My City December 2022

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FSO Presents: Holiday Pops The FIMWhiting will be full to the brim with

holiday mirth when the Flint Sym phony Orchestra jumps into the 2022 Holiday Pops concert! On December 17, the FSO will play time-honored audience favorites from traditional and contemporary Christmas music along with upbeat special selections from 300 years of Mexican and Latin American traditions. Holiday Pops is one of Flint’s most anticipated shows of the year and never fails to leave a rosy glow on the season. For tickets, visit thewhiting.com Christmas Season at Grandpa Tiny’s Farm In our favorite Christmas town, Frankenmuth, is Grandpa Tiny’s Farm located at 7775 Weiss St. Decked out for the holidays, this unique experience gives visitors the chance to see Santa’s workshop, reindeer in training and even Santa himself ! Kids are encouraged to bring a letter to St. Nick detailing how good they think they were this year and what gift they hope to receive. Watch and chat with Santa’s farm workers and then create an ornament at “The

“It’s a Wonderful Life” One of the greatest Christmas movies of all time will be playing in all its splendor at The Capitol Theatre in Flint on December 21 – just in time to learn the true meaning of Christmas.This classic film stars the iconic James Stewart as George Bailey, a small-town banker who loses his spirit and will to continue on.Through the help of his angel, Clarence, Bailey gets a chance to see what life would have been like in his home town if he’d never been born. Bailey soon learns that his life does matter to the people he loves, and he comes out with greater spirit than before. For ticket info, visit capitol theatreflint.com. Trail of Lights Presented by Davison Township Parks & Recreation, the Trail of Lights brings the holidays home in a dazzling and beautiful walk through the Robert Williams Nature and Historical Learning Center. Horse drawn carriage rides are available on December 9 & 11 for $15 and in clude the ride, a visit from Santa, hot cocoa and a craft.The trail is open to walking visitors on December 10, 16-18 and 22-23. For those with special needs, the trail is open on

December 15, 6-8pm. On Friday, December 16 the Davison High School Choir will be on hand for caroling. Christmas at Crossroads Well, you’ve seen the lights, you’ve heard the music, and the big day is nearly here.What else is there? Only the biggest Christmas experience in Greater Flint, that's what! Open on weekends through December 30, Christmas at Crossroads is the ulti mate experience for those with all the holiday spirit. Brilliantly decorated, Crossroads Village comes alive with carols, performances, shops, Santa and more. Don’t forget to purchase your Huckleberry Railroad tickets early as it WILL sell out. It’s our local version of "The Polar Express" and nearly every person in Genesee County has fond memories of seeing the amazing lights from the window of the moving train.Tickets for the train and village are $24, and $15 for village access only. ß

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Woodworker” to mark the occasion. Grandpa Tiny’s Farm is open weekends through December 18. Admission is $14.75.

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