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A Bit of Earth at the Flint Farmers' Market, Flint and Genesee County, Michigan
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Holiday Happenings Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Holiday Happenings Monday-Sunday, November 20-26 (Closed Thanksgiving): Santa and Friends at Genesee Valley Center, 3341 S. Linden Road, Flint * (810) 732-4000 * geneseemall.com (Open during mall hours) Visit with Santa and friends, in… Read More 

Spend your Thanksgiving at The Mounds
A different kind of Thanksgiving tradition Thanksgiving is a day for families to get together around a dinner table and give thanks. People celebrate the day in many ways – but for some Genesee County natives, their celebration is a little different. As early as 8 a.m., trucks, jeeps, and other off-road vehicles gather for Thanksgiving at the Mounds Off… Read More 

$210K in Grants to Support Youth, Young Adult Programming
(FLINT, Mich. – November 13, 2017) – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce today announced the receipt of $211,750 from several organizations and individual donors in support of afterschool programming, teen employment and efforts to assist young people in Genesee County. This includes a $100,000 donation from Joybox Express, the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit behind the Sprint4Flint initiative. The effort—which aimed… Read More 

Flint Firebirds, Flint, Michigan, hockey
Information and dates are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm. Events Attractions Art & Culture Entertainment Shopping Dining with Evening Entertainment Nightlife Download PDF Events Monday, November 13: “Ladies Night Out” at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint * (800) 648-PARK * geneseecountyparks.org (Event runs 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Enjoy this special girl’s night out featuring… Read More 

Family Day in Flint
As the weather drops, so does the opportunity to spend a family day at the beach or park. Don't fret, there are still plenty of activities suited for the whole family - that won't break the bank. Here is one way you can spend a family day in Flint.    Start the day off at Totem Books. Every Saturday, Totem hosts a free Children's Storytime program at… Read More 

Art of Achievement Awards Honor Business & Hospitality Industry
This evening, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau honored local businesses and hospitality providers for their contributions to the wellbeing and success of the region in 2017. A sold-out crowd of about 350 people gathered at the Flint Institute of Arts where Master of Ceremonies Steve Landaal, President of Landaal Packaging Systems and… Read More