FAMILY WINTER FUN FEST at the Bay City Town Center

Mark your calendar for a day of fun at the FAMILY WINTER FUN FEST. This FREE event designed for kids of all ages (0-17 years old) will be held at the Bay City Town Center on February 23 from 10 am to 2 pm. Be prepared to be overwhelmed by an amazing amount of activities. Come watch the magic shows performed by Bay City’s own Joel Tacey. Enjoy FREE pizza from BJay’s (as supplies last) and popcorn (first 50 families) while visiting vendors who have activities for the kids and important information for parents about local resources. The whole family can play floor hockey, participate in a nerf snowball fight and dance their hearts out at the dance party. Kids can bounce themselves silly in the bounce houses, run through an obstacle course, play gaga ball, and try archery ball. Giveaways and drawings will be everywhere, so be sure to check in at the front door and visit the vendors.

Continue reading to learn more about the awesome GIVEAWAYS, ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, PERFORMANCES, MASCOTS/ MOVIE CHARACTERS, VENDORS, and SPONSORS.

DRAWINGS/ GIVEAWAYS

The FIRST 400 CHILDREN will receive Snowman Grab Bags with promotional items, courtesy of Bay City Town Center.
4 CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS drawings from Bay Shore Camps.
GIFT CARD drawing for those that attend Car Seat Installation Clinic.
Free PIZZA (while supplies last) from BJay’s Pizza.
First 50 receive free families to arrive will receive a FAMILY SIZE POPCORN BUCKET to be filled at GQT Bay City 10 GDX
Be sure to visit the vendors for individual drawings and giveaways.

ACTIVITIES

KIDS ZONE Sponsored the Bay Shore Camp

Fun family-friendly activities gear towards all ages, including: Archery Ball, Nine Square in the Air, Bounce House, Gaga Ball, Bounce House/s, Inflatables and Obstacle courses.

FAMILY FUN ROOM Sponsored by the Family Fun Club

Families are welcomed to join in the following action pack activities: Balloon Volleyball, Dodgeball/ Nerf Snowballs, Floor Hockey, Dance Party, Cardio Drumming, Twister, and Hula Hoops.

PROGRAMS

	CAR SEAT SAFETY & INSTALLATION PROGRAM by the Bay County Sherrif’s Department Learn how to install car seats correctly and have an officer check your installed seats. Attend the program to be put in a drawing for a gift card and a car seat drawing.
	DADDY BOOT CAMP sponsored by McLaren Bay Regional Men training other men is a powerful formula for fatherhood success. Boot Camp veterans benefit from networking and mutual support when they return with their babies at a subsequent workshop. The pride of the veterans and enthusiasm of the rookies at the end of each workshop creates powerful lifelong lessons.
	DIAPER DASH & TODDLER RACE sponsored by Bay Arenac Diaper Council Schedule: 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Diaper Dash (Birth through 12 months as of 02/23/19 – Crawlers Only) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM – Toddler Race (Up to age two as of 02/23/19 – Must have at least started walking on own) For more information click HERE.

PERFORMANCES

	JOEL TACEY, MICHIGAN’S FUNNY MAN Joey has performed for hundreds of thousands of kids, teens, and families at libraries, schools, festivals, and special events since 1995. He will be performing on the Center Stage at 11 am and 12:30 pm & Balloon Art between shows
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS	Center Stage: 11:00 to 11:30 AM = The Joel Tacey Show 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM = Diaper Dash (click HERE for information) 12:30 to 1:00 PM = The Joel Tacey Show 1:15 to 1:45 PM = Toddler Trot (click HERE for information)

MASCOTS/ MOVIE CHARACTERS

Our favorite local mascots will be available for high fives and hugs. Be sure to look for SAGINAW SPIRIT’S EAGLE and GREAT LAKES BAY LOONS’ RALLY CAMEL. Say hi to TWISTY from Auntie Anne’s and keep an eye out for DORY and one of the MINIONS.

VENDORS – ACTIVITIES & GIVEAWAYS

	Bay-Arenac Pregnancy to Preschool Partnership – ACTIVITY – STEM
	Bay Shore Camp – DRAWING for 4 Camp Scholarships
	DHHS Foster Care Licensing – GIVEAWAYS
	Snapology of the Tri-City Area – ACTIVITIES – Play & program robots, build with legos
	Peer 360 Recovery Alliance – GIVEAWAYS
	McLaren Bay Region-Neighborhood Resource Center – Family Olympics
	Auburn Jaycees – It’s a SURPRISE
	Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum – Corn Hole Game/ DRAWING for family pass
	Saginaw Children’s Zoo – ACTIVITIES and animal ambassadors
	Big Brothers Big Sisters – PRIZE wheel & Bean Bag Game
	Midland Center for the Arts – ACTIVITY – Astronaut Training
	Play Learn & Grow Inc. – ACTIVITY
	CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region – CRAFT
	Mid Michigan Community Action – FREE water bottles
	Great Lakes MotherBaby Cafe – It’s a SURPRISE
	Disability Network of Mid-Michigan – ACTIVITY – Coloring Station & GIVEAWAYS
	Bay County Health Department – ACTIVITY – “Build Healthy Plates” & GIVEAWAYS
	CMU OB/GYN – PRIZE Wheel
	The Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region – ACTIVITIES & CRAFT
	BAISD Early On – It’s a SURPRISE
	Bay County Library System – CRAFT
	Engineering For Kids – ACTIVITY – STEM & DRAWING – birthday party
	Chippewa Nature Center – ACTIVITY – Touch animal furs and check out the bird mounts & CRAFT
	PNC Bank – It’s a SURPRISE
	Great Start to Quality, Eastern Region – CRAFT
	Covenant Healthcare Trauma Program – ACTIVITY – Simulator for young drivers to understand distracted driving
	Bay Area Women’s Center – GAMES & PRIZES
	Child & Family Services of Saginaw County – PRIZE wheel
	Ferris State University Great Lakes Bay Region – GIVEAWAYS & ACTIVITY – corn hole game
	Bay Arenac Behavioral Health – ACTIVITY – yoga pretzels
	Family Life Radio – ACTIVITY – Music & GAMES
	Discover Toys – ACTIVITY – Hands on toys for kids
	St. Paul Lutheran School – GAMES & PRIZES & DRAWING for a gift basket
	Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance and Great Lakes Bay Parents – ACTIVITIES – STEM & DISCOUNTS for Summer Camp, STEM Passport
	Studio23/The Arts Center – CRAFT – Painting
	Great Lakes Bay Health Centers – CRAFT