Flint Downtown Development Authority

10/25/2021

Historic Pic of the Week: Bill Lamb was a prominent local DJ who operated a record store in downtown Flint for decades on First St. then on Harrison. Old and new fans of vinyl should check out downtown's current shop, Jack's Record Stache, for current and vintage records.

Historic Pic of the Week: Bill Lamb was a prominent local DJ who operated a record store in downtown Flint for decades on First St. then on Harrison. Old and new fans of vinyl should check out downtown's current shop, Jack's Record Stache, for current and vintage records.

10/23/2021

Save the date!

We are so excited to announce the final celebration from our signature series of markets at Flint Farmers' Market curated by Flint Social Club

Mark your calendar!
November 7th from 3-6PM for the most unique brunch experience in Flint!

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flint-social-club-international-brunch-market-tickets-193708656807

Read more about the project Flint Courier News
https://theflintcouriernews.com/night-market-at-flint-farmers-market-continuing-to-grow-while-approaching-final-night/

10/22/2021

10/21/2021

10/20/2021

Tomorrow is $5 bag day! Flint Public Library Flint Farmers' Market 📖 📕 📚

Get a bag of books for $5! Friends of the Flint Public Library Used Book Sale, Thursday, October 21, 10am-3pm, Flint Farmers' Market, 300 E. First Street, Flint.

10/19/2021

#ItsSpudTime

What are your lunch plans today? 🥔
Spectacular Spudz Flint Farmers' Market

10/18/2021

Historic Pic of the Week: Happy birthday to Ruth Rawlings Mott, born 120 years ago tomorrow in El Paso, Texas. She married Charles Stewart Mott in 1934 and moved to Flint where she had a long and productive life. Her legacy lives on in the Ruth Mott Foundation, who funded the pivotal Downtown Facade Improvement Program that kick started downtown Flint’s revitalization in the early 2000s.

Historic Pic of the Week: Happy birthday to Ruth Rawlings Mott, born 120 years ago tomorrow in El Paso, Texas. She married Charles Stewart Mott in 1934 and moved to Flint where she had a long and productive life. Her legacy lives on in the Ruth Mott Foundation, who funded the pivotal Downtown Facade Improvement Program that kick started downtown Flint’s revitalization in the early 2000s.

10/17/2021

#cityofflint #recycling

#cityofflint #recycling

10/16/2021

10/15/2021

10/14/2021

Flint’s Food Truck Sundays continue through October

You can catch the trucks in downtown Flint on the corner of Saginaw and Kearsley streets in the DDA lot from 3 to 6 p.m. every Sunday weather permitting until Oct. 31. The events also include activities for children and music from a DJ. #foodtrucksunday #downtownflint

Mayor Sheldon Neely said he wants the community to have a little more fun, support local vendors and explore the city before chilly weather sets in.

10/13/2021

Flint Restaurant Week is back with 19 eateries, prizes for attendees

Where are you eating for Flint Restaurant Week?
🌮🥪🥗🌭

It takes place from Tuesday, Oct. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 16 at nearly 20 restaurants throughout the Flint area.

10/12/2021

Historic Pic of the Week: Not a photo, but drawing what Todd's Tavern could have looked like around 1830. John Todd came to the area to open an accommodation for travelers on the rough road between Detroit and Saginaw. The tavern stood on the south bank of the Flint River close to Saginaw St., roughly where the Riverfront Residence Hall stands now. Famous French traveler and writer Alexis de Tocqueville even stayed at Todd's for a night, though he was a bit put off by the welcome to Flint! "Before long the woods resounded with the barking of dogs, and we found ourselves in front of a log cabin, from which we were separated by no more than a fence. As we were about to pass through the gate, the moonlight revealed a large black bear standing on its hind legs and tugging on its chain to indicate as clearly as it could that it intended to greet us with a friendly hug. ‘What the devil kind of country is this,’ I said, ‘where they use bears as watchdogs?’"

