Leslie Area Chamber of Commerce

Events in May 2026

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May 9, 2026(2 events)

Tompkins Historical Plant Sale

May 9, 2026

The Tompkins Historical Society is having a plant sale along side with the Jackson County Museum Day on May 9th, 2026. Located at the Stewart Farm Museum in Tompkins. Limited supply will be available day of sale, pre-order recommended.

Order forms due by 5/1/2026.

More info and forms available at www.tompskinscenterhistorical.org/events or contact Chrissy at 517-962-3398

Stewart Farm Museum
10138 Tompkins Rd
Rives Junction, MI 49277

10:00 am: Jackson County Free Museum Day


May 9, 2026

Jackson County Free Museum Day, Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Participating Museums

Coe House Museum
371 W. Michigan Ave, Grass Lake, MI, 49240

Dewey School Museum
11591 Territorial Rd., Stockbridge, MI, 49285

Ella Sharp Museum
3225 Fourth St., Jackson, MI, 49203

Hanover-Horton Area Historical Society
121 Tefft St., Hanover, MI, 49241

Hubbard Memorial Museum
317 Hanover St., Concord, MI, 49237

Jackson Train Station (America 250 Exhibit)
501 E Michigan Ave., Grass Lake, MI, 49240

Mann House
205 Hanover St., Concord, MI, 49237

Michigan's Military Heritage Museum
311 N Wisner St., Jackson, MI, 49202

Sparks Museum at the Cascades
1401 S Brown St, Jackson, MI, 49203

Stewart Farm Museum, Tompkins Center Historical Society
10138 Tommpkins Rd, Rives Junction, MI, 49277

First Universalist Church of Concord
200 Hanover St, Concord, MI, 49237

Walker Tavern Historic Site Cambridge Junction Historic State Park
13220 M-50 Brooklyn, MI, 49230

Waterloo Farm Museum
13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI, 49240

Ye Olde Carriage Shop Museum
3538 Henderson Rd, Spring Arbor, MI, 49283

The first 50 people at each location receive an exclusive sticker for that location.

Jackson County FREE Museum Day support provided by Jackson District Library and Jackson County Michigan Historical Society

Made possible by experience Jackson https://www.experiencejackson.com 

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May 11, 2026(2 events)

6:30 pm: Police Week Community Celebration


May 11, 2026

Join fellow community members as we pause to give thanks for and honor those who serve our community behind the bade.

Police week was started by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. This is a hallowed week where America chooses to say thank you to those who serve, and to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Please bring pre-packaged treat for police officer and/or K9s (no pre-packaged required) if you are able.

Bring your families, community groups, sports teams, churches, & colleagues. Your presence would mean the world to our heroes!

Leslie Gazebo
602 W Bellevue St
Leslie, MI 49251

6:30 pm: Police Week Community Celebration


May 11, 2026

Leslie Michigan invites you to attend our police week community celebration. Join fellow community members as we pause to give thanks for and honor those who serve our community behind the badge.

Police week was started by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. This is a hallowed week where America chooses to say thank you to those who serve, and to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Free to attend, no RSVP necessary. Please bring pre-packaged treat for police officers and/or K9s (no pre-packaged required) if you are able.

Bring your families, community groups, sports teams, churches, & colleagues. Your presence will mean the world to our heroes!

Leslie Gazebo
602 W Bellevue St
Leslie, MI 49251
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May 16, 2026(3 events)

10:00 am: Miles That Matter


May 16, 2026

Join us for Miles That Matter on Saturday, May 16, an outdoor community fundraiser in downtown Leslie supporting local athletes with special needs, hosted by BOSS Cider and CrossFit AFK.
This event brings our community together to move with purpose and raise money that helps provide funding for competitions, jerseys, and life-changing opportunities for students with special needs in Ingham county.
Participants can choose how they want to make their miles count:
🚣 Row-A-Thon – Grab nine friends and work together to row a marathon.
🚴 Bike a Metric Century – Take on the challenge of riding 60 miles as a team. Riders will work together to reach the century mark while supporting an incredible cause.
🚶Pay-As-You-Go Walk (or run!) – Want a more casual way to participate? Join the community walk and donate to walk laps around the block surrounding Boss Cider. Walk as many laps as you’d like—every lap helps raise funds and awareness.
We will have two heats for the Row-A-Thon and Bike a Metric Century events.
HEAT 1: 10AM-1:30PM
HEAT 2: 2PM-5:30PM
Whether you're chasing an endurance goal, supporting a loved one, or simply showing up for a great cause, every mile and every dollar raised helps create more opportunities for athletes to compete, grow, and thrive.
Bring your friends, family, and teammates and help us prove that every mile truly matters. '
Boss Cider
139 S Main St
Leslie, MI 49251

12:00 pm: Five Star Review by Vibe Dance Center


May 16, 2026

Join us on May 16th as our dancers take the stage for a 5 star performance.

Tickets are now available for purchase.
🎟️ https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/88524829/a-5-star-review

When purchasing tickets, you can also add flowers ($6) and recital t-shirts ($20) featuring this year’s design and all participating dancers on the back.

Preorders for flowers and shirts are due by April 24. Paper order forms will also be available in the studio.

Leslie High School
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May 30, 2026(1 event)

10:00 am: Friends of the Leslie Library Plant Swap


May 30, 2026

Stop by the Leslie Library and bring your plant starts, pots, and cuttings to exchange with your neighbors! Indoor and outdoor plants of all kinds, all for a free-will monetary donation to the Friends of the Leslie Library!

CADL Leslie
201 Pennsylvania St
Leslie, MI 49251
May 31, 2026