Community Soup Night @ Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA, 3665 Hollywood Rd, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085
Join us TODAY at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA for Soup Night! This is a great opportunity to connect with the community while enjoying a complimentary bowl of soup!

Where: Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA
When: 1st Tuesday of the Month
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE!

Don’t miss out on a warm bowl and good company! See you there!

Adult Craft Club: Painted Wood Sign
2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Cass District Library – Main Branch, 319 M-62, Cassopolis, MI, 49031
Join us at the Main Branch each month for a new craft project with Adult Craft Club. This month, we’ll make painted wood signs using stencils! All materials and instruction will be provided. This program is for adults 18 and older. Registration is required.
Contact Stephanie Knepple at 269-749-1384 to register.

Webinar: Mental Health Through a Disability Lens
2026-05-06 14:30 - 16:00 | MI
Many people view mental health conditions as separate from disability. However, examining mental health through the lens of disability can provide valuable insights. In this workshop, we will:

Learn about mental health from a disability perspective
Explore how ableism impacts people with mental health disabilities
Examine how current mental health practices can oppress people
Discuss ways to develop inclusive and empowering practices for supporting mental health

This webinar is being offered at the following time:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM — Click here to register

Participation in this event is available through an internet connection. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120.

Wednesday Night Cruise-Ins
2026-05-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 West Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI, 49060
Wednesday Night Cruise-In Presented by DeNooyer Chevrolet and your West Michigan Chevrolet Dealers at the Gilmore Car Museum have become an annual summer tradition, and this marks the 26th Anniversary!
Explore our air-conditioned main exhibit. For $5 per guest. This includes the bonus of access to additional restrooms inside the museum. Simply stop by the gift shop or Pedal Car Cafe to purchase your wristband. Members, with a membership card, receive access to the exhibit at no additional charge.
It is FREE to bring your show car on the grounds during Cruise-In, and the event is open to the public. On good weather nights, the fun starts at 5 pm and runs until 8 pm, with both George & Sally’s authentic 1941 Blue Moon Diner and The Grill serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and creamy old-fashioned custard throughout the evening. With live music providing the soundtrack, these are evenings you and your family won’t forget! So, plan to bring your ride, snap a photo in front of the 1930s Shell station, cruise our amazing grounds, and enjoy an evening of great wheels and memories.
General:
With the exception of the Pedal Car Cafe, main exhibit, Blue Moon Diner, the Grill, and the Gilmore Bar, all other Museum buildings are CLOSED during Cruise-Ins. If inclement weather is predicted, the Cruise-In will still take place, but the scheduled cruise time will be shortened to 7 pm.
Type of Cars:
Limited to show field cars only (classics, muscle, antique, special interest, hot rods, etc).
Parking:
Within the museum grounds, there will be designated areas for parking. Each lot will be filled on a “first here” basis – no reserved or special parking.
Food Service:
The Grill will be open – serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips.
George & Sally’s Blue Moon Diner – serving regular diner menu items.
Pedal Car Cafe – serving select items and soda.
Carriage House – serving beer, wine, and spirits.
If inclement weather is predicted, the Grill will NOT be open. Regular menu items will be available in the Diner from 5 – 7 pm.

RomCom Trivia at Round Barn Brewery & Public House
2026-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Round Barn Brewery & Public House, 9151 1st St., Baroda, MI, 49101
Whether you’re quoting every episode or just in it for the laughs, this is the perfect way to spend your afternoon.

Six rounds with five questions > Classic RomComs, Early 2000s Favorites, Modern RomComs, RomCom Couples, Iconic Moments & Quotes, RomCom Deep Cuts
Team Max: 6 people
Reservations are recommended, but not required!

