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: August 27-September 2

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Looking forward to fall in Flint & Genesee

Summer is coming to an end and will soon make way for fall. But don’t fret. In Flint & Genesee, fall is a great time for hayrides, apple cider and watching the leaves change. Here are a few things we are looking forward to this fall. Apple orchards Genesee County has many different orchards to…

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Things To Do: August 20-26

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-Sunday, August 20-26: “Genesee County Fair” at E.A. Cummings Event Center, 6130 E…

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Experience: The Ally Challenge

In less than a month, professional golf will return to Flint & Genesee with the Ally Challenge presented by McLaren. The three-day golf tournament is an official event on the PGA TOUR Champions owned and operated by Tournaments for Charity, a Michigan non-profit corporation. Seventy-eight PGA TOUR…

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Things To Do: August 13-19

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-Friday, August 13-17: “Tunes at Noon” at Downtown Flint’s Willson Park, 303 E…

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5 things to do in Flint & Genesee before summer ends

Summer is filled with events and activity in Flint & Genesee. As the school year starts to approach, now is the time to fit in those last-minute summer memories. Here are five things you can still do before summer ends. Catch a movie under the stars Don’t stay inside just because you want to enjoy a…

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Things To Do: August 6-12

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-Friday, August 6-10: “Tunes at Noon” at Downtown Flint’s Willson Park, 303 E…

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What you need to know about Chevy Commons

Formerly called Chevy in the Hole, the manufacturing center for Chevrolet Motors in the early 1900s and location of the historic Flint Sit-Down Strikes, Chevy Commons has gone through some big changes. In 2015, work began to redevelop and regreen the area with plans to convert the grounds into a…

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