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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.

517 Hispanic Heritage Festival Sep 22
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The 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month with a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment, in the Downtown District of Michigan’s State Capital. Every year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th - October 15th…

517 Taste of Hispanic Heritage Sep 23

SATURDAY, 9/23/23 | 3:30PM - 10PM | FREE The 517 Hispanic Heritage’s “Taste of Hispanic Heritage Festival” takes place Downtown, Lansing, shutting South Washington Square off to traffic for the street festival (from E. Michigan to Washtenaw). The free street festival features…

Uncle Zeke's Fall Festival Sep 23

The community is invited to a fall festival September 23, 2023. Displays and Model trains run from 9a.m. to 6 p.m. Games, Food and Craft booths from 2p.m. to 6 p.m. Events will range from traditional games such as sack races to pumpkin chunking with a trebuchet. From 2p.m. to…

Fall Festival & Market Sep 28

Annual Event! Authentic cherry cordials in chocolate cups, mulled wine, mulled cider, apple-gatos, craft vendors, food truck, PLC t-shirts/sweatshirts, rum spiced hot chocolate, large selection of chocolates, free samples and more!!

Heritage Festival Oct 07

History comes alive during Meridian's Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Meridian Historical Village (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos). Visitors will enjoy a family friendly celebration of the community’s history with a day of reenactments…

Beerfest at the Ballpark Fall Oct 14

Beerfest at the Ballpark Fall (BATB) is on Saturday October 14 from 3pm to 8pm. (VIP at 2pm). This is an outdoor beer, cider, hard seltzer, mead, spirits & wine festival with live music that is hosted in the heart of Downtown Lansing at Jackson Field which is the home of the…

Potter Park Zoo's Wonderland of Lights Nov 17

Thousands of lights create an extraordinary holiday display at the 30th annual Wonderland of Lights! Take a stroll around the zoo, enjoy holiday music, and marvel at the twinkling light displays during this series of magical Michigan winter evenings. Stop by the Savanna Grill for…

Potter Park Zoo's Wonderland of Lights Nov 30

Thousands of lights create an extraordinary holiday display at the 30th annual Wonderland of Lights! Take a stroll around the zoo, enjoy holiday music, and marvel at the twinkling light displays during this series of magical Michigan winter evenings. Stop by the Savanna Grill for…