Sunday Specials: $12 Double Smash Burger + $6 bloody mary & mimosas
For more information or to make your reservation, call us at (269) 326-7059
Admission: Free

Tel: (269) 326-7059

Decatur: Mobile Health Clinic (114 N Phelps St.)
2026-05-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Village of Decatur, 114 N Phelps St, Decatur, MI, 49045
Cass Family Clinic just launched the Mobile Health Clinic to better serve the residents of Southwest Michigan. The year-round Mobile Health Clinic offers flu shots, urgent care, primary care, patient education, blood pressure checks, health and wellness exams, sports and well child physicals, and other healthcare needs.
Our goal is to ensure that residents have access to quality healthcare–no matter where they are. The Mobile Health Clinic allows us to deliver care in a new and innovative way, reaching patients who might otherwise face challenges accessing services.
The Mobile Health Clinic services are available to anyone in the community, not just Cass Family Clinic patients. Residents may register as a Cass Family Clinic patient at the Mobile Health Clinic. Medicaid and most other insurance plans are accepted. For those without insurance, a sliding fee payment scale based on income and family/household size is available.
Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30AM–4:00PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM–4:00PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM–4:00PM
Thursday: 8:30AM–4:00PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Scheduled and walk-in appointments are available. Call (269) 445-3874 to schedule an appointment today.

Yes! Trio Featuring Ali Jackson, Aaron Goldberg & Omer Avital
2026-05-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Kool Family Community Center, Battle Creek, 200 W Michigan Ave # 101, Battle Creek, MI, 49017
United by three decades of friendship and a reverence for straight-ahead jazz and swing, the members of the Yes! Trio are all superstar musicians in their own right. Ali Jackson has played with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since 2005. Omer Avital synthesizes American jazz, Israeli, and other Arab styles into something new and vital. And Aaron Goldberg leads his own trio and tours with the Joshua Redman Quartet. Says Yes! Trio, “We want to connect the sound of the roots of jazz with the present, because this is what the future of jazz is made of!”
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Free Wine Tasting for Teachers & Nurses
2026-05-07 12:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-08 12:00 - 19:00 | Lazy Ballerina Winery, 321 State St, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085
In celebration of both Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week, we’re sharing the love and raising a glass to the everyday heroes in our community—those who show up with patience, compassion, and a little bit of quiet magic in all they do.
FREE wine tasting ($14 value) for teachers and nurses Monday, May 4th – Friday, May 8th.
1 free wine tasting per person. Includes 5 samples of wine or cider, a handmade chocolate truffle and a Lazy Ballerina wine glass to take home!
Education professionals get 10% off on Fridays!
May Weekday Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 1-6 PM
Thursday & Friday 12-7 PM
Admission: Free for Teachers and Nurses

Walking Winery Tour and Tasting at Filkins Vineyards
2026-05-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Filkins Vineyards, 6991 Ryno Rd, Coloma, MI, 49038
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Join us for a wine tasting and walking tour. This experience is 90 minutes. Drizzle or shine this event will go on! Bring proper shoes as we will be walking a portion of the vineyard. Two tour slots to choose from 1-2:30 or 3:30-5.
$55 per person, cost does not include sales tax or credit card surcharge.
$20 per person deposit is required for booking.
Ticket Includes:
Glass of Sparkling before the tour
45 min walking tour
45 min wine tasting (choose 6 wines to taste)
Individual mini charcuterie (Gluten Free crackers available)
*Adjustments to your reservation must be made 7 days prior to your scheduled tour.
If you have any questions please send us a text 269-208-0824 or email to Lindsay@filkinsvineyards.com.
Admission: $55

Contact: Lindsay Filkins
Tel: 2694689463
email

Mobile Pantry @ Hartford United Methodist Church (Drive Thru)
2026-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Hartford United Methodist Church, 425 E Main St, Hartford, MI, 49057
Mobile Food Pantries deliver a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and other food staples to people in need of emergency food at no cost.
Unless otherwise noted, all Mobile Pantries are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time. Please note that schedules may change.
You can also find this information—and many other food resources—in map form on our Resource Map. If you have questions about a specific Mobile Pantry, please contact the host agency. For more information about client rights while visiting an agency partner, see our Client Rights Statement here.
Many Mobile Food Pantry sites will allow you to pick up food as a proxy (stand-in) for another household that cannot physically attend. You will need to be prepared to provide the name, state of residency, and household size of any other family you are picking up for. Most Mobile Pantry sites have a limit on how many households you can pick up for and should tell you that limit if you ask.

