A sure sign of Spring – Easter egg hunts and butterflies
From Easter egg hunts and bunny photo ops to brunch buffets and butterflies in bloom, early April is packed with family-friendly events across the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Bay County
Affordable, quality childcare benefits families and boosts the local economy
When the United Way of Bay County invests in local childcare centers, it strengthens the safety net supporting working families.
Bay-Arenac ISD event highlights everyday role adults play in early literacy
Parents, educators, and community partners explore how relationships, daily routines, and language-rich interactions help build literacy skills from birth.
2026 Summer Camps in the Great Lakes Bay Region: Fun, learning, and adventure for kids of all ages
Area summer camps are gearing up to offer everything from outdoor explorations and sports to arts, music, and STEM activities.
Fans pack Midland Mall as Comic Con returns for another year
The Midland Mall was packed with costumes, collectibles and crowds as Comic Con brought a weekend of pop culture and creativity to the community.
Build Like a Girl draws future tradeswomen from across Mid-Michigan
The sound of drills and laughter filled the Great Hall as students from across the Great Lakes Bay region got hands-on with the trades. What started with just eight girls has grown into a sold-out event helping build the area’s future workforce.
NAMI Family-to-Family program provides hope and mental health support
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Middle Michigan kicked off its free Family-to-Family education series this month. The eight-week-long course helps caregivers and family members of those living with a mental illness.
Samyn takes over as interim at the helm of Bay Future, Inc.
Magen Samyn has stepped in as interim president and CEO of Bay Future, Inc. following the resignation of Jim Reaume. While continuing her role with the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Samyn will help guide the organization’s day-to-day work as the board develops a long-term leadership plan for economic growth in Bay County.
Bay-Arenac ISD hosts “Unplug and Play” event to encourage screen-free family time
Families across the Great Lakes Bay region are invited to step away from screens and spend time playing together at a free “Unplug and Play” Winterfest.
Great Lakes Bay Region STEM students work on creating innovative solutions in alternative energy, healthcare, science
Teams from five Great Lakes Bay Region high schools are currently working on the Phase Two of their innovative solutions to real-world issues for the 13th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition.
