Fri. Aug. 31
Storytime at Applewood Estate
Applewood offers weekly storytime for young children. Join in the fun at these lively readings! No reservation is required. Each reading is followed by a hands-on activity connected to the book’s theme from 11:30am-12:30pm.
Applewood Estate, 1400 E. Kearsley St., Flint
Sat. Sept. 1
Saturday Morning Community Yoga
Please join your friends and neighbors for Saturday Yoga at the Ferris Wheel Building. The donation-based community yoga class will meet in the lobby of the Ferris Wheel. If the weather is nice the class will be held outside. This 45-minute class is open to all levels. 8:15-9am.
Ferris Wheel Building, 515 S. Saginaw St., Flint
2nd Annual Community Day 2K18
Community Day 2K18 is a free event for Flint. It will showcase a unified city working together to continue to cultivate positive meaningful relationships with one another. Over 20 organizations, community leaders, elected officials, and the city of Flint are uniting for one cause – uplifting the community with respect and genuine intent while resurrecting its citizens. The day will include: basketball tournament, flag football, bounce houses, arts and crafts, free haircuts, water fight, music showcase, backyard games, food vendors and roundtable panel discussions. There will also be a back-to-school backpack giveaway for the kids and resources for families. From 12-7pm.
Ballenger Park, 1201 Dupont St., Flint
Longway Planetarium presents: The Life of Trees
A cheeky ladybug named Dolores and a quirky firefly called Mike take the audience on a fascinating journey into the wondrous world of trees. From the perspective of insects, this film reveals the magic of the microcosm. Zip around a tree with Dolores and Mike and discover its secrets: How do plants get food from the sun? How do they grow? How does water get from the roots to the top of the crown? And, how does all of this make life on earth possible? Recommended for ages 6-10. 4pm.
Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
Flint Institute of Arts: Huntington Free Saturday
Huntington celebrates the Flint Institute of Arts by providing everyone access free of charge every Saturday. Huntington’s “Welcome” philosophy is a perfect fit for Free Saturdays at the Flint Institute of Arts and an open invitation for all to come, see, and experience art. Throughout its 150-year history, Huntington has committed to a full scope of community investments from business growth, affordable housing and financial education, to sustaining a better quality of life through support of arts and education.
Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint
First Friday Food Truck Festival
A Grand Blanc community event featuring many food trucks, expo shopping area, kids’ zone, musical entertainment and more! 3-9pm.
Grand Blanc High School, 12500 Holly Rd., Grand Blanc
Auto City Speedway presents: Maximum Destruction – Meagasaurus
Experience a fast-paced, fun-filled family night at the tracks featuring Monster Truck Rides with Meagasaurus from 4:30-10pm. Free admission for kids 12 and under.
Auto City Speedway, 10205 N. Saginaw St., Clio
Sat. Sept. 1-Sept. 3
Crossroads Village: Say Goodbye to Summer
This is the last weekend to enjoy summer activities at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad. Come stroll the boardwalk one more time and enjoy the peacefulness of the historic village. Take a spin on the Century-old carousel and get a tree-top view from the Superior Wheel. Tour the homes and trade buildings and talk with the interpreters who share their remarkable histories. Take a ride around Mott Lake on the Genesee Bell and enjoy a 40-minute ride through the ever-changing countryside on the Huckleberry Railroad. 10am-5pm
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 N. Bay Rd., Flint
Michigan Renaissance Festival – High Seas Adventure
Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century where patrons enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a beautiful castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on a variety of themed-stages featuring comedy, theater shows and music. Enjoy adult and children games, people-powered rides and full-contact armored jousting tournaments. Also, enjoy fabulous food and browse the Crafter Marketplace where over 300 artisans display their gallery-quality works for sale. Come out and celebrate “High Seas Adventure” this weekend featuring a beard and tattoo competition, knights on bikes, race for the rattle and more.
Michigan Renaissance Festival, 12600 Dixie Highway, Holly
Sun. Sept. 2
For-Mar Nature Preserve: Nature Mindfulness & Meditation
Join Mindfulness and Meditation Master Todd Robinson for some relaxation with nature while learning useful, everyday stress relieving techniques. Bring something comfortable to sit on and dress for the weather. Recommended for families of all ages. 1-2pm.
For-Mar Nature Preserve, 2142 N. Genesee Rd., Burtongeneseecountyparks.org
