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2026 Wednesday Brown Bag Concert Series
Wed. July 22, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Enjoy free concerts Wednesdays at noon at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell. Bring your lunch and take a break from the daily grind.
Head to stjoetoday.com/brownbagconcerts for the full schedule!
2026 Family Night in the Plaza
Wed. July 22, 2026
5:0pm - 8:0pm
Enjoy free, family fun in the Court Place Plaza on Wednesday nights! This event will feature a rotating family entertainment piece (live music, magician, movie, face painter, etc.) each week, plus two non-profit tents hosting free, family-friendly crafts or activities.
2026 Friday Night Concert Series
Fri. July 24, 2026
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Groove to the sounds of jazz, big band, classic hits and more at John E.N. Howard Bandshell, overlooking the charming St. Joseph River. Take in beautiful sunsets during these free concerts held weekly on Fridays.
Head to stjoetoday.com/fridaynightconcerts for the full schedule!
2026 St. Joe Farmers Market
Sat. July 25, 2026
9:00am - 2:00pm
Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! This event is held Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 11 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!
2026 St. Joe Lighthouse Tours
Sat. July 25, 2026
10:00am - 7:00pm
St. Joseph Lighthouse - Explore the North Pier's Inner and Outer Lights!
2026 Season - Join us weekly on Saturdays, from 10:00a-7:00p, May 23 through September 5.
Weather permitting - check the St. Joe Today Facebook page for the most current Lighthouse updates!
Go inside the North Pier Inner Light first-floor for free or buy a ticket to climb to the top. It's fun for all ages!
- Explore the free first-floor exhibits and dive into the rich nautical history of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor.
- Climb to the top for spectacular panoramic views ($5/person).
- Stroll the pier to the Outer Lighthouse - a perfect spot for boat and sunset watching.
Tours and Presentations
- Enjoy a free, guided tour from the start of the North Pier to the Lighthouse. Tours will be held once every Saturday at 10:00a!
- Lighthouse Presentations - Participants may enjoy these free, one-hour interactive programs individually or as a three-part series. Held the second Saturday of the month, June-August, from 10:00a-11:00a.
2026 Dates:
June 10 - The Boulevard Inn & Bistro (inside The Library) - Does it Count as a Lighthouse?
July 8 - Silver Harbor Brewing (inside the Beer Garden) - Architecture of Lighthouse
August 12 - Plank's Tavern (second floor Harborview Ballroom) - Navigating with Lighthouses
Parking
Tiscornia Park - 80 Ridgeway St., St. Joseph, MI
Tickets - ON SALE NOW!
- Purchase in-person with CASH only at the lighthouse.
- Purchase in-person with cash or credit at the St. Joe Today Welcome Center - located at 301 State St., St. Joseph, MI
2026 Wednesday Brown Bag Concert Series
Wed. July 29, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Enjoy free concerts Wednesdays at noon at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell. Bring your lunch and take a break from the daily grind.
Head to stjoetoday.com/brownbagconcerts for the full schedule!
2026 Family Night in the Plaza
Wed. July 29, 2026
5:0pm - 8:0pm
Enjoy free, family fun in the Court Place Plaza on Wednesday nights! This event will feature a rotating family entertainment piece (live music, magician, movie, face painter, etc.) each week, plus two non-profit tents hosting free, family-friendly crafts or activities.
2026 Friday Night Concert Series
Fri. July 31, 2026
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Groove to the sounds of jazz, big band, classic hits and more at John E.N. Howard Bandshell, overlooking the charming St. Joseph River. Take in beautiful sunsets during these free concerts held weekly on Fridays.
Head to stjoetoday.com/fridaynightconcerts for the full schedule!
2026 Chalk the Block
Fri. July 31, 2026
9:00am
Summer is in full swing as artists take over Broad St., and part of the Pleasant Street Plaza, in downtown St. Joe during Chalk the Block! Attendees can watch as both amateur and professional artists prepare their squares on Friday evening, work all day Saturday and enjoy the completed chalk masterpieces on Sunday. This family-friendly festival showcases regional, national and international artists, using the quaint lakeside town as their backdrop.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Attendees can vote for their favorite chalk masterpiece in the People’s Choice. Tickets will be sold at the People’s Choice Tent on Broad St. for one dollar each on Saturday from 12p-8p and Sunday from 11a-2p. One dollar equals one vote.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
Artists Begin Chalking | Early Evening
View the Chalk in the Pleasant Street Plaza | ALL DAY
Friday Night Concert | 7p-8p | John E.N. Howard Bandshell
SATURDAY
Artists Chalking | ALL DAY
St. Joe Farmers Market | 9a-2p in Lake Bluff Park
Chalk Kids Zone | 12p-4p | Outside of Silver Harbor Brewing in the Pleasant Street Plaza
People's Choice Voting | 12p-8p
Summer Movie Series hosted by the City of St. Joseph | 7:30p
SUNDAY
Chalk the Block Viewing | ALL DAY
Antiques on the Bluff | 10a-5p in Lake Bluff Park
People's Choice Voting | 11a-2p
Municipal Band Concert | 7p at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell
2026 St. Joe Lighthouse Tours
Sat. August 01, 2026
10:00am - 7:00pm
St. Joseph Lighthouse - Explore the North Pier's Inner and Outer Lights!
2026 Season - Join us weekly on Saturdays, from 10:00a-7:00p, May 23 through September 5.
Weather permitting - check the St. Joe Today Facebook page for the most current Lighthouse updates!
Go inside the North Pier Inner Light first-floor for free or buy a ticket to climb to the top. It's fun for all ages!
- Explore the free first-floor exhibits and dive into the rich nautical history of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor.
- Climb to the top for spectacular panoramic views ($5/person).
- Stroll the pier to the Outer Lighthouse - a perfect spot for boat and sunset watching.
Tours and Presentations
- Enjoy a free, guided tour from the start of the North Pier to the Lighthouse. Tours will be held once every Saturday at 10:00a!
- Lighthouse Presentations - Participants may enjoy these free, one-hour interactive programs individually or as a three-part series. Held the second Saturday of the month, June-August, from 10:00a-11:00a.
2026 Dates:
June 10 - The Boulevard Inn & Bistro (inside The Library) - Does it Count as a Lighthouse?
July 8 - Silver Harbor Brewing (inside the Beer Garden) - Architecture of Lighthouse
August 12 - Plank's Tavern (second floor Harborview Ballroom) - Navigating with Lighthouses
Parking
Tiscornia Park - 80 Ridgeway St., St. Joseph, MI
Tickets - ON SALE NOW!
- Purchase in-person with CASH only at the lighthouse.
- Purchase in-person with cash or credit at the St. Joe Today Welcome Center - located at 301 State St., St. Joseph, MI
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