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Community events
Preloaded with current Saginaw-area happenings — especially free and family-friendly events worth advertising. The list updates from regional news and community submissions; past dates drop off automatically.
Family-friendly picks
Concerts, markets, parks, and free kids activities across Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland.
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Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival returns Aug. 1-2 at Bay City State Park - WNEM
Fri, Jul 24, 12:00 PM
Saginaw / Tri-Cities
Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival returns Aug. 1-2 at Bay City State Park WNEM
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Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival returns Aug. 1-2 at Bay City State Park - WNEM
Fri, Jul 24, 12:00 PM
Saginaw / Great Lakes Bay
Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival returns Aug. 1-2 at Bay City State Park WNEM
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Friday Night Live — Fiesta on the River
Fri, Jul 24, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Morley Plaza, 101 N Washington, Downtown Saginaw
Free outdoor concert series at Morley Plaza with live music, food vendors, and children’s games. Family-friendly downtown gathering — kids 17 and under with a parent/guardian.
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Mercy Plus Rock the Block (free community day)
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
2865 Trautner Dr, Saginaw
Free bounce houses, games, music, and community resources. Food trucks on site (food is the only cost). Great for kids and neighbors.
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Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival Brings Family Fun to Bay City State Park - Outdoor Wire
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM
Saginaw / Great Lakes Bay
Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival Brings Family Fun to Bay City State Park Outdoor Wire
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Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival Brings Family Fun to Bay City State Park - Outdoor Wire
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM
Saginaw / Tri-Cities
Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival Brings Family Fun to Bay City State Park Outdoor Wire
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Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market — Harvest Bingo
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market / SVRC Marketplace
Free admission harvest bingo at the Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market. Winners take home a bag of produce. Family-friendly market day with local vendors.
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Downtown Saginaw Art Walk
Fri, Jul 31, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Saginaw
Galleries and makers open their doors for an evening stroll — free and family-friendly.
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Friday Night Live — We Love Saginaw (Hometown Hits)
Fri, Jul 31, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Morley Plaza, Downtown Saginaw
Free Friday Night Live concert at Morley Plaza — hometown hits, food vendors, and kids’ activities downtown.
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Friday Night Live — Downtown Motown
Fri, Aug 21, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Morley Plaza, Downtown Saginaw
Season finale Motown night at Friday Night Live. Free family entertainment downtown Saginaw.
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Neighbor Day Block Party at Hoyt Park
Sat, Aug 22, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hoyt Park, Saginaw
City of Saginaw’s free Neighbor Day: live music, family activities, school supply giveaway, community resource booths, and Community Impact Awards. 1–5 p.m.
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Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market (weekend vendors & kids activities)
Sun, Jul 26, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Downtown Saginaw / SVRC Marketplace
Local produce, makers, and recurring family activities at the Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market outside SVRC Marketplace. Check market pages for live music and scavenger hunts.
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Friday Night Live — Downtown Hoedown
Fri, Aug 7, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Morley Plaza, Downtown Saginaw
Country-themed Friday Night Live at Morley Plaza. Free music, food, and children’s games for the whole family.
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Friday Night Live — Riverfront Rock
Fri, Aug 14, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Morley Plaza, Downtown Saginaw
Rock night on the riverfront — free outdoor concert series with vendors and kids’ area.
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Mission Possible offering cooking classes at Flint Farmers’ Market this summer - WSMH
Thu, Jul 23, 12:00 PM
Saginaw / Great Lakes Bay
Mission Possible offering cooking classes at Flint Farmers’ Market this summer WSMH
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See how much Airbnb stays are going for in Ann Arbor for Michigan Stadium concerts - MLive.com
Thu, Jul 23, 12:00 PM
Saginaw / Great Lakes Bay
See how much Airbnb stays are going for in Ann Arbor for Michigan Stadium concerts MLive.com
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McDonald’s gives classic breakfast sandwich a sweet makeover - MLive.com
Thu, Jul 23, 12:00 PM
Saginaw / Great Lakes Bay
McDonald’s gives classic breakfast sandwich a sweet makeover MLive.com
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What’s that on Ann Arbor’s South Main Street? Here’s what’s happening - MLive.com
Fri, Jul 24, 12:00 PM
Saginaw / Great Lakes Bay
What’s that on Ann Arbor’s South Main Street? Here’s what’s happening MLive.com
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Weekend Beat with Lilly: Things to do this weekend in Bay City, Midland and Saginaw - Midland Daily News
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM
Saginaw / Great Lakes Bay
Weekend Beat with Lilly: Things to do this weekend in Bay City, Midland and Saginaw Midland Daily News