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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…

Friday, June 19 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! Saturday, June 20 Jackson Juneteenth Celebration. Jackson’s #1 cultural celebration is BACK and better than ever! Join us for an unforgettable day of music, culture, and community at Jackson Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Horace Blackman Park, W. Michigan Ave. & S. Jackson St., Jackson.  Featuring LIVE performances by:  Nephraterri (Neo-Soul vibes), Tim Bowman (Smooth Jazz), Kevin Ross (R&B heat),  Persuasion (Pop/Top 40 energy),  The Group Fire (Gospel) and more! Bring the whole family out for:…

25th Anniversary Uncle Phil’s BBQ. 11:30 AM to 1 PM.  Join us for this fundraiser lunch and enjoy great food from Knight’s Steakhouse, Schlenkers and Virginia Coney Island.  Meals include chicken, burger or Coney with salads, drink and dessert.  All proceeds support Lily Missions Center, Junior Achievement and Lumen Christi Catholic School.  $20 per person.  Located on the back patio of Lumen Christi. Jackson Juneteenth Employment Fair. 11 AM to 2 PM.  Come connect with local employers, hear about opportunities and plan your next step.  Free!  Jackson City Center Building, 145 West Cortland Street, Downtown Jackson. Jackson Juneteenth Political Panel. Join us for an impactful evening of conversation, education, and community empowerment at the Jackson Juneteenth Political Panel Discussion presented by Consumers Energy. This year’s theme, *“Straight from the Source: Elections Have Consequences,”* brings together local leaders, candidates, and community voices to discuss the real impact leadership and civic engagement have on our future.  Martin Luther King Jr. Center – Jackson.  Doors Open: 5:00 PM | Panel: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM.  Come hear directly from mayoral and judge candidates, ask questions, and be part of meaningful dialogue that helps shape our community. “The Boss Baby” $1 Summer Kids Movie Series.  $1…

Mann House:  Read & Root Beer.  1 PM to 3 PM.  Bring a book from the Jackson District Library Concord Branch to read on the Mann House lawn and get a free root beer float! Plus, learn about the work of archaeologists while you watch the MHC archaeology team dig holes for the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society Marker that the Mann House will receive this summer. Cascades Family Night:  Splashtastic Foam Party.  Bring your suits and goggles, we're having a Foam party!  Please join us at the Cascades for a splashtastic time.  6 PM to 8 PM. “The Boss Baby” $1 Summer Kids Movie Series.  $1 Admission.  June 16–18.   Showings at 11 AM & 2 PM.  Doors 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  Bring the family to the Michigan Theatre with The Boss Baby as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. When seven-year-old Tim discovers his new baby brother is not exactly an ordinary baby, his world gets turned upside down. With a briefcase, a suit and a very big personality, The Boss Baby sends Tim on a wild adventure full of laughs, imagination and sibling rivalry. A fun, family-friendly movie about…