As fall gets going you can enjoy a scary movie, a musical, a harvest festival, garden party or more.
Oct. 1| Shocktober: Maximum Overdrive
Head out to New Paths Addiction Center (former site of St. Pius X Catholic Church) to catch a free screening of the Stephen King film “Maximum Overdrive,” just in time to kick off Halloween season.
Oct. 1 to 3| Vehicle City Film Festival
Celebrate Flint and independent short films this weekend.
Oct. 4| The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Clio Cast and Crew Inc. presents their musical adaptation of the classic story of Quasimodo and his forbidden love.
Oct. 3| 2026 Flushing Harvest Fest
Flushing hosts the city’s annual harvest festival, with scarecrows on display, contests, performances, and more at this great, free fall celebration.
Oct. 3| 3rd Annual Gothic Garden Party
At Glenwood Cemetery, you can learn about some of the historic people buried there, shop with local vendors, get something to eat from the food trucks, and enjoy a fall stroll.
Oct. 3 to 18| Boo-levard Theater
Enjoy a friendly family chill at Sloan Museum of Discovery with a trip through a haunted theater featuring fun, interactive sets and other thrills.
Oct. 3| Jesse McCartney
Fans of pop and independent music will want tickets to this great show at the FIM Capitol Theatre, where McCartney will play a mix of well-known favorites and new work.
Oct. 4| The Sound of Freedom - Enriching Lives, One Song at a Time
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host the New Century Chorale for an afternoon of patriotic music. This event benefits Veteran Strong America.
There is something for all ages this weekend, but for more options, head to the Explore Flint & Genesee Events page.
