The Missy Wyss Celebration of Dance
2026-06-06 18:00 UTC | Goodrich Chapel Albion College, 105 Ingham Street, Albion, MI, 49224, United States
Fluence Arts Organization presents The Missy Wyss Celebration of Dance – an evening of dance featuring nine original works performed by community members and professional dance artists. Named in honor of the founder and director of the former Albion College Dance Program, the performance will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Goodrich Chapel on the Albion College campus.
Thirteen amateur and professional dancers will come together to make this special event possible. Guest artists from HBY Ensemble (Detroit, MI) and Demetrius Klein Dance Company (Hamilton, OH) will travel to Albion to share their artistry. Together, these dancers bring more than 160 years of combined dance experience, offering insight into the art form’s enduring legacy. Attendees will also experience new choreographic works by Artistic Director, Kristy Clement, created for a cast of six community dancers, along with performances by Ashley Miller and Angie Dickinson, experienced dancers from the greater Albion area.
Tickets are available online or at the door with a suggested donation of $10. Visit www.fluencearts.com for more information or to reserve your tickets.
On Sunday, following the performance, Demetrius Klein will teach a master class at In-Fluence Studio (600 E Michigan Ave, Room 204, Albion, MI). The class is open to ages 15 and up and welcomes dancers of all experience levels. The class is free to attend and will take place at 1 pm on June 7.

Mobile Market - South Michigan Food Bank
2026-06-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-10 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-14 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-11 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Parking Lot across from Albion City Fire Station, 207 N Clinton Street, Albion, MI, 49224, United States
The South Michigan Food Bank is popping up the Mobile Market in Albion for free fresh produce, dairy, and meal kits. No ID required.
Every 2nd Friday of the month from April – October.

Act Casual After-Party! Walk the Beat Albion Post-Festival Concert!
2026-07-29 18:00 | Albion Malleable Brewing Company, 420 S Superior St, Albion, MI, 49224, United States
The music doesn’t stop when Walk The Beat ends!
After an afternoon of live performances throughout downtown Albion, follow the beat to Albion Malleable Brewing Company for the official Walk The Beat Albion After-Party, starring Act Casual!

Saturday, August 29, 2026After-Party begins at 6:00 p.m.Albion Malleable Brewing Company

Hailing from Detroit, Act Casual blends blues, funk, rock, jazz-inspired improvisation, soulful vocal harmonies, and catchy pop melodies to deliver a truly captivating live experience. Fans know the band for transporting them through the warm rush of funk and blues with a unique twist up their sleeves. Even as they shift and stretch into unexpected territory, they’ll keep your ears and minds glued to the soundscape, always engaged.

Spend the afternoon exploring performances, supporting musicians, and visiting downtown businesses. Then head to Albion Malleable, grab something to eat or drink, and settle in as Act Casual closes out the day with a show built for anyone who loves deep grooves, undeniable talent, and the unpredictable energy of live music.
One festival. One after-party. One full day of music bringing all of us in Albion together.

Mark yourself as “Going,” invite your friends, and get ready to end this festival season for Walk The Beat Albion on a high note!

Community Open Swim
2026-07-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Marshall Opportunity High School, 225 E Waton St, Albion, MI, 49224, United States
Join Play Right Sports Academy and Hampton Aquatics for Community Open Swim.
Free for the community. All ages welcome. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Absentee Voting
2026-08-01 07:00 - 15:00 | City Hall, 112 W Cass Street, Albion, MI, 49224, United States
City Hall will be open Saturday, August 1st from 7AM – 3PM for absentee voting. Please note, this is not early voting.

Kadéngen Co-Laboratory
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 14:00 | MI
A free summer program that braids lessons from history, nature, and science in our two locations. Youth from the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) and Albion communities will visit each location on alternating days for a shared field and laboratory learning experience.
WHAT WE’LL DO TOGETHER
● OBSERVE NATURE: Learn about mnomen (wild rice), the tiny river creatures (macroinvertebrates) who live in the water, and how they are part of a healthy ecosystem.
● CONNECT WITH HISTORY: View 1,500 year-old tools made by Anishinaabe ancestors. Assemble a tool yourself that will help Albion and NHBP researchers study the relationship between mnomen and macroinvertebrates.
● BRAID OUR KNOWLEDGE: See how Indigenous and Western methods work together to grow our understanding of history and nature, so we can preserve them better together.

WHO, WHEN, and WHERE
Ages 3–10 (accompanied by a grownup)
6:00-7:00 pm
● Tuesday, August 4 NHBP
● Thursday, August 6 Albion College

Ages 11–24 (with permission, if under 18)
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
● Monday, August 10 NHBP
● Tuesday, August 11 Albion College

For more information contact aharnish@albion.edu

National Night Out
2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | McIntosh Park, 791 Hoaglin Dr, Albion, MI, 49224, United States
Come meet your public safety officers and enjoy free food, snow cones, music, and fun for everyone.

Kindergarten Round Up
2026-08-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Harrington Elementary School, 100 S Clark Street, Albion, MI, 49224, United States
Register your student for kindergarten at Harrington Elementary School. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome.

Rotary Club of Albion
2026-08-06 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-08-20 11:45 - 13:00 | Ludington Center, 101 N Superior Street, Albion, MI, 49224, United States
Join Rotary Club of Albion, a service-based membership organization serving the Albion community. The club meets on the first and third Thursday of the month for lunch, a program, and more. For more information contact RotaryofAlbion@gmail.com

Albion Preschool Open Enrollment
2026-08-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Jesse Crowell School, 1418 Cooper Street, Albion, MI, 49224, United States
Free preschool for three and four-year-old children.
Mobile dentist will be on site.
Please bring:
Child’s birth certificate
Proof of income for the previous 12 months — tax return, w-2, pay stub, or SSI/TANF, SNAP verification
Proof of residency/address — utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, other official mail showing current address

Free comprehensive services for: pregnant women, infants and toddlers (birth – age 3), preschool ( ages 3- 5)

Walk the Beat Albion 2026 Street Festival
2026-08-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Albion
Walk The Beat Albion is back for another afternoon of LIVE music, community, and celebration in the heart of downtown Albion!
From 1-5 PM, musicians will perform throughout the downtown area, bringing a huge mix of sounds, styles, and energy to the city. The event is free to attend, open to all ages, and built around one simple idea: bringing people together through music while supporting the next generation of local artists.

This year’s lineup will be announced soon, so keep an eye on the event page for updates, artist spotlights, schedules, and everything else you need to plan your day.
The celebration does not end when the daytime festival wraps up. This year’s official after-party performance will feature Act Casual, previous winners of Walk The Beat Albion, returning to the event for another night of live music.

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. Spend the afternoon exploring downtown Albion, discovering new musicians, and supporting a community event that continues to grow every year.
Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. See you all there!