Palm Tree Watercolor Painting Class
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | JLN Studio, 2642 W John Beers Rd, Stevensville, MI, 49127, United States
Palm Tree Watercolor Painting Class (Ages 10+)
Learn how to paint simple, breezy palm trees in watercolor! In this fun and relaxed class, we’ll focus on easy techniques while creating two tropical palm tree paintings — perfect for beginners and young artists alike.
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 PM
JLN Studio
2642 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
All materials included
Step-by-step instruction
No experience required
Cost: $35 per person
Cancellation Policy:
Class is nonrefundable unless canceled by JLN Studio. If canceled, a full refund or class credit will be issued
Admission: $35

Contact: Jule Nitz
Tel: 269-598-2464

Trivia Night @ Sister Lakes Brewing Company
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Sister Lakes Brewing Company, 92500 CR 690, Dowagiac, MI, 49047, United States
Join us for the weekly free Trivia Night.
Test your knowledge, impress your friends enjoy a cold craft beer!
Play with a group or on your own.
Admission: FREE

Mobile Pantry @ Tekonsha Fire Department (Pick-Up)
2026-05-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Tekonsha Fire Department, 166 Spires Pkwy, Tekonsha, MI, 49092
Our Mobile Market Program was created in an effort to bring healthy foods directly into low-resource communities, eliminating travel burdens and barriers, and improving access to essential food items.
This initiative acts as a “pantry on wheels”, offering a selection of meal kits of nutrient-rich pantry staples, accompanied by simple, easy-to-follow recipes. In addition, neighbors can select protein and dairy products, fresh fruits, and vegetables to take home with them as well.
Mobile Markets are tailored to serve rural areas, senior assisted living facilities, low-income housing communities, transportation-limited neighborhoods, and school programs. Our goal is to close food access gaps, provide nourishment to families, promote nutrition education, and strengthen our community by addressing food insecurity.
A sponsorship of a Mobile Market Program allows South Michigan Food Bank the opportunity to expand to more locations, enhance our food options, and support our neighbors facing food insecurity. Your support will bring nutritious foods right to communities that need it most, ensuring that more of our neighbors have access to the nourishment they need to thrive. For more information on sponsoring a Mobile Market, and how you can get involved please connect with us at info@smfoodbank.org
For those volunteering, please select dates and locations by using our Volunteer Hub.

9th Annual Stevensville Mother's Day Market
2026-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Stevensville, Stevensville, MI, 49127
Every year on the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend, the best local artisans take over the streets of downtown Stevensville for the annual Mother’s Day Market.

Sign up for the mailing list to get notified about future market applications and deadlines. Applications were open from November 1 to December 1 of the previous year.
Mother’s Day Market is hosted/sponsored by Brush + Bloom DIY Studio (Taylor Sebrechts; Vendor Coordinator for Discover Stevensville).

Questions? Email info@discoverstevensville.org

Mobile Pantry @ Marcellus Community Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center (Drive Thru)
2026-05-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Marcellus Community Food Pantry – Food Distribution Center, 214 E Main St, Marcellus, MI, 49067

Mobile Pantry @ 207 N. Clinton Street (across the street from Albion Fire Department) (Pick-Up)
2026-05-08 12:30 - 14:30 | 207 N. Clinton Street (across the street from Albion Fire Department), 207 N. Clinton Street, Albion, MI, 49224

Mobile Pantry @ Eau Claire Seventh Day Adventist Church (Drive-Thru)
2026-05-08 16:00 - 19:30 | Eau Claire Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6562 Naomi Rd, Eau Claire, MI, 49111

Vineyard Chicks Live Music at McCarty's North 40
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | McCarty’s North 40, 46065 M-40, Paw Paw, MI, 49079
Vineyard Chicks is a local 3-sister band performing classic rock to today’s hits and all decades in between. Come out to McCarty’s Friday night for great food/drinks and live music.

