Good morning, Battle Creek.

On June 12, three cows from the Halbert Herd escaped their enclosure in Bedford Township and grazed a neighbor's flower beds outside Battle Creek.

Battle Creek Police and animal control officers—Corporal Craig Wolf, Officer Emily Tuyls and Animal Control Officer Patrick Dellinger—safely returned the cows home, though some flower beds were left damaged.

Oaklawn Hospital will host free Advanced Directive Workshops to help community members plan for future health care needs—Oaklawn case managers will assist with paperwork at local libraries, senior centers, and city halls starting Tuesday, June 24 and running through late August.

Oaklawn Pink Out the Park Night

6:35 – 9:00 p.m. — MCCU Field — $20 ticket package — Enjoy a night of baseball while supporting women's health initiatives with a special promotional package.

Cheetah Chase 5K

6:30-10 a.m. — Binder Park Zoo — Registration required — Experience a thrilling 5K race through scenic zoo paths alongside exotic animals.

Beach Day Painting Party

6:00-8:30 p.m. — New Holland Brewing - Battle Creek Brewpub — $38.00 — Enjoy a fun paint and sip session under the guidance of a local artist.

Michigan State Armwrestling Championships 2025

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Weigh-ins on Friday and Saturday — Watch the best arm wrestlers in Michigan face off in an exciting competition.

City Kids Day

12-5 p.m. — Kellogg Arena — Free admission — A fun-filled event for families featuring games, music, and activities for kids in Battle Creek.

Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival

8 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Battle Creek Executive Airport — Tickets available now — Experience aerial thrills with spectacular pyrotechnics and stunning night shows at North America’s largest air and balloon festival.

Vibe @ 5 Concert Series

5-7:30 p.m. — Friendship Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music in Downtown Battle Creek's vibrant social scene.