Flint, MI — The Flint Cultural Center is hosting its 39th Annual Holiday Walk on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The tree lighting starts at 5:15 p.m. in the Durant Plaza, between The Whiting Auditorium and Sloan Museum of Discovery. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, Steve and Rosanne Heddy, and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be in attendance.
During the Holiday Walk, residents are encouraged to take photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy caroling and live music, planetarium shows, curated crafts, refreshments and a roster of family-friendly activities.
People make paper crowns at the Flint Institute of Arts during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
Santa Claus waves to his fans after lighting the Christmas tree during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
Professional Christmas Carolers Kristina Lakey and Jerry Bradshaw sing “Jingle Bells” before the Christmas tree lighting during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
Santa Claus waves to his fans during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
Joggers run down Kearsley Street during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
People react as Santa Claus gets out of his car during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
Camille Hill hugs a light-up snowman during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
The Carman-Ainsworth string orchestra performs at the Flint Public Library during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
People head into the Flint Institute of Arts during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
Tiffani Banks puts a paper crown on Kasen Banks’ head at the Flint Institute of Arts during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
People gather for the Christmas tree lighting during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat) 
Santa Claus exclaims “ho ho ho” as he stands for a portrait during the 38th Annual Holiday Walk at the Flint Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (Michael Indriolo | Flint Beat)
There will also be three food trucks on East Kearsley Street, in front of The Whiting: Northern Smoke BBQ, Mr. Prince Gourmet Food Truck, and Bella Concessions & Catering.
The whole of the cultural center will be participating in the festivities. This includes Applewood, Bower Theatre, Dort Music Center, Elgood Theatre, Flint Cultural Center Academy, Flint Institute of Arts, Longway Planetarium, Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, Sloan Museum of Discovery, Whaley Historical House, and The Whiting Auditorium.
The Flint Cultural Center has provided a map of where everything is located, including parking.
For more information, call (810) 237-7333 or visit their website.