Can’t Miss List October 2025

4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19

Accidental Astronauts

at Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint from 1 to 1:45 p.m.


6, 16

Stained Glass: Make & Take

Presented by Clio Center for the Arts at Clio Center for the Arts, Clio. Beginner friendly. Ages 10+. 6-9 p.m. Class fee $35 members; $45 non-members.Also, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.


6-20

Watercolor Painting

Presented by Clio Center for the Arts at Clio Center for the Arts, Clio. See clioart.net/product/painting-with-watercolor-oct for tickets and details.


10

TAPROOT

at The Machine Shop, 3539 Dort Hwy., Flint. 7-11 p.m. Price $25

 

Flint Community Conversation with Sen. John Cherry

from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The New McCree Theatre, 4601 Clio Rd., Flint.


11

Dixie Byway Car Show & Cruise

Classic car owners, gather with your classic car at Waypoint Church at 8:30 a.m. to begin the cruise at 9:30 a.m. to Mt. Holly Ski & Snowboarding Resort. The public can watch the cruise along the way. The car show is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

is the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement. Register for the event for free on their website and form a team with your family, friends or coworkers. Activity tents open at 8:30 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m. makingstrideswalk.org/flintmi. Email questions to ashley.wellman@cancer.org. DDA Flat Lot, 125 E. Kearsley St., Flint.

 

FIM Flint Symphony Orchestra: Heroic Reflections

Presented by Flint Institute of Music at The Whiting, Flint. Tickets start at $18.60 for Genesee County residents.


16

Matt Fraser – America’s Top Psychic Medium

Presented by The Capitol theatre at The Capitol Theatre, Flint. Recommended for ages 18+. Tickets start at $40.20 for Genesee County residents.


18

Ghostbusters (1984) with Live Shadowcast

Presented by Flint Institute of Music at The Capitol Theatre, Flint. Rated PG. Tickets start at $18.60 for Genesee County residents.

 

Third annual Storytelling Festival

Presented by the city of Fenton at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Fenton. An evening of laughter with Bill Lepp, Jeff Doyle and Sheila Arnold. 7-9 p.m. Cost: $20.

 

Third annual FREE Kids Storytelling Festival

Presented by the city of Fenton at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center, Fenton. Perfect for kids and adults alike. 2 p.m. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit along the Shiawassee River.


21

The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Presented by The Capitol Theatre at The Capitol Theatre, Flint. Family friendly. Tickets start at $22.60 for Genesee County residents.


26

Frightfully Fun Pops with the Flint Symphony Orchestra

Presented by Flint Institute of Music at The Whiting, Flint. Tickets start at $16.60 for Genesee County residents. 3 p.m.


31

Ironsnake Halloween

at The Machine Shop at 3539 Dort Hwy., Flint. Concert is 7-11 p.m. Tickets $15. Special tribute to Ozzy, costumes encouraged.

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