Historic Pic of the Week: Not a photo, but drawing what Todd's Tavern could have looked like around 1830. John Todd came to the area to open an accommodation for travelers on the rough road between Detroit and Saginaw. The tavern stood on the south bank of the Flint River close to Saginaw St., roughly where the Riverfront Residence Hall stands now. Famous French traveler and writer Alexis de Tocqueville even stayed at Todd's for a night, though he was a bit put off by the welcome to Flint! "Before long the woods resounded with the barking of dogs, and we found ourselves in front of a log cabin, from which we were separated by no more than a fence. As we were about to pass through the gate, the moonlight revealed a large black bear standing on its hind legs and tugging on its chain to indicate as clearly as it could that it intended to greet us with a friendly hug. ‘What the devil kind of country is this,’ I said, ‘where they use bears as watchdogs?’"

10/11/2021

Don’t miss the fun events happening this month! #downtownflint #flintmichigan #WhatsUpDowntown

www.downtownflint.co/#calendar for the full picture but here are some highlights for activities & great social gatherings in downtown Flint this month!

Tenacity Brewing
Greater Flint Arts Council
Flint Handmade
Flint Farmers' Market
Kerale Cayton
The Eberson
Flint Downtown Development Authority
City of Flint Mayor Office
Flint Public Art Project
Bedrock Apparel
CHEF CHLOE @MARKET TAP
Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Consumers Energy

10/10/2021

City of Flint and the DDA host ‘Food Truck Sundays’ through October 31, 2021

Today from 3-6pm! #downtownflint. #foodtrucksundays 🚐🍔

City of Flint and the DDA host ‘Food Truck Sundays’ through October 31, 2021 Posted by: City of Flint News FLINT, Michigan — Flint and surrounding communities are invited to support small businesses by attending “Food Truck Sundays”, every Sunday until Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 3 to 6 ...

10/09/2021

Check it out! Presentations due by October 25th! ❄️ ⛄️

Check it out! Presentations due by October 25th! ❄️ ⛄️

10/08/2021

10/07/2021

#supportlocalbusiness #flintmichigan #flintproud Steady Eddy's Cafe at the Market

🗣 Attention Friends:
The month of October we will be featuring The Red Kettle Chicken Club with 20% of proceeds helping to fill the kettle and hearts of families in our community. Stop in Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday 8am-2:15pm and Friday 8am-1:15pm. Thank you! 😉

10/06/2021

Flint Restaurant Week Oct 12-16th

Get ready for Flint Restaurant Week! #supportlocalbusiness #flintmichigan

10/05/2021

Historic Pic of the Week: The Ferris Wheel building recently sold. Many folks know that the name was inspired by the former owner, Ferris Furs, who occupied the space for over fifty years. Fewer know that the building originally housed Pringle's Furniture. This shot, from around 1928, also shows the Liberal Credit Clothing Co, now home to Flint City T-Shirts. In the late 1990s this seven story building was for sale for just $5,000!

Historic Pic of the Week: The Ferris Wheel building recently sold. Many folks know that the name was inspired by the former owner, Ferris Furs, who occupied the space for over fifty years. Fewer know that the building originally housed Pringle's Furniture. This shot, from around 1928, also shows the Liberal Credit Clothing Co, now home to Flint City T-Shirts. In the late 1990s this seven story building was for sale for just $5,000!

10/04/2021

Flint is now home to one of the world’s best ciders

Congratulations Flint City Hard Cider Co.! #flintproud #supportlocalbusiness

Flint City Hard Cider has won a silver medal in the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry competition, which is the world’s largest cider contest.

10/03/2021

10/02/2021

See you next Sunday! ☔️

*EVENT UPDATE*
Due to a high percentage of rain in the forecast for Sunday, October 3, 2021, the Food Truck event is cancelled. Any licensed and insured food truck vendor interested in participating in the remaining dates October 10, 17, 24 or 31, should email Samantha Fountain at [email protected].

10/01/2021

www.buckhamgallery.org

Check it out!
Deadline: November 15, 2021

Prizes: First prize $750; Second prize $500; third prize $250; additionally, up to three artists will be selected for exhibition in the 2023 - 2024 season.

For more details: https://www.buckhamgallery.org/bipoc-is-the-theme.html

Contemporary art gallery located at 121 W. Second St. Flint, MI.

