Neighborhood adventures are just a few steps from your door. Dozens of experiences await you and your family in the weeks to come. Find them all in this issue of Tons of Fun!

DAILY; HOURS VARY
HANDS-ON PLAY
Flint Children’s Museum (FCM)
1602 W. University Ave., Flint, MI 48504
810-767-5437
Let the kids run, climb and explore the FCM’s Discovery Zone and its many educational exhibits. Check out “What Happens at Night,” an exploration of the creatures and constellations that come out after​​ dark.​​ 
Hours: Tues. – Sat., 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sun, 12 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $6 per person
Financial Aid: Discounted rates are available through the Museums for All program. Guests are asked to present a valid Bridge Card and photo ID to receive up to four admissions for $3 each.
Parking: FREE
Learn more: thefcm.org

DAILY; HOURS VARY
FREE FAMILY DAY
Flint Institute of Arts (FIA)
1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
810-234-1695
Visitors will love experiencing the FIA’s free glass-blowing demonstrations, which take place between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturdays. Bridge Card-holders can enjoy free admission to the Flint Institute of Arts, a participant in the Museums for All program. Present your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid photo ID to the Visitor Services representative at the FIA lobby’s front desk to get up to four individual entry passes. Please note: Passes cannot be applied to special events or group programs. Enjoy free admission all day Saturday, courtesy of Huntington Bank.
Hours: Mon.–Fri., noon – 5:00 p.m.; Sat., 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sun., 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Learn more: flintarts.org

OPEN DAILY; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SAGINAW ZOO
1730 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601
989-759-1408
Grab the kids and take a trek through the Saginaw Zoo, which boasts more than 150 animals and an amazing Wetland Experience Center with a natural well and ecosystem that supports native plants and fish. The exhibit includes an underwater viewing area and crawl-through beaver dam. The zoo also is home to a special Horticultural Center where kids are encouraged to plant seeds, water and care for a variety of​​ plants used to feed some of the zoo’s animals.​​ 
Fee: Admission ($5); Veterans (Discount with ID); Under 11 Months (FREE)
Discounted Entry: Thrifty Tuesday $3 Admission
Learn more: saginawzoo.com

DAILY: HOURS VARY
SLOAN MUSEUM – COURTLAND CENTER MALL
4190 E. Court St. Burton, MI 48509
810-237-3450
Enjoy the Sloan Museum Courtland Center Mall, accessible through the Court Street entrance next to El Cozumel Mexican Grill.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to Genesee County residents, veterans, active-duty military families, teachers and children younger than 1.
Cost (non-residents): $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 2 – 11
Hours: Mon.–Sat., 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.;​​ Sun., Noon – 5:00 p.m.; Last admittance at 4:30 p.m.
Learn more: Call 810-237-3450 or visit sloanlongway.org

MONDAYS; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

KEEP GENESEE COUNTY BEAUTIFUL: WALK WITH EASE

LOCATION 1 – Max Brandon Park (Pavilion 1)

3606 Dupont Street

Flint, MI 48504

Location 2 – Eldorado Vista

3201 Stevenson St.

Flint, MI 48504
Enjoy the final days of summer with an hour of worry-free walking.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Registration: Not required
Learn more: geneseecountyparks.org (search event calendar)

TUESDAYS; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tasting Table at the Flint Farmers’ Market
300 E 1st St., Flint, MI 48052
810-237-3450
Stop by the Crim Fitness Foundation’s tasting table at the Flint Farmers’ Market to sample featured recipes from Michigan’s harvest item of the month. Get healthy meal tips, and speak to nutrition experts.
Cost: FREE
Learn more: Call 810-235-3396 or visit crim.org​​ 

WEDNESDAYS; 10​​ a.m. – 11 a.m.

KEEP GENESEE COUNTY BEAUTIFUL: WALK WITH EASE

LOCATION 1 – Max Brandon Park (Pavilion 1)

3606 Dupont Street

Flint, MI 48504

Location 2 – Eldorado Vista

3201 Stevenson St.

Flint, MI 48504
Enjoy the final days of summer with an hour of​​ worry-free walking.
Ages: All are welcome
Cost: FREE
Registration: Not required
Learn more: geneseecountyparks.org (search event calendar)

WEDNESDAYS; 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT AROUND TOWN
Crim​​ Fitness Foundation
452 S. Saginaw St.
Flint, MI 48502
810-235-3396
Come out and get your “calm on” at free yoga night at the Crim Fitness Foundation. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Yoga mats will be available to borrow if you don’t have your own. There is no charge for sessions, but donations are accepted.
Ages:​​ 8 and older
Cost: FREE
Registration: Visit​​ crim.org
Learn more: Call 810-235-3396 or visit crim.org

