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!

Celebrate Black History Month

February is just around the corner, which means so is Black History Month – an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. There are a variety of ways to honor the commemorative month. Locally, there are several ways to…

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Things To Do: January 29-February 4

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 Wednesday & Friday, January 31 & February 2: Flint Firebirds Hockey at Dort Event Center…

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Things To Do: January 22-28

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 Friday, January 26: University of Michigan-Flint Men’s Hockey at Crystal Fieldhouse Ice…

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Discover the Local Music Scene

Flint & Genesee is home to a thriving music scene. Home to music venues like the Machine Shop and the Flint Local 432 bringing bands from around the state and across the country and the newly reopened Capitol Theatre set to bring rock and hip-hop acts to the city. Famous artists have roots in Flint:…

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Things To Do: January 15-21

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 15: “Martin Luther King Jr. Day” at the Flint Public Library/Main Branch…

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Flint & Genesee from A-Z: D is for Dibbleville

Outside of the community center in downtown Fenton is a newly installed sculpture named “The Game”. The piece depicts a poker game played between William M. Fenton, Robert LeRoy and Benjamin Rockwell, where they bet on what to name the city. We can all guess how that game ended. However, before that…

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Have Fun in the Winter Weather

Exploring parks, being on the water and heading to the beach sounds like a dream in this wintry weather. But, what if you could do all these activities even when the snow is falling? Well, you can! Trade in your bathing suit for a snowsuit, and check out these winter activities that you can do in…

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Things To Do: January 8-14

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 9: “Coloring Party with Flint Handmade” at Tenacity Brewing, 119 N…

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4 Resolutions for 2018 & How to Keep Them

A new year has begun; now is the time to focus on change. Deciding on a new year’s resolution can be difficult, especially knowing that half of all resolutions fail. However, if you find a resolution that is simple and obtainable – you are more likely to keep it. We looked at some common new year…

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