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JA of the Michigan Great Lakes Events

At JA of the Michigan Great Lakes, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!

October 2025

Mon
27

JA West Michigan Business Hall of Fame

When: Monday, October 27, 2025
Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Time: 6:15 PM ET

Join us in honoring a league of outstanding individuals with this signature lifetime achievement award.

December 2025

Sat
6

JA Movie Premiere

When: Saturday, December 06, 2025
Where: Celebration Cinema North
Time: 9:00 AM ET

JA Movie Premiere is a family fundraising event that happens every Spring and Fall.

February 2026

Wed
25

JA Trivia Night

When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Thursday, February 26, 2026
Where: JA Free Enterprise Center
Time: 5:00 PM ET

Join us for a trivia night in JA BizTown! Hosted by the JA Associate Leadership Board.

March 2026

Thu
12

JA Girls' Dream Fair: A STEM Experience

When: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Where: TBD
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The JA Girls' Dream Fair will inspire hundreds of middle school girls in West Michigan.

Thu
19

Lakeshore JA Girls' Dream Fair

When: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Where: Central Park Place
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The JA Girls' Dream Fair will inspire hundreds of middle school girls in West Michigan.

Thu
26

The JA Titan Business Challenge

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Where: TBD
Time: 9:00 AM ET

The JA Titan Business Challenge is uniquely designed for high school students to unleash creativity, test leadership skills and demonstrate the competitive nature of the free enterprise system.

April 2026

Thu
30

JA Pitch Day

When: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Where: Huizenga Family JA Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:00 AM ET

JA Pitch Day is a competition where qualified student teams who participated in the JA Company Program will pitch their business plans to a panel of judges.

May 2026

Mon
11

JA Free Enterprise Golf Invitational

When: Monday, May 11, 2026
Where: Egypt Valley Country Club
Time: 10:00 AM ET

Click above to view raffle results!

At the 27th Annual JA Free Enterprise Golf Invitational, play where the pros play and have full command of this award-winning golf course!

June 2026

Mon
1

JA Lakeshore Golf Scramble

When: Monday, June 01, 2026
Where: Muskegon Country Club
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Join us for a day of games, food, prizes, fundraising, and fun and the beautiful Muskegon Country Club!

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