Join us for Battle Creek Beer Week! April 29 – May 5, 2024 A Celebration Honoring Battle Creek’s Finest Breweries and Craft Brewers Battle Creek Beer Week is returning April 29 – May 5, 2024 with events being held throughout Battle Creek at participating bars and breweries. Full list of Beer Week Events coming soon!
Binder Park Zoo will reopen for the 2024 season starting May 1, 2024.
We are proud to announce “First Fridays Live Music” starting April 5th in Downtown Battle Creek. Each first Friday of the month, starting in April, we will be supporting live music at downtown bars and restaurants through November! List of participating venues for May: Handmap Brewing This project is the creation of Freedom City, Penetrator Events and Small Business Battle Creek in support of Downtown Businesses and local artists.
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us in Battle Creek, Michigan! Join us on May 4th from 3pm to 8pm at Festival Market Square for a fun-filled event featuring live music, live performances, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, and community partners. Dance the day away to live music, enjoy the colorful and vibrant traditional dance performances, and indulge in delicious food from the variety of food trucks. Shop for unique items from our vendors. And don't forget to check out the inflatables for the kids! This event is the perfect way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your family and friends while supporting our local community partners. Admission is free, so bring your energy and come join the fun! We can't wait to see you there!
FireKeepers Casino is thrilled to announce that the country music sensation Brantley Gilbert will be performing at the FireKeepers Event Center on May 4, 2024, at 8 p.m. as part of his Off the Rails Tour. Tickets for the event go on sale on Saturday, January 20 at 10 a.m. with prices starting at $89 + fees. Tickets will be available for purchase online at FireKeepersCasino.com or in-person at the FireKeepers Casino Box Office, conveniently located in the Hotel Lobby. Brantley Gilbert, a Georgia native, has achieved back-to-back Platinum albums and earned a devoted following worldwide. Known for his electrifying performances and blending of genres, Gilbert has become the leader of the BG Nation – a massive tribe of hard-working, fun-loving believers. With seven No. 1 hits, including the RIAA 7x Platinum-certified "Bottoms Up," Gilbert's music resonates as the soundtrack to Saturday night and Sunday morning. Jim Wise, the VP of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino, expressed excitement about hosting Gilbert: "Brantley Gilbert is a phenomenal talent, and we are pleased to have him grace the stage at FireKeepers Casino. This promises to be a memorable night of country music and entertainment." Don't miss the chance to experience Brantley Gilbert's electrifying performance live […]
Dust off your Chucks, find your favorite band shirt and come down to Territorial Brewing Company as we join together with the Battle Creek Punk Rock Flea Market and let them take over for a night. On May 4th from 6pm-10pm we'll have new beer releases and a soundtrack picked by the flea market organizers. Singing and dancing is highly encouraged.
Put your skills to the test with EUCHRE @ THE HOLLOW!! Starting January 14th, going every other Sunday thru March: $5 buy-in per PLAYER, registration starts at 12:30, play begins at 1:00PM. Each player will play 10 rounds, alternating your teammate & opponents every game! Breaks will be taken every third game. Cash prizes will be awarded. Pre-Registration is NOT required, just show up ready to play! Mark as "going" on our FB event so we can plan accordingly! Message the page or comment below with any questions!
Get ready for artists, vendors, beer, food and music. You can't call an event punk rock without some live punk bands. FREE ENTRY ALL AGES! May 5th, 2024 at Festival Market Square in downtown Battle Creek! Performances by: Bike Tuff The Gassers DEWRETCHO
Join us for the Michigan USA Wrestling State Finals! Saturday May 11th – MUSAW Greco Roman State Finals Sunday May 12th – MUSAW Freestyle State Finals More timing and event information coming soon! This event will feature a unique tournament scoring system that rewards the top scorer with a $1500 sponsorship to represent Michigan at this year’s “Masters Nationals” US Open wrestling tournament (held April 24-26 at the South Point Casino Hotel in Las Vegas). We’re looking for a leader in our state to step up and represent our state, make us proud, and bring excitement back home to your family, your community, and the younger wrestlers at your local club!
