Family events in Flint, MI

Open to any Flint resident, the diner offers coffee and snacks when doors open, followed by dinner service later. It provides a warm setting to enjoy refreshments and a meal with fellow residents.

Leo's Coney Island in Davison hosts a family-friendly Kids Night with a rotating lineup of entertainment such as face painting, balloon animals, and glitter tattoos. Children receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal, limited to one kids meal per adult meal. Each week brings a new mix of activities to keep the fun fresh.

A welcoming Pokémon League session brings fans together to enjoy the Pokémon Trading Card Game in a friendly, low pressure environment. All experience levels are invited, from first time players to seasoned competitors. Bring your own cards to play matches and trade with others, with chances to pick up prizes along the way. It is an ideal place to learn the fundamentals and get comfortable with competitive play without the pressure of a championship event. Play follows the current Standard format. A Pokémon Play! account is required to participate. Entry is $5 and includes one booster from a current Pokémon set and one Prize Pack. Random drawings may award stickers and other prizes.

Flint residents are welcome at Franklin Avenue Mission for a diner gathering. Coffee and snacks are available when the doors open, with dinner served afterward.

Game 5 presents a Hero’s Night theme honoring veterans and first responders. This special game places appreciation for their service at the center of the night.

At Diehl's Orchard & Cider Mill, this event features a 5K alongside a 1 mile fun run. Race shirts will be available, and finishers can enjoy cider and donuts after the run. Top performers earn medals, and a craft show is part of the experience. Registration is open, with a youth discount and additional savings for multiple registrations.

Creative Cafe hosts a family-friendly karaoke party with free admission. Enjoy singalong fun alongside no-cost activities for all ages, including tabletop board and card games, coloring and crafts with Flint Handmade, access to a community art and craft supply closet, and a small free library stocked with books and puzzles. The cafe will offer beverages, sandwiches, and baked goods for purchase, and guests are welcome to come earlier for lunch.

Kids get creative at a painting party taking place at Eagles F O E 3589 of Davison. Admission is $30 per painter and includes the art activity, food, snacks, and entry into a free raffle structured so everyone receives something, depending on how many children sign up by the deadline. This is the kids party, not the adult session.