Flint Cultural Center Events

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

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Perfect Little Planet

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ Noon Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. Walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. Recommended for ages 5 and older. WATCH TRAILER 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 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 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. Lecture. Special Event. Sunday, November 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+. WATCH TRAILER 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 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 2 p.m. On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmund, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edmund doesn’t want to let the plan go. Magic Globe is produced by Creative Planet. Recommended for ages 5 and older. WATCH TRAILER 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 16, 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 16, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Tues through Sunday @ 4 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 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. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Tues through Sunday @ 4 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. Tuesday, November 18, 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 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Tues through Sunday @ 4 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. Wednesday, November 19, 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, November 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Tues through Sunday @ 4 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. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Laser Taylor Swift - Limited Time Only!

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing November 7-22, 2025 | Thurs/Fri/Sat at 7 p.m. Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light. If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing. --- Recommended for ages 12+, however, all ages are welcome and will be left at the parent/guardian's discretion. Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Laser Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Led

Longway Planetarium Shows Laser Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Led Showing November 7-22, 2025 | Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Whole Lotta Led laser light show brings the fans of Led Zeppelin what they want with a set list of 10 Zeppelin classics, including Black Dog, Dazed and Confused, In the Evening, Ramble On and, of course, Stairway to Heaven. Whole Lotta Led will debut at Longway along with a brand new laser light system from Laser Fantasy January 9, 2025. Recommended for ages 12+. Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Thursday, November 20, 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, November 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Tues through Sunday @ 4 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. Friday, November 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Yoga & Sound Bath Under the Stars

SloanLongway Master 60-minute special yoga practice at Michigan's largest planetarium! Join Dena for a 60-minute special yoga practice and sound bath experience under the stars and planets at Longway Planetarium in Flint, Michigan's largest planetarium dome! This special evening will guide you through several styles of moon salutations in a uniquely intimate space, accompanied by ambient music and beauty of a twinkling star-filled sky. Attendees will also be treated to a crystal bowl sound bath designed to promote cellular-level healing. All levels of Yoga practitioners are welcome. $45 per person. Please bring a yoga mat and water. Pre-registration online or by calling (810) 237-3400. Event Type: Classes. Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, November 21, 2025, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Laser Taylor Swift - Limited Time Only!

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing November 7-22, 2025 | Thurs/Fri/Sat at 7 p.m. Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light. If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing. --- Recommended for ages 12+, however, all ages are welcome and will be left at the parent/guardian's discretion. Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Laser Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Led

Longway Planetarium Shows Laser Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Led Showing November 7-22, 2025 | Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Whole Lotta Led laser light show brings the fans of Led Zeppelin what they want with a set list of 10 Zeppelin classics, including Black Dog, Dazed and Confused, In the Evening, Ramble On and, of course, Stairway to Heaven. Whole Lotta Led will debut at Longway along with a brand new laser light system from Laser Fantasy January 9, 2025. Recommended for ages 12+. Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, November 21, 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 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Perfect Little Planet

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ Noon Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. Walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. Recommended for ages 5 and older. WATCH TRAILER 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 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+. WATCH TRAILER 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 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 2 p.m. On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmund, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edmund doesn’t want to let the plan go. Magic Globe is produced by Creative Planet. Recommended for ages 5 and older. WATCH TRAILER 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 22, 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 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Tues through Sunday @ 4 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 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Laser Taylor Swift - Limited Time Only!

