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Musical Mondays:  Camelot.  7 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before the Showing.  Camelot comes to the big screen at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson on Monday, November 2.  Experience the legendary story of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere, and Sir Lancelot as romance, loyalty, and betrayal threaten the ideals of Camelot. Filled with memorable music and sweeping drama, this classic musical brings the world of the Round Table to life on the big screen.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Friday, October 30 Jackson College Halloween Spooktacular.  5:30 PM to 7 PM. Enjoy trick-or-treating, candy galore, and spooky fun that is more sweet than scary. Experience the creativity of the community college campus decorated for Halloween. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Children ages 12 and under are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests may bring a pumpkin or bag to collect goodies, and shopping bags will also be available. Trick-or-treating begins in Bert Walker Hall. Accessible parking is available on the north and south sides of the Potter Center, near the Jets Store. Strollers and wagons are welcome, and the entire route is accessible, with all stops located on the first floor of each building. Because the route includes both indoor and outdoor areas, guests should dress for the weather. Volunteers will be stationed throughout campus to direct visitors and distribute treats. In addition to candy, non-sweet treats and age-appropriate items will be available. The event is free and open to the community. Michigan Center Trunk or Treat Craft Show.  4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.  A Halloween-themed craft show with local vendors, crafters, artists, artisans, bakers, and on-site food trucks. Hours are 4:30 PM–8:30 PM.  St…

“Night of the Living Dead” Film Screening.  $5 Admission. Showing at 7 PM, Doors 30 Minutes Before the Showing. Night of the Living Dead comes to the big screen at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson on Thursday, October 29. George A. Romero’s horror classic follows a group of strangers trapped inside a farmhouse as the dead begin to rise and close in around them. Michigan Theatre members receive FREE admission for this Thursday screening. Halloween Nite Lites.  Halloween 2026 Nite Lites Drive Thru & Train Rides Thru Show (approx. 2 miles).  Located at Michigan International Speedway, 12626 US 12 Brooklyn.  Final Weekend!  Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 PM to 10 PM.  Admission is charged per car load, regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle. For the train, you must purchase a ticket for each person who needs a seat. Halloween Drive Thru Entrance is Off M-50.  $30 per car.  Event page here. Alica D. WIlliams - Author Visit.  Come meet Alicia D. Williams, this year's amazing Big Read writer! Ms. Williams will be talking to us, answering questions, and signing books. This year’s Big Read book:  Alicia D. Williams's Mid Air is a novel-in-verse about a boy who is…

Halloween Town Trunk or Treat. 5 PM to 7 PM.  Join us for a howling good time at Keeley Park! Our annual Halloween Town Trunk-or-Treat is back and spookier than ever!  Bring your family and friends for a night of tricks, treats, and community fun! Free event for all!  Businesses can sign up for a trunk using this link: https://forms.gle/41cZd9LLb1FujG528 First Responders Skate Night. 6 PM to 8 PM.  In celebration of National Roller Skating Month, Allskate Fun Center is honoring our amazing first responders every Wednesday in October!  FREE admission for first responders and their family—up to five people!Show your service ID, everyone must enter at the same time.  Skate Rental: $5, Laser Tag: $6.  Door prizes!  Bring the family and enjoy a fun night of skating as we celebrate the dedicated firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and other first responders who serve our community.  Allskate Fun Center, 1313 W. North St., Jackson. Astronomical Observatory Viewing Night.  9 PM to 11 PM.  Students, employees, and community members are invited to enjoy an evening of stargazing through our campus telescope! Please visit the Astronomical Observatory web page before attending to confirm the event is still taking place, as it…

Whispers from the Stacks:  A Haunted Library Escape Room.  To celebrate TeenTober, teens and adults are invited to the Whitmore Library - once a grand estate of knowledge, now sealed by shadows and time.  You find yourself locked inside and something is whispering between the shelves. A long-lost manuscript was hidden here centuries ago. Its words carry a strange power, and until it's safely returned to its case, no one can leave. Ready to uncover the truth behind the whispering stacks?   Sessions will run every hour from 2:00 pm to 5:00 PM. Time to complete ranges from 20 to 50 minutes. Groups are encouraged. Registration is required for the specific time slots. Intended for Teens and Adults. MACI Job Fair.  4 PM to 6 PM.  4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.  Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc.. 2400 N. Dearing Rd., Parma.  Now Hiring:  Production Entry-Level Positions, Skilled Trades Positions.  Great Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Coverage Starting Day One, 401(k) Company Match, Paid Time Off.  Global Career Development Opportunities.  Meet our team, learn about career opportunities, and discover why so many people choose to grow their careers with Team MACI. Halloween Costume Closet.  Browse our donations of FREE costumes and costume…

Halloween Costume Closet.  Browse our donations of FREE costumes and costume pieces for your next Halloween outfit. The costumes will be out for browsing during all open hours Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30.   Brooklyn Branch, Jackson District Library. Halloween Costume Closet.  Browse our donations of FREE costumes and costume pieces for your next Halloween outfit. The costumes will be out for browsing during all open hours Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30.   Eastern Branch, Jackson District Library. “The Sound of Music” Film Screening.  $5 Admission.  7 PM, Doors 30 Minutes Before the Showing.  The Sound of Music (1965) comes to the big screen at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson on Monday, October 26.  Julie Andrews stars as Maria, a young woman who leaves an Austrian convent to become governess to the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp. Through music, she brings joy back into their home as the family faces a changing world around them. Michigan Theatre members receive a FREE medium concessions combo for this Monday screening.

