MLK-CIA

Santa Calls
2025-12-03 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Detroit)
Children can receive a phone call from Santa and his elves for the holiday! Sign up online or in person to share any special requests from your Christmas wish list and you will get a personalized call from the North Pole.
Date of Calls: December 1 or December 3
Times: Calls will be between 5:30pm and 7pm
Ages: Children up to 3rd Grade
FREE PROGRAM
Deadline: December 1 at 5pm
Office: 517-788-4040

Water Aerobics and Swim Laps
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Jackson High Aquatics Center, 544 Wildwood Avenue, Jackson, MI, 49202, United States
Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm-8pm.

6-7pm shallow water aerobics class
7-8pm deep water walking
6-8pm lap swim (adults only)

Jackson High School Pool
544 Wildwood Ave
$5 drop in or $40 for 10 classes
Alex Markham
call or text: 517-416-0365
email amarkham@cityofjackson.org

Adult Drop In Soccer
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Boos Center, 210 Gilbert Street, Jackson, MI, United States
Stay active and keep up on your skills during the off season with our indoor drop in soccer program. October 13 – February 23.
Mondays and Wednesdays 7:15pm – 9:15pm.
Boos Recreation Center, 210 Gilbert Street.
$2 per person or $20 for 12 visits.
517-788-4040
recreation@cityofjackson.org

Adult Drop In Volleyball
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Boos Center, 210 Gilbert Street, Jackson, MI, United States
Drop in volleyball is open to anyone ages 18+ who wants to stay active and join in some friendly competition!
Thursdays 6:45pm – 8pm
October 23 – December 18 (no drop in 11/27)
Boos Recreation Center 210 Gilbert Street.
$2 per visit or $20 for 12 visits.
517-788-4040
recreation@cityofjackson.org

YPOP Holiday Giftaway
2025-12-20 15:30 - 17:30 | MLK Center, 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States
Toys, food, gifts, money and prizes! A great time of Holiday festivities and coming together with great community sponsors and local supporters – we are sure to make an impact on many lives!

Youth Basketball League
2026-01-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-24 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-31 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-14 13:00 - 17:00
3rd – 6th Grad Basketball League.
Practice starts the week of December 2.
Game Dates: Saturdays, January 10 – February 14.
Fee: $20 (JPS District) / $25 (Outside JPS).
Deadline: December 1st OR until divisions are full.
Register at https://jacksonmi.recdesk.com/Community/Home
517-788-4040

January Board Meeting
2026-01-22 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.

February Board Meeting
2026-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | MLK Center, 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States

Spring Homeschool PE Class
2026-03-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-20 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

March Board Meeting
2026-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | MLK Center, 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, 49203, United States

Youth Soccer Spring League
2026-04-18 10:00 - 17:00
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

Eyes on the Block
2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 | 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!
