Flint Cultural Center Events

Master Calendar for Events at the Flint Cultural Center located in Flint, Michigan.

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FIA Closed – New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Winter Break Workshop-Snow Drifts

Sloan Museum of Discovery The snow is falling, the wind is whirling, and you have to save the house! Build a structure to withstand the snow drifts heading the front door. For 1st-3rd graders. Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum. Friday, January 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Orange Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Accidental Astronauts

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing  November 29 - January 4, 2026 Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking starship computer. Follow an asteroid as it crashes into the Moon and bounce along the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm, and gain a new appreciation of our home planet. Recommended for ages 3-8. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Science. Planetarium Show. Kids. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing November 29 - January 4, 2026 The tiny, inquisitive mouse Armstrong is fascinated by space, especially the moon. On a clear night, he observes it with his little telescope and is keen to find out more about it. The other mice claim that it’s made of cheese, but Armstrong doesn’t believe it. How can he prove that the moon – like the earth – is made of rock? Eventually he sets about building a rocket in his attic to become the first mouse to fly to the moon. Will he make it? And what adventures await the brave wee mouse? Watch this beautiful illustrated book by Torben Kuhlmann come to life on the dome screen. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Once a show starts, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Kids. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Winter Break Workshop-Crochet Workshop

Sloan Museum of Discovery Patrons will learn the basics of crocheting, simple terminology, and how to read and follow a crochet pattern. They will then be given time to work on a simple project to take with them, along with a few tools to continue the hobby at home! For 7th-12th graders. Event Type: Art. Education. Hands-On. Kids. Institute: Sloan Museum. Friday, January 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Discovery Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Winter Break Workshop-LEGO® Challenges

Sloan Museum of Discovery Build your way through a series of LEGO® challenges! Come with your own challenge in mind or choose from those selected by Sloan Museum educators. You’ll also put your favorite create on display near the museum’s Discovery Lab. For 4th-6th graders. Event Type: Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum. Friday, January 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Green Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Winter Break Workshop-The Art of Winter.

Sloan Museum of Discovery Make wintery works of art as you design beautiful snowflakes, create art pieces with cotton balls and bubble wrap, and construct a simple 3D snowman to keep. For 4-5 year-olds. Event Type: Art. Hands-On. Kids. Institute: Sloan Museum. Friday, January 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sloan Museum of History (Blue Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Cosmic Christmas

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing November 28 through January 3, 2026 Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI A holiday favorite! Enjoy a Christmas light show made right here at Longway Planetarium. This show features 16 songs to fill you with cheer, including holiday classics, some new hits, and a few fun oddities, all set to stunning 4k visuals in a festival of Christmas splendor. Great for adults and kids ages 6 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Laser Holiday Magic

Longway Planetarium Shows Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic! Enjoy a selection of festive favorites brought to life with stunning laser choreography to bring in the holiday season. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance across the dome to your favorite holiday music. Gather up your loved ones and share in the magic of the season with this one-of-a-kind experience! Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Once a laser show has started, there is no re-entry. Please plan accordingly. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

First Friday (live format)

Longway Planetarium Shows First Friday Live Lecture Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI  Join us every first Friday of the month for talks on astronomy and local science topics. Check our website for the topic each month. Click the link below. First Fridays at Longway Planetarium are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work.  Live lectures start promptly at 6 p.m. there will be no late seating. Please arrive early for best seating. Event Type: Education. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, Michigan 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Cosmic Christmas

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing November 28 through January 3, 2026 Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI A holiday favorite! Enjoy a Christmas light show made right here at Longway Planetarium. This show features 16 songs to fill you with cheer, including holiday classics, some new hits, and a few fun oddities, all set to stunning 4k visuals in a festival of Christmas splendor. Great for adults and kids ages 6 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Cosmic Christmas

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing November 28, 2025 through January 3, 2026 Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI A holiday favorite! Enjoy a Christmas light show made right here at Longway Planetarium. This show features 16 songs to fill you with cheer, including holiday classics, some new hits, and a few fun oddities, all set to stunning 4k visuals in a festival of Christmas splendor. Great for adults and kids ages 6 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Laser Holiday Magic

