BROWSING:  Fun

I woke up, jumped out of an airplane, and went to work.

Deep in the heart of Hollygrove, trouble is brewing. Queen Elizabeth sent the Governor Sir Richard Bingham and his nobles to rule the land of Ireland. The upstart pirates, led by Captain Victoria Slaughter, have mounted a fast resistance to the Governor’s perceived tyrannical rule. Sir Ender Thorne, Justice of the Peace, and his constabulary have the difficult task of keeping order between the two factions. In order to keep the peace, a system of trial by combat was created to settle the differences. The fight has begun …

Applewood offers weekly storytime for young children.  Join in the fun at these lively readings!  No reservation is required.  Each reading is followed by a hands-on activity connected to the book’s theme from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Sprout the love of reading and nature while sharing books, singing songs and making a craft. Recommended for families with children ages two and older. 11am-12pm.

Learn how to alter old books to make artist trading cards or do pocket scrapbooking during this social crafting event from 1-3pm. You can also create collages, art journals, greeting cards, bookmarks and more. All materials and instructions provided.

“Brick Flicks” at the US 23 Drive-in theatre on Fenton Rd. Bring your children for fun and entertainment. The feature presentation will be the comedy: Tucker: The Man and His Dream. Gates open at 4pm.

Artwalk at FIA from 7-9pm.Tour an exhibition with an FIA curator at 7pm. Artist demonstrations and hands-on activities from 6-9pm. Exploring the Glass from the new Contemporary Craft Wing with Assistant Curator of Exhibitions Sarah Kohn. The art demonstration is clay with FIA Art School Instructor Jeff Hageman and guests can join in. Members receive a 10 percent discount at the Palette Café. Swing into summer with Friday Night Happy Hour on the FIA patio! Drink specials from 5-9pm.

Shorkey family didn’t mind craning their necks to get a good view of the 18 life-size, animatronic, fully-moving dinosaurs featured at the “Dinosaurs Unearthed” display, sponsored by Sloan Museum at Courtland Center Mall, 4190 E. Court Street in Burton.

Enjoy entertainment, bounce houses, music, kids activities and a car show. 5-9pm.

Greater Flint’s got plenty to do in July & August! Here’s a sample of entertainment and fun to be had under the summer sun …