Events of June 6, 7, and 8, 2025

Friday, June 6

Race Weekend at Michigan International Speedway. Full schedule here and tickets available at MISpeedway.com.

Beginning of Summer Celebration. 11 AM. The Cascades and Cascades Splashed. Free admission. Free pizza and ice cream while supplies last. Presented by Kiwanis Club of Jackson.

Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. Seasonal veggies & fruits, fresh flowers, meats, cheeses, breads, sweets, and all kinds of other wonderful things! Corner of Mechanic and Glick, Downtown Jackson.

Summer Kid’s Kick Off Skate Party. All you can eat pizza, black lights, fog, great music! Adm. only $15 per person! Get your tickets before 5pm & save $2 each! https://us.partywirks.com/…/allskatefuncenter/666.. Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street, Jackson.

67th Annual Michigan Center Lions Carp Carnival. Fun filled days with carnival rides, games, food vendors, fishing contest and beer tent with live music from local bands. Admission is free. Rides, you can either buy wrist bands before the event at area merchants or at the carnival. Downtown Michigan Center. Rides begin at 3 PM. Entertainment tonight by Fools of Fait, 6 PM to 10 PM. Event page here.

Late Night Friday with Live Music by The Valascos. We love having family band, The Velascos, singin’ on the porch in the summer. Come out for passionate and loving vibes from Angie, Ernie & Lani from 6-9pm! Open ’til 10pm! Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson.

Paper Lanterns in the Ogma Beer Garden. 7 PM to 9 PM. Join us in the beer garden as Michigan’s own Paper Lanterns bring two hours of punk rock ’n’ roll to our outdoor stage! They’ll be playing two live sets while we pour beers from the outdoor tent and have some garden games set up. We’re looking forward to kicking off summer with you—loud, fun, and full of good vibes! This is a free event. Ogma Brewing Company, 129 East Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

40 Years in the Hood: The Detroit Heidelberg Project Exhibition at Ella Sharp Museum. Witness an extraordinary exhibition curated by renowned Detroit-based artist Tyree Guyton, whose work has transformed the art world and inspired communities for over 40 years. Tyree Guyton is best known for his iconic Heidelberg Project, which has turned discarded objects into powerful symbols of community, resilience, and hope. Thank you to the Charles Aymond Foundation and Arlo Steel for sponsoring 40 Years in the Hood: Detroit’s Heidelberg Project. Thanks to The Heidelberg Project for making this exhibit accessible to Jackson’s youth, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities. ESM admission rates are waived from now to October 26th! Ella Sharp Museum.

Saturday, June 7

20th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival presented by County National Bank. We’re raising our glass to the 20th Anniversary of our largest annual fundraiser of the year: The Art, Beer, and Wine Festival presented by County National Bank! Join your friends (and make new ones) at Jackson, Michigan’s largest tasting events. A favorite community tradition, we’ll showcase Michigan’s best wineries, breweries, cider mills, and local artists. Guests will also enjoy a tasty line-up of food vendors with live music throughout the grounds and in our historic Hillside Farmlane courtyard for a perfect summer day. Event page here.

Race Weekend at Michigan International Speedway. Full schedule here and tickets available at MISpeedway.com.

Take A Kid Fishing Day. Our annual Take a Kid Fishing event will take place at Grass Lake Park Saturday June 7th from 9 am-12 pm. Free fishing poles and bait for the first 100 kids that arrive. Hotdog lunch provided to the participating kids. Additional lunches may be purchased if available. 373 N Lake Street Grass Lake.

“Get Hooked on Fishing Kids” Fishing Event. Michigan Youth Bass Fishing Association along with some amazing sponsors are presenting The 4th Annual “Get Hooked On Fishing” Kid’s Community Event. A free fun-filled day of fishing activities for kids and their families. Ages up to 15 years old. Pre-registration is required at this link. Michigan Youth Bass Fishing Association along with some amazing sponsors are presenting The 4th Annual “Get Hooked On Fishing” Kid’s Community Event. A free fun-filled day of fishing activities for kids and their families. Ages up to 15 years old. Pre-registration is required at this link. Or by visiting https://mybfa.teamapp.com and click on “Get Hooked On Fishing”. The Big 9 Sportsman’s Club, 11990 Folks Road, Hanover. Event page here.

“Good Night, and Good Luck” Free Broadway Screening. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Pre-show at 6:30 PM. Performance begins at 7:00 PM. Free admission. Join us at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson for a special live-streamed Broadway performance of Good Night, and Good Luck, George Clooney’s critically acclaimed stage adaptation of his 2005 film. Experience the gripping true story of Edward R. Murrow’s bold stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist crusade. This powerful portrayal of journalistic integrity has captivated Broadway audiences, becoming the highest-grossing play in Broadway history and earning five Tony Award nominations—including Best Actor for Clooney’s portrayal of Murrow. This is a unique chance to experience a groundbreaking Broadway production right here in Jackson. Come early for a brief pre-show, and stay afterward for an optional discussion on the play’s themes and relevance today. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Cascades Rotary Bandshell Concert Series. John Louis Good & The Rose City Troubadours. Join us on June 7th at 7PM at the Cascades Rotary Community Bandshell for a fun night of music! We will be featuring John Louis Good & The Rose City Troubadours. FREE entry. We would like to thank Alro Plastics for being our generous sponsor!! Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Summer Band Series with Irish(ish) at Sandhill Crane VIneyards. We are back! After St. Paddy’s day we could not wait to get back to Sandhill Crane Vineyards! Come join us in the vineyards for an evening of Irish tunes, traditional instrumentals, singalongs, and more! $5 Cover | Free for Wine Club Members. Live Music 6-9pm, Open ’til 10pm. Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson.

The Future of Comedy Show. 8 PM. On this episode of The Future of Comedy Show we are back at The Brass Rail W/Nationally touring headliner, Mike Ball along with FOCS regulars Chuck Bates, Steve Kaz and Kamryn K. Please remember doors are at 8pm and show begins at 9pm. 308 Brass Rail, 308 W. Prospect Street, Jackson.

Afterglow Vinyl DJ Session at Ironbark. 6 PM to 10 PM. Enjoy an evening of groovy curated vinyl tunes as an afterglow to the summer festivities kicking off this Saturday! Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.

67th Annual Michigan Center Lions Carp Carnival. Fun filled days with carnival rides, games, food vendors, fishing contest and beer tent with live music from local bands. Admission is free. Rides, you can either buy wrist bands before the event at area merchants or at the carnival. Downtown Michigan Center. Entertainment today by Paul Simons, 2 to 6 PM and On the Rocks, 6 PM to 10 PM. Event page here.

Sunday, June 8

Race Weekend at Michigan International Speedway. Full schedule here and tickets available at MISpeedway.com.

South Jackson Community Church Annual Strawberry Festival. 2 PM to 4 PM. You’re invited to the annual Strawberry Festival! Drive-thru only. Fresh strawberry shortcake and ice cream (individually packaged.) $8 (cash or check only). Corner of South Jackson and Kimmel Road.

67th Annual Michigan Center Lions Carp Carnival. Fun filled days with carnival rides, games, food vendors, fishing contest and beer tent with live music from local bands. Admission is free. Rides, you can either buy wrist bands before the event at area merchants or at the carnival. Downtown Michigan Center. Entertainment today by Root Station, 1 to 5 PM. Event page here.

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