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Battle Creek Farmers Market
2025-07-09 05:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-02 05:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Festival Market Square, 25 S McCamly St, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
Where Community Gathers & Freshness Thrives!
Join us at the heart of downtown for the Battle Creek Farmers Market— your weekly destination for fresh produce, local goods, delicious eats, and vibrant community spirit!
When: Every Wednesday from May 14th through October 8th
Where: Festival Market Square [25 McCamly St. Battle Creek, MI)
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Come stroll through a lively outdoor market filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, artisanal products, and handmade crafts—all brought to you by local farmers, makers, and small businesses.
Enjoy live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and the warm, welcoming vibe that makes the Battle Creek Farmers Market a local favorite.
Whether you’re a regular or visiting for the first time, we can’t wait to see you there!
Stay connected!
Follow us on Facebook for vendor lists, live entertainment schedules, and special market events.
Visit downtownbcfarmersmarket.com for vendor and sponsor information!
Thank you to our Farmers Market Sponsor: Athletico Physical Therapy

2025 St. Joe Farmers Market
2025-07-05 05:00 - 10:00 | Lake Bluff Park, 520 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market.
Vendors will offer various products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee, and more!
This event is held on Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Admission: Free

Contact: St. Joe Today
Tel: 2699851111

Cruise At The Fountain 2025
2025-07-05 04:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-04 04:00 - 13:00 | Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair Street, Marshall, MI, 49068, United States
Swap Meet, Craft Show, Sock Hop Dance, Vendors… and more!
This will be a 2 day event! Check us out at www.CruiseMarshall.com for more information. Free T-shirt and goodie bags for first 100.
DATES/TIME: July 4, 2025SOCK HOP DANCEEarly registration CraftsFood*more to be announced soon
CRUISE AT THE FOUINTAIN EVENT“Spirit of the 4th”Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025Vintage cars, campers, motorcycles showBandArts and CraftsFood VendorsGamesPrizes, 50/50 drawingAwards- personalized with winning vehicleParade to downtown Marshall, street closure for cars to park, band/dancing, cruising Marshall, enjoy dining downtown and social districtCheck website for updated information as more to come
Registration Form: https://calhouncountyfairgrounds.com/…/2025-Cruise-Car…
Vendor Form: https://calhouncountyfairgrounds.com/…/2025-Cruise…
269-781-8161ccaiscruise@gmail.com

Marshall Area Farmers Market
2025-07-05 04:00 - 08:00 | Marshall Area Farmer’s Market, 125 W Green St, Marshall, MI, 49068, United States
It’s Saturday! Imagine entering our downtown Market at 125 West Green during our outdoor season mid-May to November and before you are a multitude of canopies featuring tables displaying an abundance of fresh, local vegetables and fruits. Herbs, eggs, meats & poultry, flowers and cinnamon bread aromas envelop your senses as shoppers stroll amid the wide aisles checking out the healthy, tasty choices. There are smiles and casual conversations ensuing as people sip coffee while relaxing at tables on the grassy knolls. Youngsters may delight in the activities of the children’s tent, while you listen to a guitarist strum a tune.

Music Bingo
2025-07-03 15:00 - 19:30, 2025-06-26 15:00 - 19:30 | The Base Bar & Grill, 3905 W Dickman Rd, Springfield, MI, 49037, United States
Come play Music Bingo at the Base Bar and Grill while enjoying $1 Wing Thursdays or just stop by for a pizza! Players can win a gift card to the Restaurant!

2025 Wednesday Night Market
2025-07-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Court Place Plaza, 810 Court Place, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
This event will feature a mix of artisans and farmers and their handcrafted goods + food/beverages.
There’s something for everyone—anything from home decor and furniture to jewelry, baked goods, candles, soaps, and more!
Admission: Free

Contact: St. Joe Today
Tel: 2699851111

Trivia Night at Fiesta Mexicana
2025-06-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Fiesta Mexicana, 181 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49015, United States
Come join us for an amazing night of trivia, prizes, and drink specials. It’s Trivia @ Fiesta Mexicana! Test your trivia knowledge and compete against your friends and other patrons. It’s fun to play, and everyone is welcome! We’ll see you there!

2025 Lighthouse Tours
2025-06-28 06:00 - 15:00 | Lighthouse Tours, 80 Rideway St, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
2025 Season – Join us weekly on Saturdays, from 10:00a-7:00p, June 7 through August 30.
Weather permitting – check the St. Joe Today Facebook page for the most current Lighthouse updates!

Go inside the North Pier Inner Light first-floor for free or buy a ticket to climb to the top. It’s fun for all ages!

Explore the free first-floor exhibits and dive into the rich nautical history of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor.
Climb to the top for spectacular panoramic views ($5/person).
Stroll the pier to the Outer Lighthouse – a perfect spot for boat and sunset watching.

Tours and Lectures

Enjoy a free, guided tour from the start of the North Pier to the Lighthouse. Tours will be held once every Saturday at 10:00a!
Lighthouse Lectures – the second Saturday of the month, June-August (June 14, July 12, August 9) at 10:00a; Locations TBA – stay tuned!

