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Students and teachers from area East Lansing Schools, in partnership with the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA), are bringing a K-12 Art Show to participating Downtown East Lansing businesses beginning Saturday, April 23 and lasting until Saturday, June 4. The art show will feature approximately 350 pieces by students from East Lansing High School, […]
Visit the farm Memorial Day weekend for the first of three Craft Shows this year! The show will be open from10am-5pm. Uncle John's will also feature Live Music by Shelby & Jake on Saturday and Live Music by Mike Arnold on Sunday, 12-3pm both days. Chuckie Ds BBQ Food Truck will be here 11-5pm on […]
Join us on Sunday, May 29th for our second Kids Day with a very special guest, Jeff the Magician. Jeff the Magician will be here from 1:00pm till 3:00pm showing you his most famous magic tricks. Stop by to see if you can figure out how he does it! With any in-store purchase on Kids […]
The service will be held in front of the World War II Memorial site at Rayla Elementary. If it rains, we will move it to the Legion hall.
Meridian Township carries on the tradition of honoring and paying respect to those who served in the military with a Memorial Day Service at the Glendale Cemetery. During the ceremony, the Meridian Community Band will be providing musical tribute selections, Scouts BSA Troop 164G, 125 and 141 will lead the Color Guard and a special […]
Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th The Veteran's Ceremony begins at 11:40am @ the corner of M36 and Jackson St. The Parade begins at 12:00pm Noon and goes through town on M36. This years' Parade Veteran Grand Marshall is Larry Soule. Thank you Larry, for your service. Approximately 12:15pm, Jacob Moran and his Dad, Bill Moran […]
Paws for reading is a program that pairs licensed therapy dogs with children who need more confidence in their reading skills. If you have a student struggling with reading or school anxiety this is an amazing program that will help them build literacy and self-esteem in a safe and comforting environment. You can read to Jake […]
Paws for reading is a program that pairs licensed therapy dogs with children who need more confidence in their reading skills. If you have a student struggling with reading or school anxiety this is an amazing program that will help them build literacy and self-esteem in a safe and comforting environment. You can read to Jake […]
Paws for reading is a program that pairs licensed therapy dogs with children who need more confidence in their reading skills. If you have a student struggling with reading or school anxiety this is an amazing program that will help them build literacy and self-esteem in a safe and comforting environment. You can read to Jake […]
Each summer, the ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! This sounds a little […]
Stop and smell the roses! 5-stem bouquets from Encore Floral are just $5 every Friday at Capital City Market! Available in a variety of colors, while supplies last.
This is the 3rd Annual Craft Show to benefit Crosswalk Teen Center. 100% of the proceeds go to Crosswalk. The show runs 12pm - 6pm Friday & 9am - 5pm Saturday. For applications go to https://www.crosswalkteencenter.org/
Weekly cruise-ins every Friday night at the Holt Farmers' Market parking lot. The 1st Friday of the month features a Food Truck, DJ and more! Show off your car. Talk about cars. Meet old friends. Make new friends. Visit the many restaurants, bars, ice cream shops and other businesses before or after.
The #FarmersMarket returns this Saturday for the Spring/Summer season. Stop by anytime from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and shop for all your favorites from over 40 vendors. Check out the full list here: www.meridian.mi.us/FarmersMarket. We hope to see you there!
Celebrate National Trails Day on the Lansing's Regional Trails with this timed 10K (with a 5K option) benefitting the Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails. The 10K out-and-back begins and ends at Turner Dodge House, with a turnaround at Potter Park Zoo. And we are very excited to partner with the City of Lansing's Mayor's […]
Registration for the competitive run is $20 until May 27th for runners and includes a Mayor's River Walk T-Shirt, finisher medal and Matching socks with prizes for the top three finishers in each age group. (May 28th - June 1, $25, June 2-3, $30) . Registration is free to walkers and includes Mayor's River Walk […]
The Hawk Island Triathlon is a beginner-friendly event designed for people of all ages, body types, fitness levels and abilities. We offer a safe and supportive environment, and we make accommodations wherever possible for persons with disabilities. Sure, we have hardcore competitors who race for gold. We also have Aunt Betty, the kid who cuts […]
The Magical Realm is a non-profit, Charity Faire, designed to make the lives of our beneficiaries a little bit more magical and help them in their time of need.
Join Peter Carrington, Curator of the W. J. Beal Botanical Garden at MSU for an introduction to toxic plants and keeping your family and four-legged friends safe. Peter will show specimens of plants toxic to humans and to our pets as well. We share sensitivity to some toxins with our animals and some we do […]
Families with young children enjoy an early evening storytime with summery stories, songs and an activity. Meets inside or out, depending on the weather— come join us!
Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn […]
Paws for reading is a program that pairs licensed therapy dogs with children who need more confidence in their reading skills. If you have a student struggling with reading or school anxiety this is an amazing program that will help them build literacy and self-esteem in a safe and comforting environment. You can read to Jake […]
Paws for reading is a program that pairs licensed therapy dogs with children who need more confidence in their reading skills. If you have a student struggling with reading or school anxiety this is an amazing program that will help them build literacy and self-esteem in a safe and comforting environment. You can read to Jake […]
Paws for reading is a program that pairs licensed therapy dogs with children who need more confidence in their reading skills. If you have a student struggling with reading or school anxiety this is an amazing program that will help them build literacy and self-esteem in a safe and comforting environment. You can read to Jake […]
All are welcome to attend this Local Food Guide Release party at the Old Town General Store on June 8 from 5-7pm. Taste the Local Difference publishes this free, annual magazine to connect people with their local food community. Old Town General Store offers a wonderful selection of Michigan-made snacks, sweets, and sundries, and wine […]
Each summer, the ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! This sounds a little […]
Mark your calendar and join us to kick off the summer with a family-friendly benefit concert featuring Michigan singer/songwriter Wally Pleasant! Pre-sale Tickets: $20 adults | $10 youth to age 18 | Free under 5 At the Door: $25 adults | $15 youth to age 18 | Free under 5 Concert begins at 7, doors […]
Stop and smell the roses! 5-stem bouquets from Encore Floral are just $5 every Friday at Capital City Market! Available in a variety of colors, while supplies last.
Weekly cruise-ins every Friday night at the Holt Farmers' Market parking lot. The 1st Friday of the month features a Food Truck, DJ and more! Show off your car. Talk about cars. Meet old friends. Make new friends. Visit the many restaurants, bars, ice cream shops and other businesses before or after.
Lansing City Football takes on Kalamazoo FC at Cougar Stadium at Lansing Catholic HS
Enjoy Free Fishing Weekend! Two days twice a year, families and friends can enjoy one of Michigan's premier outdoor activities, Michigan Fishing, for FREE! Upcoming Free Fishing Weekend dates for 2022 are: February 19 & 20 and June 11 & 12. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing on both […]
The #FarmersMarket returns this Saturday for the Spring/Summer season. Stop by anytime from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and shop for all your favorites from over 40 vendors. Check out the full list here: www.meridian.mi.us/FarmersMarket. We hope to see you there!
Weekly Farmers Markets June 4th - October 22nd Every Saturday 9am-1pm
The Albert EL Fresco area will feature various types of seating, tables, shade amenities, hammocks, decorative lighting and outdoor games, including cornhole Giant Chess and Giant Connect 4. There will also be a variety of programming hosted throughout the summer in the space, including live music, outdoor yoga, game nights and more. Additionally, a new […]
We are honoring our first responders with a mural to be painted on our fire station, downtown St. Johns! Come and paint with us on Sunday June 12th between 10am & 3pm. This family friendly event is free of charge and fun for all ages and abilities! All supplies and instruction will be provided for […]
Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn […]
A casual uke drop in -- have fun with your friends from the Ukulele Kings! All skill levels welcome, bring your ukulele and a chair.
Enjoy the full moon while taking a guided walk through the nighttime woods. This walk is dog-friendly. Dogs must be on a 6-foot leash. Cost is $5/person payable at the walk. For more information or to sign up ahead of time, call 517.349.3866 or email [email protected]
THE 2022 JUNETEENTH FREEDOM FESTIVAL Friday & Saturday, June 17 & 18 St. Joseph Park in Lansing! On Friday evening, the Freedom Festival activities take place from 4pm-8pm and is family night! “Juneteenth Where the Reunion Begins” is our theme! The Village Market showcasing food and merchant vendors, along with public service exhibitors. Music by […]
Thanks to our sponsors for making the 517 Juneteenth Weekend possible: Presenting Sponsor: Cinnaire Additional Sponsors: Lake Trust MSUFCU's Desk Drawer Fund PNC Bank Capital Area District Libraries Lansing Community College Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau CATA LEAP Farmers Bureau - Nathan Symonds CEDMA Connect with us on IG and our website here: https://linktr.ee/juneteenthfestival
Each summer, the ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! This sounds a little […]
Join us for an informal bluegrass jam session right here at Elderly Instruments, a come-one-come-all freewheeling tune and song session! If you play guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, Dobro, bass - or really anything you think you can play bluegrass on - you're invited to join in. Even if you know only a few songs or […]
Stop and smell the roses! 5-stem bouquets from Encore Floral are just $5 every Friday at Capital City Market! Available in a variety of colors, while supplies last.
