Arts, Culture and Nightlife in Battle Creek

When you're looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, Battle Creek has you covered! Dining at the world's longest breakfast table, flying high at the Hot Air Balloon Festival, or enjoying dinner and a show downtown are just a few of the many possibilities that will keep you entertained all week long.

The Battle Creek/Calhoun County Visitors & Convention Bureau offers a comprehensive Events Calendar for Battle Creek.

If you want to know what's going on downtown, Live it up! provides a listing of Downtown Events in Battle Creek that is updated daily.

The Art Center of Battle Creek presents high quality programming in the visual arts for the enrichment, education and enjoyment of the citizens of Battle Creek and beyond.

The Calhoun County Arts Council events calendar is the region's only one-stop source of information for arts/culture activities.

At Binder Park Zoo, you will experience a variety of animals from around the world all without leaving the country! This zoo features approximately 600 specimens of over 140 species including one of the largest giraffe herds in the country.

The 31-member Brass Band of Battle Creek is an All-Star band of the brass and percussion world's elite, attracting great musicians from around the United States and Europe to play two annual concerts in Battle Creek as well as a limited number of other engagements in handpicked locations in the U.S. and abroad.

The Battle Creek Cereal Festival is an event that celebrates the city of Battle Creek and features the World's Longest Breakfast Table, concerts, healthy living activities, a parade and much more.
 
The Battle Creek/Calhoun County Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a comprehensive list of Dining Options in Battle Creek.

The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival is an awesome, 2-day show featuring military demonstrations and top-notched civilian performers, carnival rides and games, fireworks, and much, much more.

FireKeepers Casino brings the heat to Battle Creek with over 2,680 hotter-than-hot slots, 78 table games from Blackjack to Pai Gow, a live poker room and five sizzling restaurants serving up everything from fine dining delicacies to 24-hour favorites.

The Historic Adventist Village is a fascinating three-block experience that includes authentically restored or replicated buildings featuring the heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The Children's Garden at Leila Arboretum is a fenced in one-acre outdoor learning environment where children of all ages discover the wonderful world of plants and their role in our lives.
 
The Battle Creek Music Center is home to the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, the Battle Creek Boychoir and Girls' Chorus, and the Community Chorus and its Pops Ensemble. The activities of the various programs include local concert series, outreach programs, private instruction, group lessons, choral training, group performances, tours, and several special events and fundraisers throughout the year. 

The St. Thomas Music Guild offers a broad spectrum of musical and other artistic experiences free of charge.