Sixteen Candles - A CLUB ACORN Show!
2026-05-08 20:00 - 23:00 | The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI, 49128
It’s an ‘80s dance party with Sixteen Candles – CLUB ACORN style! Sixteen Candles makes it their personal duty and pleasure to bring all the great ‘80s songs you love to life in full force.
Admission: $35 GA / $65 Reserved / $140 Hightop for 2

Contact: The Acorn Box Office Team
Tel: 269-756-3879
email

Sarett's Birding Bunch
2026-05-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Sarrett Nature Center, 2300 N. Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022
Welcome back the spring migrants with Sarett’s annual Birding Bunch. These gatherings are designed for birders of all levels. Bring your binoculars! Other meeting dates include May 23 & May 30. Please call 269-927-4832 to register. Member/ $7, Non-Member/ $10.
Admission: $10

Contact: Carolyn Sundquist
Tel: 2699274832
email

Four Flags Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
2026-05-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Niles Amphitheater, IN-MI River Valley Trail, Niles, MI, 49120
Join the Four Flags Garden Club for their Annual Plant Sale at the Riverfront Amphitheater on Mother’s Day weekend! The sale runs from 9:00–11:00 AM, with all proceeds supporting the beautiful gardens at the Niles Amtrak Depot, the Yellow Ribbon Garden, and other community beautification projects.

Internet Users Group: Digital Photography and Scanning
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Paw Paw District Library, 609 W Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI, 49079, United States
Topic: Digital Photography and Scanning
Expand your technology skills while exploring fun topics with Debby Stassek. Bring your smart phones, mobile devices, and questions! This group meets the second Saturday of each month in person and on Zoom.
Zoom Link

Lavender Adventurers Social Hike
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Sarrett Nature Center, 2300 N. Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022
Join us at Sarett for a morning of easy-paced, hiking to spend time with your friends and make some new ones out on the trails! This outdoors group is partnered with Outcenter Southwest Michigan for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. No registration is necessary. Members/FREE, Non-Members/$5.
Admission: $5

Contact: Carolyn Sundquist
Tel: 2699274832
email

Free Mother's Day Weekend Trolley
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown St. Joseph, 301 State St, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085
Celebrate Mom in style and comfort! The Mother’s Day Weekend Trolley is rolling into town and offering free rides on Saturday, May 9. This fun (and free!) trolley is the perfect way for visitors and locals to easily navigate St. Joseph and Stevensville to experience the best of Mother’s Day weekend.

Trolley Schedule:
Saturday, May 9: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Continuous, 30-minute loops between St. Joseph and Stevensville connect you to Mother’s Day happenings, the Blossomtime Parade, shopping, lakeshore strolls, and the Mother’s Day Market.
Parking available in downtown St. Joseph & Stevensville

Stop 1
Downtown St. Joseph
Corner of Lake Boulevard and Ship Street
In front of the Whitcomb near the Maids of the Mist Fountain

Stop 2
FREE All-Day Parking Lot
211 Hilltop Road, St. Joseph, East Entrance near the railroad tracks
Sponsored by Clark Logic

Stop 3
Fisher Auto Parts
2757 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville

Stevensville Mother’s Day Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
A charming destination featuring local makers, handmade goods, flowers, artisan foods, and thoughtful gifts. Enjoy a relaxed spring atmosphere while finding something special for Mom.

Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade, 1 p.m.
A beloved local tradition celebrating Southwest Michigan’s rich agricultural heritage, this vibrant parade through St. Joseph and Benton Harbor features colorful floats, marching bands, and community groups.

The Trolley is proudly presented by Visit Southwest Michigan, with special thanks to sponsors Holt Bosse, Miller Johnson Schroeder, PLC, Clark Logic, and Clement Construction.
Admission: Free
Sponsor: Holt Bosse, Miller Johnson Schroeder, PLC, Clark Logic, and Clement Construction.

Contact: Visit Southwest Michigan
Tel: 269-925-6301
email

Free Spring Fling Carnival
2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Mendon, Mendon, MI, 49072
Mendon Thrives is a newly organized non-profit whose mission is to work to find solutions for the needs of the residents of the greater Mendon, MI community in the areas of housing, food, childcare, jobs, transportation, education, and recreation.
Please join us for our Mendon Spring Fling!!

