Celebrate National Pi Day with Fun and Delicious Ideas in Greater Lansing!
March 14 (3.14) is National Pi Day—a day to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi), which represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. But let’s be honest, for most of us, Pi Day is also the perfect excuse to indulge in delicious pie (the edible kind) with our families! Whether you’re a math lover or just in it for the sweet and savory treats, here are some great ways to celebrate Pi Day in Greater Lansing!
Enjoy a Slice of Local Pie
What better way to celebrate Pi Day than by grabbing a slice (or two) of pie from one of our amazing local bakeries? Here are a few spots to check out:
Sweetie-licious Bakery Café DeWitt – Known for its award-winning pies, this charming bakery is a must-visit.
Mitten Raised Bakery East Lansing – Try their unique and delicious flavors!
Grand Traverse Pie Company Okemos & East Lansing– A Michigan staple, perfect for any pie lover.
Bake N’ Cakes Lansing – A great spot for fresh-baked pies and other sweet treats.
Chapelure East Lansing – Known for its delightful pastries, including pies!
Sugar Shack Lansing – A local favorite offering a variety of unique pie flavors.
Local Pi Day Deals & Events
Many places offer special deals on March 14—keep an eye out for local pizzerias, bakeries, and even coffee shops celebrating Pi Day with discounts or special menu items. Here are a few local events we found:
Grand Traverse Pie Company Enjoy a free slice of ABC crumb pie with any purchase on March 14th.
Sweetielicioius Bakery Try the Pi Day sampler, 6 different flavors in ONE pie. For a limited time only.
Pi Day 5k a 3.14 Miler taking place on Saturday, March 14 at Hawk Island Park. This fun run raises money for Impression 5 Science Center’s scholarship program and ends with pie from Grand Traverse Pie Company!
Bake Your Own Pi Day Creation
Get the kids involved in the kitchen and bake your own homemade pie! Whether you go for a classic apple pie, a rich chocolate silk pie, or even a savory chicken pot pie, making it together is half the fun. Bonus points if you decorate it with the π symbol or use cookie cutters to create math-inspired designs!
Pi-Themed Activities for Kids
Turn Pi Day into a fun learning experience with these activities:
- Pi Day Art – Have the kids create a paper chain using the digits of pi or design a pie-shaped craft.
- Math Games – Challenge them to memorize as many digits of pi as they can or find circular objects around the house and measure their circumference.
- Pizza Pi Night – Make homemade pizzas and cut them into different fractions to sneak in a little math fun while eating!
How Are You Celebrating Pi Day?
We’d love to hear how your family is celebrating! Share your favorite pie recipes, local pie recommendations, or Pi Day activities with us on social media. Tag us @GreaterLansingAreaMoms!
No matter how you celebrate, whether with a slice of pie, a fun math game, or a pizza party, we hope your Pi Day is as sweet as can be, Happy Pi Day!
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