1
Shark Kingdom
Longway Planetarium, Flint, 2 PM. Family program recommended for ages 8+. Skies Over Michigan is also offered at 4 PM.
2, 4
Ghost Light Cabaret: Broadway Rocks
Flint Repertory Theatre, Elgood Theatre Lobby, 7 PM. Enjoy music, storytelling, cocktails and surprises. Tickets start at $27, with a Genesee County resident price of $21.
7
Taproot
The Machine Shop, Flint, 7 PM.
Flint Neighborhoods United Meeting — Flint Public Library, 9:30-11:30 AM. Open to everyone interested in what’s happening in Flint neighborhoods.
Free Glassblowing Demonstrations
Flint Institute of Arts, 11 AM-4 PM.
7-8
Holiday Market & Preparing for Winter
Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, 10 AM-3 PM. An early-season holiday outing featuring a holiday market and demonstrations of how people prepared for winter in the 19th century.
10
University Orchestra
UM-Flint, University Center KIVA, 7:30 PM. Admission is free.
11
Veterans Day
Communities throughout Genesee County will honor local veterans with ceremonies, breakfasts and special events. Check with local veterans organizations and municipalities for 2026 event details.
14
Yuletide Wreath Workshop
Genesee Country Village & Museum, 10 AM-noon. Create a holiday wreath using evergreens, flowers, seed pods, herbs and other natural materials.
19
Thursdays with For-Mar: Turkey Talk
Flint Public Library, 6:30 PM. Family program for children and tweens.
UM-Flint Wind Symphony
UM-Flint Theatre, 7:30 PM. Admission is free.
21
Flint Elks Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Flint Elks Golf Course in Grand Blanc, 10 AM. Family friendly, with runners and walkers of all ages welcome.
Handmade Market
Fenton Community & Cultural Center. The market begins Nov. 21 and continues through March 20, 2027.
22
Left It In The River with Jamie MacDonald
FIM Capitol Theatre, 7 PM. Family friendly.
26
Fenton Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk
Fenton, Thanksgiving morning. An all-ages community event along the Silver Lake Laff Pathway.
Thanksgiving Community Meals
Several Genesee County organizations traditionally provide free Thanksgiving dinners and food assistance to local families. Watch for details from Well of Hope, Catholic Charities, The Barn in Fenton, the Salvation Army, North End Soup Kitchen and area churches.
27-29
Christmas at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, Flint. The holiday celebration opens Nov. 27 with a tree lighting, fireworks, thousands of lights, holiday decorations, Santa, entertainment, shopping and evening Huckleberry Railroad Christmas rides. The event continues Nov. 28-29 and on numerous dates through Dec. 27.
28
Flint Handmade 19th Annual Holiday Craft Market
Flint Farmers’ Market, Ramsdell Room.