Longway Planetarium Shows Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic! Enjoy a selection of festive favorites brought to life with stunning laser choreography to bring in the holiday season. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance across the dome to your favorite holiday music. Gather up your loved ones and share in the magic of the season with this one-of-a-kind experience! Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Once a laser show has started, there is no re-entry. Please plan accordingly. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 2, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Special Event. Saturday, January 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Accidental Astronauts

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing  November 29 - January 4, 2026 Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking starship computer. Follow an asteroid as it crashes into the Moon and bounce along the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm, and gain a new appreciation of our home planet. Recommended for ages 3-8. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Science. Planetarium Show. Kids. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Laser Holiday Magic

Longway Planetarium Shows Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic! Enjoy a selection of festive favorites brought to life with stunning laser choreography to bring in the holiday season. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance across the dome to your favorite holiday music. Gather up your loved ones and share in the magic of the season with this one-of-a-kind experience! Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Once a laser show has started, there is no re-entry. Please plan accordingly. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Cosmic Christmas

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing November 28, 2025 through January 3, 2026 Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI A holiday favorite! Enjoy a Christmas light show made right here at Longway Planetarium. This show features 16 songs to fill you with cheer, including holiday classics, some new hits, and a few fun oddities, all set to stunning 4k visuals in a festival of Christmas splendor. Great for adults and kids ages 6 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Laser Holiday Magic

Longway Planetarium Shows Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic! Enjoy a selection of festive favorites brought to life with stunning laser choreography to bring in the holiday season. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance across the dome to your favorite holiday music. Gather up your loved ones and share in the magic of the season with this one-of-a-kind experience! Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Once a laser show has started, there is no re-entry. Please plan accordingly. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 3, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Accidental Astronauts

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing  November 29 - January 4, 2026 Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking starship computer. Follow an asteroid as it crashes into the Moon and bounce along the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm, and gain a new appreciation of our home planet. Recommended for ages 3-8. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Science. Planetarium Show. Kids. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Lecture. Special Event. Sunday, January 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Laser Holiday Magic

Longway Planetarium Shows Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic! Enjoy a selection of festive favorites brought to life with stunning laser choreography to bring in the holiday season. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance across the dome to your favorite holiday music. Gather up your loved ones and share in the magic of the season with this one-of-a-kind experience! Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Once a laser show has started, there is no re-entry. Please plan accordingly. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Monday, January 5, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, January 6, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, January 8, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 9, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 10, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Lego Club

SloanLongway Master Join us for another Lego-building adventure! Step in the Discovery Lab Maker Space for our once a month building challenge, open to Lego-enthusiasts of all ages! Come and test out your skill - Lego club is included with museum general admission. Event Type: Family. Hands-On. Free. Education. Kids. Institute: Sloan Museum. Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Sloan Museum of Discovery - Discovery Lab Maker's Space 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Special Event. Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 11, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Lecture. Special Event. Sunday, January 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Monday, January 12, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, January 13, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, January 14, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, January 15, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 16, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 17, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Special Event. Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Longway Planetarium CLOSED for Maintenance

Longway Planetarium Shows Longway Planetarium will be CLOSED starting Monday, January 5 through January 18, 2026 to perform building maintenance. Please check our website and social media accounts for updates. Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 18, 2026. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Lecture. Special Event. Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

MLK Day Workshop-Agent of Change

SloanLongway Master MLK Jr. led the way to change. Explore ways to be an agent of change through friendships, service projects, and kindness. Event Type: Education. Kids. Hands-On. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Monday, January 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Longway Planetarium (Mars Room). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

MLK Day Workshop-Big Friends

SloanLongway Master MLK Jr. inspired acceptance and hope. Working together, explore ways to build a safe community where we are all welcomed. As a “Big Friend” we will work with our “Little Friends” in the 4 – 5 years-old workshop to make a special friendship project. For 4th-6th graders. Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Monday, January 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Longway Planetarium (Jupiter Room). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

