Events of Thursday, December 26, 2024

Winter Kids Series-Harold and the Purple Crayon.  11 AM and 2 PM.  Join us for a free screening of Harold and the Purple Crayon, a delightful animated film based on the classic book by Crockett Johnson. Follow Harold as he uses his purple crayon to create his own world, embarking on imaginative adventures along the way. Perfect for young children and families, this fun and colorful film will be shown December 26-28 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before each screening. Thanks to our sponsors—American 1 Credit Union, Community 1 Cooperative, and The Kiwanis Club of Jackson—admission is free!  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Holiday Break Skate.  1 PM to 8 PM.  Admission $8 – laser tag $5 (includes a 10 credit game card) skate rental $5 – skate mate $5. Allskate Fun Center, 1313 W North St, Jackson.

Kwanzaa Community Dinner & Celebration.  Experience Jackson is a proud supporter of the Southside Festival Series, including the upcoming Kwanzaa Community Dinner & Celebration. The event will take place from 5-7 pm at C-Store Deli, 1202 Martin Luther King Dr , Jackson, MI 49203. There will be dinner, drums, gifts, and more. Everyone is welcome.

Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Display.  An experience like no other! Nite Lites is a five-mile long holiday lights drive through experience, running every day through 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.