Who wants to dress like the Ropers from Three’s Company & go on a romp? Come join us for a fun-filled day at Handmap Brewing (and other locations along the romp!) Must have valid photo ID to verify age (21+) at the start of the event Event Time: Saturday, May 11th 1-4pm Tickets are $30 per team (2 people per team) The romp includes stops at a variety of downtown bar and retail locations, offering special Romp offers and Roper Romp challenges. Purchase tickets here Teams of two will romp around Downtown Battle Creek, completing in challenges at a variety of locations! (locations will be announced soon!) The Romp begins and ends at Handmap Brewery!
Meet our Farm Animals at this free community event. Feed chickens. Pet goats and a rabbit. Take a wagon ride around camp. Plants for sale. The origins of the Battle Creek Public’s School’s Outdoor Education Center are closely connected with those of the Kellogg Foundation. For more information on the Outdoor Education Center at Clear Lake Camp, visit https://www.clearlakecamp.org/index.html
Join us Saturday, May 11th for a day of celebrating the mom in your life, while enjoying golf & fun @ The Squirrel! Tee-off at 10:00AM Every golf course does a Father’s Day Outing… but The Squirrel isn’t your traditional golf course! We want to celebrate the mom’s in our lives, holding everything together! The cost is $200/team. A team can consist of 4-6 golfers! This price includes flowers for any mom in the group, as well as a couple snacks to enjoy while golfing, and brunch afterwards is all included. Reserve your team by purchasing your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothers-day-golf-outing-tickets-867512211377 Or give us a call or message the page!
Join the Battle Creek Community Chorus for their next concert “Our Michigan Summer.” Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7:30 pm, at First Congregational Church of Battle Creek (145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek.) Come join us to hear marvelous music from our marvelous home state including, I Got a Gal in Kalamazoo by Brazeale Dennard, My Girl by the Temptations, and local fight songs! We’d love to see you as we close out a fantastic choral season. The ticket cost is $5 for students & $10 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Call 269-963-1911 or visit www.yourmusiccenter.org
QUE CALOR IS AN ART EVENT OCCURRING IN BATTLE CREEK IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BREAKING BRED, COLOR THE CREEK, CAFE RICA, & ACCBC. WE ARE LOOKING TO FOSTER THE ART COMMUNITY IN BATTLE CREEK. COME ENJOY THIS CURATED ART SHOW WITH FOOD, DRINKS, AND TUNES.
Join us at Festival Market Square for this family friendly event! Summer Breeze is a fundraising and economic development event hosted by Battle Creek Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Chapter. This outdoor event will feature vendors, food trucks, jazz and R&B bands, raffles, line dancing, a college information booth, a wellness booth and more! Event will be held May 18, 2024 from 4pm-9pm.
🏆🏆🏆LIVE FROM THE BULL RING🏆🏆🏆 Is a family fun event to come and see some of the most EXOTIC and DESIGNER dogs in the world 🌎 Come out and have a good time and enjoy the experience with your families!!! Food, Games, prizes and much more…. This will be an event you don’t want to miss so ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️SAVE THE DATE‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ We are bringing the world out for this event!!!
Put your skills to the test with EUCHRE @ THE HOLLOW!! Starting January 14th, going every other Sunday thru March: $5 buy-in per PLAYER, registration starts at 12:30, play begins at 1:00PM. Each player will play 10 rounds, alternating your teammate & opponents every game! Breaks will be taken every third game. Cash prizes will be awarded. Pre-Registration is NOT required, just show up ready to play! Mark as "going" on our FB event so we can plan accordingly! Message the page or comment below with any questions!
