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, November 25, 2025, 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.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 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.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 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.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. FIA Closed – Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Longway Planetarium CLOSED
SloanLongway Master
Happy Thanksgiving!
Event Type: Special Event. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI.
Sloan Museum of Discovery CLOSED
SloanLongway Master
Happy Thanksgiving!
Event Type: Special Event. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Thursday, November 27, 2025.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
Accidental Astronauts
Longway Planetarium Shows
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, November 28, 2025, 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
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, November 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Cosmic Christmas
Longway Planetarium Shows
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, November 28, 2025, 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, November 28, 2025, 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, November 28, 2025, 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 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, November 28, 2025, 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, November 28, 2025, 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, November 28, 2025, 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, November 29, 2025, 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, November 29, 2025, 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 Saturday & Sunday @ 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. 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.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 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, November 29, 2025, 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, November 29, 2025, 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, November 29, 2025, 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, November 29, 2025, 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, November 29, 2025, 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, November 30, 2025, 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, November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon
Longway Planetarium Shows
Showing Saturday & Sunday @ 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. 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.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 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 Saturday & Sunday @ 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. 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.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 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.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 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, November 30, 2025, 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, November 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 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.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 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.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 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.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 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.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 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.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 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.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 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.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 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.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 8:45 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, December 5, 2025, 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, December 5, 2025, 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, December 5, 2025, 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, December 5, 2025, 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, December 5, 2025, 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, December 5, 2025, 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, December 5, 2025, 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, December 6, 2025, 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, December 6, 2025, 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 Saturday & Sunday @ 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. 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.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 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, December 6, 2025, 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, December 6, 2025, 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, December 6, 2025, 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, December 6, 2025, 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, December 6, 2025, 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, December 7, 2025, 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, December 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon
Longway Planetarium Shows
Showing Saturday & Sunday @ 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. 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.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 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.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 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, December 7, 2025, 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, December 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 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.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 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.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Adult Hobby Workshop-Stop Motion Animation
Do you love animated films? Do you wonder about how they make every day objects come to life? In this workshop, you’ll be given time to explore the movie-making process from start to finish. After learning about the different styles of stop motion animation, you’ll be given free time and materials to produce and edit a film of your very own!
Institute: Sloan Museum. Event Type: Classes. Education. Hands-On. Science. Art.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 8:45 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, December 12, 2025, 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, December 12, 2025, 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, December 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
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, December 12, 2025, 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, 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, December 12, 2025, 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 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, December 12, 2025, 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, December 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. 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, December 13, 2025, 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, December 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Sensory-Friendly Feature |
Longway Planetarium Shows
Sensory-Friendly Planetarium Shows | Every 2nd Saturday at 11 a.m.
Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI
During sensory-friendly shows, we turn the lights up and turn the sound down to provide a safe, welcoming environment for our friends with special needs. Sensory-friendly shows will now feature open captioning for the hearing-impaired community. Be yourself and find the best spot in the house to enjoy the show! Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins.
Event Type: Planetarium Show. Family. Kids. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Longway Planetarium
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.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 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 Saturday & Sunday @ 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. 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.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 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, December 13, 2025, 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, December 13, 2025, 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, December 13, 2025, 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, December 13, 2025, 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, December 13, 2025, 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, December 14, 2025, 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, December 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon
Longway Planetarium Shows
Showing Saturday & Sunday @ 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. 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.
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 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 Saturday & Sunday @ 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. 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.
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 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.
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 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, December 14, 2025, 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, December 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. A Grown-Up Cookie Night
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Join us for a magical, adults-only evening of holiday cheer! Decorate and take home your own delicious holiday cookies while enjoying cozy seasonal drinks made just for grown-ups. Plus, bring your unwrapped gifts — we’ll wrap them beautifully for a small fee so you can sip, snack, and relax your way into the holiday spirit! Included with each ticket is a six pack of cookies, all cookie decorations, and general admission to the museum. Don’t have all your shopping done? Visit our wonderful gift shop to find that last minute gift for the science and history lover!
