- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Entertainment
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-796-8600 - Hurst Planetarium Shows
Ella Sharp Park
517-841-3860 - Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Jackson Community College
517-782-3221
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Entertainment
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-796-8600 - Snowflake Chili Cook-Off
Jackson Community College
517-787-2300 - Hurst Planetarium Shows
Ella Sharp Park
517-841-3860 - Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Jackson Community College
517-782-3221
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320
Entertainment - Jackson Community College
517-796-8600 - Home Show Expo
Jackson Community College Field House
517-783-4800 - Maple Sugar Festival
Eddy Geology Center, Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea
734-475-8307 - Sugaring and Shearing
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Hurst Planetarium Shows
Ella Sharp Park
517-841-3860 - Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Jackson Community College
517-782-3221 - Flea Market
Jackson County Fairgrounds
517-784-7750
Potter Center,
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Entertainment
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-796-8600 - Easter Egg Hunt
Ella W. Sharp Park
517-788-4040 - Hurst Planetarium Shows
Ella Sharp Park
517-841-3860 - Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Jackson Community College
517-782-3221 - G.R.E.A.T. Canoe Trip
Grand River
517-750-1276 - Discovery Days
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Jackson County Rose Queen Scholarship Pageant
Western High School Community Arts Center
517-787-2065 - Jackson Storyfest
Various Locations
517-782-4164 - Word Wise
Celebration of Reading and Writing in Jackson
517-788-4055 - Downtown Cruise Nights
Classic Car Cruise-In in Downtown Jackson
517-788-4355 - Cascade Falls Opens
Cascade Falls Park
517-788-4320 - “Weekend in the Park”
Cascade Falls Park
517-787-2065 - Junior Achievement Grand Prix
Cascades Falls Park
517-782-7822 - Start of Summer Fireworks Show
Cascade Falls Park
517-788-4320 - G.R.E.A.T. Canoe Trip
Grand River
517-750-1276 - Cruise Nights
Brooklyn Big Boy
517-592-8907 - 10K Rose Run
Cascade Falls Park
517-788-4320
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Parade of Homes
Various Locations
517-783-4300 - Ella Sharp Art & Wine Festival
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Craftsman Truck & ARCA Series Michigan International Speedway
800-354-1010 - Brooklyn Arts, Crafts & Antiques• Downtown Brooklyn
517-592-8907 - Downtown Cruise Nights
Classic Car Cruise-In in Downtown Jackson
517-788-4355 - Log Cabin Day
Waterloo Area Farm Museum
517-596-2254 - Rose Parade
Downtown on Michigan Avenue
517-787-2065 - Rose Run / Walk Event
517-787-0800 - Blues Festival
Jackson County Airport
517-796-9368 - Cruise Nights
Brooklyn Big Boy
517-592-8907 - Jackson Bombers Football
Semi-Professional Team
517-841-6550
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Cascade Falls July 3rd Firework Extravaganza
Cascade Falls Park
517-788-4320 - July 4th Celebration
Lee Conklin Museum
517-563-2311 - Hot Air Jubilee
Jackson County Airport
517-782-1515 - Downtown Cruise Nights
Classic Car Cruise-In in Downtown Jackson
517-788-4355 - Michigan Shakespeare Festival
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-788-5032 - Jackson Bombers Football
Semi-Professional Team
517-841-6550 - G.R.E.A.T. Canoe Trip
Kalamazoo River
517-374-4444 - Learning Fair
Spring Arbor University
517-750-3160 - Cruise Nights
Brooklyn Big Boy
517-592-8907 - Summer Concert Series
Downtown Jackson
517-788-4355 - Indy Racing League
Michigan International Speedway
800-354-1010
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Michigan Shakespeare Festival
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-788-5032 - AWARE Historic Home Tour
Throughout Jackson
517-783-2861 - Relay for Life
Cascade Falls Park
517-787-0382 - Jackson County Fair
Jackson County Fairgrounds
517-788-4405 - Downtown Cruise Nights
Classic Car Cruise-In in Downtown Jackson
517-788-4355 - Civil War Muster
Cascade Falls Park
517-788-4320 - Nextel Cup, NASCAR Busch, and ARCA RE/MAX Series Races
Michigan International Speedway
800-354-1010 - Jackson Bombers Football
Semi-Professional Team
517-841-6550 - Cruise Nights
Brooklyn Big Boy
517-592-8907 - G.R.E.A.T. Canoe Trip
Grand River
517-750-1276
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Entertainment
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-796-8600 - American Cancer Society Ducky Derby• Cascade Falls Park
517-787-0382 - End of Summer Fireworks
Cascade Falls Park
517-788-4320 - Jackson County Free Day
Various Locations
800-245-5282 - Jackson Family Fall Festival
St. Johns School Heritage Day
