Annual Events & Festivals
Known as Michigan's festival capital, Greater Lansing is home to 60+ festivals, fairs and public shows throughout the year. Take a look at the list below to see what is coming up.
Note: While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this calendar, no responsibility will be assumed by Choose LansingTM. All information herein is subject to change without notice.
- Ingham County Fairgrounds
- Recurring daily
The 170th Ingham County Fair involves families from all over the county from Lansing to Stockbridge. The Fair plays a very important role in the community and the county. The Large Animal Auction will be held on Thursday, August 1st and the Small Animal Auction will be held…
- Old Town Lansing
- Recurring daily
Save the dates for this year's JazzFest 2024 Michigan. Performer and schedule details to be announced later for this weekend of energy, excitement, and music.
We'll be closing down the North Block of Bridge Street in Downtown DeWitt for our Annual StreetFest. Golf (sign up is separate) Live music by Utilize Reggae Band 3-5pm and The Knock Offs 5-8pm (rock & pop songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's 90's & 2000's) Hand Crafted Food…
Delta Township will rock all summer long with a movie, music, tournaments, and more! Music in the Park - On the Big Stage May 21, June 18, and July 16. Music starts at 7 p.m. Craft in Park June 20 Kids Days June 26 & July 24 @ 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Delta Township July 3 Fireworks…
The Emerging Playwrights Festival will be two scripts as full productions and three scripts as staged readings. These five scripts are from the newly-selected five 2024 competition winners. Come out to support the hard work and the creativity of these young artists…
Free Admission Art, Crafts, 200+ vendors Food trucks Musicians and more!
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The 39th St. John's Mint Festival is a vibrant annual event featuring a craft show, flea market, live entertainment and activities for the entire family. Visitors can explore a variety of handmade crafts, browse through unique items at the flea market, and enjoy live performances…
Join us in celebrating our Meridian Pride Event on Saturday, August 10 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Marketplace on the Green pavilion (1995 Central Park Drive). This event brings LGBTQ+ members, allies and organizations together to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the…
The 6th Annual Phil Denny's Armory Smooth Jazz Fête brings together a celebrated list of nationally and internationally acclaimed cross-genre jazz musicians. Styles supported range from smooth and contemporary jazz, pop, funk and R&B. The outdoor Armory Smooth Jazz Fête is…
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It's the 78th annual DeWitt Ox Roast. Come and enjoy our beloved traditions such as the parade and carnival, alongside exciting new additions like Funday Sunday at Riverside, a Street Social experience, our biggest Arts Festival yet, and exciting live entertainment. Fun for all…
It's time for the Old Town ArtFeast, a fantastic event that celebrates some of the best things in life: beautiful art and delicious food! We'll have arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and more, along with our neighborhood's unique boutiques, bars and restaurants.
The second annual Capital City Opera Festival consists of three separate concerts. All are free with a suggested donation of $20. The Capital City Opera Festival is sponsored by the City of Lansing and the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. Date Time Opera Location Address July 14…
- Courthouse Square Association
- Recurring daily
Come celebrate year six of the Festival of Oddities! Voted the Lansing area's "Best Local Event/Festival" in 2021and 2022's Top of the Town competition, A Festival of Oddities is a celebration of all things strange and macabre. Presented by The Courthouse Square Association and…
- Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park
- Recurring daily
This two-day, family-friendly event is a staycation for those wishing to have a fun-filled weekend near home or while visiting the area. Live music, a kids' zone, a VIP tent, food trucks, food vendors, merchant vendors, arts and craft vendors, and more. All other attendees must…
A celebration of everything octane at High Caliber Karting & Entertainment. The car show with the most classes and contests. Car enthusiasts of central Michigan won’t want to miss this epic car show! ========================================== Big Things to Remember: There are…
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Charlotte Frontier Days was founded in 1970 by Steve Musselman. Musselman set out to enhance the city of Charlotte through community involvement with a festival that, still today, draws in thousands of people from Michigan and beyond. Musselman put together a successful and…
Join us for Beal Botanical Garden's annual fall celebration. Honoring 150 years of the MSU Arboretum, this year's theme will highlight trees, with headliner, the much beloved apple! This event will include something for everyone with activities, performances, demonstrations…
- Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art/MICA
- Recurring daily
BluesFest Michigan is an open-air festival in the charming Old Town of Lansing, Michigan. We showcase diverse styles of Blues, attracting well-known and up-and-coming musicians from across the state and around the world. Lots of interactive family friendly activities as well…
Join us in Lansing's Downtown Corridor September 19-22 for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage! Ourspace Foundation is thrilled to bring back the Annual 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend, honoring the rich traditions and contributions of the Hispanic community…
Come out and enjoy the 51st Annual Down Home Days Courthouse Show on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. This is an outdoor show with food vendors, crafters, and organizations.
The 5th annual Fall FEASTival is coming to beautiful downtown St. Johns! Bring your appetites to sample and shop Michigan-Made food producers, farms, and food trucks! Live entertainment, carnival games, face painting, bounce houses, and so much more!! This is a free family fun…
Lock your doors and board up the windows! The 14th annual Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk rises from the grave on Saturday October 5, 2024, and registration starts at 3pm outside of Impression 5 Science Center. Z-Walkers must purchase tickets to participate, and all ages of the…
This event is being held in conjunction with the Grand Ledge Fall Festival, so bring the family to Fall Fest which extends from Jaycee Park along the river trail to the Island Park, then walk across the parking lot to the Beer Fest and enjoy craft beer and cider on Fitzgerald…
There will be crafters and vendors (including pottery, wood work, candles, handmade craft items, and businesses doing outreach) around three different parks along with free pumpkins for kids, a fall photo booth, pony rides, a petting zoo, food trucks, and we even have some…
The lost world of DINOSAURS roars to life as we celebrate our 10th year of How-To Halloween! We’ve teamed up with Impression 5 Science Center once again to bring you an outdoor festival which is FREE to attend featuring: • Interactive Attractions • Dinosaur Adventure •…
Last year's Olive Burger Festival presented by Lansing Foodies was a success! We sold out with over 2,500 attendees. We also made Lansing the official "Olive Burger Capital of the World." Now that we've shown what we can do, we hope you will join us for the 2024 OBF.
- Fenner Nature Center
- Recurring daily
The sweet smoke curling through the crisp air. The crackling of the fire. The fiddle playing. The children laughing. The creaking of the copper kettle and the clanging of the stirring paddle. Please join us as we gather together to share, learn about and celebrate our Michigander…
Calling all witches, warlocks and those alike!! You have been summoned to attend our 7th Annual Witches on the Town in downtown Mason. Put on your pointy black hat, grab your broom and fly on over for lots of spooks and fun with all our local businesses. Leave your little…
The entire city will glow with thousands of lights for the Silver Bells in the City celebration, bringing together family and friends from across the state of Michigan and beyond to kick-off the holiday season. Silver Bells in the City is a Lansing tradition that is loved by…