Flint, MI

Not many people would think Flint, Michigan would have safe fun activities to do.  But it is amazing the wonderful things to choose from in downtown Flint.

Crossroads Village is open year round. Halloween time the kids can dress up and go for a “scary” train rides through the woods and go Trick-or-Treating from house to house in the village.  During Christmas they decorate the whole village with lights, even the little houses.  Crossroads Village is a place that takes you back in time.  A time when the pace of was slower and simpler.  Some of the little shops sell homemade jams, candy and baked goods.  But in a short visit you get a chance to take a glimpse into the past in such a unique way.

Recently, Flint announced they have been approved for a mile long slip-and-slide          !through downtown Flint. They will sell 5,000 tickets to it. The price of the tickets will range from $15-$25.

The Farmers market in Flint is new, big, clean, and welcoming.  There are many friendly and knowledgeable vendors with a variety of goods to sell people.  Vendors also do weekly cooking demonstrations.  There is food, music, veggies, and atmosphere of fun for all ages. 

Flint Institute of Arts is free for everyone on Saturdays. During the week its a very low charge or just donation to the Art exhibit.  The exhibits are great activity for families to enjoy. 

Back to the Bricks is a huge auto show held on the brick streets of downtown Flint August 14-15.  This is a must attend car show.  There is nothing else like to miles are old show cars, truck and unique autos lining the street of the infamous brick downtown streets of Flint.  The car show is a trip through decades of vehicles that changed the way we travel.  There are great restaurants and vendors providing food and drinks throughout the day. 

The Crim Festival of Races is one of the largest running events in Michigan attracting over 60,000 people and 15,000 runners.  This race has been going on for 37 years and attracts top runners from all over the world.  The city of Flint offers a preseason running program which helps people train for the crim.  The promotion of healthy habits is a great message to send to the public.  The Crim is a day of races for people of all ages and abilities.  In 2014, nearly 15,000 people participated in one of these races: 5k, 8k, 10K, 10 mile and a kid’s trot. 

Flint is a city on the rebound from deep economic disaster.  The revitalization of downtown Flint is amazing.  There are great activities, places to visit and people that help to make Flint a must stop city in Michigan.