Whistlestop Park and Coe House Museum, Grass Lake
517-596-2649 - Family Farmfest
Various locations throughout Jackson
517-788-4292 - Fall Festival
Lee Conklin Antique Organ Museum
517-563-8927 - Jackson Bombers Football
Semi-Professional Team
517-841-6550 - G.R.E.A.T. Canoe Trip
Kalamazoo River
517-563-8230 - Fall Festival
Dahlem Environmental Center
517-782-3453 - Sandhill Crane Migration
Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary
517-769-6891 - Wine & Food Pairing
Pioneer Wine Trail Vineyards
517-522-8167 - Cruise Nights
Brooklyn Big Boy
517-592-8907
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Entertainment
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-796-8600 - Pioneer Days
Waterloo Area Farm Museum
517-596-2254 - Pumpkin Quest Fall Festival
Downtown Brooklyn
517-592-8907 - Brooklyn Arts, Crafts & Antiques• Downtown Brooklyn
517-592-8907 - Fall Harvest Festival
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - JAXPO – Business & Industry Exposition
Allskate
517-782-8221 - Theatre that Dripped Blood
Michigan Theatre
517-783-0811 - G.R.E.A.T. Canoe Trip
Grand River
517-750-1276 - Hurst Planetarium Shows
Ella Sharp Park
517-841-3860 - Jackson Bombers Football
Semi-Professional Team
517-841-6550 - Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Jackson Community College
517-782-3221 - Land of Falling Waters Pow Wow
Parkside Middle School
517-768-8018 - Cruise Nights
Brooklyn Big Boy
517-592-8907 - Scarecrow Row
Downtown Jackson
517-788-4355
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Entertainment
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-796-8600 - Jackson Symphony Orchestra
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-782-3221 - Downtown Christmas Parade
Downtown Jackson
517-788-1653 - Craft Show
Jackson County Fairgrounds
517-787-2065 - Santa's Arrival
Westwood Mall and Jackson Crossing
517-787-1170 or 517-787-4600 - Night Lights Christmas Lights Drive-through
Jackson County Fairgrounds
517-788-4405 - Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade
Downtown Brooklyn
517-592-8907 - Michigan High School Athletic Association Cross-Country State Championships
Michigan International Speedway
517-782-6106
- Exhibits
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Entertainment
Potter Center, Jackson Community College
517-796-8600 - Victorian Christmas
Waterloo Area Farm Museum
517-596-2254 - Victorian Christmas
Ella Sharp Museum
517-787-2320 - Annual Racing Merchandise Clearance
Michigan International Speedway
517-592-6672 - Hurst Planetarium Shows
Ella Sharp Park
517-841-3860 - Night Lights Christmas Lights Drive-through
Jackson County Fairgrounds
517-788-4405 - Eve on the Ave
Downtown Jackson
517-788-4355
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May 2008
Jackson Storyfest JSO Hall
Storytelling for all ages. Family Matinee with Bob & Audrey Allison. >>more
American 1 Teen Idol "Auditions" Varies
May 5 thru May 16, 2008 American 1 FCU will be hosting the annual American 1 Teen Idol Auditions at >>more
Handicap Dance Townsend Elementary School Gym
Free monthly dance for develomentally disabled adults. Video DJ and snacks provided by the Cascades Civitan >>more
Orientation for Foster and Adoptive Parents Family Service & Children's Aid
Orientation meeting for people wanting to learn more about foster or adoptive parenting. Sessions are >>more
Word Wise Jackson District Library
New York Times Best Selling Author Elizabeth Berg will speak at a Friday Evening reception at JDL's Carnegie >>more
Monotype Workshop (Printmaking) United Methodist Church, 113 S. Main, Concord, MI 49237
In this fast paced workshop you will learn the basics of the monotype (printmaking) process. Participants >>more
Music Down in my Soul First United Methodist Church, 275 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
The Jackson Chorale presents songs celebrating the spirit which has sustained mankind from the fields >>more
Open House/80th Birthday of Camp O' the Hills 2100 Pink Street (Person Hwy) in Brooklyn on Wamplers Lake
Girl Scouts - Irish Hills Council will host a Camp Open House from 11am until 3pm in honor of the 80th >>more
Budlight Cruise Nights Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Cruise Nights are a very popular & anticipated event in Jackson attracting hundreds of classic cars, >>more
Start of Summer Fireworks Show Cascades Park
Live Entertainment by Impact 7(a Motown Tribute Band.) Show begins at 7:00 pm >>more
ART and Flowers Van Thorre
Fifteen fine artists will display their works during this one day event. Art work will feature florals, >>more
June 2008
Rose Festival Parade & Party in the Park presented by American 1 Federal Credit Union Streets of Jackson & Ella Sharp Park
50th anniversary of the Rose Festival celebration. The festivities start with the Rose Parade at 1pm >>more
