In Livingston County

Brighton Center for the Performing Arts

7878 Brighton Rd., Brighton 48116

(810) 299-4130 • www.brightonperformingarts.com

Located on the Brighton High School campus this venue presents arts and entertainment programming.

Brighton Imagination Station

400 Cedar Street, Brighton 48116

(248) 797-0829 • www.brightoncity.org

This 10,000 square foot playground is comprised of numerous wooden structures creating a fantasy area for all ages. Bridge, nature trail, gazebo and free concerts during July and August as well.

Community Theatre of Howell

1400 W. Grand River, Howell 48843

(517) 545-1290 • www.cththeatre.org, Located in the high school’s freshman campus building, performances include a children’s production, numerous theatre workshops and two-week summer youth camp.

Florence Dearing Museum

3505 Avon St., Heartland 48353

(810) 229-7621 Call for tour.

Circa 1891 Victorian structure built as the town hall. It features a farm kitchen, parlor, general store, clothes, books and tools.

Hamburg Township Museum

7225 Stone Street, Hamburg 48139 (810) 986-0190 Call for hours www.hamburgmuseum.org

Features a permanent train display and historical exhibits dating back to 1831. Exhibits change every two months. Other amenities include a gift shop and tearoom.

Sloan Museum of Discovery

1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint 48503 (810) 237-3450 • www.sloanlongway.org

Durant vehicle gallery, Hagerman Street early learning gallery, history gallery and Science Discovery Hall, gift shop and café. Closed Mondays. Genesee County residents have free general admission.

Hartland Players

Hartland Music Hall

3619 Avon, Hartland 48353 (810) 632-5849 • www.hartlandplayers.org

Presents live theater including children’s productions.

City of Howell 611 E. Grand River Avenue, Howell 48843 (517) 546-3500 • www.cityofhowell.org

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and awarded a “Great American Main Street” designation in 2018, this charming downtown features the Annual Michigan Challenge Hot Air Balloonfest, Melon Fest, and the Legend of Sleepy Howell premier Halloween event. Numerous 19th century structures including the Livingston County Courthouse circa 1889.

Howell Nature Center

1005 Triangle Lake, Howell 48843 (517) 546-0249 • www.howellnaturecenter.org

Open daily year-round. The center features a wildlife exhibit area and education facilities. It also serves as a rehabilitation clinic for injured and orphaned wild animals.

Flint Repertory Theatre

1220 E. Kearsley, Flint 48503 (810) 237-1530 • https://flintrep.org

Professional resident theatre company, drama school and theatre workshops.

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

2142 N. Genesee, Burton 48509 (810) 736-7100 ext. 892 • www.geneseecountyparks.org

Features 380 acres with ponds, forests, hiking trails, educational programs, visitor center and museum.

Grand Blanc Heritage Museum

203 E. Grand Blanc (City Hall) Grand Blanc 48439

(810) 694-7274 • www.cityofgrandblanc.com

Two floors of exhibits showcase the local history based on constant research and documentation Numerous activities and events are held. Gift shop on lower level.

Heavenly Scent Herb Farm

13730 White Lake Road, Fenton 48430 (810) 629-9208 www.heavenlyscentherbfarm.com

Housed in a barn built in 1910, painted to look like three storefronts – home decor, body care products, garden items. Specialty herbs and plants available in the greenhouse.

Livingston Centre Historical Village

Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds

8800 W. Grand River, Fowlerville 48836 (517) 223-8186. Open during the Fair, Fall Fest and by appointment. Numerous turn-of-the-century buildings collected from all over the country including a one-room schoolhouse, rail depot, farmhouse, barbershop and church.

Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

Howell High School

1200 W. Grand River Rd., Howell 48843 517-546-3920 (Chamber of Commerce) www.michiganchallenge.com

The 2023 edition of this fun event will happen on June 23-25, 2023. Log on to the website to get up to the minute information about events (under the THIS YEARS EVENT tab). Sponsorship opportunities available – contact the Chamber. CASH ONLY fees for attendance. You definitely want to see the Balloon Glow!

James H. Whiting Auditorium

1241 E. Kearsley Street, Flint 48503 (810) 237-7333 www.thewhiting.com

Equipped to offer all performing arts programs. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful concert/ballet halls in the nation. Home of the Flint Symphony Orchestra.

Robert T. Longway Planetarium

1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint 48503 (810) 237-3400 www.sloanlongway.org

Closed Mondays, call for shows. Admission fee. Michigan’s largest and well-equipped planetarium. Programs range from astronomical and aerospace events to night sky details and the solar system.

Spicer Orchards Farm Market & Winery

10411 Clyde Road, Fenton 48430 (810) 632-7692 www.spicerorchards.com

Built like an old Victorian carriage house; 10,000 bushels of apples, sorting machine, donut shop, bakery, cider mill and farmers market are all here. U-pick farm June-December. Hayrides in the fall and Christmas trees available after Thanksgiving.