Events of Thursday, October 8, 2026

Wake Up! Jackson. Start your morning building meaningful connections with fellow business leaders, gaining fresh insights and staying connected to the latest developments across Jackson’s business community. This Month’s Featured Speaker: Michael Klintworth, Jackson Generals pro hockey team.  7:30 AM – 9:00 AM. Forty Nine South, 2527 Helena Ave., Jackson.  Cost: $15 Members | $25 Future Members, Annual Pass: $125 for access to all 10 events.  Register today and join us for a morning of networking, learning and community connection!

Flatiron District Open House.  10 AM.  The City of Jackson and Norfolk Homes are inviting residents, community partners, and media to attend a Flatiron District Open House at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. The open house is a rescheduled event following the previously canceled groundbreaking celebration for the new housing development in the Flatiron District. The event will begin at the intersection of Greenwood Ave. and Douglas St. and will include site visits for several homes currently under construction in the new neighborhood.  The project celebrates the reinvention of one of Jackson’s historic neighborhoods and marks an important step in the continued revitalization of the Flatiron District. The Flatiron District Open House is open to the public.

Halloween Nite Lites.  Halloween 2026 Nite Lites Drive Thru & Train Rides Thru Show (approx. 2 miles). Located At Michigan International Speedway, 12626 US 12 Brooklyn.  October 1-31 (EXCEPT OCT. 24).  Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 8:00 – 10:00 PM.ADMISSION:  For the drive thru, admission is charged per car load, regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle. For the train, you must purchase a ticket for each person who needs a seat. Halloween Drive Thru Entrance is Off M-50.  $30 per car.  Event page here.