09/30/2021

It’s a gorgeous fall day to shop in downtown Flint! 🍁 Reclaimed by Whaley

09/29/2021

Duran Duran in 1993.

Duran Duran in 1993.

09/28/2021

Happy National Good Neighbor Day! #flintmichigan #loveflint #GoodNeighborDay

7 Days of Good Neighboring

1. Meet someone new day 9/25
Introduce yourself to someone you don’t know.

2. Share kindness day 9/26
Surprise a neighbor with a gift.

3. Walk or bike ride day 9/27
Invite someone to go for a walk or bike ride
with you around the neighborhood.

4. Share a meal day 9/28
National Good Neighbor Day
Gather with other neighbors and share a meal together.

5. Plant something day 9/29
Make where you live more beautiful by planting
something that brightens up the community.

6. Encouragement day 9/30
Write a hand written note or send a text to a neighbor.

7. Celebrate a pet day 10/1
Share a treat with a neighbor’s pet and share a photo
of your pet and how you enjoy your neighborhood
with your furry family too.

Bonus! Good Neighbor Serve Day
Let’s join together make where we live better
and help a neighbor with a project.

Source: NationalGoodNeighborDay.com
#GoodNeighborDay

09/27/2021

Historic Pic of the Week: In September, 1861 the 16th Michigan Infantry joined the Army of the Potomac. It was organized by Thomas Stockton, who became their first Colonel and whose home still stands on Ann Arbor St. Stockton was married to Maria Smith, daughter of fur trader Jacob Smith, the first permanent white resident on what had been Ojibway land. Best known for being part of the defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg, the 16th was engaged in almost every major action in the East and contained many men from the Flint area.

Historic Pic of the Week: In September, 1861 the 16th Michigan Infantry joined the Army of the Potomac. It was organized by Thomas Stockton, who became their first Colonel and whose home still stands on Ann Arbor St. Stockton was married to Maria Smith, daughter of fur trader Jacob Smith, the first permanent white resident on what had been Ojibway land. Best known for being part of the defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg, the 16th was engaged in almost every major action in the East and contained many men from the Flint area.

09/26/2021

Flint book club looks to promote inclusion, understanding through reading - Flint Beat

“Community Read’s next discussion series begins on Saturday, Oct. 2. To sign up, either visit the registration drive this weekend or Community Read’s website. Books can be picked up from Comma Bookstore after the distribution this Saturday, while supplies last.”

Flint, MI---Community Read, a city-wide book club looking to promote dialogue around inclusion and understanding in Flint, will be at the Flint Farmers’

09/25/2021

Shop downtown Flint at Shops on Saginaw! #rainydayshopping #downtownflint #SupportSmallBusiness

09/24/2021

What are your Friday night plans? #downtownflint #loveflint #supportlocalbusiness Churchill's Food & Spirits

Your dinner is ready!
Ancho Glazed Salmon
#churchillsflint #downtownflint #dinnertime #anchoglazedsalmon #visitdowntownflint

09/23/2021

Did you lose power yesterday? Treat yourself to a delicious lunch at Steady Eddy's Cafe at the Market at Flint Farmers' Market after you finish picking up branches in the yard! #comfortfoodeats #loveflint #thanksconsumersenergy

09/22/2021

Food Truck Sundays kicks off this weekend in Flint

Food Truck Sundays are set to place from 3-6 p.m. starting Sunday, Sept. 26 and run each Sunday through Oct. 31 in the Flat Lot, located at 125 E. Kearsley St., in downtown Flint.

Food Truck Sundays will run each Sunday beginning Sept. 26 through Oct. 31.

09/21/2021

09/20/2021

Historic Pic of the Week: The Gus Macker tournament reminded us that basketball has a long history in Flint. Invented in 1891, it exploded in popularity and by about 1910 Buick was hosting a team that competed against other local squads. Basketball would be a key sport for the Industrial Mutual Association.

Historic Pic of the Week: The Gus Macker tournament reminded us that basketball has a long history in Flint. Invented in 1891, it exploded in popularity and by about 1910 Buick was hosting a team that competed against other local squads. Basketball would be a key sport for the Industrial Mutual Association.