Discover Their Legacy
Learn about lighthouses as an important aid to navigation and their contribution to the economic viability of our area since the mid-1800s. To this day, the port continues to serve cargo ships transporting agricultural products, lumber, aggregate and other construction materials, as well as a vibrant recreational boating community.
Parking
Tiscornia Park – 80 Ridgeway St., St. Joseph, MI
Tickets

Purchase in-person with CASH only at the lighthouse.
Purchase in-person with cash or credit at the St. Joe Today Welcome Center – located at 301 State St., St. Joseph, MI

Admission: Free First-Floor Exhibit, $5/person to Climb

Contact: St. Joe Today

2025 St. Joe Farmers Market
2025-06-28 05:00 - 10:00 | Lake Bluff Park, 520 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market.
Vendors will offer various products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee, and more!
This event is held on Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Admission: Free

Contact: St. Joe Today

A Walking Tour Through 1950's Benton Harbor
2025-06-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Morton Housse Museum, 205 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
Join local historian Chuck Jager for a journey back to the heyday of Benton Harbor.
The tour will explore the streets of downtown Benton Harbor, including drive-ins, stores, restaurants, and movie theaters of the 1950s.
After the tour, stay for the Summer ArtHop, featuring artists, entertainment, food, and drinks. The tour will start at the Benton Harbor Welcome Center, located at 205 Territorial.
Admission: $10

Free Live Music Fridays
2025-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E Lemon Creek Rd, Berrue. Springs, MI, 49103, United States
Join us at Lemon Creek Winery in Berrien Springs, MI for our free outdoor live music series featuring WBG specials and food trucks. This summer event runs from June through September.

June 6th | Dave and John + Jalapeno Grill Food Truck
June 13th | Joe Bisceglia + Wood, Stock & Grill Food Truck
June 20th | Dave Johnson + Wood, Stock & Grill Food Truck
June 27th | Tim Velez + Jalapeno Grill Food Truck
July 4th | Brian McClure Celtics and Classics + Evelyn Mae’s BBQ Food Truck
July 11th | Shelby Lentz + Nola Roux Food Truck
July 18th | Leanne & Meghan + Wood, Stock & Grill Food Truck
July 25th | Lynn Thompson + Tacos Don Chepe Food Truck
August 1st | Dave and John + Feeling Grazey Food Truck
August 8th | Barley Priest + Gambino’s Pizza Food Truck
August 15th | Dave Johnson + Tacos Don Chepe Food Truck
August 22nd | Joe Bisceglia + Nola Roux Food Truck
August 29th | Lynn Thompson + Brick House Food Truck
September 5th | Mike Struwin + Evelyn Mae’s BBQ Food Truck
September 12th | Brian McClure + Jalapeno Grill Food Truck
Admission: Free

Contact: Kait Lemon
Tel: 2694711321
email

Tibbits Volunteer Training 2024
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Tibbits Opera House, 14 S Hanchett St, Coldwater, MI, 49036, United States
No tickets are needed for this event. You do not need to sign up for a session, just come!
If you’ve ever wanted to volunteer at Tibbits during events, now is your opportunity! Join The Audience Services Team to learn an entirely new area of volunteering during events or to brush up on your skills and our new procedures. From gift shop attendants to bartenders, ushers to ticket scanners, 50/50 raffle sellers to greeters, we have many areas that we would love to use your skills at concerts, community events, films, and of course, summer theatre! You don’t have to attend both training sessions. All sessions take place at the theatre.
Still need to be convinced?
Here are the top 10 Benefits of Volunteering!
• Provides you with a sense of purpose
• Provides a sense of community
• Helps you meet new friends
• Increases your social skills
• Improves self-esteem
• Teaches you valuable skills
• Provides job prospects
• Brings fun into your life
• Can help you be happier
• Gets you out of your comfort zone

Chapin Mansion Tours
2025-06-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Niles History Center, 508 E. Main Street, Niles, MI, 49120, United States
The Historic Chapin Mansion is now open for the 2025 tour season! Tours are led by trained docents and offer a look inside this beloved Niles landmark.

2025 Tour Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays 1pm – 2pm through December. Tours begin at the Fort St. Joseph Museum.

About: The Historic Chapin Mansion was built in 1882 by Henry and Ruby Chapin. From 1933 – 2012, the building served as Niles City Hall. Today it is administered by the Niles History Center.

Check our website, www.nileshistorycenter.org, for information on open house events.
Admission: Admission: $5 for adults. Ages 18 and under are free.

