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15+ Cool Ideas to Beat the Heat
It is warm and it is going to get warmer! Here are some ideas to beat the heat, dine and home and cook outdoors and area cooling centers ready to serve!
Lemonade Stand Snack Board from The BakerMama
Pool days and summer playdates call for fun food and delicious drinks.
Stars, Stripes & 250: 25+ Ways to Celebrate the Semiquincentennial
250 years, or the Semiquincentennial is making July 4, 2026 extra special! Here are some family-friendly ideas to try!
2026 PRIDE in the Greater Lansing area
PRIDE in Greater Lansing! June is Pride Month and we have rounded up many Pride events, activities and resources!
Summer Reads for Kids, Kindergarten through 3rd Grade!
A great list of summer reads for kids entering K-3rd grades!
Summer Reading for Moms: 9 Books To Read This Summer
This just in… Summer reading suggestions from the Local Moms Network!
Make Your Own Fourth of July Squirt Gun Tie-Dye Shirt
Make your own red, white and blue squirt gun tie-dye shirt for the Fourth of July!
10+ Father’s Day Ideas from GLAMoms
Father’s Day is just days away and we have some fun things to do and ideas for #dadgifts and a printable to make for dad too!
July 4th BINGO
How about some July 4th Bingo?
Meet Kathryn Allison from Broadway’s & Juliet: Behind the Scenes with Angelique
Broadway’s & Juliet is coming to Wharton Center June 23–28. We spoke with Kathryn Allison, who plays Angelique, about the music, the story, and why this feel-good musical is a must-see this summer.
10+ Area Beaches, Pools and Splash Pads in Greater Lansing!
Lots of places for all ages to cool off, splash around and have fun this summer!
Supporting East Lansing Businesses During Summer Construction
Students are away, weather is warmer and ’tis the season for summer construction! Over 40 Downtown East Lansing businesses are in the construction zone!
10+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Greater Lansing!
Live music, yes please!! Grab your lawn chair and get outside, Greater Lansing has an outdoor summer concert almost every night of the week!
5 Smart Tips for a Sane Girl Summer
Summer, fun, sanity and making memories, yes, all of the above!
10+ Ways to Celebrate the World Cup
2026 World Cup is about to kick off and soccer fan or now, there are LOTS of things to do. Start by checking out this FUN guide to the World Cup for your family!
Juneteenth around the Greater Lansing area
Greater Lansing has many events happening this weekend to honor and celebrate Juneteenth – from ice cream socials, parades, live music, kids activities and more!
Rainy Day Activities in Greater Lansing!
Rainy day and need to get out of the house? GLAMoms has rounded up a list of area places to do just that! Some are free, others have a cost, but all are a blast!
2026 GLAM JAM Summer Kickoff, Sunday, June 7 from 12-4pm
☀️ Sunday, June 7 from 12-4pm ☀️
Join us at the 5th annual GLAM JAM Summer Kickoff for an afternoon of family fun Downtown East Lansing!
Downtown East Lansing Dining During GLAM Jam Summer Kickoff
GLAM Jam is getting even more local this year: The GLAM Jam Dining Guide We’re partnering with Downtown East Lansing businesses to help you turn your visit into a full day. Think meals, treats, and easy stops in between all the fun. Also take a look at the recently...
U-Pick Farms in Greater Lansing
It is berry picking time! Here are the area farms for the this fun summer activity!
