Midland Street

Whether you celebrate Halloween with spooky scares or pumpkin-shaped candy, the Great Lakes Bay Region has something for you.

From family-friendly trick-or-treating to scary haunted spaces, the region celebrates Halloween

Looking for something seasonal to do this weekend? You've got choices ranging from an award-winning haunted ship to kid-friendly trunk-or-treats.

Live music is planned for Bay City's historic Midland Street Business District on weekends over the next few months.
Music and family-friendly fun will fill Midland Street in September

Welcome Table invites you to a family-friendly party on Midland Street.

Give Local Bay 2025 raised more than $200,000 for 62 local funds supporting nonprofits.
Inspiring Generosity: New series showcases the impact of the Bay Area Community Foundation

In its Inspiring Generosity series, Route Bay City highlights projects of the Bay Area Community Foundation. This week, the focus is on Walt and Carol Weinlander and the creation of the Legacy Society.

From haunted forests and nature trails to candle-making classes, fall brings a flurry of activity to the area.
September Arts & Entertainment Roundup

Fall means more than sipping Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Bay County has independent films, music, ice cream socials, yoga, and more on September calendars.

The Annual Bay City Fireworks Festival fills the sky with lights and the parks with music and carnival rides on July 4, 5, and 6..
July Arts & Entertainment Roundup

Sporting events, concerts, fireworks, and more fill the Great Lakes Bay Region with activities for everyone.

Cory Christopher opened Bayside Buggies this spring, offering downtown shoppers and diners open-air rides around the district.
New business, Bayside Buggies, is rolling through Downtown Bay City

Four pedicabs are carrying visitors through Downtown Bay City. Bayside Buggies offers both basic transportation and scenic tours of the community.   

The bandshell in Wenonah Park before renovations. (Photo courtesy of the Rowley family.)
Music speaks to Bay City’s growing statewide reputation as an entertainment destination

From rock and country concerts in the evenings to festivals and kids shows during the day, Bay City’s parks are the setting for entertainment all summer long  

On Tues., May 9, Self Love Beauty asks everyone to practice using affirming statements for internal and external dialogue. (Photo courtesy of Self Love Beauty)
Positive vibes only on May 9

Self Love Beauty encourages the Great Lakes Bay Region to celebrate Affirmation Day by spreading positive messages on Tues., May 9  

Mode's Tavern opened in 2020 and quickly became a staple for live music and fundraising. In April, a fire destroyed the business. But Matt and Jill Nemode say they'll open Mode's Tavern again.
Q&A with Matt Nemode from Mode’s Tavern

An April 4 fire raced through the building that housed Mode’s Tavern, JR’s All-Star Haircuts for Men, and two apartments. Within hours, nearby businesses were organizing fundraisers to help people affected by the fire. Matt and Jill Nemode are grateful for the support from the community and say they expect to bring Mode’s back.

The United Way of Bay County is more than a fundraising agency. It also sponsors community-wide events, such as the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)
Spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks and business districts during the United Way Day of Caring

An army of volunteers will spend Fri., April 21 sprucing up Wenonah Park, Carroll Park, Downtown Bay City, the Midland Street Business District and other areas during the annual United Way Day of Caring.

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