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Events & Things to Do
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Read moreMonster Fest Returns to Coldwater With Michigan Horror Author
Smiling Stu SutherlandA horror book signing, live music and a screening of The Frighteners
Read moreTwo Weeks of Things to Do Around Battle Creek & Calhoun County | October 21–November 3, 2026
Smiling Stu SutherlandA two-week guide to verified Battle Creek, Marshall and Albion events, October 21–November 3, 2026.
Read moreSwinging Candlelight Brings Jazz and Classical Music to Battle Creek
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek Symphony’s Nov. 7 Swinging Candlelight concert features clarinetist Georgiy Borisov, Copland, Gershwin, Bloch and swing-era favorites.
Read moreTwo Weeks of Fall Fun: Battle Creek & Calhoun County Events, October 14–27
Smiling Stu SutherlandFind 16 Battle Creek, Marshall and Albion events October 14–27, 2026, including fall festivals, Halloween activities, live music, theater and family fun. Dates, venues and links.
Read moreHonolulu House Lantern Tours Return October 17
Smiling Stu SutherlandHonolulu House in Marshall will offer lantern tours October 17 at 7 and 8 p.m., with documented history shared by candlelight.
Read moreFree Breast Health Event Comes to Battle Creek
Smiling Stu SutherlandOctober 14 program offers exams, education and screening guidance
Read moreA Halloween Wonderland in Scotts: HolidayHouse5777 Lights Up the Night
Smiling Stu SutherlandExplore HolidayHouse5777 in Scotts, Michigan, a home known for elaborate Halloween inflatables and seasonal light displays.
Read moreBattle Creek Fire Open House Invites Families Inside Station 1
Smiling Stu SutherlandThe free October 17 event includes tours, demonstrations, games and fire-safety activities
Read moreLakeview Candidate Forum Puts Public Education on the Agenda
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek voters can hear candidates discuss school policy October 13
Read moreWhere Kids Can Trunk or Treat Safely Around Battle Creek This Halloween
Smiling Stu SutherlandFind 2026 trunk-or-treats, candy trails and organized trick-or-treat events for kids around Battle Creek, Marshall, Albion, Springfield and Augusta, Michigan.
Read moreBurma Center Celebrates 15 Years With Community Friendraiser
Smiling Stu SutherlandThe free October 16 gathering features food, entertainment and a silent auction
Read moreFall Fun Takes Over Battle Creek and Calhoun County
Smiling Stu SutherlandHarvest celebrations, haunted adventures, live entertainment, hometown traditions and family events fill the calendar October 7–20
Read moreProject Connect Brings Free Community Resources to Battle Creek
Smiling Stu SutherlandHealth, housing, employment and veteran services come together at Full Blast October 16
Read moreThe Ultimate 2026 Haunted Guide: Haunted Houses, Trails & Ghostly Places Near Battle Creek
Smiling Stu SutherlandFrom giant scream parks and haunted woods to family-friendly frights, historic cemeteries and real local ghost lore, here is where to find Halloween chills within a road trip of Battle Creek.
Read moreThe Magic Cabin Brings Six Magicians to Marshall
Smiling Stu SutherlandOctober 24 family show supports the American Museum of Magic while showcasing illusions, mentalism and escape artistry
Read moreMcCamly Street Utility Work Will Bring Phased Closures
Smiling Stu SutherlandDowntown Battle Creek project begins in mid-October and is expected to finish before the November 21 Christmas Parade
Read moreKCC Music Program Marks 70 Years With “70 Years in Harmony” Season
Smiling Stu SutherlandA year of concerts honors the college’s musical legacy and brings community performances through spring
Read moreFrom Fantasia to Fall Fairs: 10 Things to Do Around Calhoun County
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek and Calhoun County events from Sept. 28-Oct. 11, 2026, including markets, music, family activities and Albion events.
Read moreBattle Creek Metal Show Adds Toiletries Drive for Love Thy Neighbor
Smiling Stu SutherlandOctober 24 concert at The Music Factory combines music with a community collection
Read moreOctober Magic Programs Bring Lantern Tour and Houdini Events to Marshall
Smiling Stu SutherlandAmerican Museum of Magic posts daytime shows and special October dates
Read moreMarshall's SkeletonFest Displays Continue Through October
Smiling Stu SutherlandThe kickoff has passed, but there is still time for a downtown fall outing
Read moreTrolls the Musical Jr. Takes the Stage in Marshall October 22–25
Smiling Stu SutherlandFranke Center youth performers bring four performances to the October calendar
Read moreBattle Creek Symphony Brings ‘Fantasia’ Music to the Stage Oct. 3
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek Symphony presents Fantasia, Come Alive on Oct. 3 at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium.
Read moreKCC’s ‘Portals’ Exhibit Invites Battle Creek Into Meagan Wildt Thomas’ World of Memory
Smiling Stu SutherlandKellogg Community College’s free Portals exhibit by alumna Meagan Wildt Thomas is open in Battle Creek through Oct. 15, with an Oct. 1 artist reception.
Read morePool Cues, Pumpkins and a Symphony: 17 Ways to Get Out Around Calhoun County
Smiling Stu SutherlandBattle Creek and Calhoun County events from Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2026, including sports, music, arts, fall activities, markets and community gatherings.
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