Things to Do with Kids in Lansing This Holiday Break

School’s out for Holiday Break and there are two weeks to fill with memory-making activities for kids and families. Choose Lansing for a perfect getaway (or stay-cation) for a couple of days of family bonding and fun. With so much to see and do, we’ve compiled a handy list of ideas to choose from. Take a look.

Local Attractions

Impression 5 Science Center

Hours
Tuesday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed December 24-25 and January 1st.

Impression 5 Science Center is a dynamic, interactive space for families to play, create, and challenge their understanding of science.

• First Impression Room
• Pop! A Bubble Experience
• SMASH: A Nuclear Adventure
• FLOW: A Water Experience
• Spectrum
• Chew on This
• Throwing Things
• Nano
• Build
• MI Nature

Have Fun at Winter L.A.B.S. (Ages 5-11)

L.A.B.S. (Learn About Basic Science) 
December 23, December 26-27, December 30-31, January 2-3. All classes run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Be An Artist | Be An Astronomer | Be An Architect | Be A Chemist | Be A Doctor | Be A Paleontologist | Be An Engineer.
Register at Impression 5 Science Center

And you don't want to miss the final days of the traveling exhibit,  Barbie: You Can Be Anything! running through January 19th.

Michigan History Museum

Hours
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m..
Closed December 25-26, December 31-January 1.

With three floors of Michigan history, the Michigan History Museum lets you walk chronologically through eras and decades of Michigan beginning with the native peoples, fur trading, Michigan's struggle for statehood, the Civil War, and more. Walk through a copper mine, stand next to the giant wheel in the lumbering exhibit, then window shop in a streetscape. Duck into the old time theater and take a seat. The exhibits continue through the war years and up until the 1960's with some Motown music.

Entertainment Centers

High Caliber Karting and Entertainment

Hours
Monday-Thursday Noon-10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday Noon-12 a.m.
Sunday Noon-8 p.m.
Closed December 24-25, Special hours December 31 Noon-1 a.m., Closed January 1

Get your adrenaline pumping at High Caliber Karting and Entertainment! Drive at speeds up to 50 mph on two different tracks Drivers must be a minimum of eight years old and at least 54" tall to race. 

Mini Go Karts for kids 5 and up, no height or weight restriction. These karts will be on a separate track than the larger karts.

An accessible Handicapable Go Karting option is also available.

Channel your inner lumberjack and participate in axe throwing. Axe throwers must be at least 13 years old.

Additional activities include:

• Rage Room Participants must be at least 13 years old
• ThrowBowling Players must be at least 5 years old
• Gellyball Battles Players must be at least 5 years old (with parental/guardian supervision) 
• Archery Tag Players must be at least 8 years old
• Pocket Soccer and Arcade Ages 5 and up

Enjoy great food at High Caliber Bistro! Kitchen open Monday-Thursday 3 p.m. to close, Friday-Sunday Noon-close.

Launch Trampoline Lansing

Hours
Wednesday-Thursday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 10 a.m - 9 p.m.
Sunday - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Check website for holiday hours.

At Launch Lansing find over 15,000 sq ft. of connected trampolines featuring, dodgeball, basketball, battle beams, Launch Pad, and more. In addition to trampoline-inspired activities within our 32K sq ft. facility, we offer a challenger course, escape room, laser tag arena, 25+ game arcade, and a full cafe'. 

Sky Zone - Lansing

Hours 
Sun.-Thur. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Holiday hours December 24th 10 a.m.-3 p.m., December 25 Closed, December 31 10 a.m.-8 p.m., January 1 delayed open at 10 a.m. 

Experience one-of-a-kind attractions at Sky Zone designed to push your limits, allow you to fly higher and just have tons and tons of fun. Featuring the ninja warrior course, trapeze swing, battle beam, air court, skyhoops, ultimate dodgeball, freestyle jump and more!

Spare Time Entertainment Center

Hours
Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Closed December 24 & 25
Attractions may have separate hours

Fun for the whole family! Spare Time Entertainment Center has over 30 lanes of bowling, great arcade games, escape rooms from Escapology, and axe-throwing!

Enjoy great classic American food at Spare Time's Grand River Bar & Grill. Enjoy fantastic pizza with a flight of craft beer or other great options. All roads lead to Spare Time!

Zap Zone XL Lansing

Hours
Monday-Thursday noon-11 p.m., Friday noon-1 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Sunday noon-11 p.m.
Closed December 24-25 and January 1.

Zap Zone XL is Lansing's premier family fun center! Located inside the Lansing Mall and featuring over 15 attractions, ranging from exhilarating karting and precision axe throwing to challenging adventure courses. Complementing these experiences is a full-service bar and restaurant. Find laser tag, go-karts (two different types: one for children and a faster model for adults), a dozen bowling lanes, mini-golf course, trampoline, ninja course, toy store, rage room and a huge arcade. Fun for all ages.

Sports, Entertainment and Recreation

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