WEDNESDAYS; 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY YOGA (NORTH)
Brownell Holmes STEM Academy
6302 Oxley Drive
Flint, MI 48505
Come out and get your “calm on” at free yoga night at the Crim Fitness​​ Foundation. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Yoga mats will be available to borrow if you don’t have your own. There is no charge for sessions, but donations are accepted.
Ages: 8 and older
Cost: FREE
Registration: Visit crim.org
Learn more: Call 810-235-3396 or visit crim.org

THURSDAYS; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tasting Table at the Flint Farmers’ Market
300 E. 1st St., Flint, MI 48052
810-237-3450
Stop by the Crim Fitness Foundation’s tasting table at the Flint Farmers’ Market to sample featured recipes from Michigan’s harvest item of the month. Get healthy meal tips and speak to nutrition experts.
Cost: FREE
Learn more: Call 810-235-3396 or visit crim.org

THURSDAYS; 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. 
COMMUNITY YOGA (SOUTH)
Southwestern High School
1420 W. 12th St.
Flint, MI 48507
Come out and get your “calm on” at free yoga night at the Crim Fitness Foundation. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Yoga mats will be​​ available to borrow if you don’t have​​ your own. There is no charge for sessions, but donations are accepted.
Ages: 8 and older
Cost: FREE
Registration: Visit crim.org
Learn more: Call 810-235-3396 or visit crim.org

THURSDAYS; 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SOCIAL CYCLE FLINT
125 E Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502
Join Social Cycle Flint riders for their Thursday Night Party Ride, which welcomes bikers of all ages and abilities. The group meets up at​​ 8:30 p.m. weekly through October and rides from the Downtown Flint Flat Lot.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Registration: Not required
Learn more: Social Cycling Facebook Page

1st FRIDAYS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
SAGINAW ZOO – BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
1730 S. Washington Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48601
989-759-1408
Enjoy the Saginaw​​ Zoo’s Brown Bag Lunch Series, which occurs on the first Friday of the month in the Zoo’s classroom. Topics change monthly, so check the calendar for this month’s presentation.
Cost: FREE
Learn more: saginawzoo.com

1st FRIDAYS
FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 4; 6 p.m.
LONGWAY PLANETARIUM
1310 E Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
810-237-3400
Families love “First Friday” programs. Details of the museum’s Oct. 4 event will post soon. Check the website for details.  ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​​  ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​​​ Ages: 2 and older​​ 
Cost: FREE Members; $3.50 adults, $2.50 seniors (55 and older), $2.50 ages 2-11
Learn more: sloanlongway.org

2nd FRIDAYS
FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 11; 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
SECOND FRIDAYS ARTWALK
Greater Flint Arts Council
816 S. Saginaw St.
Flint, MI 48502
810-238-2787
Grab the family and enjoy ARTWALK’s walking tour of Flint’s many art galleries. The event​​ takes place every second Friday of​​ the month. Locations vary. Call or visit the website to learn the event’s starting point.
Cost: FREE
Learn more: greaterflintartscouncil.org

1st SATURDAYS; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP AT FOR-MAR GARDENS
For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
2142 Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48509
800-648-PARK
Get your green thumb on at For-Mar’s Volunteer Stewardship Days. Participants gather the first Saturday of the month through September for fun, fellowship and​​ the opportunity to learn more about gardening. Bring gloves for activities in the main garden or children’s gardens.
Cost: FREE
Ages: 10 and older
Registration: Call 810-789-8567 to confirm your participation
Learn more: geneseecountyparks.org (search event calendar)

SATURDAYS; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FREE FAMILY DAY
Flint Institute of Arts (FIA)
1120 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
810-234-1695
Thanks to the support of Huntington Bank, the Flint Institute of​​ Arts provides visitors with free access on Saturdays.
Hours: Mon. – Fri., noon – 5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Saturdays FREE
Learn more: flintarts.org

1st SUNDAYS, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
APPLIED AWARENESS NATURE-BASED MEDITATION
For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
2142 Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48509
800-648-PARK
Join meditation expert Todd Robinson for his relaxing meditations on the grounds of For-Mar. Participants will learn helpful relaxation and stress-relieving tips. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or mat to sit on.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Registration: Not required
Learn more: geneseecountyparks.org (search event calendar)

