| | | Drag Queen Game Night Returns by Popular Demand! April 18, 2026, 7-11 p.m. Tickets: $30/person Ages 21+ only (your I.D. will be required for entry) Sloan Museum of Discovery, 1221, E. Kearsley St., Flint
Let's face it! We can all use a laugh these days! Join Astara and friends for a silly night out with the queens for a few games of Bingo and fun prizes, dance numbers, some saucy jokes, and so much more. Food and special alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. This special 21+ event is after museum regular hours and I.D. will be required upon entry. Tickets are limited; it is recommended to purchase your tickets ahead of time. Buy tickets here.
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| | | Speaking of Adults-only... As a community museum space that was created to serve all community members, the staff has curated a few other events and activities especially for adults. Check them out below: |
| | Adult Hobby Workshop - "Macrame"
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sloan Museum Discovery Lab maker space Learn different knots and patterns used in macramé while working on your own project in this hobby workshop. Use your new skills at home to make anything from dresses to plant hangers! Space is limited; Register by April 15 or earlier. $20 registration fee. Materials included. For ages 16+, please. To register, click here. Learn more at SloanLongway.org/Workshops. |
| | Historical Book Club
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m., Sloan Museum of Discovery hosts a free book club (included with museum general admission) in the Green Learning Lab. All books are affiliated with Flint's history. Book Club will conclude with a special guided tour through the Sloan Museum History Gallery where book clubbers can connect with the book's historical references through real-life museum artifacts. This is a free gathering, included with Museum Admission. Advance registration is requested; walk-ins accepted. Sloan Museum of Discovery, 1221, E. Kearsley St., Flint |
| | 7th Annual Mix & Mingle Under the Stars
April 15, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley Street, Flint
Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium’s 7th annual Mix and Mingle Under the Stars will take place at Longway Planetarium on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Enjoy tastes of local food, cocktails, ciders, wine, and beer served up by Genesee County’s favorite chefs and brewers. This casual, fun event will also feature a silent auction. Mix and Mingle Under the Stars supports our outreach initiatives and helps our daily operations. This event also helps open doors to thousands of underserved kids so they can attend educational programs and engage in history and science.
This event is for 21+ years of age. Learn more and buy tickets here. |
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| Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. |
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Sloan Museum of Discvovery and Longway Planetarium are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work.
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| | | Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 Sloan Museum of Discovery 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 |
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