$30/person; must be 21+ to attend. Each ticket includes a 6-pack of cookies, all cookie decorations, and general admission to the museum.
Event Type: Community. Special Event. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 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, December 18, 2025, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 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.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 8:45 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, December 19, 2025, 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, December 19, 2025, 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, December 19, 2025, 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 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, December 19, 2025, 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, December 19, 2025, 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, December 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Adult Hobby Workshops-Jewelry Making
Unleash your creativity in this beginner-friendly workshop! Participants will learn the foundations of jewelry making, including crimping, loop making, and opening/closing jump rings. You’ll create your own one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces while building confidence to continue exploring this rewarding craft.
Institute: Sloan Museum. Event Type: Art. Hands-On.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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, December 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
1221 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.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1221 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, December 20, 2025, 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, December 20, 2025, 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, December 20, 2025, 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, December 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 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, December 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
1221 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.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-History of Holiday Traditions
SloanLongway Master
Take a deeper look into traditions around the winter holidays. Explore the importance of pickles and Germany, stockings and Greece, and why grades are important in Spain on New Years. For 4th-6th graders.
Event Type: Education. History. Kids. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Longway Planetarium (Jupiter Room).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Polar Bear Picnic
SloanLongway Master
Polar Bears thrive in the cold, arctic environment. Let’s learn more about them as we play polar bear games, sip on hot chocolate, and build a mini habitat for our polar bears. Ages 4-5 years old.
Event Type: Kids. Hands-On. Science. Education. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Longway Planetarium (Mars Room).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Sloan Museum - OPEN
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Open for Christmas Break adventures!
Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit sloanlongway.org. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
1221 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.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Join the Waddle
SloanLongway Master
Did you know that a group of Penguins on land is called a Waddle? Learn where Penguins live, what they eat, and how they survive the cold. No Polar Bears Allowed! For 1st-3rd graders.
Event Type: Education. Kids. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Longway Planetarium (Mars Room).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Paper Quilling
SloanLongway Master
Learn to use paper in a new way to create a colorful masterpiece! roll, pinch, and shape paper using an assortment of tools and techniques to make a unique art piece to take home. For 7th-12th graders.
Event Type: Art. Education. Hands-On. Kids. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Longway Planetarium (Jupiter Room).
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.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 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.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Makerspace: Holiday Gifts
Sloan Museum of Discovery
The holiday season is here and it’s time for those last-minute gifts! Students will get to make a gift for someone else in this makers camp. Choose from one of several preplanned activities, or design and make your own. Students will have access to multiple tools and materials, including a laser cutter. For 4th-6th graders.
Event Type: Art. Hands-On. Kids. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Sloan Museum of Discovery (Discovery Lab).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
1221 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.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 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.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Brea Workshop-Gift Making
Sloan Museum of Discovery
The holiday season is here and it’s time for those last-minute gifts! Our young learners will make simple gifts for their loved ones. They can choose from (then design or create) bracelets, necklaces, canvas paintings, picture frames, bookmarks, and more. For 4-5 year-olds.
Event Type: Art. Hands-On. Kids. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sloan Museum of Discovery (Blue Lab).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Holidays Around the World
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Travel the globe and explore winter holidays around the world. Celebrate Chinese New Year, Christmas, Hanukkah, and more while enjoying sweet treats. For 1st-3rd Graders.
Event Type: Education. Kids. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sloan Museum of Discovery (Orange Lab).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Makerspace: Holiday Gifts
Sloan Museum of Discovery
The holiday season is here and it’s time for those last-minute gifts! Students will get to make a gift for someone else in this makers camp. Choose from one of several preplanned activities, or design and make your own. Students will have access to multiple tools and materials, including a laser cutter. For 7th-12th graders.
Event Type: Art. Hands-On. Kids. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sloan Museum of Discovery (Discovery 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.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 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.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1221 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.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. FIA Closed – Xmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Longway Planetarium is CLOSED
Longway Planetarium Shows
Merry Christmas!
