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!

5 Festive Events to Get You into the Holiday Mood

With Thanksgiving kicking off the holiday season, most people are looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit. Make yourself a little merrier this season by attending these holiday events in Flint & Genesee. Holiday Happenings – December 1, 2017 Linden’s annual Holiday Happens is sure to put you…

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Things To Do: November 27-December 3

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Holiday Happenings Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Holiday Happenings Monday-Sunday, November 27-December 3: Santa and Friends…

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Flint & Genesee A - Z: B is for Buckham Alley

Buckham Alley Tucked between Beach and Saginaw Street in Downtown Flint is Buckham Alley. Most well-known for its annual Buckham Alley Fest – a yearly celebration headed into its 8 th year aimed at celebrating the city --the alley is also the hot spot for other events including Flint Drop Fest and…

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Things To Do: November 20-26

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Holiday Happenings Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Holiday Happenings Monday-Sunday, November 20-26 (Closed Thanksgiving): Santa…

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Spend your Thanksgiving at The Mounds

A different kind of Thanksgiving tradition Thanksgiving is a day for families to get together around a dinner table and give thanks. People celebrate the day in many ways – but for some Genesee County natives, their celebration is a little different. As early as 8 a.m., trucks, jeeps, and other…

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Things To Do: November 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, November 13: “Ladies Night Out” at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad…

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Family Day in Flint

As the weather drops, so does the opportunity to spend a family day at the beach or park. Don't fret, there are still plenty of activities suited for the whole family - that won't break the bank. Here is one way you can spend a family day in Flint. Start the day off at Totem Books. Every…

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Things To Do: November 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 Tuesday, November 7: “Let’s Hike It Baby!” at For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee…

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Flint & Genesee from A – Z: A is for Applewood

In the Beginning Built in 1916, Applewood Estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was constructed by Charles Stewart Mott to be a self-sustaining farm for him and his family. The original 64 acres included pastures, chicken coups, a horse barn and more. In 1951, Mott donated…

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