Events of November 29, 30, and December 1, 2024

Friday, November 29

Brooklyn Holiday Parade, Tree Lighting and Photos with Grinch. Join your Brooklyn Community for the annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29. Pre-Parade Festivities in Downtown begin at 5:30pm. Parade Lineup begins at 6:30pm on Irwin St. Parade begins at 7pm. Santa will be at the Remax office after the parade to visit with children. If you would like to participate in the parade this year, please fill out the form at this link:https://forms.gle/pibfF13k9DZbEq3K9

Grand River Winter Farmer’s Market. A year-round community-driven market prioritizing fresh local products and Michigan made goods. Fridays 10 am – 3 pm. ood Assistance Programs: We accept most food assistance programs, including WIC, Bridge Cards, Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB), Project Fresh, and Senior Project Fresh. You can double your $ when using a Bridge card with the DUFB program ($10 becomes $20). Found Church, 141 E Michigan Ave., Downtown Jackson.

Marcus & Tiffany at Veritas. 6 PM to 9 PM. Marcus and Tiffany are classically trained singers who have been married for over 20 years. In his longtime opera career, Marcus was honored to sing on stages around the world, and with some of the biggest names in the business; and Tiffany has largely focused her music degree and velvety pipes on jazz and musical theatre. They will be performing their signature mix of genres and styles, including: classic rock, opera, 90s alternative, mellow 70s gold, country, big band favorites, and more! Requests always welcome. Veritas, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Black Friday Wine Before the Line Cases and Bottles Sale. Open 8am – 5pm! Start your day off right with the peaceful views of the winery & amazing wine sales! Keep in mind wine for gifts, parties, and winter days at home! Early Bird Sales 8-12pm: 20% off bottles, 25% off cases. Day Sales 12-5pm: 15% off bottles, 20% off cases. Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson.

Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Display. An experience like no other! Nite Lites is a five-mile long holiday lights drive through experience, running Nov 22, thru Jan 5, 2025. Drive Thru tickets can also be purchased at the gate. Train tickets must be purchased online in advance. Sun – Thurs 5:30pm – 9:00pm, Fri – Sat 5:30pm – 10:00pm. $35 Per Car. Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrances only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan.Ticket Booth is 15 minute drive off of US 12 Entrances Gate 8 Or Gate 14 thru our spectacular Pre Show. WEST bound – use Gate 8 Entrance. EAST bound – use Graves Farm Entrance Gate 14.

Black Friday Night MEGGA Game Night. 7 PM. We open the MeggaXP Zone to the public for ONE night only, and for $10, you can do all of the video gaming, board gaming, Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Euchre, Poker, Jackbox, Air Hockey, Cornhole, Foosball, Ping Pong, Fortnite, YOU NAME IT – we’ve got it all here, people! We have a library of vintage consoles. We have a lot of arcade consoles. We have over 25 tables to play whatever tabletop gaming you wish. We have modern consoles. We have a 20 ft screen to play Jackbox and various other games on. We do trivia! We do karaoke! We have drink specials! We do ALL of this under one roof, all from 7pm – Midnight, and ALL for just $10!!! And SINCE THIS IS Black Friday – – – we have a Black Friday special! We have buy one get one free on entries for the night! Commonwealth Commerce Center, Downtown Jackson.

Julia Child: A Recipe for Life. Traveling Exhibit at Ella Sharp Museum. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, explores the key ingredients in Julia’s personal journey, which became part of America’s culinary revolution, through a series of immersive experiences. Julia’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, and teach how to make delicious food. Learning empowered Julia and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life is a traveling exhibition produced and toured by Flying Fish, developed in collaboration with Napa Valley Museum, supported by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, the Schlesinger Library, Harvard Radcliffe Institute, and generously sponsored by Oceania Cruises. Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday: 11:30am – 4pm, Sunday – Monday: Closed. Admission includes Museum Galleries and Hurst Planetarium Shows. Check here for updates.

Saturday, November 30

Shop Small Saturday. Small Business Saturday is a movement that encourages the support of local small businesses. When you Shop Small, you help small businesses thrive, and, every time you Shop Small, you invest in your community.