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing November 7-22, 2025 | Thurs/Fri/Sat at 7 p.m. Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light. If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing. --- Recommended for ages 12+, however, all ages are welcome and will be left at the parent/guardian's discretion. Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Laser Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Led

Longway Planetarium Shows Laser Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Led Showing November 7-22, 2025 | Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8 p.m. Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Whole Lotta Led laser light show brings the fans of Led Zeppelin what they want with a set list of 10 Zeppelin classics, including Black Dog, Dazed and Confused, In the Evening, Ramble On and, of course, Stairway to Heaven. Whole Lotta Led will debut at Longway along with a brand new laser light system from Laser Fantasy January 9, 2025. Recommended for ages 12+. Caution: For people with epilepsy, vertigo, or motion sickness, a laser light show can be triggering. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Music. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Saturday, November 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Perfect Little Planet

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ Noon Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. Walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages. Recommended for ages 5 and older. WATCH TRAILER 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 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Cosmic Colors

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 1 p.m. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. Recommended for ages 7+. WATCH TRAILER 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 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Saturday & Sundays @ 2 p.m. On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmund, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edmund doesn’t want to let the plan go. Magic Globe is produced by Creative Planet. Recommended for ages 5 and older. WATCH TRAILER 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 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. Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing Tues through Sunday @ 4 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 23, 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, November 25, 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Winter Break Workshop-Blast Off

Sloan Museum of Discovery Explore force and motion, lift, and aerodynamics as you think like an Aerospace Engineer. Design rockets, helicopters, and parachutes that will blast off, fly high, and land softly. For 4th-6th graders. Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Green Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Winter Break Workshop-Count Down!

Sloan Museum of Discovery 3..2..1.. Happy New Year! Let’s “count down” to the new year with math-themed games and activities. We’ll toast to the new year at Noon with a snack and sparking fruit juice. For 4-5 year-olds. Event Type: Education. Kids. Hands-On. Institute: Sloan Museum. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Blue Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Accidental Astronauts

Longway Planetarium Shows Showing November 29 - January 4, 2026 Longway Planetarium | 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking starship computer. Follow an asteroid as it crashes into the Moon and bounce along the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm, and gain a new appreciation of our home planet. Recommended for ages 3-8. WATCH TRAILER Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Science. Planetarium Show. Kids. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Tuesday, December 30, 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 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Winte Break Workshop-Material Science Workshop

Sloan Museum of Discovery Step into the world of Material Science! How can we make concrete stronger? How do crystals grow? What is an alloy? Patrons will perform experiments to explore the properties of different materials to learn what makes them so useful in our everyday lives. For 7th-12th graders. Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Discovery Lab). For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Winter Break Workshop-Ice Cold STEM

Sloan Museum of Discovery Are you ready to take on the challenge? Learn how to stack ice, melt ice, and make ice cream! This STEM program is sure to be an icy hit! For 1st-3rd graders. Event Type: Education. Hands-On. Kids. Science. Institute: Sloan Museum. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Sloan Museum of Discovery (Orange 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 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. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

FIA Closed – New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

FIA Closed – New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Winter Break Workshop-Snow Drifts

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

Accidental Astronauts

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

Armstrong | The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon

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

Winter Break Workshop-Crochet Workshop

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

Winter Break Workshop-LEGO® Challenges

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

Winter Break Workshop-The Art of Winter.

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

Cosmic Christmas

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

First Friday (live format)

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

Cosmic Christmas

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

Glassblowing Demonstrations

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

Accidental Astronauts

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Accidental Astronauts

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

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan. Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. 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, January 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, Michigan 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, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Sloan Museum of Discovery - Discovery Lab Maker's Space 1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503. For more info visit sloanlongway.org.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

Longway Planetarium Shows Skies Over Michigan Showing Daily Tues - Sunday | 3 p.m. Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan. Don't forget to grab a sky guide in the lobby! Recommended for ages 10 and older. Once a show has started, there will be no late seating. Please arrive before the show begins. Event Type: Planetarium Show. Science. Lecture. Family. Institute: Longway Planetarium. Friday, January 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI. For more info visit 67766.blackbaudhosting.com.

Glassblowing Demonstrations

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Skies Over Michigan

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

MLK Day Workshop-Agent of Change

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

MLK Day Workshop-Big Friends

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

MLK Day Workshop-Little Friends

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

MLK Day Workshop-Coding

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

MLK Day Workshop-Tracks in the Snow

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Glassblowing Demonstrations

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

Skies Over Michigan

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

Glassblowing Demonstrations

Skies Over Michigan

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