Take a train ride, see the lights or join a celebration. The holiday season is here and there are many ways that businesses and visitors to Genesee County can celebrate.
According to Cheryl DeFrain, Director of the Regional Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau the region is a fabulous, festive place during the holidays.
“Flint and Genesee County are all aglow during this time of year,” said DeFrain. “From the cultural center to Crossroads Village the region truly comes alive for holiday festivities. This is one of the best times of year to host a holiday gathering or invite visitors to the region.”
Here are some of the many things to do in and around Flint and Genesee County for the holidays:
* “Holiday Trains” exhibit at the Sloan Museum – Nov 17 through Jan 27, 2013 www.sloanlongway.org or call (810) 237-3450
* 5th Annual “Ladies Night Out” at Crossroads Village – Nov 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. www.geneseecountyparks.org or call (800) 648-7275
* “Flint Handmade Holiday Craft Market” at the Masonic Temple in downtown
Flint – Nov 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. www.flinthandmade.org
* “Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic” – Nov 23-25, 30 & Dec 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 19-23 & 26-30, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. www.geneseecountyparks.org or call (800) 648-7275
*YMCA of Greater Flint’s “Santa Run” – Dec 1, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
www.flintymca.org
* “Flint’s Holiday Parade & Festival” – Dec 1, from 11:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
www.flintdda.org
* “Christmas Traditions” at the Whaley Historic House Museum – Dec 1-23 & 29
– Jan 1, 2013 www.whaleyhouse.com or call (810) 471-4714
* “Jinglefest” in downtown Flushing – Dec 1 – www.fentonchamber.com
* “The Nutcracker” at The Whiting – Dec 1 at 7:00 p.m. & 2 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333
* Longway Planetarium Holiday shows: Dec 1-23, Saturday & Sunday
“George & Oatmeal Save Santa”, “Holiday Magic Laser Show” and “Winter
Wonderland Laser Show” – www.sloanlongway.org or call (810) 237-3409
* “Holiday Walk” at the Flint Cultural Center – Dec 4, beginning at 5:15 p.m.
www.sloanlongway.org or call (810) 237-3450
* Flushing’s “Holiday Candlewalk” event – Dec 6 & 7 –
www.flushingchamber.com or call (810) 659-4141
* Clio Cast & Crew presents “The Only Christmas Pageant in Town” – Dec 7 & 8 at 7:30 p.m. & 9 at 2 p.m. www.cliocastandcrew.com or call (810) 687-2588
* Flint Symphony Orchestra “Holiday Pops Concert” at The Whiting – Dec 15 at 7:00 p.m. & 16 at 3:00 p.m. www.thewhiting.com or call (810) 237-7333