Ladies Shopping Night
2025-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | East Jordan, MI, 49727
Local participation businesses will be open late for your shopping needs. Get started on your holiday list and support our local small businesses. Each location will have great deal, fun events and much more. Grab your girlfriends and head out for a great night of shopping.
Jordan River Art Council
Iron Goat Coffee
Jordan Valley Glassworks
The Inner Structure
Violet Pear
Jordan Valley Outfitters
Billie’s Floral
Monday’s
E.J. Shoppe
Books & Things
Nerdy Nomads

Care & Share Christmas Basket Applications
2025-11-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Care & Share Food Pantry, 6710 M-32, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Special hours only for Christmas Basket Application Acceptance

Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Josephs Catholic Church, 207 Nicholls Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Open to everyone – Community Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixings. Great fellowship and wonderful food. Come early for fun and games stay for dinner.
Games and Snacks at 1:00 PM
Dinner served at 2:00 PM

Shop Small Saturday
2025-11-29 08:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan, MI, 49727
Support your local Small Businesses by shopping local on Shop Small Saturday. Many businesses will be open with extended hours and instore specials.

Jordan Valley Community Band Concert
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Jordan Valley Community Band is proud to bring you the sounds of the Christmas Season.
No entry fee, donations greatly appreciated.

East Jordan Winter Program - K - 1st
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | East Jordan Elementary School, 304 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come celebrate the season with the Kindergarten & 1st Grade Students

East Jordan Winter Program - 2nd & 3rd Grades
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00 | East Jordan Elementary School, 304 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come celebrate the winter season with the 2nd & 3rd Grade Students

East Jordan Winter Program - 4th & 5th Grade
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | East Jordan Elementary School, 304 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come celebrate the winter season with the 4th & 5th Grade Students

East Jordan Middle/High School Band Concert
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Enjoy the sounds of the season with the East Jordan Middle/High School Band

Chamber Annual Meeting, Dinner, Auction, Awards
2026-01-31 17:00 - 22:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Join the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce for a wonderful night of celebration. Enjoy a fabulous night of dinner, cash bar, silent & live auctions, a Chamber update and A long list of award winners.
Castle Farms will be the location this year.
Contact the Chamber Office for details – 231-536-7351

Mr. EJ
2026-02-01 18:00 - 19:30 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Mr. EJ Contest. East Jordan Community Auditorium

GLCO presents Cummings Quartet in free recital
2026-02-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Emmanuel Espiscopal Church, Petoskey, 1020 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s Sunday Series presents The Cummings Quartet
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) will present The Cummings Quartet on Sunday February 15 at 4 PM at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1020 E. Mitchell St. in Petoskey. The public recital is part of GLCO’s Sunday Series, which features small orchestra ensembles performing free of charge in venues around northern Michigan.
The Cummings Quartet is a northern Michigan-based ensemble of professionals who perform with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and the Traverse City Philharmonic and is named after the benefactors of the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program (DGSP) for area youth. The quartet serves as teachers and artistic representatives of the program, and includes DGSP Director Dr. David Reimer, violin; Rodrigo Quintana, violin; Dr. Ryellen Joaquim, viola; and Elizabeth Bert, cello.
No tickets or registration are needed. The free of charge Sunday Series recitals are made possible through the generous support of Carolyn Klender.
For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.

Voices of the Land: A Sand County Almanac Community Reading
2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Charkevoix Conservation District, 303 North St, Boyne City, MI, 49712, United States
Join us Saturday March 7th, 1-4pm for a community reading of Aldo Leopold’s iconic A Sand County Almanac. Join the Charlevoix Conservation District board and staff, along with conservation and community leaders from throughout the Tip of the Mitt region including local garden clubs, district libraries, chambers, Friends of the Boyne River, Master Gardeners, Environmental Educators, NCMC Environmental Studies Instructors, Little Traverse Conservancy, Walloon Conservancy and more, as they share passages from the book and let Leopold’s timeless words awaken a deeper ethic of care for our land. You don’t need to be familiar with Aldo Leopold or his writings to enjoy this unique community event. Enjoy a free copy of A Sand County Almanac and refreshments upon participation.
Limited space and books available, please RSVP after February 1st to 231-582-6193
Thank you to the Aldo Leopold Foundation for awarding us the grant to support this community reading event. For more information on Aldo Leopold and his writings, please visit the ALF foundation at www.aldoleopold.org

