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Food Truck Tuesday.  11 AM to 2 PM. Today is our LAST Food Truck Tuesday of the 2026 season, and we’d love to see Horace Blackman Park packed for one more Tuesday together. Here’s who’s pulling up: West Texas BBQ Melted Grill Tiki Sam's Pizza The Crazy Cowboy IceMan Concessions Junkyard Dog 2 Go Howdy Doodles Ice Cream Coach Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Jackson Tuesday, August 25 11 AM to 2 PM Horace Blackman Park, Downtown Jackson We’ve been doing this since 2018, and the best part has always been the people who choose to spend their lunch break with us. So let’s finish summer right. And a big thank you to Emmons Service, Inc. for helping us keep the park clean all season long. See you downtown, Jackson.   Tech Help Tuesdays. Need help with your phone, tablet, laptop, or other tech device? Join us every Tuesday from 1–3 PM at the Jackson District Library’s Brooklyn Branch conference room for Tech Help Tuesdays! Bring your device and your questions—our staff is here to assist with troubleshooting, setup, and basic tech support. No appointment needed!  Brooklyn Branch, Jackson District Library. Pathways of Patriotism: Exploring Jackson County’s Revolutionary Roots Exhibit.  Created…

Get Creative at Art Time:  Collage Art Day.  1 PM to 3 PM.  The community is invited to a fun and creative afternoon at Art Time on Monday, August 24, at 1:00 PM. Participants will explore the art of collage, using a variety of materials to design and create their own unique works of art. This hands-on program is open to all skill levels and offers a relaxing space to experiment with color, texture, and composition while connecting with others. All materials will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own magazines, photos, or decorative papers to personalize their projects. This free event is open to the public. Come enjoy an afternoon of creativity and self-expression—no experience necessary!  Concord Branch, Jackson District Library. “The Birds” - Movies for Grownups. Doors: 6:30 PM.  Showtime: 7:00 PM.  Admission: $5 at the door.  Experience Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller The Birds on the big screen at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson. When a wealthy socialite follows a potential romantic interest to a small California town, a series of increasingly violent and unexplained bird attacks throws the community into chaos. Michigan Theatre members receive a free medium concessions combo during Monday Movies for Grownups…

Friday, August 21 Grand River Farmers Market at the Downtown Pavilion. 9 AM to 2 PM.  On Fridays, you can visit the Grand River Farmers Market at the downtown pavilion, located in the parking lot of Grand River Brewery. The Friday market is open from 9 am until 2 pm.  With familiar faces, seasonal produce, and local makers, the market is a vibrant place to shop, connect, and support our local farmers. As we look ahead, Grow Jackson is focused on expanding access to local food, creating year-round opportunities, and making every market visit a fun and meaningful experience for all. Movie Night at the Falls.  9:15 PM.  Join us for a magical Movie Night at the Cascades Falls! Grab your family, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs, and join us on Friday, August 21st for a community movie night featuring Shrek! Come enjoy a fun evening under the stars as we laugh along with everyone's favorite ogre. It's the perfect way to spend a summer night with the community! Robert Rolfe Feddersen Live at Ogma. Join Robert Rolfe Feddersen LIVE at OGMA BREWING CO. for a great night of delicious craft beers, incredible food and ALL ORIGINAL FOLK ROCK as…

Grand River Farmers Market at the Downtown Pavilion. 9 AM to 2 PM.  On Fridays, you can visit the Grand River Farmer's Market at the downtown pavilion, located in the parking lot of Grand River Brewery. The Friday market is open from 9 am until 2 pm.  With familiar faces, seasonal produce, and local makers, the market is a vibrant place to shop, connect, and support our local farmers. As we look ahead, Grow Jackson is focused on expanding access to local food, creating year-round opportunities, and making every market visit a fun and meaningful experience for all. Movie Night at the Falls.  9:15 PM.  Join us for a magical Movie Night at the Cascades Falls! Grab your family, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs, and join us on Friday, August 21st for a community movie night featuring Shrek! Come enjoy a fun evening under the stars as we laugh along with everyone's favorite ogre. It's the perfect way to spend a summer night with the community! Robert Rolfe Feddersen Live at Ogma. Join Robert Rolfe Feddersen LIVE at OGMA BREWING CO. for a great night of delicious craft beers, incredible food and ALL ORIGINAL FOLK ROCK as only RRF delivers!…