Jackson Candy & Fudge Factory Holiday Open House. 10 AM to 6 PM. It’s Shop Small Saturday. We think it’s the best time to show you what we offer. There’s no better way to do that than to let you sample our products. When you’re out and about this Saturday, please take time to stop by our shop. We will have so many samples available for you to try that you will wonder if you have room for dinner. We’ll have egg nog for you and who doesn’t like that old time tradition. We’ll be giving away gift cards and prizes, so don’t forget to sign up when you are there. We’ll be giving away double tickets for our Golden Ticket drawing and those will be drawn on December 1st. And, of course, we’ll have free tokens to the wowie zowie gumball machine. Our store is decorated for Christmas, and we’ll have the holiday music playing, samples of holiday treats and eggnog. So, stop by and spend a few minutes with us. And don’t forget to bring the kids and grandparents. 1522 E Michigan Ave, Jackson.

Shop Small Saturday with Live Music by John Louis Good. Support local businesses, artisans and us here at Sandhill Crane Vineyards this Small Business Saturday! Hang out with live music from 1-4pm by John Louis Good. Wildfeather Studios (across the street from Sandhill) will also be having an open studio day with more local artists. Vendors include our featured artist, Nature’s Gaze Gallery, Skeins of Valor, Grandma’s Lavendar, Brian Fritz Fine Art & Printmaking, ArtstudioA, Glass Art by Ann, Peggy’s Paper & Mack Island Art. 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson.

First Annual Craft, Soup & Bake Sale. Join us for our first annual Craft, Soup, and Bake Goods Sale. Get started on Christmas shopping by supporting local crafters and bakers! There will also be soups to sample along the way. We hope you’ll make plans to join us! $1 entry fee fee (Children Free)Saturday, November 30th. 9am-4pm. Michigan Center Bible Church, 150 Broad Street, Michigan Center.

Shop Small Sip ’n Shop Art Sale. Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Art 634 on November 30, from 11 am to 7 pm, and support local artists while finding unique holiday gifts. Explore a variety of handmade items including pottery, paintings, photography, fiber art, jewelry, musical instruments, ornaments, and much, much more. This event is free to attend, but if you’d like to enjoy our special brunch, we will be featuring brunch from 11 am to 3 pm.Participating studios will also be offering their own signature drinks to enjoy as you browse. From 4 pm to 7 pm, say hello to the artists behind The Gifts in the Gallery show. Enjoy light refreshments along with live music by saxophonist, Kevin Krieger. Don’t miss your chance to win an Art 634 gift basket! Visit participating studios for a chance to enter our raffle. Join us for a fun day of shopping, brunch, and celebrating local artists! 634 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson.

Michigan Center Lions Club Christmas Parade. 6 PM. The Holiday Season begins Saturday Night, hosted by the Michigan Center Lions Club. Downtown Michigan Cente.r

Sunday, December 1

All A Merry Can Christmas Show. 4 PM. Since 1984 The All A Merry Can Christmas Variety Show has raised canned goods for the less fortunate during the holiday season. Local and professional talent take to the stage for the holiday show. All ages have fun. Admission is a canned good(s) or personal care items. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Vandercook Lake Christmas Parade. 6 PM. Parade staging area: Vandercook Lake High School Parking lot, Golf Avenue Time: Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Arrival time will be announced at Entrant Meeting (see date/time below). Line-Up: All entries must take and keep the place assigned to them by the Line-Up staff. Theme: “Christmas Candyland”. Be as creative as possible! Lighting: All entries must have lights.The more lights and decorations you have the more magical it seems to spectators (especially the kids!). Santa Claus Clause: The Vandercook Lake Parade Committee has adopted “The Santa Claus” clause. This clause PROHIBITS any other float participant or entry to use any other “live” Santa Claus. Only one Santa Claus will be provided, presented, and established by the Vandercook Lake Parade Committee for the entire parade.

Tompkins Center Holiday Open House, Veterans Tree Lighting and Holiday Greens Sale. The Holiday Open House and Greens Sale at the Stewart Farm 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Pre Order form for green Limited selection for post orders. Hot chocolate and cookies in the school house. Greens pre-order pickup and extras for purchase out in the red barn Take a tour of the Stewart Farm with our curator. 10138 Tompkins Road, Rives Junction. Then join us at 6:00 pm at the corner of M-50 and Woodard Road to sing Christmas carols, and the festivities of the Veteran’s Christmas Tree Lighting to celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season. The tree is decorated with the names of Veterans from our area. Please email Tompkinshistorical@gmail.com a any names that you would like to have on the tree. Veterans are either from current service or from any military situation. Stewart Farm Museum. Open House 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Tree Lighting 6:00P.M. Downtown Tompkins Center.