Bart Hawley

  Emo Night Returns to Ogma.  6:30 PM to 10:30 PM.  Emo Night returns to the Ogma Beer Garden!  Join us as The Van Buren Boys return to soundtrack all of your favorite sad songs, sing-alongs and nostalgia-fueled poor decisions. This year, we’re also stoked to welcome Bike Tuff, who’ll be kicking things off with an extended set of original songs! Kick off your Fourth of July weekend with all the saddest songs. Free event, all ages. 129 East Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson. $1 Summer Kids Movie Series:  “Over the Hedge”.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for Over the Hedge as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust.  When a group of woodland animals wakes up from hibernation, they find a new suburban neighborhood has appeared right in their backyard. With the help of a fast-talking raccoon, they set out to explore the world beyond the hedge and discover a whole new kind of adventure. A funny, family-friendly movie about friendship, teamwork and finding your way in a changing world.  Admission is just $1.  Showtimes 11 AM and 2 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.   Doors open 30 minutes before each showing.  Michigan Theatre,…

$1 Summer Kids Movie Series:  “Over the Hedge”.  oin us at the Michigan Theatre for Over the Hedge as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust.  When a group of woodland animals wakes up from hibernation, they find a new suburban neighborhood has appeared right in their backyard. With the help of a fast-talking raccoon, they set out to explore the world beyond the hedge and discover a whole new kind of adventure. A funny, family-friendly movie about friendship, teamwork and finding your way in a changing world.  Admission is just $1.  Showtimes 11 AM and 2 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.   Doors open 30 minutes before each showing.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Cascades Family Night.  6 PM.  Disney Night featuring Karen Kidder and the Alibi Band.  Make your Wednesdays the highlight of the week with our Family Nights! Bring the whole crew out for a night of fun — and take advantage of our special $15 rate for groups of up to 8. Enjoy extended Splash Pad hours, live music, character appearances, and plenty of activities to keep everyone smiling. Each week brings a brand‑new theme, so there’s always something fresh to…

$1 Summer Kids Movie Series:  “Over the Hedge”.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for Over the Hedge as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust.  When a group of woodland animals wakes up from hibernation, they find a new suburban neighborhood has appeared right in their backyard. With the help of a fast-talking raccoon, they set out to explore the world beyond the hedge and discover a whole new kind of adventure. A funny, family-friendly movie about friendship, teamwork and finding your way in a changing world.  Admission is just $1.  Showtimes 11 AM and 2 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.   Doors open 30 minutes before each showing.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Trackside Tuesday Food Truck Rally. Join us for Trackside Tuesday Food Truck Rallies this summer! On the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of each month through October, enjoy a rotating lineup of local food trucks serving lunch from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the River & Rail Food Hub within the walls of the historic state prison. Grab a bite, connect with friends and coworkers, and discover new local eats. Follow the Grand River Farmers Market Facebook page…

Plein Air Painters of Jackson County Paint Out.  9:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Downtown Jackson.  Carmegie Library, 244 W. Michigan, Jackson. Jackson County Parks Challenge 2026.  Looking for something to do this summer? Join Jackson County Parks and Experience Jackson for the first ever Jackson County Parks Challenge!  Explore your Jackson County Parks and win prizes! This challenge is an initiative to highlight some of our hidden gems throughout the park system, as well as recent additions and improvements. The contest runs between June 23, 2026-September 7, 2026.How do I participate?  Download the Experience Jackson app.  Click on “Challenges”.  Select “Jackson County Parks Challenge 2026”.  Win prizes and discover Jackson County Parks!

Friday, June 26 Concord Classic Weekend Friday Fun Night.  Festival opens with food trucks, vendors, bounce houses; women’s sand volleyball, corn hole, youth baseball and LIVE Music.  Downtown Concord. Grand River Farmers Market Downtown Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  Grow Jackson invites you the Grand River Farmers Market at the downtown pavilion.  Come on down and reconnect… We’ve got dozens of your favorite vendors ready to go with seasonal fruits & veggies, flowers, beef, chicken, eggs, pork, cheeses, honey, syrup, pasta, dairy, artisan breads, mushrooms, granola, microgreens, tea, jams, pestos, sweets, coffee, soups, ready-to-eat hot foods, sandwiches, snacks, natural home, plants, health and beauty products, even pet treats - plus a few true artisans for a little retail therapy! The Jackson District Library returns - they’ll be with us each Friday, so bring your library card, and if you don’t have one - they can get you one! Downtown Jackson Cruise In and Concert. Cruise-In starts at 5:00 PM, Concerts at 8:00 PM.  Location: Downtown Jackson (W. Michigan Ave & S. Jackson St).  Classic Car Show: Hundreds of the region's coolest rides.  Live Music: Free concerts at Horace Blackman Park and TRUE Community City Square.  Food & Drinks: Enjoy…