MLK Day Workshop-Little Friends

SloanLongway Master Let’s celebrate community and friendship during this memorable MLK Day workshop. Paint hearts with marbles, share ways to be a good friend, and work with our “Big Friends” in the 4th-6th grade workshop to make a special friendship project. For 4-5 year-olds. Event Type: Art. Education. Hands-On. Kids. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Monday, January 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Longway Planetarium (Saturn Room). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

MLK Day Workshop-Coding

SloanLongway Master Learn the basics of coding in this workshop, as we work together to program an interactive game. Then learn about AI and how we use it today, while training an AI to recognize shapes. For 7th-12th graders. Event Type: Hands-On. Kids. Education. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Monday, January 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Longway Planetarium (Jupiter Room). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

MLK Day Workshop-Tracks in the Snow

SloanLongway Master The winter season may be cold to us, but many animals enjoy cold, snowy environments. Join a museum educator as you build snowy animal habitats, play an animal track matching game, create a winter craft, and more! For 4-5 years old. Event Type: Art. Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Monday, January 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Longway Planetarium (Mars Room). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Friday, January 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Queen: From Mercury With Love

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other!  Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Dark Side: The Light Show

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday @ 8 p.m. Experience Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound. Recommended for ages 12+. WATCH TRAILER Please note: This show contains some adult language and dizzying visual effects. It is not recommended for individuals prone to motion sickness, seizures, or light sensitivity.  Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Special Event. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Sat & Sun at 1 p.m. The tiny, inquisitive mouse Armstrong is fascinated by space, especially the moon. On a clear night, he observes it with his little telescope and is keen to find out more about it. The other mice claim that it’s made of cheese, but Armstrong doesn’t believe it. How can he prove that the moon – like the earth – is made of rock? Eventually he sets about building a rocket in his attic to become the first mouse to fly to the moon. Will he make it? And what adventures await the brave wee mouse? Watch this beautiful illustrated book by Torben Kuhlmann come to life on the dome screen. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Kids. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 1310 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+.  WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Once a show starts, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Kids. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Queen: From Mercury With Love

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other!  Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Dark Side: The Light Show

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday @ 8 p.m. Experience Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound. Recommended for ages 12+. WATCH TRAILER Please note: This show contains some adult language and dizzying visual effects. It is not recommended for individuals prone to motion sickness, seizures, or light sensitivity.  Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Sat & Sun at 1 p.m. The tiny, inquisitive mouse Armstrong is fascinated by space, especially the moon. On a clear night, he observes it with his little telescope and is keen to find out more about it. The other mice claim that it’s made of cheese, but Armstrong doesn’t believe it. How can he prove that the moon – like the earth – is made of rock? Eventually he sets about building a rocket in his attic to become the first mouse to fly to the moon. Will he make it? And what adventures await the brave wee mouse? Watch this beautiful illustrated book by Torben Kuhlmann come to life on the dome screen. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Kids. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 1310 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Sunday, January 25, 2026, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Lecture. Special Event. Sunday, January 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+.  WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Once a show starts, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Kids. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, January 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Friday, January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Meet the Orchestra!

Institute: FIM Whiting Auditorium. Event Type: Family. Kids. Music. Friday, January 30, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit tickets.thefim.org.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Queen: From Mercury With Love

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other!  Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Dark Side: The Light Show

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday @ 8 p.m. Experience Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound. Recommended for ages 12+. WATCH TRAILER Please note: This show contains some adult language and dizzying visual effects. It is not recommended for individuals prone to motion sickness, seizures, or light sensitivity.  Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 30, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Special Event. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Sat & Sun at 1 p.m. The tiny, inquisitive mouse Armstrong is fascinated by space, especially the moon. On a clear night, he observes it with his little telescope and is keen to find out more about it. The other mice claim that it’s made of cheese, but Armstrong doesn’t believe it. How can he prove that the moon – like the earth – is made of rock? Eventually he sets about building a rocket in his attic to become the first mouse to fly to the moon. Will he make it? And what adventures await the brave wee mouse? Watch this beautiful illustrated book by Torben Kuhlmann come to life on the dome screen. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Kids. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 1310 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+.  WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Once a show starts, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Kids. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Queen: From Mercury With Love

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other!  Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Dark Side: The Light Show

