Celebrating the Holidays in Flint & Genesee

The holiday season has arrived, and as the year winds down, people get together to celebrate. There are many ways to plan a memorable celebration for you, your family, and your friends.

Nov. 29 - Dec. 29 - Christmas Holiday Magic at Crossroads  

The tradition continues at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, where thousands of holiday lights transform the village. Visitors are offered a festive walkthrough or a drive-through option for those who want to take in the sights from the comfort of their car.

Dec. 3 - 39^th Annual Holiday Walk at Flint Cultural Center

Head to the Flint Cultural Center for their holiday walk, where families can tour each of the buildings and share holiday cheer, visit with Santa, and take in the music and fun.

Dec. 4 - Live Music Holiday Edition with Julie Hugunin & Dave Boz

Enjoy live holiday music at Cork on Saginaw from Dave Boz and Julie Hugunin.

Dec. 5 – Dec. 6 - Annual Flushing Candlewalk Downtown

Flushing is awash in holiday cheer during its annual Candlewalk, which closes the downtown and fills the streets with music, fun, and good cheer, with Santa as the star of the show.

Dec. 5 - WinterFest of Grand Boulevard

Meet Santa and enjoy ice sculptures, a dance performance, and fun at Physician’s Park in Grand Blanc.

Dec. 6 - 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Head to Creasey Bicentennial Park for the lighting of the holiday tree. While there, you can walk along their lighted trail, meet Santa, and enjoy some festive fireworks.

Dec. 6 – Christmas on Main

Downtown Davison comes alive with lights, a parade, shopping, ice carving, and lots of excitement during this free event.

 Dec.6, 7,12, and 13 - Holiday Lights Tour

The Fenton MTA Trolley will take guests around town to view the holiday lights.

Dec. 6 - Holiday Music on the Bricks Hourglass Music with Darian & Joe Teshner

Once again, Cork provides the soundtrack for the season with music from Darian and Joe Teshner.

Dec. 6 - Linden Holiday Happening Frosty Parade & Fireworks Celebration

Linden is playing host to a frosty parade and fireworks in this exciting holiday event with food trucks, shopping, a family fun tent, and Santa Claus.

Dec. 7, 18, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22 - 9th Annual Trail of Lights

During this special event at the Robert Williams Nature and Historical Learning Center, Davison Township Parks & Recreation offers wagon rides and a trail of lights.

Dec. 7 - Jingle Jam 3

Enjoy life music and holiday merriment at Blackstone’s Smokehouse during this benefit for the Old Newsboys of Flint.

Dec. 7 - Jinglefest 2024

Downtown Fenton will have a Jinglejog, ice sculptures, lighted parade, tree lighting, shopping, and more during this fun event.

Dec. 7 - Song of the Lakes 12th Annual Holiday Tea

Davison United Methodist Church welcomes in the Song of the Lakes Chorus for this special afternoon presentation of live holiday music, tea, and delicious food.

Dec. 7 - 8 – The Nutcracker

This cherished ballet returns to the FIM Whiting Auditorium for another year of family fun. Music will be performed by the Flint Symphony Orchestra, with the Flint School of Performing Arts ballet students being joined by professional guest dancers.

Dec. 7 - UM-Flint University Sounds of the Seasons Concert

Enjoy seasonal music at this performance featuring the University Chorale and Chamber singers at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Flint.

Dec. 8 - Carolyn Mawby Chorale Annual Festival of Christmas Music

First Presbyterian Church in downtown Flint hosts this festival of Christmas music featuring Dr. Matthew Thompson, pianist Le Ji, and the Voices of Flint Youth Chorus.

Dec. 8 - Christmas Around the World

This concert will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and will include international music and traditional carols sung by the New Century Chorale.

Dec. 10 – Flint Masters Singers

The Flint Masters Singers will be at the Baker Park Library singing holiday songs at this free event.

Dec. 10 - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

The FIM Whiting Auditorium will welcome renowned musicians Mannheim Steamroller in for a Christmas show like no other.

Dec. 11 - 15 - Clio Cast & Crew Presents "How I Met Mrs. Claus"

The Clio Cast & Crew present their annual Christmas musical with this year’s “How I Met Mrs. Claus”, which will be fun for everyone in the family.  

Dec. 11 - Merry and Bright: Music for the Holiday Season

An evening of music featuring the MCC Concert Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Guitar Ensemble, and String Ensemble performing holiday classics to put you in the mood for the season.

Dec. 12 - Home Free's "Any Kind of Christmas" Tour

A Capella country group, Home Free, sings holiday music at the FIM Capitol Theatre.

Dec. 13 – 14 - Fenton Community Orchestra Winter Concert

Fenton High School will host the winter concert of the Fenton Community Orchestra.

Dec. 14, 20, 21, and 22 - Bicentennial Park Holiday Walking Night

Enjoy a different theme every night as merrymakers walk through a holiday paradise lit up for the season. Themes are Character night, Trail of Treats, Trail of Lights, and Scavenger Hunt.

Dec. 14 – Christmas Song Bingo

Play bingo at the Burton Memorial Library and fill in your card as you name Christmas songs. Fun for kids of all ages.

Dec. 14 – Cookies with Santa and Holiday Jazz & Wiggle & Giggle

The day starts with a reading of the classic holiday book The Polar Express, and then children will have cookies with Santa, get their picture taken, have cocoa, and hear stories, all at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. Children can also enjoy jazz music and get moving as well to end their day.

Dec. 14 - Let it Snow Santa Show

The William F. Delaney Headquarters Library welcomes Santa and his friends with magic, juggling, stunts, and more for this family-friendly event.

Dec. 16 - Home for the Holidays with the Genesee Wind Symphony

Spend the evening at the Swartz Creek Performing Arts, which will host the Genesee Wind Symphony for this concert full of festive and classic music.

Dec. 18 - Flint Under the Stars: Drag Show - Make the Yuletide Gay

The FIM Capitol Theatre will be the place for adults to ring in the holidays and share some laughs for this fun and festive drag show.

Dec. 20 – White Christmas Sing-Along

The FIM Capitol Theatre will be showing the Christmas classic “White Christmas” and encourages the audience to sing-along with these classic melodies.

Dec. 21 – Christmas at the Dort Center

Enjoy a message of fellowship and faith along with music at the Dort Financial Center. The event is free with free parking and the Mass Transit Authority is offering free transportation as well.

Dec. 21 – Holiday Pops

This cherished annual event returns to the FIM Whiting Auditorium with this evening of beloved holiday favorites performed by the Flint Symphony Orchestra, the Flint Symphony Chorus, and the Flint Youth Chorus.

Dec. 21 - Tuba Christmas & Carols Sing-Along

Enjoy Christmas music at the Flint Farmers’ Market, presented by a group of festive tuba players.

It is a very busy holiday season in Flint & Genesee, with something for everyone and a lot of options for families. Put on your favorite festive sweater and make your plans.