, sing in the car, name what you see outside, or let your child help with a daily routine. These small interactions build connection, curiosity, and confidence.
Unplug, play, and talk together. Every moment can help your child grow as a reader.
For family-friendly reading tips and simple ideas to try at home, visit READING ROCKETS.
Learn more about UPLUG AND PLAY GREAT LAKES BAY
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INFANT SAFE SLEEP
Safer Sleep Guidelines
| | AGES & STAGES DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING | | |
Families with children between the ages of two and five months residing in Saginaw County can complete a FREE Ages and Stages developmental screening or a social-emotional screening. Screenings take ten minutes to complete, and the results are back within a week. Results tell parents what to expect at each stage of development. Often times, early diagnosis can help give a child the best opportunity to reach their potential.
Learn more: AGES & STAGES QUESTIONNAIRES
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FREE Online Parenting Classes
Extension Extras Parenting Hour
Tuesdays at 7:30 - 9:30 PM
May 5 - Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers
May 12 - Childhood Anxiety and Depression
May 19 - Purpose of Play
May 26 - Let's Talk: Parent/Provider Communication
Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - May 2026
Wednesdays, May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 at 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Online Parent Talk System Webinar Series - May & June 2026
Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 at 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Online Extension Extras for Professionals Third Thursdays - Let's Talk: Parent/Provider Communication
May 21 at 7-8:30 PM
Online Extension Extras for Professionals Fourth Fridays: Positive Discipline
May 22 at 1 - 2:30 PM
Learn More & Register: MSU EXTENSION PARENT CLASSES
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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
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Bring your Public Libraries of Saginaw Library card or sign up for a new card (ID with current address needed), then browse our mobile library to find the perfect books to check out!
You can also check out a Chromebook and get help with digital services.
Learn More: BOOK MOBILE STOP
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May 5, 9:30 - 10:30 AM: Friendship Senior Center
May 5, 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Edgewood Assisted Living
May 7, 10 - 11 AM: Meadow Senior Living [Formerly Brookdale]
May 12, 10 - 11 AM: Pinewood Manor
May 12, 12 - 1 PM: South Colony Senior Center
May 12, 3 - 4 PM: Robin Glen
May 13, 1 - 2 PM: Stone Crest Assisted Living
May 19, 1:30 - 2:30 PM: Independence Village (Wescourt)
May 21, 10 - 11 AM: Rosien Towers
May 21, 1:30 - 2:30 PM: Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre
May 27, 10 - 11 AM: Eleanor Frank Senior Center
May 27, 1 - 2 PM: Lakeview Estates
May 27, 3 - 4 PM: Lawndale Estates
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May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 10:30 AM: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME @ Butman-Fish Library, Saginaw
May 2 at 9 AM: KIDS WORKSHOP @ Home Depot, Saginaw
May 2 at 10 AM: CINCO DE MAYO PARADE @ North Michigan Avenue to Saginaw United
May 2 at 10 AM: B-DAY & STEM DAY @ Mid-Michigan Children's Museum, Saginaw
May 2, 9, 16, & 30 at 10:30 AM: FAMILY STORYTIME @ Zauel Memorial Library, Saginaw
May 2 at 11 AM: MUFFINS WITH MOM @ Butman-Fish Library, Saginaw
May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 12-5 PM: FREE ADMISSION @ Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw
May 5 at 10:30 AM: STORY TIME @ Rauchholz Memorial Library, Hemlock
May 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 10:30 AM: TODDLER STORY TIME (ages 18 months - 3) @ Zauel Memorial Library, Saginaw
May 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 10:30 AM: STORY TIME @ Bridgeport Public Library, Bridgeport
May 5, 12, & 19 at 10:30 AM: STORY TIME (ages 3 & 4) @ River Rapids District Library, Chesaning
May 5, & 12 at 2-3:30 PM: HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT TIME @ Butman-Fish Library, Saginaw
May 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 4-5 PM: LEGO CLUB @ Hoyt Main Library, Saginaw
May 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 6 PM: STORY HOUR (ages 5-8) @ River Rapids District Library, Chesaning
May 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 11 AM: STORY TIME @ Carolyn R. Otto Family Literacy Center, Saginaw
May 6 at 6 PM: KIDS BOOK CLUB (grade K-5) @ Rauchholz Memorial Library, Hemlock
May 6 at 6:30 PM: CRAFTY KIDS HOUR @ Zauel Memorial Library, Saginaw
May 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 10:30 AM: MS BETH'S BOOMBOX @ Zauel Memorial Library, Saginaw
May 8 at 10-11:30 AM: JAM & PLAY (grade K-5) @ Rauchholz Memorial Library, Hemlock
May 9 at 12:15 PM: STUDIO STORYTIME (ages 2-5) @ Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw
May 11 at 6-7 PM: STEM NIGHT @ Butman-Fish Library, Saginaw
May 14 at 4-6 PM: SPRING OPEN HOUSE @ READ Association of Saginaw County, Saginaw
May 16 at 1-4 PM: SAGINAW PLAY DATE - WELCOME SUMMER @ Fordney Park, Saginaw
May 16 at 10 AM: KIDS WORKSHOP @ Lowes, Saginaw
May 18 at 6:30 PM: KIDS FAVORITES BOOK CLUB @ Zauel Memorial Library, Saginaw
May 22 - 25: BALLOONS OVER BAVARIAN INN, Frankenmuth
May 22 & 29 at 6-9 PM: FRIDAY FUN NIGHTS @ Downtown Frankenmuth
May 23 - 24 at 8 AM - 6 PM: FRANKENMUTH DOG BOWL @ Frankenmuth River Place Shops, Frankenmuth
May 25 at 11 AM: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE @ S. Washington from Janes to the Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza at Hoyt Park, Saginaw
May 30 at 10 AM - 2 PM: SUMMER READING KICKOFF @ James E. Wickson District Library, Frankenmuth
May 31 at 10:30 AM - 1 PM: SAGINAW PLAY DAY - SWIMMING DAY @ YMCA, Saginaw
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