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday @ 8 p.m. Experience Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound. Recommended for ages 12+. WATCH TRAILER Please note: This show contains some adult language and dizzying visual effects. It is not recommended for individuals prone to motion sickness, seizures, or light sensitivity.  Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Sat & Sun at 1 p.m. The tiny, inquisitive mouse Armstrong is fascinated by space, especially the moon. On a clear night, he observes it with his little telescope and is keen to find out more about it. The other mice claim that it’s made of cheese, but Armstrong doesn’t believe it. How can he prove that the moon – like the earth – is made of rock? Eventually he sets about building a rocket in his attic to become the first mouse to fly to the moon. Will he make it? And what adventures await the brave wee mouse? Watch this beautiful illustrated book by Torben Kuhlmann come to life on the dome screen. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Kids. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 1310 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Lecture. Special Event. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+.  WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Once a show starts, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Kids. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Friday, February 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

First Friday (live format)

Longway Planetarium Shows First Friday Live Lecture Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI  Join us every first Friday of the month for talks on astronomy and local science topics. Check our website for the topic each month. Click the link below. First Fridays at Longway Planetarium are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work.  Live lectures start promptly at 6 p.m. there will be no late seating. Please arrive early for best seating. Event Type: Education. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, Michigan 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Star Fever Seeing Stars! Benefit

For the past 29 years, Seeing Stars has been the signature fundraising event of the Flint School of Performing Arts tuition assistance program, ensuring that students can study music, dance, and theatre regardless of their ability to pay. Last year alone, Seeing Stars awarded over $328,000 to local FSPA performing arts students and their families. Over 41% percent of our enrolled families receive support.  6pm: Treat yourself to a glass of wine and a strolling dinner of tastings generously provided by many of the area’s best restaurants.  Silent Auction 7:30pm: Seeing Stars! Student Showcase in MacArthur Recital Hall  8:15pm: Sweet Endings Enjoy a prosecco or sparkling cider toast and delicious desserts in celebration of our amazing performers. Institute: FIM Dort Music Center. Event Type: Fundraisers. Friday, February 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Queen: From Mercury With Love

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other!  Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Dark Side: The Light Show

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday @ 8 p.m. Experience Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound. Recommended for ages 12+. WATCH TRAILER Please note: This show contains some adult language and dizzying visual effects. It is not recommended for individuals prone to motion sickness, seizures, or light sensitivity.  Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 6, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Special Event. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Sat & Sun at 1 p.m. The tiny, inquisitive mouse Armstrong is fascinated by space, especially the moon. On a clear night, he observes it with his little telescope and is keen to find out more about it. The other mice claim that it’s made of cheese, but Armstrong doesn’t believe it. How can he prove that the moon – like the earth – is made of rock? Eventually he sets about building a rocket in his attic to become the first mouse to fly to the moon. Will he make it? And what adventures await the brave wee mouse? Watch this beautiful illustrated book by Torben Kuhlmann come to life on the dome screen. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Kids. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 1310 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+.  WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Once a show starts, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Kids. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Queen: From Mercury With Love

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other!  Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Dark Side: The Light Show

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday @ 8 p.m. Experience Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound. Recommended for ages 12+. WATCH TRAILER Please note: This show contains some adult language and dizzying visual effects. It is not recommended for individuals prone to motion sickness, seizures, or light sensitivity.  Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Sat & Sun at 1 p.m. The tiny, inquisitive mouse Armstrong is fascinated by space, especially the moon. On a clear night, he observes it with his little telescope and is keen to find out more about it. The other mice claim that it’s made of cheese, but Armstrong doesn’t believe it. How can he prove that the moon – like the earth – is made of rock? Eventually he sets about building a rocket in his attic to become the first mouse to fly to the moon. Will he make it? And what adventures await the brave wee mouse? Watch this beautiful illustrated book by Torben Kuhlmann come to life on the dome screen. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Kids. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 1310 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Sunday, February 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Lecture. Special Event. Sunday, February 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+.  WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Once a show starts, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Kids. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Friday, February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Romance Under the Stars

