9 Things to Do in Flint Michigan with Kids
The Flint area has tons of great things to do with kids — everything from nationally celebrated museums to more obscure, local landmarks and everything in between.
So, we put together this list of our favorite things to do in Flint so you and your little ones can have BRICK-loads of fun!
1. Flint Children's Museum
1602 University Ave, Flint, MI 48504 | Website
The Flint Children’s Museum features interactive exhibits for kids to enjoy different learning experiences through play. Tens of thousands of families visit each year and discover meaningful and engaging activities together.
2. Longway Planetarium
1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503 | Website
The largest planetarium in Michigan, guest can experience educational and entertaining shows that explore different science-related topics every day of the week. The planetarium also offers themed in-person shows during special times of the year.
Did you know?
LEGOLAND Discovery Center, the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground, is just 30 minutes south of Flint! It's the perfect place for families with young children to learn, build and play together.
You'll see dozens of Detroit-area landmarks built entirely out of LEGO bricks, save the day on two interactive LEGO-themed rides, then get hands-on in the build and play areas!
3. Sloan Museum at Courtland
4190 E Court St, Flint, MI 48509 | Website
The wonderful Sloan Museum displays over 150 years of Flint history in a vast collection of artifacts and collections. Children can also enjoy the Play Area fit with a house area, play grocery store, puzzles and a reading nook. Don’t forget to explore the Historic Automobile collection with vehicles dating back to the early 1900’s.
4. Flint Institute of Arts
1120 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503 | Website
Check out the impressive collection at Flint Institute of Arts, Michigan's second-largest art museum featuring over 8,500 different pieces. The museum also offers special family events throughout the year designed specifically for children of all ages.
5. For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
2142 N Genesee Rd, Burton, MI 48509 | Website
The 383 acres of For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum has been preserving nature for 51 years. Head into the Visitor’s center for hands-on experiences with live animals and learn about their ecosystems and how they function.
6. Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
6140 N Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505 | Website
With over 34 historic structure and active townspeople, discover what life was like in the early 1900’s. Ride the Huckleberry railroad on different train engines with replica and original cars. Visitors can also learn a trade form one of the town’s trades people!
7. Johnny Panther Quests
8065 E Coldwater Rd #8905, Davison, MI 48423 | Website
Take your kids up the Flint River on a special Fall Colors boat tour with Johnny Panther Quests. The tours take place from mid-September through mid-October and last for 2-3 hours with several stops along friendly shore lines in Genesee County.
8. Bluebell Beach
5500 N Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505 | Website
For the perfect summer adventure, head to Bluebell Beach on Mott Lake for a refreshing beach day. Along with the sandy shore, there is also a splash pad for kids and numerous shade kites and picnic tables to escape from the sun for a bit. The beach is also connected to the Flint River Bike Path.
9. Flushing Farms
7096 Gillette Rd, Flushing Twp, MI 48433 | Website
For the perfect family-friendly Fall destination, head to Flushing Farms where admission gives you access to three corn mazes, a petting zoo, two inflatable obstacle courses, bounce houses, and a complimentary cider and donut!
More Family Fun Near Flint
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center (30 mins)
- SEA LIFE Aquarium (30 mins)
- Peppa Pig World of Play (30 mins)
- Rainforest Café (30 mins)