EJPS Extravaganza
2026-03-07 17:30 - 23:00 | The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, 204 Water Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States

Oscar After Party
2026-03-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Odawa Casino Resort, Lear Road , Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
Northern Community Mediation’s March 16 Oscars After-Party
You are invited to Northern Community Mediation’s Oscars After-Party on March 16th from 5:30–8:30 p.m. in Victories Lounge at Odawa Casino. This Hollywood-inspired evening brings the community together to celebrate connection, collaboration, and the art of resolution. Tickets are $30 per person.
Guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and plenty of chances to win with 17 “Stuff the Bucket” prizes valued from $125 to $900. At 7:25 p.m., there will be pizza served and a movie-themed pub quiz. There will also be a chance of winning a $1500 Oscar Swag Bag Courtesy of Boyne Mountain.
It’s a fun, relaxed night out with a purpose—supporting Northern Community Mediation’s mission to help people meaningfully resolve conflict and strengthen relationships throughout Charlevoix and Emmet counties. Full event details and e-tickets at https://givebutter.com/ncmoscarparty

2026 Business Expo
2026-03-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Join Charlevoix & East Jordan Chambers of Commerce for a Business Expo to showcase our Member Business and enjoy a taste of the area with food samples from our local members.
2026 General Vendor Business Expo

East Jordan Lion's Club Easter Fun & Games
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:30 | East Jordan Elementary School, 304 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
At the East Jordan Elementary School Gym. Fun for kids of all ages. Special drawings for school age children ages 5 – 12 (for drawings) all ages can play the games. The Easter Bunny will be here.

Miss East Jordan Scholarship Pageant
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Join us as we crown the 2026 Miss East Jordan.

Rotary Father/Son Banquet
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | East Jordan High School, 101 Maple Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come celebrate fathers & sons with a wonderful dinner & great fellowship

Rotary Father/Son Banquet
2026-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | East Jordan High School, 101 Maple Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
This long running event celebrates fathers and sons.

County Wide Business After Hours
2026-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Irene of Charlevoix, 104 State Street, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Join the Boyne City, Charlevoix & East Jordan Chamber’s of Commerce for our Annual County-Wide Business After Hours. We will be at The Irene in Charlevoix (104 State Street, Charlevoix, MI) from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Great food, cash bar, great networking.
$10.00 entry fee.

The Great Northern Bloom: A Spring Ephemeral Hike
2026-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
A Spring Wildflower Walk with Sarah Koetje and Sarah Mayhew
Raven Hill invites participants to join the educators of Little Big: Nature & Adventure‑Based Learning for an immersive wander through the awakening hardwood forests of Northern Michigan. As the last traces of snow melt into the soil, a hidden world emerges—spring ephemerals, the early‑rising wildflowers that define our region’s transition into spring.
This program offers a chance to slow down and notice the small, fleeting wonders of the forest floor—often called the “miracles in the mulch”—that appear only briefly each year before the forest canopy fills in.
What to Expect:

A slow‑paced, observational hike focused on noticing early spring wildflowers
Exploration of rolling terrain beneath budding beech and maple trees
Guidance from experienced outdoor educators who will help identify and interpret wildflowers and forest ecology
Time to observe, photograph, sketch, or journal discoveries
A relaxed, curiosity‑driven experience with opportunities for conversation and quiet noticing

Depending on seasonal timing, participants may encounter:

Spring Beauty – tiny white‑to‑pink flowers with distinctive “peppermint” stripes
Yellow Trout Lily – mottled leaves and nodding yellow blooms near damp areas
Large‑Flowered Trillium – the iconic three‑petaled white star of Michigan woodlands
Dutchman’s Breeches – whimsical white blossoms resembling tiny pantaloon

Terrain:

Damp, softly packed trails
Uneven ground with light inclines
Conditions may be muddy depending on weather and thaw timing

What to Bring:

Waterproof boots or sturdy shoes that can get muddy
A camera and/or field journal to document your discoveries
Weather‑appropriate layers for spring conditions

Cost includes $10 admission to museum!
www.miravenhill.org

Jordan Valley Community Band Spring Concert
2026-05-17 08:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy some great music from the Jordan Valley Community Band at the Community Auditorium located in the East Jordan Middle/High School
Admission is free, donations much appreciated.

