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Leatherworking for Kids.  5 PM.  This program, presented by Kids N Stuff Children's Museum, teaches kids the basics of leatherworking! From cutting to stamping to riveting, students learn how leather…works!  Jackson District Library Parma Branch (at Groner Memorial Park): June 15, 5 PM.  Registration required at https://tinyurl.com/mst3uxzr.  Students will have a choice between real or faux leather in a variety of colors and will make a customized leather keychain to take home.  Intended for ages 6+.  This event is part of Summer Discover. Learn more at https://myjdl.com/explore/summer-discover Harmony Gardens. Join us for an early childhood family music program to enjoy an interactive musical experience with a certified music therapist from Harmony Garden! Intended for ages 2- 6.  Jackson District Library Carnegie Library: June 15, 10 AM.  Registration required at https://tinyurl.com/52vru88f.  This event is part of Summer Discover. Learn more at https://myjdl.com/explore/summer-discover Upcoming: Tuesday, June 16 “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…

Friday, June 12 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! 25th Annual Jackson Blues Fest.  St. John’s Elementary School Grounds, 405 E. North Street, Jackson.  Tonight’s lineup:  6 PM The Reverend Jesse Ray, 7:30 PM Chris Beard, 9:05 PM Tosha Owens & The Stable Dudes, 10:40 PM Deuce ’n a Quarter.  $10 at the gate, kids 12 & under FREE! Saturday, June 13 Jackson Rose Run.  This race is part of the 2026 ORS Race Series, Powered by ORS, JTV and Distracted Driver Awareness. ORS is proud to…

Wake Up Jackson.  7:30 AM to 9 AM.  Start your morning building meaningful connections with fellow business leaders, gaining fresh networking insights, and celebrating the momentum happening across Jackson’s business community.  This Month’s Featured Speaker:  Jacob Inosencio, Founder and Executive Director of Grow Jackson.  Forty Nine South, 2527 Helena Ave., Jackson. Cost: $15 (Members) | $25 (Non-Members).  Register today and be part of the conversations shaping Jackson’s future. $1 Summer Kids Movie Series. Make a splash at the Michigan Theatre with Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. Ruby Gillman is a shy teenager just trying to survive high school without standing out. But when she discovers she comes from a legendary family of sea krakens, Ruby has to embrace who she really is and dive into an adventure bigger than she ever imagined.  A fun, colorful family movie about friendship, courage and finding your place. Admission is just $1.  Showtimes: Tuesday, June 9 at 11 AM & 2 PM, Wednesday, June 10 at 11 AM & 2 PM, Thursday, June 11 at 11 AM & 2 PM.   Doors open 30 minutes before each showing.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. 25th Annual…

Summer Safety Series. 12 PM to 1:30 PM.  The City of Jackson Police and Fire Departments are teaming up again for the annual Summer Safety Series, bringing free family fun, safety information, and community connection to parks across Jackson. These events are a great way for residents to meet local police officers and firefighters in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Kids can enjoy games, free food, safety activities, and the chance to get an up-close look at police cars and fire trucks.  Children and teens who attend and participate will have a chance to enter special prize raffles.  Today’s event is at Kiwanis Park.  The Summer Safety Series is free and open to the public. Come enjoy lunch, meet your local police and fire departments, and learn how we can all work together to keep Jackson safe this summer. $1 Summer Kids Movie Series. Make a splash at the Michigan Theatre with Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. Ruby Gillman is a shy teenager just trying to survive high school without standing out. But when she discovers she comes from a legendary family of sea krakens, Ruby has to embrace who she really…

$1 Summer Kids Movie Series. Make a splash at the Michigan Theatre with Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. Ruby Gillman is a shy teenager just trying to survive high school without standing out. But when she discovers she comes from a legendary family of sea krakens, Ruby has to embrace who she really is and dive into an adventure bigger than she ever imagined.  A fun, colorful family movie about friendship, courage and finding your place. Admission is just $1.  Showtimes: Tuesday, June 9 at 11 AM & 2 PM, Wednesday, June 10 at 11 AM & 2 PM, Thursday, June 11 at 11 AM & 2 PM.   Doors open 30 minutes before each showing.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Food Truck Tuesday presented byJackson Area Food Truck Association (JAFTA). Downtown Jackson’s favorite lunch tradition returns to Horace Blackman Park this summer.  Since 2018, Food Truck Tuesdays have brought local food trucks, cold treats, coffee, sweets, and a whole lot of good people together for lunch in the heart of downtown. The Jackson Area Food Truck Association (JAFTA) is proud to keep it rolling on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays…