Sangria Party at Round Barn Winery & Estate
2026-05-09 11:00 - 18:00 | Round Barn Winery & Estate, 10983 Hills Road, Baroda, MI, 49101
Celebrate the return of warmer days at our annual Sangria Party, one of Round Barn’s most anticipated events of the year. This vibrant weekend features refreshing sangria pours, live music, and the lively vineyard energy guests love. Mark your calendar, grab your crew, and get ready to raise a glass…Sangria Party is back!
To learn more about this event, visit roundbarn.com/event/sangriaparty

Bubbles, Bouquet & Brie for Mother's Day at Filkins Vineyards
2026-05-09 11:30 - 15:00 | Filkins Vineyards, 6991 Ryno Rd, Coloma, MI, 49038
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Grab Mom and join us for a bouquet making class led by Kyle Ferrantella, owner of Blue Star Blooms while sipping on a glass of our newly released Sparkling wine or Mimosa. Create your own bouquet to take home! Following the class, you will choose four wines to pair with a beautifully curated charcuterie!
$100 per person
$55 per person deposit is required for booking
$45 plus sales tax and credit card surcharge will be charged at the conclusion of the event
Ticket Includes:
Bouquet class led by local flower grower
Glass of sparkling
Flight of wine
Charcuterie
Ticket sales for this event end on Monday, May 8th at noon.
Please email Lindsay@filkinsvineyards.com if you have any questions.
Admission: $100

Contact: Lindsay Filkins
Tel: 2694689463
email

Blossomtime Festival Grand Floral Parade
2026-05-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Downtown St. Joseph, 301 State St, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085
The premiere kick-off to spring is the Blossomtime Festival Grand Floral Parade in downtown St. Joseph. The parade travels 2 ½ miles through St. Joseph main street across the bicentennial bridge into Benton Harbor bringing the twin cities together and the surrounding communities. The Business loop 94 Bicentennial bridge will be closed for vehicles and for marine traffic from 10am to 4pm that day. Downtown Parking will be restricted to make way for the Run for the Buds 5K and the parade.

The Parade averages 125 registered units of floral & animated floats, marching bands, dancers, comic characters, antique cars, clowns, equestrian groups, and the famed Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Drill Team. With Southwest Michigan being the Fruit belt of Michigan, the blessings of the blossoms, the Blossomtime Festival started in 1906, with the Grand Floral Parade tradition began in 1923.

This annual event, the Blossomtime Festival Grand Floral Parade, is Saturday May 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EST. https://blossomtimefestival.org/parade-activities/grand-floral-parade/
Free Trolley rides to downtown! https://swmichigan.org/trolley

Trolley Parking and Stops
Stop 1
Downtown St. Joseph
Corner of Lake Boulevard and Ship Street
In front of the Whitcomb near the Maids of the Mist Fountain

Stop 2
FREE All-Day Parking Lot
211 Hilltop Road, St. Joseph, East Entrance near the railroad tracks
Sponsored by Clark Logic

Stop 3
Fisher Auto Parts
2757 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville

You are invited to visit Southwestern Michigan to observe the beautiful bounty and participate in the day’s activities. Come join Miss and Mr. Blossomtime 2026 and their Courts of Honor, and the lovely community Queens as they preside over the Grand Floral Parade. The Blossomtime Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to the educational development of young people and the dissemination of information for the purpose of educating the general public as to the value and contribution of agriculture to Southwest Michigan. Traditionally we are proud our Blossomtime Royalty’s involvement with the Boys & Girls Whirlpool Golf, Relay for Life, Foster Care party, Shriner’s Hospital, Bark Angels, Flush Out Cancer, March Reading Month and volunteering during the Krasl Art Fair and the Berrien County Youth Fair week.

Sponsored by Four Winds Casino Resort
Admission: FREE
Sponsor: Four Winds Casino

Tel: (269) 982-8016
email
