A family takes a photo near the rose garden at Applewood Estate in Flint, Michigan.

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!

Things To Do: January 30-February 5

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Tuesday, January 31: “Let’s Hike It Baby!” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee…

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Where to Go Antiquing in Genesee County

Love antique shopping? Good news: Genesee County is home to several stores that specialize in vintage and collectible pieces. Argentine Antiques and Unique Collectables 8572 Silver Lake Road, Linden Located inside the former Argentine Mill, enjoy shopping for furniture and collectible items that add…

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Things To Do: January 23-29

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Tuesday, January 24: “Let’s Hike It Baby!” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee…

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Things To Do: January 16-22

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Monday, January 16: “Martin Luther King Jr. Drop-in Craft” at the Flint Public…

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Answers to "The Truth is..." Now on Display at MW Gallery

Since 2011, the Truth Booth — a portable, recording studio from the Cause Collective — has been touring the world, asking those who step inside it to finish the sentence, “The truth is…” Last year, thanks to a collaboration between the Mott-Warsh Gallery and Cranbrook Art Museum, the booth stopped…

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Continuing the momentum

There’s no doubt that our region had its share of ups and downs in 2016. The Flint water emergency kicked into high gear, landed square in the national spotlight and was a prominent issue in the presidential campaign. Still today some Flint residents cannot drink water from their tap without a…

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Chamber 101 Workshops

Learn how to better maximize your Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce member benefits and networking opportunities at the Chamber 101 workshop. Two workshops will be held on Jan. 17, where members will learn how to access and use the Member Portal, including: Setup Managing Employees Registering…

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