Myth Crackers.  2 PM.  Are owls truly wise? Do turtles come out of their shells? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more! Concord Branch: June 8, 2 PM.  Registration required at https://tinyurl.com/mr48uzf8.  ABOUT THE PROGRAM:  This program is presented by Howell Nature Center and addresses common wildlife myths and, together with the audience’s help, we’ll find out if they are “correct” or “cracked" while learning about wildlife.  This event is part of Summer Discover. Learn more at https://myjdl.com/explore/summer-discover Mindfulness Hike.  1 PM. Event by Waterloo Recreation Area, Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center.  Join the Park interpreter on a 0.6-mile trail and learn how to slow your mind and be mindful in the environment around you. We will meet at the Discovery center lobby! Free with a state of Michigan Recreation passport. Bathrooms and drinking fountains available at the Discovery Center. UPCOMING: Tuesday, June 9 $1 Summer Kids Movie Series. Make a splash at the Michigan Theatre with Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. Ruby Gillman is a shy teenager just trying to survive high school without standing out. But when she discovers she comes from a legendary family of sea…

Friday, June 5 Beginning of Summer Celebration. 11 AM.  Join us for the Beginning of Summer Celebration at the Cascades Splash Pad.  Free admission, pizza, and ice cream (while supplies last).  Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Jackson. 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! Hammond Hardware 70th Anniversary Event.   The Napoleon Grill Experience, June 5th 10AM–6PM and June 6th 10AM–4PM. For 70 years, our community has trusted us for quality, service, and products that last. Join us for a two-day Napoleon Grill Experience featuring:  Live cooking…

The Mighty Mile.  6:30 PM. The Mighty Mile – FREE Race for Kids is coming to Jackson on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Parkside Middle School Track! This free community event is open to children ages 5–14 and encourages kids to stay active, challenge themselves, and have fun. Participants will receive: A FREE t-shirt, a backpack, a finisher medal, a professionally timed mile race. Race spots are limited to the first 200 participants, and registration must be completed online in advance. Parkside Middle School Track – Jackson, MI.  FREE for all participants ages 5–14.  Register here! The Odd Couple at The Sauk. 8 PM.  This classic comedy opens on a friendly card game in the untidy apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Ungar, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together. The action unfolds with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born. Directed by Tim…

Cascades Humane Society Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening.  Ribbon Cutting: 12:30 PM, Open House: 12:30–2:30 PM, Adoptions & Pet Viewing: Open until 6:00 PM.  Jackson Crossing Mall – Target Wing.  Join Cascades Humane Society as we celebrate the opening of our second location inside Jackson Crossing Mall. Guests can enjoy light snacks and hors d’oeuvres, meet adoptable small animals, browse Cascades swag, and view curated artwork from You’ve Been Framed with a portion of art sales supporting the Cascades mission. The ribbon cutting will begin at 12:30 PM, followed by an open house until 2:30 PM. The new location will remain open until 6:00 PM for pet adoptions and animal viewing. All are welcome come support the mission and explore the new space! Hump Day Food Truck Day at JCAS.  11 AM.  Join us for lunch every Wednesday in June for Food Truck Day!  Today, FFF Food Truck.  Jackson County Animal Shelter, 3370 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson. Season Premiere:  Music in the Park. Celebrate our 14th Year.  6:30pm-8pm "Grass Lake Music in the Park" with the all new "Music Market”(4 PM to 7 PM),  we will continue to have Vendors and a Food Truck and are excited about the new…

Tuesday TEN$.  Join us downtown for Tuesday TEN$ featuring $10 lunch specials at 18 participating Downtown Jackson restaurants. Tuesday TEN$ happens on the first Tuesday of every month, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Whether you’re on a lunch break, meeting friends, or just looking for a great mid-day meal, Tuesday TEN$ is an easy (and affordable) way to support local businesses.  Participating restaurants and featured menu items will be shared ahead of each event. Grab your friends and join us for lunch on June 2! Jackson Walk to End Alzheimer’s “AS IF” Alzheimer’s Can Stop Us Kickoff Party. 4 PM to 7 PM.  Celebrate 30 Years of Hope at our '90s-Themed Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kickoff Party!  Oak + Iron, 151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson. Enjoy a live DJ, delicious appetizers, games, a silent auction, and tons of ’90s-inspired fun. Plus, enjoy a cash bar featuring signature purple cocktails & mocktails!  Because we walk, there is hope!  Come get inspired, connect with the community, and learn how you can help make a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s.  Your presence and support will make a difference. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Alzheimer’s Association Jackson Walk to…