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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!

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Chris Ringler

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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Enjoy Car Culture at the 53rd Annual Sloan Auto Fair

Sloan Museum of Discovery is presenting its annual auto fair this weekend, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy the start of summer. The 53rd Annual Sloan Museum Auto Fair, happening this Saturday and Sunday, is a celebration of classic cars and car culture. The event is one that can take a…

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Cool Down with Ice Cream in Flint & Genesee

By the time late spring hits, the weather is already in full summer swing, and there’s nothing that can keep the heat at bay like ice cream. Luckily, there are plenty of independent ice cream stores and parlors in Flint & Genesee that offer plain old vanilla ice cream or something a little more…

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Get Curious in Flint & Genesee

Spooky season starts early when Curious at Crossroads: Oddities Fest returns for its second year on June 21–22. Curious at Crossroads brings together the strange and wonderful for two days, set up throughout Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad. This event was a big hit in its first year, and…

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Weekend Fun in Flint & Genesee – Week of June 9

Midwest International Rodeo Put on your best western wear and head out to the rodeo because the Midwest International Rodeo is in town. This is the second year the rodeo will be in Flint & Genesee out at the Everett Cummings Center. With clear weather ahead, it should be a fun event for the whole…

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Discovering Nostalgia in Flint & Genesee

Movies, music, comics, and books can set the foundation for what interests us later in life – even the hobbies, friends, and careers we pursue. For those interested in rediscovering their lost youth or furthering the pursuit of the things they love, Flint & Genesee has just what you’re looking for…

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Have Fun at Davison’s Festival of Flags

Davison’s Festival of Flags returns this weekend, starting on June 4 and concluding on Sunday, June 8. All of the fun is at Lake Callis and will feature live music, a carnival, a parade, food, bounce houses, a youth craft market, and much more. During the festival, several themed nights offer even…

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