☁️ Weather Policy: Cancellations will be posted on Facebook by 9:00 AM the morning of the event.

A Special Welcome for Our Newest Families

This summer, Help Me Grow and Great Start Livingston are giving special attention to expecting parents and families with infants (0–12 months).

Let’s Talk Tummy Time! Play is the work of childhood, and it starts on the floor. Tummy time helps babies build the muscle strength needed for rolling, sitting, and crawling. Join us at the park to learn simple ways to make tummy time fun for you and your baby!

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Free Gift for Expecting Parents

Summer Park Playdates

Our playdates are designed for children ages 0–5 to connect, explore, and play in an unstructured environment. Siblings are always welcome! Many of our events started because parents asked for more ways to connect—we are so glad you're here.

📚 Free Book

Every child (0-5) takes home a new story. (While supplies last)

🍎 A Snack

Provided for every child at our events.(While supplies last)

🤝 Resources

Meet community partners and find family support.

💬 Connection

Relaxed play for kids and conversation for adults.

Inclusive Play

We want every child to feel successful. Use our interactive tools to prepare your child for a fun day at the park! Explore common event symbols on our communication board, or flip through our customized social story together before you head out.

Summer 2026 Schedule

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | All Playdates are FREE!

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📍 GPS Directions: Open Interactive Map with Pins

DatePark LocationAddress
Tuesday, June 9Manly Bennett East10405 Merrill Rd., Whitmore Lake
Thursday, June 25Oceola Township Park1661 N. Latson Rd., Howell
Wednesday, July 8Fowlerville Community Park425 N. Grand St., Fowlerville
Wednesday, July 29Hartland Settlers Park2835 Clark Rd., Hartland

How is your baby growing?

Celebrate milestones with a free Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). It’s a simple, parent-friendly way to see how your child is playing, learning, and growing!

Learn More about ASQ

Our Playdate Community Partners

Hamburg Township Parks & Recreation

A Great Place To Grow!

Fowlerville District Library

Together we will enrich our community by providing opportunities for all to learn, grow and connect.

Work Skills Corporation

Building Brighter Futures One Life at a Time

Keep Howell Carnegie District Library

Create opportunities that transform lives through knowledge for every age at any stage, one exceptional experience at a time.

Buttonbush Forest School

A nature-based, play-centered early childhood program for young children.

Early On

Early support makes a difference.

The Arc Livingston

Achieve with us

LESA Early Childhood Education

Leading the Community to Achieve Educational Excellence

Unwritten Endings

Every Ending is a New Beginning...

Little Owls Play Cafe

A cozy space for kids to play and parents to connect.

LACASA

Compassion. Courage. Hope.

Little Glad Early Childhood Center

Focus on every student, every day.

SELCRA

Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programming

Hartland Community Ed

Where Good Things are Happening!

Hamburg Township Library

More Than Books.

Transformational Choices Holistic Therapy & Counseling

A mindful, holistic, and contemplative approach to a better life. We welcome all.

Hartland Cromaine Library

Cultivating Connection. Nurturing Learning. Inspiring Discovery.

Howell Rec

Play, Grow, Belong

Pinckney Library

Serving the Pinckney Community Since 1953

Livingston County Fire Departments
MDHHS - Environmental Health Bureau

Keeping Michigan Healthy

St. Joseph Food Pantry

Open to the community, and all are welcome.

HOWELL AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT
CMH Livingston Children's Services Parent Infant Program

Celebrate Babies

2|42 Community Church

Where You Have a Place to Belong

Arthur Secunda Museum at Cleary University

Art is a catalyst for teaching and learning.

Pregnancy Help Clinic

PHC provides early pregnancy confirmation by licensed medical professionals, as well as parenting education and material support throughout pregnancy and until a child turns 3.

School For The Arts

Where creativity meets community

Livingston County United Way

Uniting the Community. Empowering Families.

First Discoveries Learning Center of Howell First United Methodist Church

Anything is possible!

Biggby Coffee, Michigan Ave. Howell

BIGGBY® Makes it Better

Open Howell Public Schools Highlander Reading Express

Empowering students to be successful citizens.

Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority

Community First

Blue Cross Complete of Michigan

We help people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. We have a special concern for those who are poor.

Coming Later This Year

❄️ Winter Playdate Series ❄️

When the Michigan weather turns chilly, the fun moves indoors! Our Winter Playdate Series is designed specifically for families with children ages 0-5 to stay active, connected, and engaged during the colder months.

Cozy Indoor Spaces

We partner with local libraries and community centers across Livingston County to provide safe, warm places to play.

Winter Literacy

Just like our summer events, every child receives a FREE book to build their home library for cozy reading time.

Stay Connected

Winter can feel isolating for new parents. Our indoor playdates are the perfect place to find your "village."

Keep an eye on this page in November 2026 for the full Winter schedule!