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Every Wednesday May to October The Jackson Green Market Second Sundays, June-December Famous Pairs Film Series Every Friday Weekly Friday Night Fish Fry August 14-15 2010 10:00am - 5:00pm The 17th Annual AWARE Historic Home Tour August 14, 2010 1:00pm to 4:00pm Taste of Jackson August 14, 2010 6:00-9:00 pm Rock n’ Blues at Lone Oak Vineyard Estate August 17, 2010 7:00pm Jackson Civic Art Association Free Caricature Demonstration August 20, 2010 7:00 pm FAMILY ~ THE MUSICAL August 21, 2010 8:30am to 12:30pm Unity Church of Jackson’s First Annual Circulation Day August 21, 2010 7:00 pm FAMILY ~ THE MUSICAL August 22, 2010 3:00 pm FAMILY ~ THE MUSICAL August 24, 2010 6:30pm – 8:30pm Thinking of Walking Away From Your Mortgage? Think Twice

Action Attractions

Adrenaline junkies beware: Jackson has many activities for those people who need a little thrill! Michigan International Speedway is the crown jewel, offering 200 mph racing from both the NASCAR and Indy car circuits. Be sure to pack a little excitement into your next visit.

Michigan International Speedway (MIS)
Brooklyn

Nestled in the scenic countryside of Irish Hills is one of the largest motor speedways in the United States. MIS features IRL and NASCAR sanctioned auto racing on its two-mile oval track. The 1000-acre track has a seating capacity of 111,000 in its main grandstand and bleachers. Spectator capacity in the infield and outfield areas is 150,000. After more than 38 years of improvements and updates, Michigan International Speedway is considered one of the country’s premier racing facilities.

Optimist Arena
1300 W. North St.
Jackson, MI 49202
517-783-2664

The arena provides open ice skating, figure-skating lessons, drop-in hockey, winter and spring youth hockey, and men’s hockey leagues.

AllSkate Fun Center
1313 W. North St.
Jackson, MI 49202
Business office: 517-787-8716

For a fun filled experience come and see what AllSkate has to offer. At AllSkate you can skate arount the roller rink to live DJ music, play a game in the arcade, or battle it out in the lazer tag facilities.

Rando Activity Center
3055 Shirley Dr.
Jackson, MI 49201
517-768-2255

At the Rando Activity Center (The RAC) they offer sport activity leagues, practice, tournaments, clinics, and camps. Our gym offers 16,000 square feet of clear span for a variety of activities. They have 3 High School regulation size basketball and volleyball courts. Indoor baseball and softball practice and clinics, tennis and weight training.

Jackson Speedway/Kart Track
US 127 & Page Ave.
Jackson, MI
517-787-6100

It is one of the nation’s newest, fastest and modern kart tracks. The facility is set up to house all levels of go-karting, from beginner to the experienced competitive racer. Visitors can enjoy go-karts, mini-cup cars, mini-sprints, weekday practice, weekend races, kart schools, kart-shop, corporate parties and much more.