This year in Greater Lansing brings in new festivals and restaurants, exciting activities and celebrations, fun-filled things to do and more. Read on for all the happenings around the region!

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1. Celebrate these NEW Festivals!

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Lansing Olive Burger Festival

Michigan's first-ever Olive Burger Festival is coming to Lansing in June! For over 100 years this burger has been a staple throughout the region.

Lansing Wine Festival

The Lansing Wine Fest will be held in July at the front concourse at Jackson® Field™, home to the Lansing Lugnuts.

The Best of Lansing

A new festival featuring the best of the best. From artists and creatives to retail shops and restaurants, the influencers, changemakers, and…

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2. Try these NEW Restaurants!

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Joe's On Jolly

Familiar faces. Innovative flavors. Enjoy an elevated spin on the classic bar menu with local ingredients and new-age plates. Come as you are in…

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Lansing Shuffle

Seven restaurants. Five shuffleboard courts. Two full-service bars. A lounge. And a riverfront patio. Introducing riverfront's newest addition, a…

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Veg Head

Veg Head is a plant-based restaurant located in the downtown capital city of Lansing, Michigan, at 208 S. Washington Sq. We offer a variety of…

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3. Check in & win with Experience Passes

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Craft Beverage Pass

Use this free gamified experience at over 20 Greater Lansing businesses. Find deals and discounts, earn prizes and enjoy craft beverages.

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4. See a Broadway show at Wharton Center

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5. Expand your cooking skills

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Cooking Classes

Increase your cultural awareness and discover a new bonding experience. Whether your skills are advanced or a bit on the beginner side, learning…

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Foodie Events

These events are sure to keep any and all foodie's taste buds interested with deliciously varied tastings.

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6. Staycation and make a splash

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Hotels With Pools

When it’s time to pack up the family and head for a stay in Michigan’s capital region, you may want to look for a hotel that offers something…

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Beaches & Swimming

Head to Lake Lansing for a great beach experience or to Sleepy Hollow State Park where they have a swimming beach at Lake Ovid plus a beach…

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7. Play at Impression 5 Science Center

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Sensory Friendly Hours

Explore your Science Center with select exhibits altered to reduce sounds, scents, and lighting stimuli. Guests can expect a limited building…

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8. Cheer on the Spartans

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Go green!

Michigan State University’s NCAA Division I athletic program has over 20 varsity sports teams competing in the Big Ten Conference. So Spartan…

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9. Celebrate PRIDE

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10. Sip and stroll the Social Districts

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11. Explore the NEW Heritage Hall

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Heritage Hall

The 40,000-square-foot, underground welcome center is full of new features and historical exhibits to enhance your experience.

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Visit the State Capitol

This is a great place to explore, from the unique dome, to the glass floor and many more bits of history everyone in the family is sure to walk…

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12. Go NUTS with the Lansing Lugnuts

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Lansing Lugnuts

This spring fans can score popular theme nights like Harry Potter, Marvel Super Heroes, Thirsty Thursdays and more. End the evening with a laser…

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13. Check out one-of-kind attractions

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Launch Lansing

Launch Lansing is the premier Family Entertainment destination in the Greater Lansing Area. At Launch, we have over 15,000 sq ft. of connected…

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The Pod Escape Room

Creative escape games is located in West Lansing! Offering three games at easy to medium difficulty levels for ages 10 and up. Current rooms are…

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Zap Zone Lansing

Zap Zone is Lansing's premier family fun center. Our 30,000 square foot building is home to laser tag, indoor mini-golf, bumper cars, a bounce…

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TinkrLAB

tinkrLAB is Lansing’s kid-focused maker space. Maker spaces focus on teaching the community how to make and create things. TinkrLAB does the same…

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14. Celebrate Juneteenth

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517 Juneteenth

Juneteenth Weekend in REO Town offers a variety of events and activities highlighting a range of black-local artists and art forms, black-owned…

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15. Discover cultural attractions

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16. Explore the Lansing River Trail

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Lansing River Trail

This 20+ mile trail traces the banks of the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers and winds through artsy neighborhoods, historic sites and activities of…

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River Town Adventures

Local outfitter River Town Adventures offers options from beginner’s paddle in the Grand River in downtown Lansing to hours-long adventures on…

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ArtPath

June through September, in the downtown area, take in Lansing's ArtPath where multiple artists' works can be found dotted along a 3.5 mile…

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17. Visit Potter Park Zoo

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Potter Park Zoo

Potter Park Zoo is open year-round! It is home to over 160 species of animals, many of which are threatened or endangered, including Amur tigers…

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18. Explore surrounding communities

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19. Wander parks and gardens

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20. Explore Michigan State University

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MSU Dairy Store

Choose between 32 flavors of ice cream or choose cheese or yogurt. There is an observation deck to view the processing facilities. Best time to…

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MSU Attractions

MSU's campus is home to a nationally recognized museum, beautiful gardens, carillonneurs, Big Ten athletics, one of the nation's largest…

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21. Meander through a Nature Center

Fenner Nature Center

This interactive learning center appeals to both children and adults, making it ideal for families. It features a system of self-guided nature…

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Harris Nature Center

Surrounded by forests, meadows, over five miles of nature trails and a .75-mile paved loop, this nature center is set on the banks of the Red…

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Woldumar Nature Center

Conveniently located with easy access to major highways the quiet solitude of Woldumar Nature Center. Nestled along the Grand River, Woldumar…

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22. Shop small in Old Town

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Old Town Shopping

Old Town is Lansing's original downtown and boutique district. Voted one of the top places to bring visitors and the winner of IKEA's Main Street…

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Old Town Galleries

Explore these galleries and find truly unique pieces of sculpture, jewelry or a treasured piece of art to adorn your walls.

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23. Hit the links!

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