Local News & Events In and Around Chelsea, Michigan
By Lisa Carolin The City of Chelsea, as well as Lima, Lyndon, and Sylvan Townships, are all adopting a new 2027 Fire Code through the Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA). … Read more »
Ballet Chelsea extended its annual Partner With Us fundraising campaign through Sunday, Oct. 18, giving community members extra time to support its dance education, performances, Adaptive Dance Program, and community outreach. … Read more »
The Chelsea Police Department has compiled its monthly activity report for September 2026, covering case status, incident counts by category, traffic crash summaries, arrests, citations, and assists outside city limits. … Read more »
Here’s what you can expect at the Chelsea Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Palmer Commons (304 S. Main St., Chelsea). … Read more »
Kids in costume can trick-or-treat along a half-mile trail at Baker Woods Preserve during the Not-Too-Scary StoryBook Trail on Monday, Oct. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. The drop-in event, hosted by Chelsea District Library,… … Read more »
The City of Chelsea’s fall leaf pickup starts Monday, Oct. 19, so this weekend is a good time for city residents to start raking. Pickup runs through Nov. 25. … Read more »
The Chelsea Area Historical Society (CAHS) will welcome longtime Purple Rose Theatre resident artist Danna Segrest for an evening of stories, memories, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Chelsea’s most beloved cultural institutions. … Read more »
The TimberTown Trail Fest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at TimberTown Park in Chelsea. … Read more »
Chelsea and Dexter area residents can drop off scrap metal, old electronics, tires, and more at Dexter Township’s Clean-Up Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at Dexter Township Hall, 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Road. … Read more »
The Washtenaw County Conservation District and Washtenaw County Water Resources Materials Management Division are holding their 6th Annual Tractor Tire Drive on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. at Freedom Township Hall (11508 E… … Read more »
What do James Bond, black ravens, and chalkboards all have in common? The answer: They all have a dark and mysterious story to tell. … Read more »
By Crystal Hayduk A Texas family coping with loss through shared memories, music, and humor is on stage at The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC). … Read more »