Events of November 23, 24, and 25, 2018

November 23

Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Show and Winter Wonderland. Today through through Dec. 31. Michigan International Speedway, US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan. Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday. Pricing: $25 per car / vehicle, $40 per mini-bus, Limo / motor home, $70 per tour bus. All major credit cards accepted. Fun for the whole family!

Red Cross Blood Drive. 11 AM to 4:45 PM. Summit Township Fire Station, 2121 Ferguson Road. With the Holidays approaching, the need is great. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, blood donations decline due to the busy season. Give the gift of life.

Brooklyn Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. There will be a variety of holiday activities around the square in downtown Brooklyn there will be a variety of holiday activities around the square in downtown Brooklyn beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the Christmas Parade kicking off at 7 p.m. Children can listen to holiday stories read by Mrs. Claus, decorate Christmas cookies, make holiday crafts and visit with Santa’s reindeer before the parade. Santa Claus will arrive in the parade and children can visit with Santa after the parade at Columbia Interiors. Donations of non-perishable canned goods, coats and gloves will also be collected to help those in our community. For more information on this year’s parade or holiday activities, visit www.villageofbrooklyn.com. .

Black Friday Skate. Escape the hustle and bustle of Black Friday shopping here at Allskate Fun Center! Our afternoon skate is from 1-5pm. Admission is $8, Skate rentals are $4, Skate Mates are $5 + dep. Special upgrade will be available for skaters for $7 to get Unlimited Laser Tag! While your there play some Laser Tag & check out our really cool Game Room and try to win some very awesome prizes! Check out our Snack Bar! Skate Mates: $5 + deposit.

Live Music at Jackson Coffee Company. 7 PM to 10 PM. Bob Marshall performs great originals, parodies and covers. Jackson Coffee Company, corner of Mechanic and Cortland, Downtown Jackson.

November 24

Small Business Saturday and Shop Small Downtown. This year a served buffet style breakfast will be provided by Junk Yard Dog and will be held at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson on Saturday, November 24th from 8 am to 11 am. $3.00 to $5.00 each. Photos with Santa from 9 am to 11 am with Mitten Media. Live reindeer will also be located outside the theater from 9 am to 12 pm. We encourage everyone to #ShopSmall at the local downtown businesses after meeting with Santa!

Art 634 Art Market. Think outside the “box” and find everything you need for this year’s holiday gift giving! Local artisans, holiday art, Christmas ornaments, Christmas gifts, do a seasonal make-n-take and don’t forget to add your Christmas wish to Santa’s list. Check the Facebook event page for the latest updates. 10 AM to 4 PM, ART 634, 634 North Mechanic Street, Jackson.

Michigan vs Ohio State on the big screen. Michigan Theatre. Game is at Noon – Doors open at 11:55 am, $3 16 oz domestic Beer and $1 Hotdogs (all beef). FREE ADMISSION/DONATIONS ACCEPTED (happily).

Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Show and Winter Wonderland. Today through through Dec. 31. Michigan International Speedway, US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan. Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday. Pricing: $25 per car / vehicle, $40 per mini-bus, Limo / motor home, $70 per tour bus. All major credit cards accepted. Fun for the whole family!

November 25