Events of November 26 and 27, 2022

Saturday, November 26

Shop Small Saturday. The holidays are all about giving – and the best gift you can give local businesses is your support. Get out there and Shop Small this Small Business Saturday on Nov 26 to kick off the season in a meaningful way. Many local businesses will be welcoming you with specials, events, samples and great gift ideas. Shop local!

Michigan vs Ohio State on the Big Screen. Come join us for the BIG Game UofM Vs Ohio State on the BIG SCREEN!! Doors open at 11:30 A.M. and Game Starts at 12:00 (Noon) Will have Concessions and Bar Opened. Plus a 3 Dollar Special of 16 Oz. beers and one dollar coney dogs. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Admission is FREE!!!!

DDA Holiday Window Decorating Contest. Downtown Jackson is celebrating the holidays with creative window displays at stores, restaurants and other businesses/organizations throughout the Downtown. This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland”. Today is “Reveal Day” and you are invited to vote for your favorite window display on social media. Voting runs though December 21 and winners announced on December 23. Visit Downtown Jackson!

Nite Lites DRIVE THRU CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW. Now thru Dec. 31, 2022. OPEN EVERY DAY INCLUDING HOLIDAYS. Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday. Pricing: $30 per car/vehicle (Sun – Thurs), $35 per car/vehicle (Fri & Sat), $45 per limo/motorhome/mini bus, $100 per tour bus. Accept Cash and all Major Credit Cards. Michigan International Speedway. TWO US-12 Entrances: WEST bound use Lot 8 Entrance, EAST bound use Graves Farm Entrance. ALL ABOARD! The NiteLites Express. Introducing the Nite Lites Express! Purchase by bench (4 people fit per bench). Details, tickets, map here.

All Bullz No Brakes Sanctioned Dog, Car and Bike Show. This is a TWO DAY EVENT hosted by Dynasty Bullys: All Bullz no Brakes with Brc Global events. This is a sanction dog show with fun show plus car truck bike and audio event. Canned goods non-perishables and any other personal items accepted for donation. Donations benefit a United States Marine Corps family & a family who is currently living in a camper due to losing their entire home to a fire. Michigan Sports Facility (formerly the RAC), 3055 Shirley Dr, Jackson. Details here.

Moons: Worlds of Mystery. 1 PM and 3 PM. Moons: Worlds of Mystery immerses you in the amazing diversity of moons and the important roles they play in shaping our solar system. In many ways moons can be more interesting than planets and just as different from one another. Some moons have water, some are volcanically active, and some even have great lakes of methane. Join us at the Hurst Planetarium as we learn about the vast topic of moons. Price: $5 for adults, free for members, free for children 3 and under Date: November 26, & 27 @ 1pm & 3pm each day. Please visit https://ellasharpmuseum.org/clas…/moons-worlds-of-mystery/ to register for the show!

Festival of Lights. 3 PM to 6 PM. Join us for a magical, fun-filled afternoon! Santa, food vendors, Entertainment, Elf Stops & Light Parade! Stockbridge Town Hall, Downtown Stockbridge.

How Many Fish in the Ocean? Read and Craft. 10:30 AM. Join us for a live reading of “How Many Fish in the Ocean”, lead by author and artist Deborah Erlandson! Immediately following the reading, stick around to craft your own sea creature! “How Many Fish in the Ocean” is a counting book that includes spatial relations, language development and of course numbers on every colorful page. Kids will have fun finding fish behind rocks, above waves, and in between seaweed as they practice counting and develop number recognition. Deborah Erlandson, Birmingham, MI, is a preschool teacher, artist, musician, and author of two children’s books. Her work has been shown in the Detroit Artists Market, and various shops in the greater Detroit area. Her presence was at Albion’s Cozy Up with Art for 13 years. She is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University. This event is included with museum admission. Kids N Stuff Children’s Museum, 301 S. Superior Street, Albion.

Small Business Saturday Street Fair. 9 AM to 2 PM. Roaming Goat invites you to head over to South Lake Street on Nov. 26th where we will close down the street to celebrate all things local and handmade for Small Business Saturday! We select a variety of artists and makers including soaps, ceramics, candles, collage, jewelry, and more! Downtown Grass Lake.

Ella Sharp Museum Holiday Market. Support small businesses during our Holiday Market! Our Holiday Market is a unique boutique style pop up market for local artists and crafters to showcase their work, as well as an opportunity for the community to support and promote local business and entrepreneurship. Located inside Ella Sharp Museum, a portion of every purchase will go to support the museum which has served our community well for so many years. See a curated selection of quality, hand-crafted goods from artisans near and far. 10 AM to 5 PM.

Acoustic Jam. 7 PM. Come de-stress from the Thanksgiving Holiday with us at 308 Brass Rail! Kay & Cezaar will be performing Country and Rock hits through the ages with your favorite bartenders serving you the coldest drinks and freshest food! 308 West Prospect Street, Jackson.

Battle of the Beards. 8 PM to 10 PM. Here comes No Shave November! We are going to wrap up an epic week of Drinksgiving, Turkey Day, and Black Friday with a stupendous Battle of the Beards…as well as mustaches. Proceeds benefit the marvelous Suck It Suicide! If you have what it takes then get your furry mug registered! Know someone who has magnificent facial hair? Then get them registered! $20 registration fee through Eventbrite.

Miracle on 34th Street at the Croswell. Written by Meredith Willson (“The Music Man”) and based on the movie of the same name, this holiday classic is sure to put you in the mood for Christmas! “Miracle on 34th Street” is returning to the Croswell stage for the first time in 10 years. Dates and times: Friday, November 25 @ 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 26 @ 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 26 @ 7:30 p.m. Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee Street, Adrian. www.croswell.org 517-264-SHOW.