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The Explore Flint & Genesee blog features local attractions, restaurants, and weekly things to do in and around the county. Here you'll be able to learn more about our area to help you plan your next trip or discover your next favorite attraction or restaurant in Flint & Genesee!

Black History Month in Flint & Genesee

February marks Black History Month – a month honoring the history and achievements of Black Americans. In Flint & Genesee, there are many longstanding community events to enjoy, as well as local institutions hosting themed events or exhibitions throughout the month. Here are some of the many ways to…

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Experience Arts You Will Love in Flint & Genesee

Flint & Genesee is home to vibrant cities, gorgeous landscapes, thriving waterways, a sprawling parks system, and small towns full of history and memories. Below are some of the things that make the area so memorable. THE MURALS Overseen by the Flint Public Arts Project, the “Mural Project” has…

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What to Do This Weekend in Flint & Genesee: Jan. 23-25

Get your dancing shoes on, plan warm-weather renovations, see a musical, enjoy a concert, or take the kids to a polar party. There are a lot of options this weekend, and lots of fun in Flint & Genesee. Jan. 23| Snow Ball The Mundy Township Senior & Enrichment Center invites you to come out and…

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What to Do This Weekend in Flint & Genesee: Jan. 16-18

It’s a weekend full of music and good times just waiting to be explored and enjoyed, and these are a few of your options: Jan 16 - 19| 2026 Shrine Circus Glow 2.0 The circus returns to the Dort Financial Center with fun for the whole family. With several shows over their four-day engagement, there…

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Find Your Winter Adventure in Flint & Genesee

Winter is a great time to enjoy all that Michigan and Flint & Genesee have to offer. From an evening spent at a local restaurant or café, a live show, or a day on the ice, adventures are waiting to be had. Here are a few: Jan. 23| 3 rd Annual Snow Ball The Mundy Township Senior & Enrichment Center…

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Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Flint & Genesee

January 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. On the day, schools and some workplaces close for a “day on,” encouraging acts of service for the betterment of the community…

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What to Do This Weekend in Flint & Genesee: Jan. 9-11

Winter is in full swing, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season in Flint & Genesee. Jan. 9| Flint ARTWALK Downtown Flint will be alive with music and art as the monthly ArtWalk returns. Check out new art at several downtown locations, starting with the Greater Flint Arts Council, and…

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What to Do This Weekend in Flint & Genesee: Dec. 19-21

The holiday season may almost be through, but there is still plenty to do, from concerts to a tree lighting, a live radio hour, or a scary movie. Check out the fun happening this weekend. Dec. 19| Gracelawn Cemetery Christmas Tree Lighting Gracelawn Cemetery is holding a lighting ceremony for its…

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End the Year in Style

2025 is drawing to a close, and it’s time to celebrate the beginning of a new year. Ring in the new year with family or some friends at one of these great New Year’s Eve events in Flint & Genesee. New Year's Eve Dinner at Fenton Winery & Brewery Fenton Winery & Brewery will host a festive dinner…

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