Farm Fright Nights, Dads & Donuts and extra enjoyable issues to do that weekend

MID-MICHIGAN – Mid-Michigan is buzzing with exercise this fall, providing residents and guests a wide range of group occasions to get pleasure from.

From a stay efficiency to a children storytelling competition, there’s one thing for everybody to expertise.

Here’s a have a look at a few of the occasions occurring throughout Mid-Michigan Thursday, Oct. 16, via Sunday, Oct. 19:

Matt Fraser in Flint

From 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Matt Fraser, America’s high psychic medium, will seem stay at The Capitol Theatre, situated at 140 E. 2nd Street in downtown Flint.

Known for his extraordinary means to attach with the opposite facet, Fraser delivers a night full of therapeutic, hope, and laughter as he shares heartfelt messages from family members who’ve handed on.

A world sensation with sold-out exhibits and tv appearances, Fraser is widely known for his heat, humor, and highly effective religious insights that deliver consolation and readability to his audiences. His newest e-book, Don’t Wait Till You’re Dead, continues his mission to encourage folks to stay with objective and embrace their religious connections.

Tickets begin at $55.80, or $40.20 for Genesee County residents, and can be found at tickets.thefim.org/mattfraser.

Farm Fright Nights in Frankenmuth

Get prepared for spooky enjoyable on Friday when Grandpa Tiny’s Farm transforms after darkish for Farm Fright Nights, a brand-new fall expertise full of eerie pleasure and glowing adventures.

The common farm closes at 5 p.m. and reopens at 7 p.m. — with family-friendly enjoyable from 7–8 p.m. and larger scares for adults after 8 p.m.

The occasion is situated at 7775 Weiss St. in Frankenmuth.

Explore the Halloween-themed barn and mini maze, enterprise via the sunflower-shaped GLOW Corn Maze, be a part of a Spooky Crafting Class, or check your braveness on the Creepy Wagon Ride via the farm’s darkish corners. Enjoy fall treats and sweets whilst you soak within the haunting environment.

Special actions embrace Make & Take Fall Crafting Classes with Wild Daisy Creative on Oct. 18, plus Scientific Paranormal Investigations of Michigan occasions on Oct. 17, and 25.

Tickets for the Creepy Wagon Ride and GLOW Corn Maze are restricted and on-line solely. Find full particulars and ticket hyperlinks at Farm Fright Nights on Facebook.

Dads and Donuts in Flint

On Saturday, dads, granddads and father figures are invited to assemble with their children for a enjoyable and heartwarming afternoon on the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library.

The occasion runs from midday to 2 p.m., situated at 1026 E. Kearsley St. in Flint.

Enjoy scrumptious donuts and recent apple cider, take-home reward luggage for each little one, and free raffle entries for an opportunity to win nice prizes.

The occasion additionally affords free assets, together with faculty sign-ups, enterprise startup and LLC steerage, and library card registration. It’s an ideal mixture of household bonding, group connection, and slightly one thing candy for everybody.

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Kids Storytelling Festival

Gather the household and head to Fenton for a magical afternoon on the third annual free Kids Storytelling Festival, occurring at 2 p.m. Saturday on the Fenton Community and Cultural Center, 150 S. Leroy St.

Hosted by the City of Fenton, this occasion invitations everybody to expertise the marvel of storytelling alongside the scenic Shiawassee River. Talented storytellers will share charming tales that spark creativeness, laughter and inspiration for all ages.

Guests are inspired to deliver blankets or garden chairs and settle in for a day of journey and creativity. It’s an ideal method for households to benefit from the outdoor, join with the group, and have a good time the artwork of storytelling.

Admission is totally free, so deliver your pals, neighbors, and loads of curiosity.

For extra data, click on here.

Saginaw River Marine Historical Society

The Saginaw River Marine Historical Society will current a free program that includes drone pictures and insights into the way forward for the Saginaw River on Saturday.

Gordy Garris, a Saginaw resident with a lifelong curiosity within the Saginaw River, will current “A Look at the Future of the Saginaw River with Images of the River and the Great Lakes” at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, situated at 815 N. Grant St. and Center Ave. in Bay City.

Garris brings a number of views to his presentation as each a musician and nurse practitioner. He is related to the Freedom Boat Club at Wheeler’s Landing Yacht Harbor and serves as a ship captain for the Soo Locks boat tour. As a licensed drone pilot and licensed boat captain, Garris will share images and drone photographs of the river whereas discussing its future.

The presentation is open to the general public, with gentle refreshments out there throughout an intermission. Attendees ought to use the Fifth Street entrance behind the church.

The Saginaw River Marine Historical Society is an all-volunteer group targeted on the maritime historical past of the Saginaw River and its connecting waters. The group hosts seven month-to-month displays annually, sometimes held on the third Saturday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church.

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