Looking Back and Looking Ahead in Flint, Week of October 25, 2026

Our Sunday roundup of news from last week, plus some Flint happenings to look forward to in the week ahead

Header photo: Spooky season in Flint is underway — make sure to check out our Community Calendar for tons of Halloween-related events this week! (Photo: Patrick Hayes).

Recent Headlines in Case You Missed Them:

* Andrea LeGendre and Ashley Prew Are Genesee County Probate Judge Candidates

* Meet the Candidates: Sixth Ward City Council

* Meet the Candidates: Fourth Ward City Council

* Two University of Michigan Board of Regents Candidates Visited Flint Last Week

* Genesee County Fair Announces an Earlier Summer Start Date for 2027

* Meet the Candidates: Fifth Ward City Council

* Meet the Candidates: Eighth Ward City Council

* Meet the Candidates: Third Ward City Council

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This Week in Government and Organizing:

* Carma Cares: Get Land Bank Questions Answered, 12 p.m. Monday, October 26

* Flint City Council Special Affairs and Council Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 26

* Mott Community College Board of Trustees Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 26

* Flint Planning Commission Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 27

* Flint DDA Meeting, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 28

* Joel Arnold for City Council Trunk or Treat at Eureka Lodge, 5:30 p.m. Friday, October 30

* Party to the Polls at McCree Theatre, 6 p.m. Saturday, October 31

Something To Do Every Day:

* 50th Annual Chamber Concert at Court Street UMC, 7 p.m., Monday, October 26

* Paranormal Experience at Stockton House, 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 27

* Domestic Violence Forum at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 28

* STEAM-O-Ween at Mott Community College, 6 p.m., Thursday, October 29

* UM-Flint Inclusive Halloween, 5 p.m., Friday, October 30

* Harvest at Hallwood Trunk or Treat, 3 p.m., Saturday, October 31

* FIA Films: The Glassworker, 1 p.m., Sunday, November 1

Find even more to do in Flint by checking out our events calendar