Events of Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Kiwanis Club of Jackson Presents Winter Film Series “Lightyear”.  11 AM and 2 PM.  $1 Dollar Admission.  $4 Kids Combo Small Pop and Popcorn.  Doors open one half hour before showtime.  Legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby, and his robot companion, Sox. As this motley crew tackles their toughest mission yet, they must learn to work together as a team to escape the evil Zurg and his dutiful robot army that are never far behind.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Cosmic Christmas Light Show.  Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum.  Our annual holiday light show is here! This year we are picking things up a notch with our new light show with updated graphics and soundtrack produced by the Longway Planetarium. This is a must not miss event for anyone looking for some holiday fun!  Price: $5 for adults, free for members, and free for children 3 and under.  Dates: 3 Times Daily from December 27-29, 2022.  Times: 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, & 4:00 pm each day.  Register online here.

Blood Drive.  10:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Join us for a blood drive at the Meijer Branch on December 27 from 10 AM – 3 PM. Appointments are preferred, however, walk-ins are accepted. Sign up for an appointment here.  This event is presented by Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. For eligibility guidelines and blood donation FAQs, click here.  Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.

Henrietta Page Turners Book Club.  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  Join us on the last Tuesday of the month at the Henrietta Branch to discuss a book selected by the group.  Contact the branch to learn more.

Nite Lites DRIVE THRU CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW.  Now thru Dec. 31, 2022.  Open every day including holidays. Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday,  5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday.  Pricing: $30 per car/vehicle (Sun – Thurs), $35 per car/vehicle (Fri & Sat), $45 per limo/motorhome/minibus, $100 per tour bus.  Accepts cash and credit/debit cards.  Michigan International Speedway.  Two US-12 Entrances: Westbound use Lot 8 Entrance, Eastbound use Graves Farm Entrance.  All Aboard! The NiteLites Express.  Introducing the Nite Lites Express! Purchase by the bench (4 people fit per bench).   Details, tickets, map here.

 Plan Your New Year’s Eve:  Bus With Us!  Experience Jackson has partnered with Jackson Area Transportation Authority (JATA) to provide a FREE shuttle service between downtown Jackson and select Jackson County Hotels this New Year’s Eve.   Whether you reside in the Jackson area or will travel to the area for New Year’s Eve, a comfortable Jackson County hotel is a great option. Bus with Us provides a safe alternative to driving on one of the biggest celebration nights of the year. Rides do not need to be reserved ahead, but it is recommended to book your room ahead to ensure availability.  https://www.experiencejackson.com/buswithus for all of the details. Special thanks to our sponsors, Rave Associates and Jackson Area Transportation Authority (JATA).