Events of Thursday, October 30, 2025

Grow Jackson 5th Anniversary and Harvest Dinner.  5:30 PM.  Art 634.  This milestone evening will include dinner made with locally sourced food, a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a silent auction, music by Richie Brown, and conversation as we pause to reflect on how far we’ve come and look ahead to what’s next in our mission to grow hope, food access, and community. Tickets are $100 for individuals or you can reserve a table of six for $500 or a table of eight for $600. Tickets can be purchased online or RSVP for this event by emailing: Jacob@GrowJackson.org.

Cascades Humane Society Trunk or Treat.  6 PM to 8 PM.  Candy, adoptable pets, pet costume contest (at 6:30 PM), trunk decorating contest, donuts and cider.  Don’t forget to wear your costume!  1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson.

Downtown Jackson Witches Walk.  Join us Downtown, Jackson, Michigan for the 2025 Witches Walk on October 30! For extra fun dress as your best witch.  What you’ll do: Visit participating businesses from 4-8 PM, find the witch in each place, document with the map you’ll be given, & submit your entry form at the AFTER PARTY at Grand River Brewery to win prizes from our downtown businesses!  AFTER PARTY, 6-9 PM at Grand River Brewery. Prize drawing starts at 8 PM. To get your map, start at: FarmSudz, Jackson Candle Company, Marketplace Manna, or The Blessed Nest.

Fall into Film:  Return of the Living Dead (1985).  Just in time for Halloween, don’t miss this cult horror-comedy on the big screen. In Return of the Living Dead (1985), a gas leak reanimates corpses in a Louisville cemetery, unleashing chaos, brains-hungry zombies, and a punk rock soundtrack that helped redefine the undead. Fast, smart, and darkly funny, this film put a new spin on zombie lore and has remained a fan favorite ever since. Written and directed by Dan O’Bannon (screenwriter of Alien), it’s a genre mash-up with attitude, memorable effects, and plenty of over-the-top mayhem. Part of our Fall into Film Thursday night series. Doors open at 6:30 PM; the film begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 at the door; members attend free. Celebrate Halloween early—catch a cult classic where it belongs: in the dark.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Charcuterie Workshop. 6 PM.  Join us for our Charcuterie Workshop! We’re hosting a Charcuterie Workshop and you’re invited to get hands-on and creative. Build your own beautiful board step-by-step, learn pairing tips, and leave with a masterpiece you can enjoy on the spot or take home to share! Wine will be available for guests 21+.   The Brokerage House Lakeside.  Spots are limited so be sure to get your ticket today! https://awareshelter.kindful.com/e/men-who-cook Come for the food, stay for the fun, and support a great cause!  245 Hyde Road, Clarklake.

Nite Lites Halloween Drive-Thru. The New Nite Lites Halloween light show is a drive-thru attraction roughly 2 miles for all ages to experience with no scary actors from the comfort of your own car. Train rides will be available. Halloween Drive through Light show is open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through Oct. 31, 2025, located At Michigan International Speedway, 12626 US 12, Brooklyn, MI 49230. Enter at Gate 8 Only.  Kid Friendly and No Scary Actors!  Tickets and event page here.