Events of Wednesday, June 24, 2026

ORS Running Series:  The Concord Classic.  405 South Main Street, Concord.  Join us for the 35th running, featuring some very awesome events! Each year the event draws participants from all over the United States with the proceeds benefiting the Concord High School cross country team and overall running in the Concord community. We are looking forward to another great event! Parking is available in the High School or Middle School parking lots. The race will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be texted to your phone and live on this site. Results and series information is available at https://www.orsraceseries.com/

The Bad Guys 2 – Kids Summer Movie Series.  $1 Admission • June 23–25 • Showings at 11 AM & 2 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for The Bad Guys 2 as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. The Bad Guys are back for another action-packed adventure full of laughs, twists and teamwork. This time, the reformed crew is pulled into a brand-new mission that puts their skills, loyalty and good-guy status to the test. A fun, fast-paced family movie about friendship, second chances and trying to do the right thing. Admission is just $1.

Cascades Family Night.  Make your Wednesdays the highlight of the week with our Family Nights!  Bring the whole crew out for a night of fun — and take advantage of our special $15 family rate for groups of up to 8. Enjoy extended Splash Pad hours, live music, character appearances, and plenty of activities to keep everyone smiling. Each week brings a brand‑new theme, so there’s always something fresh to look forward to. Stay tuned — you won’t want to miss what’s coming. And when the evening winds down, gather together and end the night with the Grand Light Show at the Cascade Falls. It’s the perfect mid‑week magic. June 24 – MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER – SCIENCEPALOOZA.

Food Truck Wednesday. 11 AM to 2 PM. Jackson County Animal Shelter, 3370 Spring Arbor Road.

9th Annual Safe Haven Benefit.  5 PM to 7:30 PM. . Attendees will enjoy heavy appetizers, a relaxed cocktail hour, live music from local musician Ian Stewart, a 50-50 raffle and silent auction, while taking in the beautiful lake views. Tickets are $50, which will include a wide selection of delicious appetizers and one drink ticket. Ticket sales also directly support the Safe Haven program. Every ticket purchased, every item donated, and every conversation helps bring awareness to and prevent elder abuse. Eagles Nest Bar & Grill, 1392 Eagle Point Rd, Clarklake,

Line Dancing with Lucy.  Looking for a reason to get off the couch? This is it. Every Wednesday, Lucy takes over the dance floor with beginner-friendly line dance lessons from 7PM–9PM, followed by open dancing all night long. Never line danced before? Perfect. Been doing it for years? Even better. Lessons: 7PM–9PM, Open Dance: 9PM–Close.  $5 Cover.  The Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.