Contact: Niles History Center
Tel: 269-845-4054

2025 Lighthouse Tours
2025-06-27 04:00 - 13:00 | Tiscornia Park, 80 Ridgeway St, St. Joseph, MI, 49085, United States

LADD PEOPLE’S PICNIC
2025-06-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Riverview Park- Briarwood Shelter, 2927 Niles Road, St Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
(11am-2pm) Open House Style
Riverview Park
Briarwood Shelter
2927 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49084
LADD
PEOPLE’S
PICNIC
**Lunch, activities, and music will be provided. This event will be both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting), so dress accordingly! **
Time Location Will be Attending:

Creative Place ~ Listen to Your Art
2025-06-14 08:00 - 13:00 | The Sandpiper Gift & Yarn Shop, 4217 Lake St, Bridgman, MI, 49106, United States
Join us at the Sandpiper Gift & Yarn Shop/Hoof-to-Hanger Fiber Mill!
Have some fun with fellow artists on the second Saturday of each month.
Enjoy the company of fellow designers and creators of various arts and crafts!
Our ‘creative space’ is open to knitters, crocheters, spinners, scrapbookers, painters, quilters, woodworkers, felters, jewelry makers……and the list goes on! Bring along your artful endeavors and share in the camaraderie of like-minded thinkers!
All participants will receive 15% off all purchases in our gift and yarn shop on Saturday. See you then!
Admission: Free
Sponsor: The Sandpiper

Contact: Anna
Tel: 2694655936
email

2025 St. Joe Farmers Market
2025-06-14 05:00 - 10:00 | Lake Bluff Park, 520 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market.
Vendors will offer various products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee, and more!
This event is held on Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Admission: Free

Thursday Night Bocce at River St. Joe
2025-06-12 04:00 - 13:00 | River St. Joe Brewery, 15475 Walton Rd, Buchanan, MI, 49107, United States
Thursday Night Bocce is BACK for another awesome summer of Bocce at River Saint Joe Brewery.
Looking to learn something new? Meet new people? Compete in a low-impact sport that nearly anyone can master?
Come out to Thursday Night Bocce at River Saint Joe! Hosted by Harbor Country Bocce Club
Starting April 24th, join us for open bocce play at the courts at River Saint Joe from 6-9pm through October 2nd. While you’re here, enjoy RSJ’s delicious beer, cider, and food offerings, or just enjoy the pleasure of being outside in the beer garden!
WHO is Harbor Country Bocce Club (HCBC)?
A growing community of bocce enthusiasts in Southwest Michigan.
WHAT is Thursday Night Bocce?
A consistent night of the week and an opportunity to bring people of all skill levels together to learn, improve, and PLAY MORE BOCCE!
HOW does Thursday Night Bocce work?
The level of participation each week will determine the flow. Open play, practice, and games: the more players, the more fun.
We hope to develop into leagues and pop-up tournaments as the year progresses!
WHY should you come to Thursday Night Bocce?
Bocce is enjoyable, relieves stress, helps improve coordination, sharpens your mind, is a light cardio workout, and improves flexibility. Anyone can play!
Bocce play is weather permitting! Make sure you follow our event on Facebook to keep up with any updates or cancellations as well as follow Harbor Country Bocce on Facebook and on Instagram.
Bocce is a game of leisure and the main reason to play is to enjoy yourself. Set aside life’s stressors and worries for a little while to enjoy some recreation time with others, here at River Saint Joe at Flatwater Farms!
Check out our menu online at www.riversaintjoe.com/menu!
Admission: Free

Contact: Kat Amundson
Tel: 2694098015

Out of the Box Open Mic Night
2025-06-12 04:00 - 13:00 | St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Public Library, 500 Market Street, St Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Come on out to hear the great talent we have here in Southwest Michigan. Open Mic is offered EVERY WEDNESDAY from 6:30 to 9 PM on the Box Factory stage, with the 2nd Wednesday given to local singer/songwriters performing original works. All performers—including musicians, singers, poets, writers, and storytellers—are welcome to participate with sound equipment provided.
Those wishing to perform at Open Mic should sign up in person. Audience members are asked to pay $5 at the door; no charge for children under 12. Performers will not be charged a fee.
NOTE: OPEN MIC WILL NOT TAKE PLACE ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS DUE TO HOLIDAYS: 11/27, 12/25 and 1/1

Admission: $5

Strange, Spooky, Wicked Michigan
2025-06-11 14:00 - 15:30 | St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Public Library, 500 Market Street, St Joseph, MI, 49085, United States
Historian and researcher Amberrose Hammond has been exploring Michigan’s strange and eerie past for more than 10 years.
Two years ago, she gave a presentation based on her most recent book, Mysterious Michigan. Back by popular demand, as part of Summer Reading 2025, she’ll share tales about Michigan’s haunted history, spooky legends and long-forgotten crimes.

Admission: FREE
Sponsor: Glenn & Kathy Ward

Summer Breeze Music Festival
2025-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Festival Park, 25 McCamly St S, Battle Creek, MI, United States
Jazz, R&B, food trucks, raffles, and dancing.
Cost: Ticketed or donation-based
Accessibility: Outdoor event
County: Calhoun

Prairieview Elementary Color Run
2025-05-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Prairieview Elementary, 1675 Iroquois Avenue, Battle Creek, MI, 49014, United States
Prairieview Elementary, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Family-friendly run with color stations and snacks.
Cost: Free or donation-based
Accessibility: Outdoors, kid-friendly
County: Calhoun

Dowagiac Memorial Day Parade
2025-05-26 06:30 - 09:00 | Downtown Dowagiac, Dowagiac, MI, United States
Families and friends gather for a Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen U.S. military personnel.
Features include a guest speaker, school bands, and a parade to Riverside Cemetery.
