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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…

The Way to Woodward.  5 PM to 8 PM.  Way to Woodward: A Shelby Shelebration will bring together incredible vehicles, racing history, live music, Veterans, families, and the automotive community for one unforgettable evening. All cars are welcome—but space is limited. Registering in advance helps us plan parking and ensures your vehicle is part of this historic inaugural event. Veterans receive FREE vehicle registration.  LIVE Music, Food Trucks, Trophies & Cash Prizes.  First 350 Registered Cars Receive: T-shirt, event poster, dash plaque & a special gift.  Presented by Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. Jackson County Fair.  Veterans Day.  Gates open at 11 AM.  Rides open at 2 PM. $2.50 admission for all. 6 PM:  Penelope Magic Show. 12 PM and 4 PM:  Reptile Show on IEP Stage. 3 PM:  4-H Large Animal Auction.   Grandstand Show, 6 PM:  Celebrate 250 Years of America at the Jackson County Fair.  Parade and Drone Show.  Brought to you by Alro Steel Metals & Plastics.  $2.50 admission for all.  Parade at 6 PM, Drone Show at 9 PM.  Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate 250 years of America.  Join the parade and enjoy Jackson’s very First drone show for FREE in the grandstand.  Schedule and details here. …

Jackson County Fair.  Superhero Day:  Dress as Your Favorite Superhero.  Gates open at 11 AM.  Rides open at 2 PM.  3 PM:  4-H & Pony Championship and Awards.   2 PM and 6 PM:   Penelope Magic Show.   Grandstand Show, 6:30 PM:  Worship Night.  Three local churches unite for an inspiring evening of music, worship, and community in the grandstands! Come celebrate faith together at the Jackson County Fair. Free admission into the grandstand. This event is open to everyone, whether you attend church regularly, are exploring faith, or simply enjoy uplifting music and fellowship. Come together with friends, family, and neighbors for an inspiring night of worship at the fair!   7 PM Large Animal Sweepstakes Show.   Schedule and details here.  Keeley Park, Downtown Jackson. Homelessness in Jackson County - A Community Conversation. Join us August 12th from 5:30PM -7:30PM for a discussion on homelessness with an expert panel of area representatives!  Learn more about the challenges, resources and solutions from an expert panel including representatives from the Jackson Interfaith Shelter, Aware, Home of New Vision, Residents in Action, My Place, Partial to Girls, CAA, and more.  The discussion is open to the public.  The event will be…

Food Truck Tuesday. 11 AM to 2 PM. Downtown Jackson, lunch is back in the park. Join JAFTA on Tuesday, August 11, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Horace Blackman Park for another round of local food trucks, sweets, coffee, cold treats, and summer lunch energy right in the heart of downtown. Tuesdays have been part of downtown Jackson summers since 2018, and every event is built by the people who show up, grab lunch, support local, and keep downtown moving. Big thanks to @Emmons Service for helping keep the park clean and ready for the community. Come hungry. Bring your people. We’ll see you downtown. Jackson County Fair.  Specials Tuesday:  $5 Admission for All. .  Judging events begin at 8 AM with 4-H Swine Shows and Draft Horse, 4-H Horse, Pony and Poultry Judging at 9 AM.  Rides open at 2 PM.  Reptile Show at IEP Urgent Care Stage at 12 PM.   Gates open at 8:30 AM.  Grandstand Show, 7 PM, Pop Girl Summer Concert  Join Kanin Wren for a fun night full of your favorite music genres, high-energy performances, and nonstop summer vibes!  Schedule and details here.  Keeley Park, Downtown Jackson. Harmony Gardeners Concert at the…

Jackson County Fair.  Senior Day.  Senior events begin at 11 AM.  Rides open at 2 PM.  Elvis at IEP Urgent Care Stage at 12 PM.   Gates open at 8:30 AM.  Grandstand Show, 7 PM, ATR Monster Trucks.  Schedule and details here.  Keeley Park, Downtown Jackson. Blues at the Bohm Featuring Ghost Town Blues Band.  7 PM.  The award-winning Ghost Town Blues Band is bringing its high-energy Memphis sound to the historic Bohm Theatre on Monday, August 10. Known for a gritty, boundary-pushing style that features cigar box guitars and a powerhouse horn section, the band’s live show is a must-see event for blues and roots music fans. Don’t miss the band that recently topped the Billboard Blues Charts with their album Shine. Admission $25. 201 S. Superior Street, Downtown Albion.