What to do in the Greater Flint Area Dec. 28- 31

Thurs. Dec. 28: Flint Firebirds Hockey Game

The Flint Firebirds will play against the London Knights 7-9pm.
Dort Event Center, 3501 Lapeer Rd., Flint

Thurs. Dec. 28: Stevens Puppets presents: Beauty and the Beast

Recommended for preschool to middle school ages. 2-3:30pm
Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint

Thurs. Dec. 28- Sat. Dec. 30: Longway Planetarium: Cosmic Christmas

This show features 16 songs to fill you with cheer, including holiday classics, some new hits, and a few fun oddities, all set to stunning 4k visuals in a festival of Christmas splendor. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm. Closed Dec. 31.
Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint

Sun. Dec. 31: The Whiting New Year’s Eve Gala

Join The Whiting for Flint’s finest tradition and ring in the New Year with style 8pm-11:55pm. The evening includes a three-course dinner catered by Andiamo, dancing and live music by the Cliff Monear Group, featuring Mr. “Sounds of Sinatra” Mark Randisi and The Motor City Horns, as well as a roaring big band. Also, enjoy drinks, prizes and a live auction.
The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley St., Flint

Sun. Dec. 31: Flinttown Countdown to New Year’s Eve

Black Tie Productions, Townsquare Media and the Flint Downtown Development Authority transforms the Flint Farmers’ Market into a two-level MEGA New Year’s Eve Party with big-city lighting, a major big bass sound system and fireworks at midnight. There will be two entertainment areas with DJs and live music 8pm-1am
Flint Farmers’ Market 300 E. First St., Flint

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