$1 Summer Movie Kids Series:  The Croods. Showings at 11 AM & 2 PM • Doors 30 Minutes Before Each Showing.  Join us at the Michigan Theatre for The Croods as part of our Summer Kids Movie Series, sponsored by Kiwanis & Southern Michigan Bank and Trust. When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family is forced to leave the only home they have ever known and set out into a colorful, dangerous and exciting new world. Along the way, they discover new ideas, unexpected friendships and the importance of sticking together. A funny, family-friendly movie about adventure, courage and family.  Admission is just $1.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

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. July 29- Toy Story Night with Live Music by His Boy Elroy.  Admission $15 for family (up to 8 members).

It’s a Wedding, What Could Go Wrong? 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.  The Theodore, 402 W Michigan Ave, Jackson.  Monster Box Theatre presents the world premiere of the new immersive comedy, ‘It’s a Wedding”. What makes this show extra fun, is that you don’t watch it on a stage from the audience, it is happening all around you. Because, you are in the show as a guest attending the wedding reception. Don’t worry, you get to choose your own level of participation. The color you select on your name badge indicates to the actors how much you want them to interact with you, But, whatever you select, you are part of the show. Expect to laugh throughout the evening as Amanda and Larry try to keep the nonstop chaos under control, and make it to their honeymoon in one piece. Your Ticket includes light hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, Champagne toast, cake and coffee, and, at certain levels, a keepsake to take home, or even a spoken line of dialogue in the show (optional). Doors open for cocktails at 6:00 pm, showtime is 7:00 pm. Bar will remain open throughout the performance.  Tickets here.

Flinging Things. 2:30 PM.  Experience forces and motion while building a variety of devices that will cause ordinary objects to fall, fling, and fly.  Jackson District Library Spring Arbor Branch: July 29, 2:30 PM.  Registration required at https://tinyurl.com/2f2e35jp  Presented by the Sloan Museum of Discovery. Intended for ages 8-12.  This event is part of Summer Discover. Learn more at https://myjdl.com/explore/summer-discover

NW Bedding Donation Drive.  6 PM to 8 PM.  Sleep in Heavenly Peace and the Northwest Community are holding a community bedding drive.  Drop off new twin bedding and pillows to Northwest Early Elementary Parking Lot.  New twin comforters, twin sheets, pillows, twin mattress pads.  More information at SHPBEDS.ORG.  3735 Lansing Avenue, Jackson.