Garage Sales Across the Breezeway
2026-05-22 10:00 - 2026-05-23 16:00 | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States
26 miles of garage sales, yard sales, special events and fundraisers. C-45 the Breezeway (and near by) is filled with sales of all kinds. Grab your friends and family and make a day of it on The Breezeway. Have lunch, check out the many farm stands and attractions and shop til you drop.

East Jordan Graduation
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:00 | East Jordan High School, 101 Maple Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
East Jordan High School Graduation

East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf Outing
2026-06-05 13:00 - 17:00 | The Mallard Golf Club, 9569 Bailey Rd., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Get your team of 4 together and join us for a great day of networking, food, prizes and golf. The Mallard Golf Club is the place to be. Contact the Chamber Office for more information and to get your team registered. (very limited number of teams)

Wagbo presents: The 4th Annual Full Moon Potluck, Concert & Dance at the Dhaseleer Barn in Charlevoix
2026-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Dhaseleer Events Barn, 15794 Paddock Rd, Charlevoix, 49720, United States
This month the Wagbo Community is heading off site!
The 4th Annual Full Moon Potluck, Concert & Dance at the Dhaseleer Barn in Charlevoix!!
Potluck 6pm – Music 7pm- Contra 9pm
Entry by donation (suggested $15-20) at the door, or Venmo ahead to: @CharlieMillardBand feat. The Charlie Millard Band
https://hattiejanemusic.com/
The Singing Mice aka Elisabeth Pixley-Fink, Samantha Cooper, Erik McIntyre, Alex Belhaj and Charlie Millard
Opening song/grounding by La Chuparosa
Contra Dance Calling from Marie Millard All ages are welcome to join in on the food, dancing, listening, Moon Bathing, and it’s all happening on a Monday no less. Bring Your Friends, let’s get Lunar!!
WHERE: Dhaseleer Events Barn 15794 Paddock Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720

MI Paddle Stewards Training
2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Torch River – Aarwood Trail Water Access 8345 Aarwood Trail NW, Rapid City, MI 49676, 8345 Aarwood Trail NW, Rapid City, MI, 49676, United States
Join local conservation professionals in Northwest Michigan to learn how you can contribute to our work while you are out paddling and playing on the water! You will learn how to identify and report invasive species while preventing their spread. We are thrilled to partner with CAKE CISMA on this training. The class will include off-water and on-water instruction.
When: June 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Torch River – Aarwood Trail Water Access |8345 Aarwood Trail NW, Rapid City, MI 49676
This event is free but registration is required.
REQUIREMENTS:

Participants must bring a kayak/canoe/paddle board for the on-water events.
Paddlers must always wear life jackets out on the water.
All paddlers must complete a paddling class waiver prior to participation. Waivers can be viewed and signed digitally here.

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Jordan Art Walk Ribbon Cutting/Dedication
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Park, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, Michigan, 49727
Please join us for the Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of the 4 new sculptures being added to the Jordan Art Walk for 2026. We will start in Memorial Park at 10:00 AM and then walk to each of the new sculptures with the sponsors & artiest and cut a ribbon at each.

Ellsworth Community Paddle
2026-06-19 18:30 - 20:00 | River Park – Ellsworth, Bridge Street & Rushton Rd, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM (arrive a few minutes early – we launch as a group at 6:30 PM)
Location: Ellsworth River Park (6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI)
Join Paddle Antrim for a scenic community paddle on Ellsworth Lake as part of the Ellsworth/Atwood Pig Roast! This free, family-friendly paddling event welcomes all types of paddlecraft, including kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. The 1.5-hour leisurely paddle will launch from Ellsworth River Park and provide a unique opportunity to learn about protecting our local waterways.
Event Details:

Who Can Join? Paddlers of all ages and skill levels. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the water.
What to Bring? Your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, plus a paddle and PFD (life jacket)—which must be worn at all times.
Registration: No pre-registration required, but all paddlers must complete a digital event waiver before participation.

Complete Waiver
Help Protect Our Waterways
To prevent the spread of invasive species like New Zealand Mud Snails, always Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and gear before launching in a new waterway. Need help? Check out our boat cleaning guide.
Let’s paddle together for cleaner, healthier waterways.
