Monthly Archives: June 2025

Friday, June 27 Downtown Jackson Food Truck Fridays and Cruise In.  Downtown Jackson is the place to be this summer. Come hungry for lunch or dinner! Enjoy street-lined Food Truck setup for both lunch and dinner times in downtown Jackson, hosted by the Jackson Downtown Development Authority. These events are paired with the Cruise-In and Concert Series in Downtown Jackson in the evenings. Friday, June 27 (11 am-2 pm & 5-8 pm).  Tonight, Hot Dog Eating Contest at One Jackson Square and Concert at Horace Blackman Park.: 5:00 PM – 8:00. Community Exchange Building Open House. The Sparks (formerly the Commercial Exchange building in Jackson offers a diverse range of multi-use spaces in three beautiful 19th-century buildings packed with history. The building is located at 2301 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson.  You are invited to an Open House and community event on Friday and Saturday, June 27-28, 2025.  Friday hours are 4 PM to 10 PM, Saturday hours are 11 AM to 7 PM.  Building tours, food trucks, car show, live music, meet the vendors, open artist studios and more! The Hunchback of Notre Dame.  7 PM.  Presented by Center Stage Jackson.  Prepare to be swept away by the powerful music, haunting beauty, and…

Jackson YMCA Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  Jackson YMCA, 127 W. Wesley St., Jackson.  Whether you’re a current member, past member, or one of the many supporters who helped make this dream possible — this celebration is for YOU! Come explore our upgraded facilities, connect with the Y community, and enjoy:  A special ribbon cutting ceremony.  Swag bags for the first 100 new or returning members who join that day.  Guided and self-led tours of the new spaces.  A fun scavenger hunt challenge — complete 4 stops in a row and be entered to win a prize!.  Live remote with JTV.  Photo Booth with ProDJ’s.  Self-guided and staff-led tours.  Light refreshments and music.  This event is our way of saying thank you for believing in the mission and future of the Jackson Y. We’re so proud to open our doors wide to serve you better — and we hope to see you there! No RSVP required — just come ready to celebrate! Energizing Equity Jackson.  4 PM to 7 PM.  You’re Invited to a FREE Community Event.  Come out to Connect with local organizations to learn about helpful resources to save energy and money.  Consumers Energy is partnering with Residents in Action,…