American 1 Credit Union Community Fair. 6 PM to 8 PM. Join us for an evening full of fun, resources, and opportunities! During this FREE event, attendees will be transported into a fun, interactive lifestyle game that turns everyday money decisions into a hands-on experience, from choosing housing and transportation to paying for groceries and other daily needs. Using technology, participants will travel from station to station, make choices together, and discover how small decisions can add up to big impacts on a household budget.  Hands-on, immersive gameplay for all ages. Real-world scenarios with budgeting, saving, and spending. Open to all ages. Bounce house and family activities.  Free dinner and Kona Ice. Giveaways.  20+ helpful local resources for families. American 1 Event Center at Keeley Park, 128 W Ganson St, Jackson. The Bad Guys 2 - Kids Summer Movie Series.  $1 Admission • June 23–25 • Showings at 11 AM & 2 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for The Bad Guys 2 as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. The Bad Guys are back for another action-packed adventure full of laughs,…

ORS Running Series:  The Concord Classic.  405 South Main Street, Concord.  Join us for the 35th running, featuring some very awesome events! Each year the event draws participants from all over the United States with the proceeds benefiting the Concord High School cross country team and overall running in the Concord community. We are looking forward to another great event! Parking is available in the High School or Middle School parking lots. The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be texted to your phone and live on this site. Results and series information is available at https://www.orsraceseries.com/ The Bad Guys 2 - Kids Summer Movie Series.  $1 Admission • June 23–25 • Showings at 11 AM & 2 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for The Bad Guys 2 as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. The Bad Guys are back for another action-packed adventure full of laughs, twists and teamwork. This time, the reformed crew is pulled into a brand-new mission that puts their skills, loyalty and good-guy status to the test. A fun, fast-paced family…

Food Truck Tuesday.  11 AM to 1 PM.  Presented by the Jackson Area Food Truck Association at Horace Blackman Park, Downtown Jackson.  Downtown Jackson, it is almost time to take lunch outside. Join us for another round of local food, cold treats, and good people gathered in the heart of downtown. This week’s lineup: West Texas BBQ, Rollin’ Hoagies, The Melted Grill, The Great American Food Truck. The Crazy Cowboy, IceMan Concessions , Kona Ice of Central Jackson Co., Howdy Doodles Ice Cream. Food Truck Tuesdays have been part of downtown Jackson summers since 2018. Come grab lunch, meet your people in the park, and support the local trucks that help keep this tradition moving. The Bad Guys 2 - Kids Summer Movie Series.  $1 Admission • June 23–25 • Showings at 11 AM & 2 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for The Bad Guys 2 as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. The Bad Guys are back for another action-packed adventure full of laughs, twists and teamwork. This time, the reformed crew is pulled into a brand-new mission that puts…

Dean Transportation Jackson Hiring Event. Join Dean Transportation for a hiring event in Jackson on Monday, June 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Learn more about openings for school bus driver and monitor positions for routes supporting Northwest Community Schools. School bus drivers start up to $22.00 per hour and monitors up to $17.00 per hour. Unable to attend? Apply online today at https://careers.deandifference.com/search/jobs/in/jackson  A Slice of Hope.  6 PM.  Tiki Sam’s Pizza invites you to join us Monday, June 22 at 6 PM at Cherry Creek Cellars for the first of three benefit nights we're hosting this year. This evening supports Slice Out Hunger, an organization that believes a simple slice of pizza can help fight hunger and bring hope to people who need it most. Tickets are required for planning purposes, but are free. Link here. For a $5 cover, you'll get pizza, live music from Mike Lee, and the chance to spend an evening with some really good people. Throughout the night, guests will have the opportunity to make a donation directly to Slice Out Hunger and help support their mission of feeding communities in need. Cherry Creek will have a cash bar pouring all of their…