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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!

Fun for the Family this August in Flint & Genesee

Summer in Flint & Genesee is full of adventure for families, meaning it’s just a matter of finding what you want to do and steering your ship toward the fun. Aug. 1-2| Armstrong – Full Dome Feature Catch it before it’s gone! Join a mouse as he sets sail in a rocket for the moon to find out if it…

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Walker Farms and Their Commitment to Community

Walker Farms and its Unforgettable Commitment to Community “If I wouldn’t eat it, I wouldn’t sell it to you,” says Walker Farms co-owner Kelly Walker. What began as an acre of land and a vision has turned into a beloved farm and greenhouse in Flint & Genesee. Over 70 years ago, Betty and Junior…

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Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds in Flint & Genesee

Featuring the largest parks system in the state of Michigan, you can go from a day on the beach to a night on the town in a matter of minutes in Genesee County, and that’s just for starters. If you want a night out in the city, or are in town for a concert or festival, downtown Flint has just what…

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The Rodeo and Comic Con Coming Up This Weekend

The Rodeo and Comic Con are Coming Up This Weekend Gaines welcomes the rodeo back for another year as the 22nd Annual Gaines Community Rodeo returns for a weekend of fun. The main event will feature barrel racing, bull riding, bucking bronc, calf roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, mini…

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Check out Alley Fest in Downtown Flint This Weekend!

Flint’s annual Alley Fest returns to downtown Flint on Saturday, July 12, bringing a full day of music, food, and fun. The event features local and regional music that will take the stage throughout the day, offering a mix of styles and sounds with 16 bands and performers playing everything from…

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Enjoying the Fourth of July in Flint & Genesee

The Fourth of July is a time for family, friends, and most of all, celebrating the birth of the United States of America, and Flint & Genesee has several great events happening to mark Independence Day. Fenton will host the 2025 Fenton Freedom Festival, with the fun happening downtown and at…

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