Upcoming events.
Great Start Collaborative Meeting
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the administration building at the Huron ISD. We host the meeting as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Please email Sarah for a Zoom link at sladd@huronisd.org
McLaren Thumb Region's Childbirth Education Classes
Classes are taught as a series, beginning on November 11, 2025 and continuing on November 18 and November 25 from 6-8pm. The classes cost $30. If interested, find flyers at McLaren Thumb Region to complete a registration form and make the $30 deposit.
Classes are held at McLaren Thumb Region in the Distance Learning Center. Topics will include nutrition and healthy lifestyle, labor and delivery process, warning signs in pregnancy, and much more.
Great Start Collaborative Meeting
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the administration building at the Huron ISD. We host the meeting as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Please email Sarah for a Zoom link at sladd@huronisd.org
Great Start Collaborative Meeting
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the administration building at the Huron ISD. We host the meeting as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Please email Sarah for a Zoom link at sladd@huronisd.org
Great Start Collaborative Meeting
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the administration building at the Huron ISD. We host the meeting as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Please email Sarah for a Zoom link at sladd@huronisd.org
Games & Ghouls Night @ Bad Axe RetroCade
A spook-tacular evening of retro gaming and ghoulish delights await you this Halloween at Bad Axe RetroCade.
We'll have goodies to handout to the kiddos, a few ghoulish giveaways, and a monsterously delicious mocktail bar (menu posted in the event)
Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Just be sure to keep them family friendly, please.
Trunk or Treat at the Pigeon Farmers Market
Stop out to the Pigeon Farmers Market to enjoy Hot Dogs & Hot Chocolate made by the Huron Co BBQ & treats from local businesses
MSU Online Building Early Emotional Skills for Parents Webinar Series - October/November 2025
This event is free for all. Thursdays, 7:30-9pm
Dates: October 30, November 6, 13, 20
Class Information
Parenting stress? New baby in the house? Trouble with tantrums? Learn how to help your young child manage their strong emotions! Building Early Emotional Skills or BEES is a four-week class for parents and other primary caregivers of children 0-3 that teaches about how young children develop social emotional skills and helps give parents skills to deal with the stress of caring for children and help their children develop strong social emotional skills. BEES will help you learn about:
Your child’s temperament and stress
Your triggers and how to manage them
Being reflective about feelings and emotion coaching
Reducing biting, conflict and frustration and handling tantrums
Building a solid foundation for tomorrow
Participation Information
This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all four weeks.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all four sessions.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in), but must make arrangements prior to class to receive a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to contact the instructor for information about how to receive a certificate.
Register here and the Zoom link will be sent to you once registration is complete.
Indoor Trick or Treat at the Huron County Medical Care Facility
Join us for a fun-filled evening of indoor trick-or-treating as our residents open their doors to little ghosts and goblins! Children and families are invited to go room-to-room for treats and smiles. Please arrive no earlier than 6:00pm. We can’t wait to share the Halloween spirit with you—costumes encouraged!
Trunk or Treat - Human Development Commission (Bad Axe)
Come celebrate Halloween fun with Human Development Commission at our Bad Axe Trunk-or-Treat!
Wednesday, Oct 29 | 5:30–7:00 PM
HDC Bad Axe Office Parking Lot, 856 N. Van Dyke Rd
Candy galore
Fun costumes
Safe, family-friendly atmosphere
Get involved!
Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to sign up to host a trunk or sponsor the event. Help us create a magical night for kids and families!
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/HDC_trunk_or_treat
MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Exploring Parenting Styles
October 28: Exploring Parenting Styles
Have you ever noticed yourself saying something to your children that your parent said to you? Or have you ever wondered how to guide and support your children effectively, while still preparing them for independence? In this workshop we will explore and reflect on our parenting styles, how they have developed, the benefits and drawbacks of each kind of parenting style, and how to find a balance that best supports a strong family for you.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
MSU Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - October/November 2025
Dates: Tuesdays, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm ET
Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete.
This event is offered at no cost.
Class Information:
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting is a parenting series to help you explore ways that you can be highly effective in raising your kids to be successful in school and in life. This class is meant for parents of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore:
Developing family routines
Developing emotional control in your child
Being a calm assertive parent
Developing consistent rules and relationships
Learning from mistakes and developing empathy & the ability to be thankful as a result
Participation Information:
This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all five weeks.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all five sessions.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in), but active participation is difficult over the phone due to the webinar format. Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for instructions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
Halloween Craft Night
Join us for a fun filled evening at Ticket Trail! Many different crafts will be provided to enjoy as well as some spooky treats . Don't forget about our fun selection of arcade games to play and $5 bounce houses for the occasion!
