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 in the holiday spirit. Activities for the night include a parade, fireworks, live reindeer, community sing-alongs, Santa at the gazebo and more. To find out more information about the festivities visit lindenmi.us.

First Friday Festival of Lights – December 1, 2017

Head to Grand Blanc for its first annual First Friday Festival of Lights. Festivities will include a candlelight walk, a winter market, visits with Santa, and a trackless train. For more information about the night check out the city’s  Facebook event page.

Jinglefest – December 2, 2017

Visit downtown Fenton for their annual Jinglefest. Activities include Christmas tree decorating, lunch with Santa, Jinglejog 5K Walk & Run, horse-drawn wagons, a live nativity display and more. Find out more information about the festivities at fentonchamber.com.

Holiday Walk – December 5, 2017

The Flint Cultural Center is holding its annual Holiday Walk on its 33 acres of beautifully decorated grounds. The walk will include holiday light displays, festive music, holiday theatre performances, seasonal craft demonstrations, planetarium samplers, refreshments and Santa Claus. For more information, see the listing on FCC’s events page.

Candlewalk – December 7-8, 2017

One of Flushing’s most heart-warming traditions is its Annual Candlewalk. The two evenings are filled with music by local singers and choirs, ice sculptures, s’mores, refreshments and a horse-drawn wagon. For more information on the event go to flushingchamber.com.

Stay up to date on community events by visiting the Flint & Genesee Chamber events calendar.