Events
Several of our trucks are operational and we enjoy sharing them with the public.
To learn more about our museum and upcoming events, connect with us on Facebook!
March 15, 2026
Bay City St Pat's Parade
2 pm start
Downtown Bay City, MI
March 15, 2026
Bay City St Pat's Parade
Join our first parade of the season, to learn more go to https://www.stpatparadebaycity.org/
2 pm start
Downtown Bay City, MI
April 8, 2026
Volunteer Orientation (Meet-and-Greet)
6:30 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
April 8, 2026
Volunteer Orientation (Meet-and-Greet)
Calling all volunteers! This is our chance to welcome new volunteers and plan for the season. Come as you are, call or email the museum if...
6:30 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
April 22, 2026
Volunteer Grounds Clean-up Night
6:00 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
April 22, 2026
Volunteer Grounds Clean-up Night
Calling all volunteers! This is our chance to clean up the grounds of our Patterson Road location. Come as you are, call or email the muse...
6:00 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
April 30, 2026
LAST CALL! Volunteer Night
6:00 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
April 30, 2026
LAST CALL! Volunteer Night
Calling all volunteers! This is our last chance to clean up the grounds of our Patterson Road location before we open for the season. Come...
6:00 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
May 2, 2026
Opening Weekend
noon
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4 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
May 2, 2026
Opening Weekend
Join us at the museum as we open for the season! We are open Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 pm.
noon
-
4 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
May 16-17, 2026
FDNY Super Pumper System Celebration!
noon - 4 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
May 16-17, 2026
FDNY Super Pumper System Celebration!
Join us as we celebrate the unveiling of the FDNY Super Tender alongside the FDNY Super Pumper. Special reception event for project donors...
noon - 4 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
June 6, 2026
COPOCO Kid's Safety Day
9 am - Noon
Wilder Road Branch Office, 4265 E Wilder Road Bay City
June 6, 2026
COPOCO Kid's Safety Day
Kids of all ages are invited to join us! Learn more at https://www.copoco.org/about-copoco/community-involvement/safety-day
9 am - Noon
Wilder Road Branch Office, 4265 E Wilder Road Bay City
June 12, 2026
Auburn Cornfest Parade
2 pm start
Auburn, MI
June 12, 2026
Auburn Cornfest Parade
A popular local celebration featuring many Tractors & Fire Trucks! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064424542068
2 pm start
Auburn, MI
June 26-28, 2026
Fire Swap Meet
Various
Coldwater, MI
June 26-28, 2026
Fire Swap Meet
Great Lakes International hosts their annual fire swap meet in Coldwater, Michigan. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1XeRKzejiY/
Various
Coldwater, MI
July 25, 2026
GLIAFAA Frankenmuth Fire Truck Muster
10 am
-
4 pm
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, Michigan
July 25, 2026
GLIAFAA Frankenmuth Fire Truck Muster
Join us as more than 80 antique fire trucks gather to celebrate the fire service. http://www.gliafaa.org/Frankenmuth-Muster.html
10 am
-
4 pm
Heritage Park, Frankenmuth, Michigan
July 26, 2026
Munger Potato Fest Parade
1 pm
Munger, Michigan
July 26, 2026
Munger Potato Fest Parade
Who doesn't like the Potato Festival? Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/MungerPotatoFestival/
1 pm
Munger, Michigan
August 2, 2026
Saginaw Rods Make-A-Wish Car Show
9 am
-
3 pm
City Park, Auburn, Michigan
August 2, 2026
Saginaw Rods Make-A-Wish Car Show
Support a great cause by coming out to the car show. https://www.facebook.com/Saginawrods/
9 am
-
3 pm
City Park, Auburn, Michigan
August 4, 2026
National Night Out
5 pm
-
8 pm
Wenonah Park, Bay City, Michigan
August 4, 2026
National Night Out
More information will be posted soon.
5 pm
-
8 pm
Wenonah Park, Bay City, Michigan
September 12-13, 2026
9-11 Memorial Service and Open House
noon
-
4pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
September 12-13, 2026
9-11 Memorial Service and Open House
Annually, we host a special weekend to honor our first responders and remember all they do for us. Join us for fire truck rides, special pr...
noon
-
4pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
October 4-10, 2026
National Fire Prevention Week
TBD
TBD
October 4-10, 2026
National Fire Prevention Week
We are supporting work throughout the region to help with fire prevention.
TBD
TBD
October 31 - November 1
2026 Season's Closing Weekend
noon
-
4 pm
3456 Patterson Road, Bay City (main museum)
October 31 - November 1
2026 Season's Closing Weekend
Join us for our last weekend of the season before we close for the winter.
noon
-
4 pm
3456 Patterson Road, Bay City (main museum)
October 31, 2026
Trunk or Treat at the museum
4 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
October 31, 2026
Trunk or Treat at the museum
We'll be sharing treats at 4 pm, before it gets dark out. If the weather allows, we'll also let you touch the fire trucks as you get your t...
4 pm
Museum main location - 3456 Patterson Rd, Bay City
November 21, 2026
Midland Santa Parade
10 am
Midland, Michigan
November 21, 2026
Midland Santa Parade
Watch the parade that celebrates the Midland Santa School.
10 am
Midland, Michigan
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