Events of Thursday, June 30, 2022

Summer Kids Film Series.  This week:  “Sing 2”. Michigan Theatre of Jackson is host to the Summer Kids Film Series (Tuesdays through Thursdays) with 11 AM and 2 PM screenings throughout the summer, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Jackson.  Doors open 30 minutes before screen time (10:30 am and 1:30 pm).  Admission is $1.  Kids Combo Small Drink and Popcorn is $4.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Summer Nights Concert at Leoni Township Park.  6 PM to 9 PM.  The Leoni Township Parks and Recreation Committee is hosting Summer Nights in the Park from 6 to 9 p.m. every other Thursday throughout the summer at the Leoni Township Park on Fifth Street in Michigan Center. Music, Vendors, Food Trucks and more!  Tonight’s band:  All Direction.

Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner.  6:30 PM to 10 PM.  Join us for a four course dinner prepared by Chef Colin Theodorus paired with Woodford Reserve Bourbons. A representative from Woodford will join us providing detailed descriptions of each bourbon pairing.  Raffle items will also be available for attendees.  Tickets and menus here.  Veritas, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson.

Summer Movies at Napoleon Branch.  2 PM.  Join us for a movie day at the Jackson District Library Napoleon Branch!  Today’s feature: Finding Dory.  Free!

Nixon Water Park.  11 AM to 3 PM.  Nixon Water Park is open for the summer season.   The Nixon Water Park is located inside Nixon Park at 400 E. North St. It contains a water slide, full pool, waterfall, and wading area. The complex also hosts an event space for community use. The water park will be open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 20. The cost is $5 per person or 10 swim passes for $40. Extended daily hours are likely to be announced later this summer.