Eyes on the Block
2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Jackson Symphony Orchestra, 215 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
CNA, a non-profit and analysis organization, on behalf of the City of Jackson and the Racial Equity Commission, is conducting an equity audit of city operations. As part of this we are holding a community input session to listen to you. We want to hear YOUR voice!

April Board Meeting
2026-04-23 17:30 - 18:30 | MLK Center, 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States
Join us every fourth Thursday of every month at the MLK Board Meetings are held at the MLK Center. Meetings start at 5:30pm and run until ~6:30pm. Meetings are open to the public.

Youth Soccer Spring League
2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00 and 7 more dates
Registration Deadline: April 6 OR until divisions are full
Fee: $20 (JPS District) $25 (outside JPS)
Games: Saturdays, April 18 – May 30 (no games May 23)
Divisions: Kindergarten – Middle School
Register in-person
City of Jackson Parks and Recreation Dept.
161 W. Michigan Ave 5th Floor
Jackson MI 49201
Call/Text: 517-416-0365
Email: amarkham@cityofjackson.org

Spring Homeschool PE Class
2026-04-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-18 08:00 - 17:00
$20 (JPS District) / $25 (outside JPS) per session
Session 1:
Mondays, March 2 – April 6
at Boos Recreation Center, 210 Gilbert Street
Session 2:
Mondays, April 13 – May 18
at Ella Sharp Park Soccer Fields
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade:
3 – 3:45
4th – 8th Grade:
3:45 – 4:30pm
Register in person
City of Jackson Parks and Rec. Dept.
161 West Michigan Ave 5th Floor
Jackson MI 49201
Office phone: 517-788-4040
Contact: Alexa Markham
Call/Text: 517-416-0365
email: amarkham@cityofjackson.org

Community Clean Up Day
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Corner of Prospect and Cooper, jackson, MI, 49201, United States
Bring any unwanted items in and around your home to the corner of Prospect and Cooper Street for our Sixth Annual Community Clean-up Day!

Mother Daughter Tea
2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:30 | City Hall, 161 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI, 49201, United States
Mothers aunts, grandmothers and their daughters are formally invited to our annual tea party at the new City Center! Guests will enjoy light snacks, beverages, a craft, and a photograph booth to capture memories! Open to Pre-K through 8th Grade.
$20 (JPS District) / $25 (Outside JPS).
Each attendee must register.
Contact: Alexa Markham
cal/text: 517-416-0365
email: amarkham@cityofjackson.org

May Board Meeting
2026-05-28 17:30 - 18:30 | MLK Center, 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States

Job Fair
2026-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Jackson City Center, 145 West Courtland, Jackson, MI, 49201, United States

Political Panel Discussion
2026-06-18 17:30 - 18:30 | MLK Center, 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States
Join local leaders and community voices for an honest and impactful conversation about elections, leadership, civic engagement, and the impact decisions have on our community.
Moderators:

Sean Graney – Multimedia Journalist / Reporter for WLNS TV-6
Jessica Houston – Employee Engagement Analyst, Michigan Dept. of Treasury

Panelists:

Derek Dobbies – Chief of Staff at Michigan AFL-CIO and former Mayor of Jackson
John Wilson – Retired Correctional Officer
Shalanda Hunt – Jackson City Council Member
Gregory Lyons – Attorney at Law
Nicole Hughes – Jackson County District Judge

Juneteenth Scholarship Award Ceremony
2026-06-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Spring Arbor University, 106 E. Main St., Spring Arbor, MI, 49283, United States
We’re awarding $1,000 – $2,500 scholarships to seniors, college students, and trade students through the Jackson Juneteenth Celebration!
Honorees will be recognized June 19th at Spring Arbor University, with funds presented June 20, 2026.

Juneteenth
2026-06-20 14:00 - 19:00 | Horace Blackman Park, 212 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson, United States

CANCELED - June Board Meeting
2026-06-25 17:30 - 18:30 | MLK Center, 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States

July Board Meeting
2026-07-23 17:30 - 18:30 | MLK Center, 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States
