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: December 26-January 1

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Attractions Art & Culture Theater Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Download PDF Holiday Happenings Monday-Friday, December 26-30: “Cosmic Christmas - A Christmas Laser Light Show” at…

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Things to Do: December 19-25

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Attractions Art & Culture Theater Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Download PDF Holiday Happenings Monday-Friday, December 19-23: “Cosmic Christmas - A Christmas Laser Light Show” at…

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Dear Santa: Get Your Reading Glasses Ready

This holiday season marks the fifth year that YouthQuest has participated in Macy’s Believe campaign, which donates $1 to Make-A-Wish for every letter written to Santa and collected in stores. The afterschool program set an ambitious goal of sending 50,000 letters to Kris Kringle on National Believe…

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5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy Workplace in 2017

Do you aim to live a healthier lifestyle in 2017? If so, try making some small changes at the office, and you just might seem some big results. For instance, you might resolve to: Stand more. Sitting for too long can have a negative impact on your heart health, cognitive function and productivity…

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Leadership Reads: Planning

Check out these articles that may prove helpful as you run your business, provide leadership tips and strategies or spur creativity in your organization. The articles were selected from a variety of publications and websites such as Fortune, Inc., Fast Company, New York Times and Wall Street…

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How to Ring in the New Year in Flint & Genesee

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. For those of you looking for a fun way to kick off 2017 in Flint and Genesee, here are a few options: Run (or walk) in Bauman’s New Year’s Resolution Race, which kicks off at 2 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Downtown Flint YMCA. Proceeds support Crim Training Program…

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Things to Do: December 12-18

Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Theater Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Holiday Happenings Monday-Sunday, December 12-18: Santa and Friends at Genesee Valley…

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