Friday, October 23 Dahlem Goblin Walks. Two Magical Nights! > October 23, Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm > October 24, Saturday 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Every 15 minutes a group of twenty five people is lead by a trail leader down the pumpkin-lit trail to enjoy an evening autumn color tour, a short 1/2 mile trail walk meeting larger than life critters performing entertaining educational skits. The program is about one hour in length and great fun for the whole family!! Photo opportunities, refreshments (cider & donuts!), and visit the gift shop. Feel free to dress in costume and be ready for the weather! The event operates rain or shine. This event does not handout candy. REGISTRATION REQUIRED for Dahlem members and non-members, so don’t wait – choice slots fill fast. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour walk to allow time to check-in at the Registration Table. Event Fee per Person: $9 per Dahlem Member; $12 per Non-Member Free for infants. Free Parking.  Event page here. Sudden Death - A Halloween Horror Themed Game Show.  Please, join us in the Bone Island Events Center for a special, and especially-fun, Halloween Event.  Monster Box Theatre’s SUDDEN DEATH, an…

Ooky Spooky Light Show. 1 PM.  A Halloween-themed planetarium light show featuring laser lights, musical performances, dancing lights, and graphics across the dome. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum. Cosmic Conversation from JC to the Universe. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Jackson College is excited to welcome Dr. Teresa Paneque-Carreño, Assistant Professor of Astronomy at the University of Michigan, as a 2026 Shapley Visiting Lecturer during the week of Oct. 19-22. An astronomer, science communicator, author, and UNICEF Chile ambassador, Dr. Paneque-Carreño will participate in several community and campus events.  Today, STEM Banquet “How to Be a Scientist When You Are NOT a Genius”. Thursday, Oct. 22 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. Robert Snyder Dining Commons, Potter Center.  Designed for invited high school and college students interested in STEM careers.  Jackson College Central Campus. Halloween Nite Lites.  Halloween 2026 Nite Lites Drive Thru & Train Rides Thru Show (approx. 2 miles).  Located at Michigan International Speedway, 12626 US 12 Brooklyn.  October 1-31 (EXCEPT OCT. 24) Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays,  8:00 - 10:00 PM.  Admission is charged per carload, regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle. For the train, you must purchase a ticket for each person…

Cosmic Conversation from JC to the Universe. Jackson College is excited to welcome Dr. Teresa Paneque-Carreño, Assistant Professor of Astronomy at the University of Michigan, as a 2026 Shapley Visiting Lecturer during the week of Oct. 19-22. An astronomer, science communicator, author, and UNICEF Chile ambassador, Dr. Paneque-Carreño will participate in several community and campus events.  Today:    “How to Form a Planet: Gas, Dust and a Bit of Luck” 2026 Shapley Visiting Lecture, Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 6:30 p.m. Bert Walker Hall Community Rooms (BW 144-145).  Free and open to the public.  Jackson College Central Campus. Medicare 101 & Medication Safety.  5:45 PM to 7 PM.  Join Medicare expert Hunter Klaasen and Jackson County Health Department Opioid Health Educator Emma Lough for information and answers to all your questions on Medicare and medication safety.  If you or someone you know has questions about Medicare, or are interested in learning more, join us for this educational program.  Eastern Branch, Jackson District Library.  Register here. Free Screening of “Seeds”.  7 PM.  Hosted by Albion’s Big Read.  Join us for a lyrical documentary about Black farmers and Black farming, about the fight against injustice, and about reverence for the land and for…

Trackside Tuesday Food Truck Rally.  11 AM to 2 PM.  Join us for Trackside Tuesday Food Truck Rally.  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 each week to see which food trucks will be joining us. We look forward to seeing you at Trackside Tuesdays! Tech Help Tuesdays. 1 PM to 3 PM.  Join us every Tuesday from 1–3 PM at the Summit Branch and the Brooklyn Branch for Tech Help Tuesday! Bring your device and your questions—our staff is here to assist with troubleshooting, setup, and basic tech support. No appointment needed! Jackson District Library. Jackson Art Association Member Meeting.  All meetings take place in the community room of Ella Sharp Museum. Meetings start at 6:00pm (for social time). Presentations are 6:30 – 8:00pm. Members are invited to share a piece ready to hang as their entry for “Artist of the Month”…