SloanLongway Master Romance Under the Stars | Celebrate Valentine's Day under a star-lit sky! Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14, 2026 6 - 9 p.m. at Longway Planetarium Celebrate your love with an unforgettable experience of an elegant dinner under the starry dome of Longway Planetarium. Enjoy a fun evening of cocktails and appetizers, then a special dinner and dessert. End your evening with tales of love stories for a full night of starry-eyed romance. This popular 21+ event is available for just two nights and sells out quickly. Tickets are limited; must pre-register to attend. Event Type: Special Event. Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Second Friday | Science in Pop Culture Series

Longway Planetarium Shows Science in Pop Culture Series Live lectures start promptly at 6 p.m. there will be no late seating. Please arrive early for best seating. Event Type: Education. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, Michigan 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

FSPA Faculty Concert: Brittany DeYoung

Brittany DeYoung, harp Of Rhymes & Seasons Brittany DeYoung, FSPA harp instructor, delves into pieces that reflect on nature and poetry, such as “Legande” by Renie, and “Marguite at the Spinning Wheel.” Music will be accompanied by live readings of the poems they’re inspired by for a magical evening of music and the written word. Register once and receive a free pass for your entire household to attend each FSPA Faculty Concert and FSPA & FSO Chamber Series – Music on the Lawn performances for FIM 2025-26 Season. Institute: FIM MacArthur Recital Hall. Event Type: Family. Free. Music. Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit thefim.org.

Lego Club

SloanLongway Master Join us for another Lego-building adventure! Step in the Discovery Lab Maker Space for our once a month building challenge, open to Lego-enthusiasts of all ages! Come and test out your skill - Lego club is included with museum general admission. Event Type: Family. Hands-On. Free. Education. Kids. Institute: Sloan Museum. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Sloan Museum of Discovery - Discovery Lab Maker's Space 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Special Event. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Sat & Sun at 1 p.m. The tiny, inquisitive mouse Armstrong is fascinated by space, especially the moon. On a clear night, he observes it with his little telescope and is keen to find out more about it. The other mice claim that it’s made of cheese, but Armstrong doesn’t believe it. How can he prove that the moon – like the earth – is made of rock? Eventually he sets about building a rocket in his attic to become the first mouse to fly to the moon. Will he make it? And what adventures await the brave wee mouse? Watch this beautiful illustrated book by Torben Kuhlmann come to life on the dome screen. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Kids. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 1310 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+.  WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Once a show starts, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Kids. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Romance Under the Stars

SloanLongway Master Romance Under the Stars | Celebrate Valentine's Day under a star-lit sky! Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14, 2026 6 - 9 p.m. at Longway Planetarium Celebrate your love with an unforgettable experience of an elegant dinner under the starry dome of Longway Planetarium. Enjoy a fun evening of cocktails and appetizers, then a special dinner and dessert. End your evening with tales of love stories for a full night of starry-eyed romance. This popular 21+ event is available for just two nights and sells out quickly. Tickets are limited; must pre-register to attend. Event Type: Special Event. Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Sat & Sun at 1 p.m. The tiny, inquisitive mouse Armstrong is fascinated by space, especially the moon. On a clear night, he observes it with his little telescope and is keen to find out more about it. The other mice claim that it’s made of cheese, but Armstrong doesn’t believe it. How can he prove that the moon – like the earth – is made of rock? Eventually he sets about building a rocket in his attic to become the first mouse to fly to the moon. Will he make it? And what adventures await the brave wee mouse? Watch this beautiful illustrated book by Torben Kuhlmann come to life on the dome screen. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Kids. Planetarium Show. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 1310 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Sunday, February 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free glassblowing demonstrations thanks to McLaren Health Care. Institute: Flint Institute of Arts. Event Type: Art. Education. Exhibits. Family. Free. Lecture. Special Event. Sunday, February 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+.  WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Once a show starts, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Kids. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Sunday, February 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

President's Day Workshop- “Space Is There…”

SloanLongway Master “and we’re going to climb it.” President John F. Kennedy had his sights set on the Space Race. With focus on the “moon shot” goal, science and technology became a focal point of American education. Let’s build a moon rover, create a moon phase book, and make moon art with bubbles. Event Type: Art. Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Monday, February 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Longway Planetarium (Jupiter Room). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