Learn the amazing surface adaptations of birds, reptiles, fish, mammals and amphibians. Check out a family Zoo Pass and visit Potter Park Zoo FREE! Sorry, there are no live animals at this presentation.
Weekly cruise-ins every Friday night at the Holt Farmers' Market parking lot. The 1st Friday of the month features a Food Truck, DJ and more! Show off your car. Talk about cars. Meet old friends. Make new friends. Visit the many restaurants, bars, ice cream shops and other businesses before or after.
The #FarmersMarket returns this Saturday for the Spring/Summer season. Stop by anytime from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and shop for all your favorites from over 40 vendors. Check out the full list here: www.meridian.mi.us/FarmersMarket. We hope to see you there!
Weekly Farmers Markets June 4th - October 22nd Every Saturday 9am-1pm
Free family event. Bike/stroller/wagon decorating contest with prizes-judged at noon. Inflatable fun. EL Public Library with painting activity. Games, activities, food, magician and more. Celebrating our 20th Anniversary.
Head on over to GLAMoms on Instagram and sign up for the Father's Day giveaway before midnight tonight! GLAMoms Instagram
Spend a fun day with Dad checking out Michigan's largest one day car show! This event is sponsored by the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association and will be held rain or shine. All cars must be 1994 or older & must be driven in under their own power, no trailered vehicles are allowed. Admission is […]
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us on Sunday, June 19th, 2022 with start times at 9:00am and 11:00am for an exciting family friendly event at Uncle John's Cider Mill! Make sure to bring the family and create a team so you can receive the $5 team bonus discount! […]
Hear from Pastor Marvin Williams of Trinity Church of Lansing, a Haslett resident teaching the community at large how spirituality led to the construction of modern Black excellence. Pastor Williams may also give an overview of how spirituality has been used as a mechanism to divide the community. In support of the traditional "Sunday Service" […]
Explore an ocean of magical possibilities with fish, a fortune-telling duck, a sea serpent and more! Classic magic, great for all ages! Jaycee Park Performance Shelter – Rain: City Hall Gym 517-627-7014
Families with young children enjoy an early evening storytime with summery stories, songs and an activity. Meets inside or out, depending on the weather— come join us!
Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn […]
Watercraft and water safety: hosted by the Lansing Oar and Paddle Club and USCG Aux., Lansing Flotilla. Grand Kayak and Dimondale Canoe & Kayak will be on hand too! Ages 10+ & families. Registration Required.
Join us at Immanuel for a family-friendly day of Revolutionary war era speeches and a battle in the morning, followed by a Fireworks display in the evening. This event is free to all! There will be a bunch of great food trucks to purchase food from also! We will hope you will join us as […]
Join us at Mason's free and family-friendly Pride Picnic! All are welcome. -Food Trucks: Heather's Mobile Kitchen + Picnic -Daily Scoop ice cream -Magic Show by Paul.Kobranis.Magic -Music and Art by Marto.Matic -Balloon arch photos with Brittney Ann Photography -Face Painting -Yard Games -Resource and Activity Tables
GLAMoms invites you to our GLAM JAM Summer Kickoff for an evening of family fun on Albert EL Fresco in Downtown East Lansing! GLAM JAM Summer Kickoff will take place on June 23rd from 4-7pm. Bring your family to Albert EL Fresco for an evening of fun, food and entertainment! ☀️ A variety of local […]
6/23: Sarah D'Angelo with the Jeff Shoup Trio — Jazz 6/30: Reuben Stump Trio — Jazz 7/7: Jim Alfredson Trio Feat. Randy Napoleon — Jazz & Blues 7/14: Mary McGuire — Folk Rock 7/21: Double Secret Probation — Pop Rock 7/28: TBD 8/4: Arlene McDaniels Trio — Jazz 8/11: Ash Can Van Gogh — Folk […]
Each summer, the ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! This sounds a little […]
The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest takes to the sky in Howell and returns in full force June 24-26, 2022. There will be plenty of hot air balloons, food vendors, arts and crafts and family entertainment. Please mark your calendar now for this incredible event and join us!
Stop and smell the roses! 5-stem bouquets from Encore Floral are just $5 every Friday at Capital City Market! Available in a variety of colors, while supplies last.
Come enjoy light refreshments and sweet treats at the grand opening of Michigan Made Treats!
