The 10 Best Rainy Day Activities to Do Michigan!

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Zehnder’s Splash Village, Frankenmuth, MI

While a day at the water park sounds like a great option—so great that we talked about these in our article on family friendly activities—it would be easy to think that rain would spoil… Read More

8 Best Bowling Alleys in Michigan!

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Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, Midland, MI

Heading for Midland? Then check out Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, a place that packs in plenty of thrills all in one locale. Try out the 26 lanes of bowling, backed up by three pool… Read More

The 8 Most Incredible Theaters in Michigan!

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Temple Theater, Saginaw, MI

Dubbed the “Gateway to Downtown Saginaw,” the Temple Theater delivers a huge experience for those landing in Saginaw. Built in 1926 and seating a whopping 1,750 visitors, the theater was… Read More

The 11 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Michigan!

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Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI

Imagine the look on your kids' faces when you tell them you're going to a place where it's Christmas all year to stay in a lodge that looks like it was pulled out of a fairytale. That's exactly what… Read More

7 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

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Michigan Escape Games, Davison, MI

Davison, not far from Flint, offers Michigan Escape Games, an escape room complex that offers several different rooms depending on your skill and even your physical fitness. The Dwelling, for… Read More

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Michigan!

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Bavarian Belle Riverboat, Frankenmuth, MI

Frankenmuth's Bavarian Belle represents one of the best guided tours of all: A boat tour of Frankenmuth. While it's a seasonal event—a riverboat tour in winter could be a disaster—those… Read More

10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

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The Arcade, Brighton, MI

Head on out to Brighton for a taste of the old and new in arcade gaming! Featuring some of the most iconic titles in cabinet gaming from the simplicity of quarter-gobblers “Space Ace” and… Read More

The 10 Best Science Centers in Michigan!

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Longway Planetarium, Flint, MI

The Longway Planetarium recently had some upgrades to make it even more exciting. Check out the new seats, new dome, new cove lights, and new 7.1 channel surround sound system and projection system… Read More

The 6 Best Jazz Clubs in Michigan!

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Indigo Venue, Saginaw, MI

Indigo Venue isn't always a jazz club. This Saginaw venue promises upscale entertainment for a more mature crowd, but that also includes comedians and similar fare as well as jazz. This versatility… Read More

9 Perfect Michigan Getaways!

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Frankenmuth, MI

Not only is Frankenmuth home to one of the biggest Christmas-based attractions around in Bronner's Christmas Wonderland—which means a getaway to Christmas at any time—but also a host of… Read More

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World Ballet Company: Nutcracker

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:00pm

Dow Event Center

Saginaw, MI

Performance: A Facility for Living

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 at 7:30pm

Flint Repertory Theatre

U of M Flint Theatre

Flint, MI

Performance: A Facility for Living

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 2:00pm

Flint Repertory Theatre

U of M Flint Theatre

Flint, MI

BulletBoys

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:00pm

The Vault Saginaw

Saginaw, MI

Myron Elkins

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:00pm

The Machine Shop

Flint, MI

Holiday Pops Concert

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:00pm

Flint Symphony Orchestra

FIM Whiting Auditorium

Flint, MI

Performance: A Facility for Living

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:30pm

Flint Repertory Theatre

U of M Flint Theatre

Flint, MI

Santa Visits Quality 10 Powered by Emagine!

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Saginaw, MI

Performance: A Facility for Living

Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 at 2:00pm

Flint Repertory Theatre

U of M Flint Theatre

Flint, MI

JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience

Saturday, Jan 10, 2026 at 7:00pm

The Machine Shop

Flint, MI

Trampled By Turtles

Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 7:30pm

Temple Theatre

Saginaw, MI

Thunderstruck (NC)

Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 7:00pm

The Machine Shop

Flint, MI

Josey Scott

Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 7:00pm

The Machine Shop

Flint, MI

Elf Khurafeh Shrine Circus

Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Saginaw, MI

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Saginaw, MI

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