President's Day Workshop-Explore an Ice Age

Sloan Museum of Discovery Many major “Ice Age” periods have occurred throughout Earth’s history. We’ll learn about their similarities and differences as we examine fossil replicas, create “cave” paintings, make carvings out of soap, and perform an ice excavation. We’ll also explore the “Ice Dinosaurs” exhibit during the program! For 4th-6th graders. Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Art. Institute: Sloan Museum. Monday, February 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Green Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

President's Day Workshop-Icy Discoveries

Sloan Museum of Discovery Icy discoveries are everywhere. We’ll examine snow under a Magiscope, paint with ice cubes, and perform an age-appropriate ice excavation. We’ll also conclude our workshop with a walk through our “Ice Dinosaurs” exhibit! For 4-5 year olds. Event Type: Art. Education. Kids. Science. Hands-On. Institute: Sloan Museum. Monday, February 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Blue Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Monday, February 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

President's Day Workshop-Monumental STEM

SloanLongway Master How tall is Lincoln’s chair? How many steps to the top of the Statue Liberty? Whose faces are on Mount Rushmore? Construct the Washington Monument, and create historic “stone” carvings, as we travel around the United States to explore other monuments that help shape our history. For 4th-6th graders. Event Type: Education. Hands-On. History. Kids. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Monday, February 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Longway Planetarium (Jupiter Room). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

President's Day Workshop-Fossil Hunter

Sloan Museum of Discovery Explore the ways that paleontologists work, and the methods and tools they use to understand ancient life. Discover Earth’s history, ancient plants and animals, while identifying fossils. For 1st-3rd graders. Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum. Monday, February 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Orange Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

President's Day Workshop-PVC Instruments

Sloan Museum of Discovery Learn about how and why instruments are made the way they are. How do they produce sound? How do they change notes? Explore how we can use basic materials to build a functioning instrument to take home. For 7th-12th graders. Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Music. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum. Monday, February 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Discovery Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

President's Day Workshop-Seasons Celebration

Sloan Museum of Discovery Winter is winding down and Spring is right around the corner! Lets celebrate the seasons as we create a simple sock snowman, design a whirl-a-gig, explore summer and fall sensory bins, and illustrate a weather folder to keep. For ages 4-5. Event Type: Art. Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum. Monday, February 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Blue Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic

Sloan Museum of Discovery New! Ice Dinosaurs: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic January 20 - May 3, 2026  Explore paleontology’s final frontier in the new traveling exhibition ICE DINOSAURS: The Lost World of the Alaskan Arctic. This immersive, interactive, and educational experience features groundbreaking discoveries, animatronic displays, real fossils, and more. Built around groundbreaking discoveries that challenge the traditional understanding of paleontology, ICE Dinosaurs invites visitors to learn about the unique adaptations of polar dinosaurs who lived in cold, dark, and snowy conditions year-round. Ideal for the whole family! Exhibit info & tickets: SloanLongway.org/Ice-Dinos. Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Education. Institute: Sloan Museum. Friday, February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan  Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

New! T-Rex

Longway Planetarium Shows January 20 through May 3, 2026! Showing Tues - Sun at 4 p.m. | Sat & Sun at 2 p.m. For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest – the Tyrannosaurus rex. In collaboration with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, Giant Screen Films presents the most dazzling and accurate giant screen documentary ever made on this legendary predator and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins. Narrated by Sam Neill. Recommended for ages 10+. WATCH TRAILER Add admission to ICE DINOSAURS at Sloan Museum of Discovery! Event Type: Planetarium Show. History. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Queen: From Mercury With Love

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. Experience The Queen Light Show: “From Mercury With Love” in a unique Planetarium setting like no other!  Back on the Longway Planetarium schedule by popular demand, this original light show features ten of Queen’s greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, and You’re My Best Friend, all set to amazing visuals and a 7.1 surround sound system! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Dark Side: The Light Show

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Friday & Saturday @ 8 p.m. Experience Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound. Recommended for ages 12+. WATCH TRAILER Please note: This show contains some adult language and dizzying visual effects. It is not recommended for individuals prone to motion sickness, seizures, or light sensitivity.  Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, February 20, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.