Karsen Sauer, center, picks a present at a games booth as his mother Heidi, holding baby Kaymbria and his sister Kaija Sauer look on. The Sauers were one of hundreds of families that attended the Negaunee Elk’s Kids Day at the Negaunee Ice Arena, on Wednesday. The annual event is part of Negaunee’s Pioneer Days celebration, which will run through Saturday evening. (Photo by Lisa Bowers)

Clare Churack, left, rides a pony as her grandmother Connie Kuzak walks alongside and Merrick Topliff, right, rides in front of them. The pony rides were one of several events held during Kd’s Day at the Negaunee Ice Arena, which is part of the city’s Pioneer Days celebration. The festivities will culminate on Saturday with fireworks over Teal Lake. (Photo by Lisa Bowers)