Trunk or Treat at Faith Quest
Not Your Average Trunk or Treat!
Faith Quest Family Adventure Park & Day Camp invites you to an afternoon of fall fun at Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, October 25
1:00 – 4:00 PM
4330 Farver Road, Gagetown, MI 48735
This FREE event is packed with fun for the whole family!
• Trunk-or-Treating
• Fresh Donuts
• Costume Contest – With Prizes!
• Inflatables, Mini Golf & Wagon Rides
• For the more adventurous: Archery, BB Guns & Canoeing (weather permitting)
Bring your best costume, your sweet tooth, and your family & friends for a safe, fun-filled afternoon you won’t forget!
Questions? Call Bay Shore Camp at 989-883-2501 or email daycamps@bayshorecamp.org
Harbor Beach Library Annual Kids' Halloween Party
Mark your calendars for our Annual Library Halloween Party, October 25 at from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This years theme is Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas! The party will be followed by a free screening of the film in the Harbor Beach Community Theatre starting at 2 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Costumes as always are welcomed but not necessary.
Huron GSC & Early On Trunk or Treat at the Huron ISD
Huron County families are invited to join the Great Start Collaborative and Early On programs at the Huron Intermediate School District for a fun night of trunk or treating on October 23 from 5-6:30pm.
This event is FREE for Huron County families with children between the ages of 0-8. Follow the signs for parking. The first 200 children will receive a bag! There will be free books, other giveaway items, snacks, activities, and more.
Costumes add to the fun but are not required.
Link to flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H3K_ZYxRLCa2xw-9nzIFQMrSdy8BufjO/view?usp=sharing
Huron County Baby Pantry Open
The Baby Pantry is located at 309 Outer Drive, in Bad Axe, and is open to everyone with children age 5 and under, every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointment.
MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Positive Discipline
October 21: Positive Discipline
Discipline is a difficult topic for parents. How do you know what helps and what hurts? Learn about techniques that focus on positive discipline that can help you create an environment that is safe, fun and focuses on learning while helping children develop self control and minimizing behavior problems.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
First Baptist Church Harvest Carnival
First Baptist Church of Bad Axe is hosting a FREE Harvest Carnival for the community on Saturday, October 18, 1-3 pm. We will have family friendly activities including carnival style games with candy prizes, fall-themed crafts, face painting, a fall photo booth, and hot dogs, chips, & pop. All FREE!
Join us at First Baptist Church, 120 N. Outer Dr. Bad Axe, across from Bad Axe Middle School and behind the BP Gas Station. Call 989-269-7519 for more information. Everyone welcome!
Harvest Fest
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH | Noon - 3PM
Harvest Fest 2025
Get ready, because Harvest Fest is almost here—and you won’t want to miss it!
What’s waiting for you:
A 5-acre Corn Maze
Fun Hay Rides
Fresh Cider & Donuts
Tons of Bounce Houses & Carnival Games
Face Painting
PLUS—we’re giving away TONS of prizes!
Concessions Available
…and so much MORE for the whole family!
And the best part? It’s completely FREE! This is our way of saying thank you to our amazing community. Bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate fall together in the best way possible.
We love our community—and we can’t wait to see YOU there!
Great Start Family Coalition Meeting
Join us for the Huron County Great Start Family Coalition's October Meeting! 🌟
📅 When: Friday, October 17 2025, from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
📍 Where: Bad Axe Area District Library, 200 S Hanselman St., Bad Axe, MI 48413
Here’s what you can expect:
Play: We'll meet at the library where the little ones can play and you can watch them and visit with other families!
Great Conversation: This event focuses on building a strong support network for families in Huron County. Meet fellow parents and caregivers, share your experiences, and explore available community resources.
Lunch: Enjoy a complimentary to-go lunch provided for all attendees—a perfect opportunity to relax and connect with other caregivers
Tasks: GSC staff will be need your help brainstorming future meeting places/topics. Bring your thinking cap!
If you have any questions, please reach out—we’re here to help!
For questions, please contact Jenna Krug, an Early On Service Provider and Great Start Family Liaison, via email at jkrug@huronisd.org or by phone at (989) 269-3493 or or Sarah Barker Ladd, Great Start Collaborative Coordinator, by email at sladd@huronisd.org or by phone at 1 (989) 269-3449.
This event is open to Huron County families with children from birth to nine years old.
Registration required. Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/zrVaSqCb68FvCuW99