Trolls World Tour - $1 Summer Kids Movie Series. $1 Admission • August 18–20 • Showings at 11 AM & 2 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for Trolls World Tour as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. Poppy and Branch discover that there are many different Troll tribes, each devoted to a different kind of music. When one tribe tries to take over and make rock the only sound in the world, Poppy and her friends set out on a colorful adventure to bring everyone together. A fun, music-filled family movie about friendship, teamwork and celebrating what makes everyone unique.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Leoni Township Music in the Park.  6 PM to 9 PM.  Join us this summer for great nights filled with: Live music from talented local bands Delicious food trucks, unique vendors, fun for the whole family!  Bring your lawn chairs, grab some friends, and enjoy the perfect summer vibe right here in Leoni Township. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or just a relaxing evening outdoors, there’s something for everyone!  Music tonight by Jaded Soul, food truck:  Bible…

Trolls World Tour - $1 Summer Kids Movie Series. $1 Admission • August 18–20 • Showings at 11 AM & 2 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for Trolls World Tour as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. Poppy and Branch discover that there are many different Troll tribes, each devoted to a different kind of music. When one tribe tries to take over and make rock the only sound in the world, Poppy and her friends set out on a colorful adventure to bring everyone together. A fun, music-filled family movie about friendship, teamwork and celebrating what makes everyone unique.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Grass Lake Music in the Park.  6:30pm-8pm "Grass Lake Music in the Park" with the all new 4pm-7pm "Music Market”.  We will continue to have vendors and a Food Truck and are excited about the new restaurants located downtown (Walking Distance / Across the Street) you can visit as well.  Entertainment tonight:  Tribute to Elvis / Darrin Hagel. Cascades Family Night. 6 PM. Make your Wednesdays the highlight of the week with our Family Nights!  Bring the whole crew out…

Trolls World Tour - $1 Summer Kids Movie Series. $1 Admission • August 18–20 • Showings at 11 AM & 2 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for Trolls World Tour as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. Poppy and Branch discover that there are many different Troll tribes, each devoted to a different kind of music. When one tribe tries to take over and make rock the only sound in the world, Poppy and her friends set out on a colorful adventure to bring everyone together. A fun, music-filled family movie about friendship, teamwork and celebrating what makes everyone unique.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Trackside Tuesday Food Truck Rally. 11 AM to 2 PM.  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. 137 West North Street,…

American Graffiti - Movies for Grownups.  7 PM.  pend a summer night at the movies with American Graffiti, screening Monday, August 17 at 7:00 PM as part of Movies for Grownups at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson. Set against the backdrop of early 1960s cruising culture, American Graffiti follows a group of friends through one memorable night of cars, music, relationships, and decisions about what comes next. Michigan Theatre members receive a FREE medium concessions combo during Monday Movies for Grownups screenings.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. The Best of the Worst.  New Jersey skacore legends on Bad Time Records. Celebrating their 20th year as a band, they’re bringing their unique blend of weird, heavy ska, specially curated to melt faces, and to make you wanna dance! Ahh, Yes!!! Jackson’s finest, locally sourced ska. Local favorites with songs to make you nod your head and shake your rump. If you know em, you love em. If you don’t, you’re in for a treat!Halfway to Yesterday. Jackson based pop-punk/emo band. They are coming to you fresh with a new drummer, and they’re gonna kick off the show with a bang! All Ages. Doors: 5:30, Bands: 6:30. Admission $10.  Ironbark Brewing Company, 2624 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Friday, August 14 Workers Memorial Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. 12 PM. The City of Jackson is inviting residents to celebrate the completion of improvements at Workers Memorial Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Friday, August 14, 2026. The ceremony will take place at Workers Memorial Park, 701 S. Martin Luther King Drive, and will recognize the community organizations that helped transform the park into an invitingneighborhood gathering space. The completed improvements include a new playground, an  upgraded basketball court and a new pavilion. The project was made possible through collaboration between the City of Jackson and several community partners. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson supported improvements to the basketball court and rims. Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust, commonly known as ALPACT, helped replace and rebuild the playground equipment. Participants in the Michigan AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute’s Access for All program also provided hands-on assistance with construction of the pavilion. The dedication ceremony is free and open to the public. Grand River Farmers Market at the Downtown Pavilion. 9 AM to 2 PM.  On Fridays, you can visit the Grand River Farmer's Market at the downtown pavilion, located in the parking lot of Grand River Brewery. The…