Local News and Events in Okemos, MI

Okemos Schools Start With Half Day

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · Okemos, MI

Okemos Public Schools will begin the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, August 26, with a half day for students in grades K-12. The district lists half-day hours of 8:50 am to noon for elementary schools, 8:45 to 11:55 am at Kinawa, 8:00 to 11:10 am at Chippewa, and 7:45 to 10:55 am at Okemos High School. Families should review bus, building, and school-specific instructions before the first day.

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Upcoming Community Events in Okemos, MI

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Okemos, MI.

Monday, August 3, 2026

Absentee Ballot Requests Close Monday

Meridian Township voters who need an absentee ballot for the August 4 primary must request it in person by 4:00 pm on Monday, August 3, according to the Clerk's election schedule. The same date is the in-person deadline...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Meridian Township Primary Election Is August 4

Meridian Township's statewide primary election is Tuesday, August 4. Polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, and residents can verify their assigned polling place and precinct before voting. The township lists drop boxe...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Garage Sale Band Plays Okemos

Marketplace on the Green, 1995 Central Park Drive in Okemos, will host the free Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, August 5, featuring Garage Sale Band. Music is scheduled for 6:30 pm, alongside the Wednesday Farmers'...

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Meridian Township Board Meets August 6

The Meridian Township Board's 2026 schedule lists a regular meeting for Thursday, August 6, at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall Room of the Meridian Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. The meeting is a scheduled opport...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

CADL Summer Reading Entries Due

Saturday, August 8, is the deadline for Capital Area District Library summer reading participants to log their final points and pick up prizes. Okemos residents can use the Okemos branch at 4321 Okemos Road, which is op...

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Generator Performs At Marketplace

Generator is scheduled to perform Wednesday, August 12, at Marketplace on the Green, 1995 Central Park Drive in Okemos. The Meridian Township Summer Concert Series lists the show for 6:30 pm and describes the concert as...

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