Event Type: Community. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Thursday, December 25, 2025.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit sloanlongway.org. Sloan Museum is CLOSED
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Merry Christmas!
Event Type: Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Thursday, December 25, 2025.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit sloanlongway.org. FIA Closed – Xmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025.
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.
Thursday, December 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Driven to Win
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Speed, Distance, Looks. Design a car that can hit top speeds, go the distance, or is the best-looking car around. Learn about aerodynamics, downforce, and engine power as you bring your design to life. Get ready for the competition of a lifetime. For 4th-6th graders.
Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Sloan Museum of Discovery (Green Lab).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Snowy STEM
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Snowy science is all around us during the winter season. We’ll investigate snowy weather, make a snow “globe” in a jar, and engage in other festive, fun-filled science, engineering, and math activities. For 4–5 year-olds.
Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Sloan Museum of Discovery (Blue Lab).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
1221 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.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 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, December 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop- Power Up
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Uncover the power of circuits! Investigate ways to light up a lightbulb with conductive dough, create an electric art piece, and work together to solve a circuit challenge. For 1st-3rd graders.
Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sloan Museum of Discovery (Orange Lab).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Tapestry
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Learn to make your own tapestries in this hobby workshop where patrons will learn about the tools and techniques used in the craft, and will be given a loom and tools of their own to make a personal take-home project. For 7th-12th graders.
Event Type: Art. Education. Hands-On. Kids. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sloan Museum of Discovery (Discovery 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, December 26, 2025, 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, December 26, 2025, 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, December 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Friday, December 26, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1221 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, December 26, 2025, 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 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, December 26, 2025, 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, December 26, 2025, 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, December 26, 2025, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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, December 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
1221 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.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 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 Tues - 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. 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.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 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.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 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, December 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Saturday, December 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1221 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, December 27, 2025, 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, December 27, 2025, 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, December 27, 2025, 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, December 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 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, December 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
1221 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.
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Winter Engineering
SloanLongway Master
Celebrate winter with hands-on engineering challenges. Build a sled out of candy canes, create a snowman ping pong launcher, construct a habitat for an arctic animal, and more! For 1st-3rd graders.
Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Longway Planetarium (Mars Room).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Sloan Museum - OPEN
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Open for Christmas Break adventures!
Event Type: Hands-On. Family. Exhibits. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit sloanlongway.org. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
1221 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.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Circuit City
SloanLongway Master
Explore the fascinating world of electricity while creating your very own city. Design a light-up cityscape, build a house with a light you can switch on, and create a graphite circuit. For 4th-6th graders.
Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Longway Planetarium (Jupiter Room).
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Winter Break Workshop-Winter Tinkering
SloanLongway Master
Engage in winter-themed tinkering and engineering challenges chosen by Sloan/Longway educators. Tinker with open-ended items, build structures with marshmallows, and design a “hill” for your miniscule sled. What else can you create? For 4-5 year-olds.
Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Longway Planetarium.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Longway Planetarium (Mars Room).
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.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 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.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
1310 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com. Elf Help Wanted: Christmas Escape Room!
Sloan Museum of Discovery
Disaster has struck during Santa’s Hot Cocoa Break! While Santa and the elves were sipping cocoa in Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, Santa's magical hat has gone missing, the sleigh plans got scrambled, and the workshop fell into chaos! Now, it’s up to you — Santa’s honorary helpers — to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and restore Christmas magic before Santa finishes his cocoa. Can you save the season… or will there be Clause for Concern?
Adults | $15 + Museum General Admission
Children (2-11) | $10 + Museum General Admission
*Elf Help Wanted is an add-on experience to Sloan Museum admission; Out of County patrons will still need to purchase general admission tickets to access to the entire museum. Tickets are timed; you must select your desired time-slot within the ticket link.
Event Type: Special Event. Kids. Community. Institute: Sloan Museum.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1221 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503.
For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.