We live in the best state, don’t we? We have four legitimate seasons, we are surrounded by gorgeous lakes, our outdoors is spectacular and our craftmanship knows no bounds. If you want to impress your friends and family this holiday season, give them a little piece of Michigan. Here are some unique, Mitten-made items to consider.

Spooky noises, bumping sounds. Dishes flying across the room. Do you believe in ghosts? There are several houses and establishments in Genesee County that are said to be haunted. According to 99wfmk.com/flint/phantoms Flint has its share of paranormal activity.

This Wednesday, October 30 Genesee County is in for a holiday treat. The classic silent film, “Nosferatu”, will be screened at the Flint Institute of Music in MacArthur Hall. Music for the film will be performed by Andrew Roger of the Flint Organ Club!

It just isn’t Halloween unless you have watched the movie “Hocus Pocus” at least a dozen times!  It’s a classic Disney movie that the whole family loves watching. After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani and their new friend, Allison.  After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches, the Sanderson sisters, (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

It’s time again to move with the beat at Tapology’s 2019 Concert at The Whiting! On Sunday, October 27, the highly-anticipated, fall festival will honor the women of tap with a unique and electric performance. While putting on their best show, this year Tapology will be raising funds for Flint’s Children of Challenge.

It’s the time all the kids have been waiting for in Greater Flint! For the kids Halloween parties, trick or trunk and spooky events abound starting on Thursday, October 24 through the rest of month. Get the costumes ready and empty those pillow cases, it’s time for some holiday treats!

Spend your weekend at For-Mar, Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad! Starting Friday at 5pm, Crossroads Village hosts Halloween Ghosts & Goodies. This yearly event celebrates all things Halloween and is great for children. Visit the enchanted forest, laugh at musical comedy at the Colwell Opera House, get lost in the straw maze and be overloaded with treats, treats, treats! Don’t you dare leave without a ride on the Huckleberry Ghost Train Express.  Halloween Ghosts and Goodies will take place all weekend at Crossroads so bundle up and join the fun.

Are ghosts for real? You can find out on Sunday at the Historic Holly Hotel. You and a team of professional ghost hunters armed with several types of sensors, detectors, cameras, thermal scanners, will together explore the dimly lit and admittedly haunted Holly Hotel.