SUNDAYS, 2​​ p.m. – 4 p.m.
FRIENDS OF FLINT RIVER TRAIL RIDE
Old Flint Farmer’s Market
420 E Boulevard Dr., Flint, MI 48503
The Friends of the Flint River Trail lead bike rides every Sunday, May through October, starting promptly at 2 p.m. from the old Flint Farmers’​​ Market, rain or shine. Rides are typically 13 to 15 miles in length and are conducted at a leisurely pace.  All rides are followed by “sweeps” to assist with bike problems, such as flat tires or chain adjustments. The group has a no-rider-left-behind policy and encourages experienced riders, beginners and families to come out and ride. No registration is required.
Cost: FREE
Learn more: Friends of Flint River

SPECIAL EVENTS

SEPT.​​ 13; 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
5th​​ Annual Hispanic Festival

Flint Farmers’ Market
300 E 1st St., Flint, MI 48052
810-237-3450
Get out for the 5th​​ Annual Hispanic Festival, featuring ethnic food, vendors, artists and dancing.​​ Enjoy live​​ performances by the​​ El Ballet Folklorico Estudiantil & Mariachi and Conjunto los Hermanos.
Cost: FREE
Learn more: Visit geneseefun.com

SEPT 12​​ —​​ SEPT 15; Hours Vary
9th​​ Annual Apple Fest

St. John the Evangelist Parish

600 N. Adelaide Street

Fenton, MI 48430​​ 
More than 35,000 visitors attend this family favorite with fantastic foods, featuring the festival’s favorite – apples! There’s also live entertainment, children’s activities, a farmers market, and the Apple Fest Road Race.​​ 
Cost: FREE (excluding ride tickets)
Learn more:​​ Visit stjohnfenton.org/applefest 

EVENTS BY DATE

SEPT. 9;​​ 5:30​​ p.m. – 8:30​​ p.m.

MINDFUL MONDAY

Latinx: Technology and Community Center

2101 Lewis St.

Flint,​​ Michigan 48506

Come out and get your “calm on” at free yoga night at the Crim Fitness Foundation. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Yoga mats will be available to borrow if you don’t have your own. There is no charge for sessions, but donations are​​ accepted.
Ages: Ages 8 and older
Cost: FREE
Registration: Visit crim.org
Learn more: Call 810-235-3396 or visit crim.org

SEPT​​  14; 7 p.m.​​ – 9 p.m.
FULL MOON HIKE
For-Mar Preserve & Arboretum
2142 Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48509
800-648-PARK
Everyone will love taking a guided walk with a For-Mar naturalist to see the beauty of the park under the light of a full moon. Participants will also​​ learn to identify the habitat and habits of the park’s night dwellers. Dress for weather conditions.
Ages: All​​ 
Cost: $4 per person
Registration: Must be complete by Sept. 14
Learn more: geneseecountyparks.org (search event calendar)

SEPT​​  15; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
PASSPORT TO OUR PARKS – BLUEGILL BOAT LAUNCH
Bluegill Boat Launch
4045 Coldwater Road​​ 

Flint, MI 48506
800-648-PARK
Teens and adults. This hike is for you! Enjoy a guided walk with a For-Mar​​ naturalist to discover the beauty of the Bluegill beach area. Dress for weather conditions.
Ages: Teens and adults
Cost: $3 per person
Registration: Not required
Learn more: geneseecountyparks.org (search event calendar)

SEPT​​  22; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
PASSPORT TO OUR PARKS – STEPPING STONES FALLS
Bluegill Boat Launch
5161 Branch Rd

Flint, MI 48506
800-648-PARK
Teens and adults are invited to come out and enjoy a guided walk with a For-Mar naturalist to discover the beauty of the Stepping Stone Falls area. Dress for weather conditions.
Ages: Teens and adults
Cost: $3 per person
Registration: Not required
Learn more: geneseecountyparks.org (search event​​ calendar)

SEPT​​  28; 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
FALL COLOR HIKE

For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
2142 Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48509
800-648-PARK
Join For-Mar’s plant-loving friend Angela Nelson for a guided hike through For-Mar’s beautiful trails. Nelson will help participants learn to identify plant life as they enjoy the many changing colors around them.​​ 
Ages: All
Cost: $3 per person
Registration: Must be complete by Sept. 27
Learn more: geneseecountyparks.org (search event calendar)

SEPT​​  29; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
PASSPORT TO OUR PARKS – ATLAS COUNTY PARK
Atlas County Park
9139 Hegel Rd​​ 

Goodrich, MI 48438

800-648-PARK
Teens and adults are invited to come out and enjoy a guided walk with a For-Mar​​ naturalist to discover the beauty of Atlas County Park. Dress for weather conditions.
Ages: Teens and adults
Cost: $3 per person
Registration: Not required
Learn more: geneseecountyparks.org (search event calendar)