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For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum, Genesee County Parks and Recreation, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Seasonal Fun Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Seasonal Fun Monday & Tuesday, October 30 & 31: “Ooky Spooky Light Show” at Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint * (810) 237-3409 or (810) 237-3400 * sloanlongway.org (Show starts 3 p.m. &… Read More 

Discover Performing Arts in Flint & Genesee
Written by Savannah Lee As a child, I remember how excited I was to get all dressed up and go to the Flint Symphony. Although I couldn't recognize the music and didn't know how to pronounce the composers' names, I still found it captivating. It was an experience; seeing the "Golden Sun" as you walk through the front doors, peeking… Read More 

Genesee District Library: More than meets the eye
Remember the days of card catalogs? Back in those days, we didn't have e-readers and digital downloads. But we had one thing: a reason to go to the library. With the changing ways in which people read, libraries have to change with the times. Now offering e-books and other online options, there is less of a reason to actually stop… Read More 

Promise Kept: Community Leaders Secure Tuition-Free Education for Flint Students
Legislation clears House, Senate, heads to governor’s desk (FLINT, Mich., Oct. 24, 2017) – Legislation recently passed the House and Senate to make Flint a Promise Zone, and today Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D–Flint) gathered with community leaders to announce the latest information about the scholarship program. Senate Bill 98, sponsored by Sen. Ananich, expands the number of Promise… Read More 

Montrose Orchards, Montrose, Flint and Genesee County, Michigan
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Seasonal Fun Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Seasonal Fun Monday-Sunday, October 23-29: Almar Orchards, 1431 Duffield Road, Flushing * (810) 659-6568 * almar-orchards.com (Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) Enjoy Michigan’s premier organic… Read More 

Top 3 Spots for Brunch in Flint & Genesee
Brunch is the perfect way to get the family together, kick of a girl's day or spend a Sunday morning with friends.  We asked our social media followers their favorite place to get Brunch - and we got plenty of answers. Here are the top three spots in Flint & Genesee and why the locals love them.  Flint Crepe Company  This Downtown Flint favorite features a seasonally changing menu of crepes featuring locally sourced ingredients, plus a "create… Read More