“He errs who thinks Santa enters through the chimney. Santa enters through the heart.” Charles W. Howard, 1937 Christmas is the most magical time of year for Tom and Holly Valent, owners of the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School in Midland. And the role of Santa Claus is something Tom takes very seriously. “Santa
Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 20-23, 26-30 4-9pm Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad geneseecountyparks.org What are the holidays without plenty of lights, plenty of cheer and some good shopping for gifts and stocking stuffers? Enjoy one of mid-Michigan’s favorite holiday traditions, complete with costumed villagers, live entertainment, model trains, craft demonstrations
Fri. Nov. 30 Grand Blanc Holiday Tree Lighting Join Grand Blanc Township at its inaugural Holiday Tree Lighting Event at Bicentennial Park! The South Pavilion will be merry and bright from 5-7pm. Enjoy hot drinks, cookies and activities with your family at the South Pavilion, while you sing along with the Grand Blanc Community
It’s turkey time! Make the most of this Thanksgiving holiday in Genesee County with this week’s events listing. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving from us here at MCM! Thurs. Nov. 22 62nd Annual Flint Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Come join this annual Flint Thanksgiving Day tradition! The Flint Turkey Trot at Mott Park is the oldest,
Fri. 2 – Sun. Nov. 4 University of Michigan-Flint Theatre presents: Peter and the Starcatcher Using live music, song and wildly imaginative physical theatre conventions, this Tony-award winning adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels upends the old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not
Halloween —it’s the spookiest time of year and there are plenty of fun things to do in Genesee County. Trick or Treat (Halloween Night) Burton: 5-8pm Clio: 5-8pm Davison: 6-8pm Fenton: 6-8pm Flint: 5-8pm Flint Township: 5:30-8pm Flushing: 6-8pm Goodrich: 6-7:30pm Grand Blanc: 6-8pm Grand Blanc Township: 6-8pm Linden: 5:30-8pm Swartz Creek 6-8pm
The Historic Parshallville Cider Mill, which sits on the scenic banks of Ore Creek in Hartland Township, is located in the tiny, picturesque town of Parshallville, and it attracts thousands of visitors every year from all around the state. Formerly a Flour Mill and then a Grist Mill, its history dates back to 1869, according
Fri. Oct. 26 Treehouse Story Time: Garden Harvest Sprout the love of reading and nature while sharing books, singing songs and making a craft. Recommended for families with children two years and older. 11am-12pm. For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Rd., Burton For-Mar Nature Preserve: Full Moon Hike Join a naturalist for a
Fri. Oct. 19 Halloween Ghosts & Goodies Make your way to Crossroads Village for one of autumn’s greatest traditions. Enjoy treats and tricks, cider and donuts, little monsters and big fun for the whole family. From an Enchanted Forest to a magic show at the Colwell Opera House or the straw maze and a
The perfect place to have fun and get some great exercise is Planet 3 Extreme Air Park (P3), located on Miller Road in Flint. Since opening in May, the trampoline park has been a hit with kids and adults, alike. “Our capacity is 225 and we’ve flirted with that number more than a few times,”
Fri. Sept. 14 2nd Friday ARTWALK Enjoy delicious foods, tasty beverages, live music and the works of various artists on display throughout a variety of downtown Flint art galleries and businesses including: The Local Grocer, 601 Martin Luther King Ave., which hosts an evening of social crafting, with Flint Handmade, along with a display
Fri. Sept. 7-Sunday Sept. 9 Bikes on the Bricks This fun and exciting three-day event combines a motorcycle show and law enforcement motorcycle skills competition, with mini-bike races, police donut-eating contest, family fun block party, vendor and sponsor displays, contests, live bands, adult beverage tent, stunt show, a Saturday morning police-escorted ride and much more.
