🌞 Our First Summer Playdate Kicked Off in Oceola Township!

What a beautiful morning for some fun at Oceola Township Park in Howell! Our first Great Start Livingston Summer Playdate of the season was a hit, and we’re so grateful to all the families who joined us.

Together, we:

• 🧸 Played and explored
• 📚 Celebrated reading with free take-home books
• 💛 Shared resources to support early childhood development
• 🎉 Made new connections with other local families. Over 200 children from over 100 families attended!

Event Highlights Included:

Scaredy Squirrel read-aloud + bravery-themed craft

Bracelet-making & summer-themed crafts

School readiness tips & early literacy resources

StoryWalk® featuring I Got the Rhythm

Lawn games, fire truck visit, and more!

🙌 Thank You to Our Amazing Community Partners

We couldn’t have done it without the support of our incredible partners. A huge thank you to:

• 🚒 Howell Area Fire Department
• 🧩 The Arc Livingston County
• 📖 Howell Carnegie Library
• 🏫 Howell Public Schools Department of Instructional Services and Highlander Reading Express
• 🎨 Howell Recreation
• 🧒 Livingston Educational Service Agency Preschool
• ☕ Biggby N. Mich Howell

These partners helped create a welcoming and engaging experience for families across Livingston County!

📅 Don’t Miss Our Next Playdate in Pinckney!

Mark your calendar!
Join us for our next FREE Summer Playdate at Pinckney Town Square Park on Thursday, June 26 from 10:30–11:30 AM. It’s another great chance to connect, play, and pick up some free goodies and resources.

Stay up-to-date on all our events at GreatStartLivingston.org or follow us on Facebook.

Let’s keep building joyful memories and strong community connections—one playdate at a time.