Have Early Fall Fun in Flint & Genesee

Fall is coming up fast and there are great activities to get in the mood for the fall.

Sept. 8 – Blissful Acres Petting Zoo

A petting zoo will be at the Flint Children’s Museum, allowing children the opportunity to feed and interact with animals like ducks, sheep, goats, and even a mini horse. This event is included with admission to the museum.

Sept. 13 – 14 Geocaching Event - Bonfire/Marshmallow Roast with the Cache Hunter Junkies / Geocaching Fall Fun Days 2024 with the Cache Hunter Junkies

This is a two-day event held at Wolverine Campground, though participants can attend just the Friday bonfire if they wish. Geocaching is a fun hobby where people use geolocation via their phones or a specialized device to search for items that have been hidden. These “caches” have fun items in them to find as well as a notebook to log your discovery date and perhaps a surprise or two before you re-hide it. This is a great way to get to know other local geocachers in a laid-back setting.

Sept. 14 - Nature Photography Hike – Crossroads Village

Peek inside the buildings at Crossroads Village, learn their histories and hone your photography skills on this fun hike through nature.

Sept. 14 – Geocaching 101 – with Cache Hunter Junkies

Those who are new to Geocaching can learn the basics on this hike at Wolverine Campground. Discover the tools needed to participate, what geocaching entails, and where you can do it.

Sept. 14 - Twilight Treks in the Park - Bats

Learn about bats and observe them taking to the skies for a night’s adventure on this night hike at Buell Lake County Park. Find out where bats live, what they do, and more during this exciting evening event.

Sept. 20 - Harvest Full Moon Hike

Take a full-harvest moon hike at For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum with a naturalist and enjoy the changing of the season. Learn why they call it a harvest moon on this peaceful walk.

Sept. 28 - Owl Prowl

Head out to For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum and investigate owl species that live in Michigan on this naturalist-led hike. Guests will learn all about owls and their habitats and habits during this casual walk.

Oct. 3 -  Chili Nights & Village Lights

An evening under the lights at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad with the promise of hot and delicious chili awaits you. This ticketed event will also offer live music and cider sipping.

Oct. 5 – 31 - Ghosts & Goodies at Crossroads Village

Take the little ghouls to Crossroads Village for some trick or treating and fun and even a trip on the Ghost Train Express as you prepare for Halloween.

If all of this wasn’t enough you can head out to any of the many Genesee County Parks and enjoy the changing of the leaves as fall takes hold. These are just a few of the many offerings to get fall started on the right foot. Head out to the parks and celebrate the changing of the seasons.