Daily
Flint
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ InvolvedDad will host a free community block party on Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the METRO Business Center on Robert T. Longway Boulevard in Flint, featuring FatherQue with live entertainment, games, food, music and giveaways as community groups share resources. MLive
- ➤ Flint Soap Box Derby returns to Cronin Derby Downs on Saturday, May 30 as a free community event with vehicle inspections, a ribbon cutting with the Cronin family and Mayor Sheldon Neeley, and races with schools. The winner will advance to the All American Soap Box Derby World Championships in Akron. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community members attended a screening of the 13-minute documentary “Heart to Canvas” at First Presbyterian Church in Flint on Wed, May 27, 2026. The film—presented by Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County and DOXA Development—showed how local artists honor loved ones lost to violence through art. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Spooktacular Summer Weekend brings a Halloween-themed celebration to Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad in Genesee Township. The two-day event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 30 and May 31 and offers haunted graveyard tours, spooky storytime, movie vehicles, and live music. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen young men in grades 6th-8th were recognized Wednesday after completing InvolvedDad's Dialogue program that teaches healthy communication and life skills; InvolvedDad will expand the program to more schools soon. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Flint Creative Academy is launching a five-week filmmaking workshop series this summer for youth and adults, offering sessions on camera production on June 7, lighting on June 14, audio production on June 28, visual storytelling on July 12, and documentary storytelling on July 19 at Flint Michigan Films, 3600 S Dort Hwy ste 38. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ More than 300 Genesee County teens will gain work experience and build job skills through the Flint and Genesee Group Teen Summer Youth Initiative program, a free career readiness program that includes resume training and mock interviews offered to high school students (ages 14-19). Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ The Flint Public Library hosted a footwear design workshop presented by Mission Possible yesterday, where local residents learned creative techniques in footwear design. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Flint City Council canceled its contract with A/E Collaborative and hired Gross Construction for $1.2 million to build a park honoring the St. John Street neighborhood. The decision was made on Tuesday, May 26, and sets the project on a new path to revitalize the historic area. MLive
- ➤ Magen Martin in Davison discovered her home is on a failing septic tank despite paying sewer bills for 11 years and now seeks over $5,000 in reimbursement. She said the error emerged in early 2026 — a dispute that township officials have yet to resolve. ABC 12
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan ACL Cornhole Championships will begin Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at the 810 Sports Complex and run through May 31 with tournaments scheduled each day; registration costs $20 + is available on the ACL website. MLive
- ➤ Soccer fans gathered on Wednesday for a welcome reception and pep rally to celebrate local teams Flint City Bucks and Flint City AFC ahead of the season. The Bucks will open their season on May 30 at Atwood Stadium at 7 p.m. Mid-Michigan Now
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Randy Houser in Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience Randy Houser's inimitable voice and hits at this live concert event.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Rev up your engines for a showcase of classic cars at this local car cruise event.
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Flint's Biggest Fun Day for the Community
1-6 p.m. — Kearsley Park — Free entry — A day filled with games, food, music, and good vibes for everyone in the community.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free admission — Showcase your love for classic and modern cars in a vibrant community setting.
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Nosey Parker Concert
6-10 p.m. — Greater Flint Arts Council — Admission details not provided — Experience an evening of inspiring music with the talented Nosey Parker band led by powerhouse vocalist Kayla MacMillan.
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Western Weekend
All day — Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad — Admission varies — Experience frontier fun with live music, interactive activities, and unique attractions like Axe Throwing and Goat Snuggling.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free admission — Cruise through classic cars and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Celebrate automotive culture with fellow car enthusiasts at this exciting car cruise event.
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Fabulous Florence: Grand Duchesses & Women Artists at the Medici Court
Lecture — Time Range — Flint Institute of Arts Museum Shop — Cost Info — Explore the paths of women patrons and artists thriving in 17th century Florence at the Medici court.
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Oakland County FC vs. Flint City Bucks
7-9 p.m. — Atwood Stadium — Free admission for military personnel and families — Cheer on the Bucks for Military Appreciation Night with live jersey auction benefiting veterans.
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