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WHAT IS PLACEMAKING?

"PLACEMAKING IS THE PROCESS OF SHAPING A PLACE,
AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, AN INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO SHAPE THAT PLACE."
-JERIN SAGE- DIRECTOR OF PLACEMAKING

HELP US SHAPE A DOWNTOWN FLINT FOR EVERYONE!

#SUPPORT #LOCAL #CREATIVE #COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

	December 2024
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						1 3rd Annual Festival of Trees and Merry Marketplace 3rd Annual Festival of Trees and Merry Marketplace December 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Flint Farmers' Market Mark your calendars!! The Junior League of Flint will have Trees and Wreaths for Bidding on displayed all month long in November, capped off with the final day of bidding on December 1st along with a fun-filled Merry Marketplace filled with local businesses and artisans to help you get your Holiday shopping and spirit in full swing! If interested in being a vendor at this event, please comment below or send us a DM! See more details •
2 The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! December 2, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details •	3 Tours on Tuesdays- July Tours on Tuesdays- July December 3, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Brush Park, Flint Join local residents from 6pm-7pm on 1 hour walking explorations through Downtown Flint where guests will dive into a variety of topics, interests and hobbies! All "tours" are designed, hosted and executed by local residents that are stepping up to share some of their favorite talents, places and passions with the public! (Think of some of these like mobile workshops and others like mobile performances....all of them are fun and very unique 1/1 activities!) RSVP is recommended but not required to attend or participate. https://forms.gle/o8ZMepsYMFR6LYcg7 Meet up in Brush Park (FLINT SIGN) 6pm ready to walk:) (120 E. First st) July Tours include: Photo Tour Fashion Tour Dance Tour Circus/Flow Tour Speed Dating Tour Literature Tour See more details •	4	5 Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! December 5, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm FIM Capitol Theatre Napoleon Dynamite LIVE! Thursday, December 5, 2024 7:00PM FIM Capitol Theatre 20th Anniversary Celebration A Very Special Evening with Jon Heder, Jon Gries & Efren Ramirez Event is BYOT (Bring Your Own Tots) The beloved indie classic Napoleon Dynamite was released 20 years ago. Since then, much has changed; but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, stay in our hearts. Appealing to the inner teenager in each of us, the story, and – perhaps more importantly – the dialogue, makes Napoleon Dynamite one of the most quoted movies of our time. Napoleon Dynamite makes us laugh - and laugh hard - over and over again. This unique evening includes a full screening of Napoleon Dynamite followed by a lively, freewheeling, discussion with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro). The live show – perfect for the whole family – is a wild and hysterical blend of Q&A, comedy improv, game show, and party – with plenty of audience participation. Come join the fun and help celebrate this wonderful movie classic! Rated: PG Runtime: Approximately 3 hours Genesee County residents receive 30% off – discount applied at checkout. Eligible for a 15% off package discount when you purchase 3 or more qualifying shows. Build your package here: https://tickets.thefim.org/packages Already have a package? Add this show and claim your 15% discount by calling FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333. Tickets start at $25 / $18 for Genesee County residents (plus fees) See more details •	6	7 Strange & Wonderful - An Indie Author Showcase Strange & Wonderful - An Indie Author Showcase December 7, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Flint Local 432 Enjoy an afternoon of books an authors. Hear a selection of authors read pieces of their work as you browse the books of those that have set up. Meet your next favorite author or buy a new book for your special someone just in time for the holidays. This is a FREE event. See more details •	8
9 The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! December 9, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details •	10	11	12	13 Art Walk Art Walk December 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come enjoy a walk around downtown through venues all over, start at Greater Flint Arts Council and pick up a map! See more details •	14	15 ThisIsMe ThisIsMe December 15, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sloan Museum Join us for our annual fashion show celebrating differently abled and special needs! See more details •
16 The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! December 16, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details •	17	18	19	20	21 Flint Drop Fest- Winter City Crawl Flint Drop Fest- Winter City Crawl December 21, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Buckham Alley, Flint, MI Join the fun and celebration in Downtown Flint this holiday season with the inaugural Winter City Crawl on Saturday 12/21 from 12noon-??? We are partnered with tons of local businesses and will have LIVE MUSIC, ART, VENDORS and GOOD VIBES all day and night during this multi-venue city crawl! Come support our Downtown and local community:) Here’s a few of the spots to check out along the way with more coming:) (If you want to join, let’s do it!!!) The Loft Churchill’s Food & Spirits Cafe Rhema Bugpin Tattoo The Lighthouse 810 Hoffman’s Deco Deli & Cafe Sauce Italian American Cuisine Hilton Garden Inn Spectacular Spuds Brush Alley Skateshop AND MORE!! Some venues are 21+ or may have a cover fee after a certain time but, there will be places for All Ages to join the fun and in proper Flint Drop Fest style! Lineup and Full List/ Map of Official Partners are being announced!! Want to stay the night? Book with our official Hospitality Partners- Hilton Garden Inn for only $119/night and be connected to the fun! https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/nt7z2o This event is designed to be indoor and encourages guests to dress for the weather for when traveling from each venue! Holiday attire is not required but…. Let’s have some fun!!! www.FlintDropFest.com for more information and first looks! See more details •	22
23 The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! December 23, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details •	24	25	26	27	28	29
30 The Outfit LIVE! The Outfit LIVE! December 30, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Churchill's Food and Spirits, 340 Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA See more details •	31

PARKING

ALL BUSINESS IS OPEN!

Downtown Construction will take place on S. Saginaw from March-August 2024 with road closures between Second St. and Kearsley St. Side roads may be affected.

*Parking areas are highlighted in BLUE.

A

Downtown Flat Lot

125 E Kearsley St.
$5 Flat Rate M-F 6:00am-5:00pm
Free – evenings & weekends

B

Rutherford Parking Garage

125 W Kearsley St.
$5 Flat Rate

C

Riverfront Parking Garage

302 Beach St, Flint, MI 48502
$5 Flat Rate

Metered parking

FREE CURBSIDE PARKING AFTER 5pm & WEEKENDS.

Downtown Saginaw St. (from Flint City Hall north to the Flint River and along side-streets from Buckham Alley to Brush Alley)
276 spaces (on-street parking is closed in construction zones)
Enforced 8 am to 5 pm, M-F (two hour limit)

ADA/HANDICAP SPACES ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL PARKING AREAS, LOTS AND RAMPS.

WHAT IS PLACEMAKING?"PLACEMAKING IS THE PROCESS OF SHAPING A PLACE, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, AN INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO SHAPE THAT PLACE." -JERIN SAGE- DIRECTOR OF PLACEMAKINGHELP US SHAPE A DOWNTOWN FLINT FOR EVERYONE!#SUPPORT #LOCAL #CREATIVE #COMMUNITY