Upcoming Events in Battle Creek and Calhoun County: October 15–29, 2025

Live @ 5:30 — Wave Square Unplugged Music Series

Dates/Times: Wednesdays, October 15, 22, and 29, 5:30–7:30 PM

Location: Wave Park, 63 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek

Experience free, acoustic performances in the heart of downtown Battle Creek. 

Eggs & Issues (Greater Albion Chamber)

Date/Time: Friday, October 17, 8:00–9:00 AM

Location: Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E., 290 B Dr N, Albion

Join the monthly community and business update, featuring a presentation on PACE services for seniors.

2025 Calhoun County Connect (Project Connect Health Fair & VA Stand Down)

Date/Time: Friday, October 17, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Location: Full Blast, 35 W Hamblin Ave, Battle Creek

This annual resource fair offers services for individuals experiencing homelessness or other challenges.

Franke Center Youth Theater — Finding Nemo Jr. (K–5 Cast)

Dates/Times: October 16–19; Thursday–Saturday at 7:00 PM, Sunday at 2:30 PM

Location: The Franke Center, 214 E Mansion St, Marshall

Enjoy a family-friendly musical performed by the Youth Theater.

NAWGJ Gymnastics — Spooky Spectacular 2025

Dates/Times: October 17–19 (Friday evening through Sunday)

Location: Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Square, Battle Creek

Witness a gymnastics meet organized by judges; spectator information available on the arena's listing.

Local Flavors — Odd Brothers Cider at the Bohm Theatre (21+)

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 22, 6:00–7:30 PM

Location: Bohm Theatre, 201 S Superior St, Albion

Participate in a guided tasting featuring eight ciders with mini pairings; limited seats available for $25.

Binder Park Zoo — Fall into the Zoo (Seasonal Weekends)

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 25–26

Location: Binder Park Zoo, 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek

Enjoy additional fall activities alongside regular zoo admission during the final October weekend.

Marshall Fire Department — Children’s Costume Parade

Date/Time: Saturday, October 25, 11:00 AM

Location: Downtown Marshall

Join the annual kids’ costume parade hosted by the Marshall Fire Department.

Glizzy Festival 2025 (Hot Dog Competition & Vendors)

Date/Time: Saturday, October 25, 3:00–7:00 PM

Location: Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek

Enjoy food vendors, a hot-dog competition, and various activities.

Hallow Creek — Downtown Trunk or Treat (Presented by AutoMODIFIED)

Date/Time: Sunday, October 26, 5:00–8:00 PM

Location: Michigan Ave (McCamly to Capital Ave SW), Jackson St & parking garage area, Battle Creek

Participate in a large community trunk-or-treat event downtown.

Albion — Sweets on Superior (Downtown)

Date: Sunday, October 26

Location: Superior St, Albion

Enjoy a family-friendly community event with participation from Kids ‘N’ Stuff.

HDI Federal Center — Food Truck Parking (Weekdays)

Dates/Times: October 21–24, 27–29, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Location: Champion Street Parking Lot, Battle Creek

Visit the lunchtime food-truck stop listed on the City’s special events calendar.

For more details on these events, please refer to the respective event pages or contact the organizers directly.