Exciting news! Get ready to elevate your cocktail game because a fantastic Cocktail Class is coming soon! 🎉🍹 Join us for an unforgettable experience where you'll learn the art of mixing cocktails from our expert bartenders. More details coming soon! 📅 Save the Date: Tuesday, May 21 🕕 Time: 6-9pm 📍 Location: Battle Creek brewpub (64 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017)
Mark your calendars for May 24, 2024, at 8 p.m. for an unforgettable evening filled with wit, humor, and unforgettable anecdotes as the iconic Jay Leno gears up to take the stage at FireKeepers Casino Event Center. Tickets will be on sale Saturday, March 9, at 10 a.m. Prices start at $49 + fees and can be purchased online at FireKeepersCasino.com or in-person at the FireKeepers Casino Box Office, conveniently located in the hotel lobby. Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist…Jay Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.” Jay Leno’s late night television ratings domination included two decades as the host of the #1-rated “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” –after the first two years Jay Leno never lost a single ratings year in which he served as host. Leno currently produces and is host of the CNBC primetime series JAY LENO’S GARAGE now in its seventh season. The new season premieres Wednesday, September 7 at 10pm ET/PT on CNBC (Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT). “Jay Leno’s Garage” explores the world of cars, never […]
Flash Flood Outdoor Water Park is open seasonally between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Flash Flood features two, 200 foot water slides, zero depth entry pools, a water playground and much more. Additional attractions may include: Water Wars Concessions and a gift shop that includes towels, disposable diapers, sunscreen, souvenir bags, toys and candy Concessions include pizza, nachos, pretzels, hot dogs, ice cream, candy, drinks and much more Prices range from $1 to $10 for individual concession orders Hours are subject to demand Admission is $12 per person. 2 and under are free. Flash Flood Season Summer Fun Passes are available Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend! Individual Summer Fun Pass: $75 per person, includes membership ID to the Outdoor Flash Flood Water Park, water bottle, and coupons. Family of 4 Summer Fun Passes: $260, includes membership ID to the Outdoor Flash Flood Water Park, tote bag, 4 water bottles, and coupons.
Glow Golf @ The Squirrel is back!!! Join us Saturday, May 25th for our first Glow Golf event of the year! 🥳 The theme is “Your Favorite Game Show”! Decorate your cart & dress up and join us for a fun night of Glow-In-The-Dark Golf! This event is a 4-person scramble. Cart Decorations begins at 8:00PM, tee-off is at 10:00PM. The cost is $200/team ($50/person), and includes 9 holes of Glow-In-The-Dark Golf, 2 Glow-In-The-Dark golf balls, fun prizes and other fun games! The course is lit up with with LED lights, lights, and glow sticks to create a cool experience to golf after dark. Cart Decoration prizes will begin at 9:45 before tee-off. There will be prizes for best decorated! There are limited spots for this event, so make sure you buy your tickets ASAP! Link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-glow-golf-tickets-876726371177
Taste of the Creek is back! Returning to Downtown Battle Creek on Saturday, June 1. 2024. Head down to Festival Market Square between 2-9 pm on June 1st and enjoy this FREE COMMUNITY event. Come hungry, because the best foods will be available for purchase from the areas best chefs and restaurants. Fun for the whole family! For all information on this event, visit tasteofthecreek.com
2024 MICHIGAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Kellogg Arena Battle Creek MI June 1st 2024 Weigh ins Friday 7-9 Saturday 9-11 NO LATE ENTRIES Men’s Right / Left open classes 143,154,176,198,220,242,242+ Men’s Right / Left Novice classes 154,176,198,220,220+ Men’s Right / Left Masters 40+ Classes 154,176,198,220,220+ Women’s Right / Left 140,160,160+ Kids Right / Left 12 and under 3 classes based on weight at event. Teens boys 13-17 Right / Left 3 Classes based on weight at event Teen Girls one class Right / Left Entry Fee $50 first entry, additional entries $30. Teens- $15 Kids- $5 Hotel - Baymont Battle Creek Downtown 182 W Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-261-0137 $119 a night plus tax. Must mention MI State Armwrestling Championships
For the first time in Battle Creek, MI the best rides from all walks of life in one location, under the same roof at Kellogg Arena in Downtown Battle Creek. Price for Admission: $5 Spectators | Kids 5 & under FREE
Put your skills to the test with EUCHRE @ THE HOLLOW!! Starting January 14th, going every other Sunday thru March: $5 buy-in per PLAYER, registration starts at 12:30, play begins at 1:00PM. Each player will play 10 rounds, alternating your teammate & opponents every game! Breaks will be taken every third game. Cash prizes will be awarded. Pre-Registration is NOT required, just show up ready to play! Mark as "going" on our FB event so we can plan accordingly! Message the page or comment below with any questions!