The best things to do in Jackson

“If Michigan weather keeps messing with your tee times, Back Nine Golf brings the course indoors with Full Swing simulators, real-time swing data, and private simulators. Drop in to play, join a league, or host a laid-back event, and members unlock extra perks for more swings all year.”

From the Jackson newsletter, October 1, 2026

“Whether you’re into indie gems, second-run crowd-pleasers, or a live show in a lovingly restored 1930s theatre, Michigan Theatre of Jackson keeps downtown buzzing.”

From the Jackson newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Rouge Park Golf Course is that classic Detroit muni with wide fairways, an 18-hole par 72 layout, and a river that gets involved on nine holes. Warm up at the driving range this week, then see if you can survive the notoriously tough No. 2 and still brag at dinner.”

From the Redford newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Redford Theatre is Detroit’s historic movie house where films are the way they were meant to be seen, complete with a working Barton pipe organ and serious vintage vibes. This Friday, August 7, they’re rolling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) with those Jim Henson Creature Shop suits...”

From the Redford newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Ella Sharp Mini Golf brings laid-back fun to Ella Sharp Park with well-kept greens and just-tricky-enough holes that make bragging rights feel earned. Great for a quick after-dinner match or low-stress weekend rivalry, right in our backyard.”

From the Jackson newsletter, September 24, 2026