GMAC Mortgage presents the 7th Annual Jackson Blues Festival Jackson County Airport
June 5 6 7 2008. The 7th Annual Jackson Blues Festival at the Jackson County Airport. Great Blues Performers >>more
Wheels of Thunder Downtown Jackson
Enjoy a fun filled weekend with 2 days of music, food, games, contests, and shows including: Russell >>more
Dad's Car show Heritage Park
The Hanover-Horton Area Historical Society hosts and antique and classic car show. >>more
EAA Pancake Breakfast - Cruise-In & Fly-In
Jackson Artist "Steve Berkemier" Cascades Falls Amphitheater
Steve Berkemier will perform a variety of music by artists like Neil Diamond, James Taylor & John Denver. >>more
Jackson County Kids' Fest Middle School at Parkside
This two day event happens on both Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 from 10am to 3pm each day. The >>more
Ella Sharp Art Festival Ella Sharp Museum
Local Artists and local Wineries sell their wares at our annual fair from 12:00- 8:00. Live music. >>more
Midwest Meet of Champions Jackson High School
Many of the top senior high school track and field athletes in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio will compete >>more
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Michigan International Speedway
Exciting fender to fender racing action with the best drivers in the country at MIS.Don't miss out on >>more
Jackson Artist "Dave Weatherwax" Cascades Falls Amphitheater
Dave Weatherwax will fill the Cascade Falls Amphitheater with a variety of smooth sounds. Characters >>more
Cascades Falls Halloween Party featuring The Family Night Singers Cascades Falls Amphitheater
Costume parade, trick or treating, face painting & a costume fashion show with costumes from the Costume >>more
American 1 Movie in the Park Riverwalk Amphitheatre (Rain/Wind Location: Middle School at Parkside Auditorium)
American 1 is proud to bring an outdoor series of movies to the Jackson community. This will be the first >>more
Budlight Cruise Nights Downtown Jackson
Cruise Nights are a very popular & anticipated event in Jackson attracting hundreds of classic cars, >>more
July 2008
Picnic in the Park Concert Series Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Downtown Jackson’s lunchtime concert series, Picnic in the Park, promises to be a great midday retreat. >>more
Jackson Artist "Benny Poole" Community Meeting Hall, Ella Sharp Museum
Smooth Sounds of Jazz. Characters resembling Batman, Spiderman, Superman & Wonder Woman will be greeting >>more
Giant Fireworks Show Cascades Falls Amphitheater
Live entertainment be Karen Kidder & the Alibi Band. Show starts at 7:00 pm.. >>more
Parade/Tractor Pulls Hanover / Heritage Park
Brooklyn's 4th of July Fireworks Columbia Middle School Football Field
Fireworks at dusk at the Columbia Middle School football field. >>more
Picnic in the Park Concert Series Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Downtown Jackson’s lunchtime concert series, Picnic in the Park, promises to be a great midday retreat. >>more
Greater Jackson Michigan Classic Arbor Hills Golf Course
The 1st Annual Greater Jackson Michigan Classic Golf Tournament will be a 54-hole tournament with a cut >>more
Jackson District Library Presents: Gemini Cascades Falls Amphitheater
This musical celebration is especially designed for children pre-school - early elementary age and is >>more
Picnic in the Park Concert Series Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Downtown Jackson’s lunchtime concert series, Picnic in the Park, promises to be a great midday retreat. >>more
The Cascades Falls Christmas in July Show Cascades Park
Jackson Artist "Matt Walsh" will be crooning your favorite Christmas Songs as we bring some yuletide >>more
American 1 Teen Idol "Main Event" Riverwalk Amphitheatre in downtown Jackson (Rain/wind location: Jackson High School Auditorium
American 1 Teen Idol is an annual singing competition for teens ages 13 to 19 which benefits the Jackson >>more
Human Relations Commission Community Picnic Ella Sharp Park
12:00-4:00 p.m., Fun family Picnic for everyone! Bring a passing dish and enjoy an afternoon meeting >>more
Picnic in the Park Concert Series Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Downtown Jackson’s lunchtime concert series, Picnic in the Park, promises to be a great midday retreat. >>more
The Peter VanderWaals Big Band Concert Cascades Park
This will be a great evening of Big Band Classics and dancing under the stars. Characters resembling >>more
American 1 Movie in the Park Riverwalk Amphitheatre (Rain/Wind Location: Middle School at Parkside Auditorium)
American 1 is proud to bring an outdoor series of movies to the Jackson community. This will be the second >>more
Bud Light Cruise Nights Downtown Jackson
Cruise Nights are a very popular & anticipated event in Jackson attracting hundreds of classic cars, >>more