Join us to tour the Allen Place Apartments, Rathbun Accelerator Kitchen, the Allen Community Health Center, ELFCO (Eastside Lansing Food Co-op), the Prep and Pack Kitchen, Nourished by AF Group, and the Maker Kitchen, Powered by Lake Trust. Tours begin at 3:30 pm with remarks at 5:15pm. Refreshments provided by food businesses in the Rathbun […]
The #FarmersMarket returns this Saturday for the Spring/Summer season. Stop by anytime from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and shop for all your favorites from over 40 vendors. Check out the full list here: www.meridian.mi.us/FarmersMarket. We hope to see you there!
Weekly Farmers Markets June 4th - October 22nd Every Saturday 9am-1pm
Keepsake Collection, along with Uncle John's, invites you to join us for our second craft show of the season on June 25 & 26. The show will feature 100 exhibitor booths. You can be assured that your day will be filled with the best in Art/Craft shopping and experiencing the orchard, entertainment and food. Food […]
Keepsake Collection, along with Uncle John's, invites you to join us for our second craft show of the season on June 25 & 26. The show will feature 100 exhibitor booths. You can be assured that your day will be filled with the best in Art/Craft shopping and experiencing the orchard, entertainment and food. Food […]
Join us at Immanuel for a family-friendly day of Revolutionary war era speeches and a battle in the morning, followed by a Fireworks display in the evening. This event is free to all! There will be a bunch of great food trucks to purchase food from also! We will hope you will join us as […]
The East Lansing Farmers Market is a growers-only market located in an inviting, open-air park atmosphere, just steps away from the MSU campus, downtown East Lansing and several East Lansing neighborhoods. Customers can fill their shopping bags with a diverse selection of fresh, farm-grown Michigan produce and products, including vegetables, fruit, artisan bread, cheese, meat, […]
All ages. Enjoy storytime outside on the library’s lawn! Storytime will be held on the north side of the library. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or towel to sit on. In the event of rain or bad weather, storytime may be canceled. Please visit dtdl.org/events or call 517-321-4014 x3 for up-to-date information.
Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn […]
Hear the shouting and the clash of swords from Ring of Steel in this dynamic live performance!
Hunter Park 7/4 Monday 8pm Lansing Concert Band (Traditional Americana) Riverfront Park 13 Wednesday Sea Cruisers (Oldies) Turner Dodge House 7/20 Wednesday Ritmo (Salsa) Marscot Park 7/27 Wednesday Tejano Sound (Tejano) Frances Park 8/3 Wednesday Global Village (60's - Today) Davis Park
Ocimeae Lavender Farm’s, first annual U-Pick! Opening June 30 - July 30. Come enjoy a relaxing time in a fragrant field of purple blooms and take some home with you!
6/23: Sarah D'Angelo with the Jeff Shoup Trio — Jazz 6/30: Reuben Stump Trio — Jazz 7/7: Jim Alfredson Trio Feat. Randy Napoleon — Jazz & Blues 7/14: Mary McGuire — Folk Rock 7/21: Double Secret Probation — Pop Rock 7/28: TBD 8/4: Arlene McDaniels Trio — Jazz 8/11: Ash Can Van Gogh — Folk […]
Each summer, the ANC hosts Market Walk at Hunter Park from 5-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 9-11am on Saturdays. Each 10 laps walked around Hunter Park is 5 miles, which earns the walker a $5 token to the weekly Allen Farmers Market which is redeemable at any vendor’s booth! This sounds a little […]
Stop and smell the roses! 5-stem bouquets from Encore Floral are just $5 every Friday at Capital City Market! Available in a variety of colors, while supplies last.
Join us for a Fourth of July Weekend Celebration full of patriotic treasures and fun beginning Friday, July 1st. Friday, July 1st: Stop in to shop around from 11am to 7pm and get a Patriotic Pinwheel. Purchase a game and get a free tall bag of Original Caramel! Saturday July 2nd: Stop in to shop […]
A list of things of something the things planned to do around the Greater Lansing area this weekend HERE
The #FarmersMarket returns this Saturday for the Spring/Summer season. Stop by anytime from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and shop for all your favorites from over 40 vendors. Check out the full list here: www.meridian.mi.us/FarmersMarket. We hope to see you there!
Weekly Farmers Markets June 4th - October 22nd Every Saturday 9am-1pm
Ocimeae Lavender Farm’s, first annual U-Pick! Opening June 30 - July 30. Come enjoy a relaxing time in a fragrant field of purple blooms and take some home with you!