Pile your family into your Chevy Tahoe or Suburban and enjoy an exciting day full of kid-friendly activities in Flint, MI. Ride in a genuine 1800s steam locomotive, discover science while having loads of fun, and explore the last frontier at the planetarium.
1. Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad
Treat the kids to a unique historical experience at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad. Explore 34 historic structures in this authentic Great Lakes village and look at the Genesee Belle, a replica of an 1800s paddlewheel riverboat at the village dock. You can even learn a trade from one of the village artisans.
Explore Crossroads Village
Experience life a hundred years ago, surrounded by the historic buildings and authentic artifacts in Crossroads Village. The interpretive craftsmen bring the village to life and help visitors understand more about the lives, skills, and customs of the people who lived here.
Ride on the Huckleberry Railroad
Hop on one of the original wooden coaches pulled by a real Baldwin steam locomotive for an unforgettable 40-minute journey along the shores of Mott Lake.
Go on Vintage Amusement Rides
Crossroads Village is the only place on the planet with two working authentic Charles W. Parker amusement rides. Relive the magic of yesteryear on one of the hand-painted ponies on the 1912 Carousel and ride in a carved wooden hand-painted gondola on the 1910 Superior Wheel, the only one left in the world.
Address and Hours
The Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad is at 6140 Bray Road and is open Thursday to Sunday and on holidays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
2. Flint Children’s Museum
If you have kids between two and ten, this is the ideal place where they can have loads of fun, learn new stuff, and let their imaginations run wild all in one happy and safe space. The museum offers a variety of hands-on experiences and interactive displays to show kids how things work in the world around them.
The Discovery Zone
The interactive exhibits in The Discovery Zone change every three to four months to offer new and exciting learning experiences. Past exhibitions included The Great Sticker Experiment, What Happens at Night?, and Into the Woods.
Tot Spot
The Tot Spot is packed with age-appropriate activities and toys for toddlers. There is low furniture to sit on, mats for crawling, and textured walls to help them explore the world around them.
Address and Hours
Flint Children’s Museum is at 1602 W. University Avenue and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3. Longway Planetarium
Explore science and the final frontier with your children at Longway Planetarium through fun learning activities specially designed for young inquiring minds. The planetarium astronomers host informative shows on the solar system, constellations, stars, and planets and will answer all your questions.
Attend one of the fascinating and engaging shows in the dome or join a planetarium camp, workshop, or a field trip on the magic of the universe. Current shows include Faster than Light: The Dream of Interstellar Flight, We Are Stars, Skies over Michigan, and Space School.
Address and Hours
Longway Planetarium is at 1310 E. Kearsley Street. Please visit the Longway Planetarium website for showtimes and ticket information.
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