Kevin Kennard The Bon Ton Room @ All Play and No Work
Kevin Kennard returns to The Bon Ton Room as he presents his new cabaret show "Guilty Pleasures" on >>more
The Anonymous Group Annual Picnic Vandercook Lake County Park
This is the second annual picnic sponsored by the Anonymous Group for the disadvantaged kids of Jackson. >>more
Picnic in the Park Concert Series Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Downtown Jackson’s lunchtime concert series, Picnic in the Park, promises to be a great midday retreat. >>more
Jackson Artist " Rodney Marshall" and the Cottonwood Cloggers Cascades Falls Amphitheater
Grab your Cowboy Hat and join us for the sounds of Country Music. Characters from the Country Animal >>more
August 2008
Jackson County Fair Jackson Country Fairgrounds
Livestock exhibits, still exhibits, food concessions, merchant buildings, amusement rides, and national >>more
Picnic in the Park Concert Series Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Downtown Jackson’s lunchtime concert series, Picnic in the Park, promises to be a great midday retreat. >>more
Cascades Falls Date Night Cascades Falls Amphitheater
The Family Night Singers will be singing famous love songs from the past 40 years. All couples will >>more
Lloyd Ganton Roadside Classic Car Show 2100 Springport Rd
5th Annual Classic, Antique and Rod Show. Judging 4 Classes with Trophies and Dash Plaques. Free Food, >>more
Picnic in the Park Concert Series Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Downtown Jackson’s lunchtime concert series, Picnic in the Park, promises to be a great midday retreat. >>more
The Cascades Disney Night Extravaganza Cascades Falls Amphitheater
The Family Night Singers will sing traditional Disney songs and will rock the Amphitheater with songs >>more
3M Performance 400 Michigan International Speedway
The 2008 MIS racing season will come to a close on August 17 when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competes >>more
Picnic in the Park Concert Series Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Downtown Jackson’s lunchtime concert series, Picnic in the Park, promises to be a great midday retreat. >>more
jackson Artists the "Act III Band" Cascades Falls Amphitheater
The Act III Band will fill the Cascade Falls Amphitheater with the sounds of Rock-n-Roll. Characters >>more
American 1 Movie in the Park Riverwalk Amphitheatre in downtown Jackson (Rain/Wind Location: Middle School at Parkside Amphitheatre)
American 1 is proud to bring an outdoor series of movies to the Jackson community. This will be the last >>more
Bud Light Cruise Nights Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Cruise Nights are a very popular & anticipated event in Jackson attracting hundreds of classic cars, >>more
Civil War Muster Cascades Falls Park
The longest running, biggest Civil War Muster and Reenactment in Michigan. >>more
Rust 'N' Dust Hanover / Heritage Park
More than 100 tractors will be on display. The weekend is highlighted by and antique tractor pulling >>more
Picnic in the Park Concert Series Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Downtown Jackson’s lunchtime concert series, Picnic in the Park, promises to be a great midday retreat. >>more
Jackson Artist "On the Fence Band" Cascades Falls Amphitheater
Anix of Rock, Blues, Country & Jug Band Music. Your guaranteed to enjoy this unique blend. Characters >>more
End of Summer Fireworks Show Cascades Falls Park
Live entertainment by "The Saucecats" playing their high energy Zydeco music and the sounds of New Orleans. >>more
September 2008
Bud Light Cruise Nights Bucky Harris Park-Downtown
Cruise Nights are a very popular & anticipated event in Jackson attracting hundreds of classic cars, >>more
Fall Festival Museum /Heritage Park
A day-long celebration that includes an arts and craft show, museum tours, games,wagon rides, a chicken >>more
October 2008
American 1 Fall Women's Expo Middle School at Parkside
American 1 hosts their second Women's Expo of the year with over 100 vendors, stage presentations and >>more
Fall Harvest Ella Sharp Museum
Visit Ella's house and see farm lane decorated for the Fall Harvest - Antique cars and tractors, pumpkin >>more
November 2008
Antique Show Jackson Fair Events Center, Jackson County Fairgrounds
Antique Show >>more
American 1 Paws & Claws Expo TBA
American 1 presents the annual Paws & Claws Expo, an expo for pet lovers. The event will benefit >>more
Nite Lites Jackson Country Fairgrounds
Drive - thru Christmas Light Show >>more
December 2008
Breakfast with Mrs. Claus Ella Sharp Museum
Children (and adults) have breakfast, visit and hear a story from Mrs. Claus - straight from the North >>more
Eve on the Ave Downtown Jackson
Eve on the Ave is a special celebration that includes a ball drop. DJ hosted music, and a spectacular >>more





